One&Only Cape Town

One&Only Cape Town sits on Dock Road, a five-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront. The hotel acts as a self-contained hub between the city’s major maritime transit points, including the nearby Robben Island Ferry and the craft stalls at The Watershed.

While most hotels in the harbor district prioritize rapid turnover for ferry commuters, this property leans into its acreage to offer a retreat from the heavy foot traffic of the surrounding quays. It is a more deliberate choice than the smaller boutiques pressed directly against the docks, as the sprawling layout allows for an outdoor pool and full-service spa that simply do not fit in the adjacent, tighter blocks. If you want proximity to the terminal without feeling like you are waiting for a boat, the scale of this address provides the necessary distance.