South Africa · 20 handpicked hotels
Cape Town's combination of mountain, ocean and extraordinary food and wine scene creates one of the world's great hotel destinations. From the V&A Waterfront to clifftop retreats above Camps Bay, the Mother City delivers luxury with extraordinary natural drama.
Our selection
Bantry Bay
A beautifully restored Edwardian villa above Bantry Bay with extraordinary art collections, a private cinema, two pools and the most personal and attentive service in South Africa.
Kruger National Park
Not strictly Cape Town but the definitive South African luxury lodge experience. Twelve extraordinary suites in a riverine forest with wildlife, world-class cuisine and genuine conservation.
V&A Waterfront
A dramatic two-island resort in the V&A Waterfront with a magnificent spa, Nobu restaurant, Table Mountain views and the energy of one of the world's most successful luxury hotel brands.
V&A Waterfront
Set in the converted grain silo atop the Zeitz MOCAA museum. The most architecturally extraordinary hotel in Africa, with rooms that are genuine works of art.
Gardens
The Pink Palace of Cape Town, welcoming guests since 1899. Legendary afternoon teas, two pools, beautiful gardens and Table Mountain views make this an institution.
V&A Waterfront
A Waterfront hotel with its own yacht marina, gracious rooms, the Signal restaurant and the warmth of an independently owned Cape Town classic.
Bantry Bay
A private two-bedroom villa adjacent to the main Ellerman House, with a private pool, personal chef and butler and the most exclusive accommodation in Cape Town.
Camps Bay
Set between the mountain and the sea on the Atlantic coast, with an extraordinary spa, wildlife on the doorstep and sunset views over the Atlantic that are genuinely unforgettable.
Hermanus
On the cliff above Walker Bay, the world's best land-based whale-watching spot. The pool, restaurant and whale-view rooms make this one of the great small hotels of Africa.
Franschhoek
A private estate in the wine valley of Franschhoek with 11 opulent suites, a spa and the extraordinary food and wine scene of the Cape Winelands on the doorstep.
Paarl
A 17th-century Cape Dutch manor house in the Paarl wine valley with one of South Africa's finest restaurants, a beautiful pool and vineyards stretching to the mountains.
Camps Bay
On the Atlantic Seaboard with direct beach access, extraordinary Table Mountain and Twelve Apostles views and a pool that has made it one of Cape Town's most photographed hotels.
Kalk Bay
A beautifully restored Victorian villa in the fishing village of Kalk Bay with four rooms, a garden, and the most authentic and unhurried village life in Cape Town.
Newlands
A Georgian mansion in the leafy Newlands suburb with beautiful gardens, a pool and the residential calm that makes this an excellent base for longer Cape Town stays.
Johannesburg
The finest hotel in Johannesburg, in a beautiful hilltop setting overlooking the zoo with extraordinary rooms, the Flames restaurant and the Four Seasons' consistent excellence.
Johannesburg
In the vibrant Melrose Arch development with excellent restaurants, a beautiful spa and the energy of one of Johannesburg's most exciting neighbourhoods.
Cederberg
A wilderness reserve four hours from Cape Town with extraordinary prehistoric rock art, excellent food and the profound peace of the Cederberg mountains.
Plettenberg Bay
A hillside lodge above the Tsitsikamma forest on the Garden Route with beautiful treetop views, an excellent restaurant and the wildlife-rich Garden Route on the doorstep.
Gansbaai
A fynbos reserve above Walker Bay with extraordinary botanical diversity, guided nature walks and easy access to shark cage diving and whale watching.
Northern Cape
South Africa's largest private game reserve with extraordinary wildlife, a beautifully designed lodge and the rare opportunity to see the Kalahari desert in genuine comfort.