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5-star hotels in Cape Town
A shortlist of 5-star hotels in Cape Town, from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront to Kommetjie, Steenberg and the Atlantic seaboard. It is for travellers who want the city's top class of hotel, with guest ratings and facilities taken from the data for each property.
Staying in Cape Town
Visitors come for the Table Mountain views, the beaches, the wine estates and the waterfront, and the city works as well for a short break as for a longer stay. Most of these hotels sit in and around the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront: One&Only Cape Town and Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel on Dock Road and West Quay, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG on Quay 6, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK and The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK on Portswood Ridge, plus Pembroke 403 and V&A Marina on Dock Road and Parama 102 at Marina Centre. The rest are further out: Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers on Century Boulevard, Steenberg Hotel & Spa on Steenberg Estate, The Last Word Long Beach at Kommetjie, and Atlantic Waves Guest House, Infinity Self Catering, Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures on the Atlantic side. Couples, families and business travellers all have options here.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
One&Only Cape Town
Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Dock Road at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this 5-star hotel suits guests who want the waterfront on the doorstep alongside a long list of services. Families are catered for with family rooms, a babysitting service and a kitchen, and active guests have a fitness center and a golf course. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 3469 reviews. Concierge, express check in and free car parking make arrival and daily plans straightforward.
See One&Only Cape TownCape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel
West Quay Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet on West Quay in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Grace is a 5-star address for travellers who like their days to mix heritage waterfront strolls with hotel time. A jacuzzi and a massage service cover quiet afternoons, while a fitness center and family rooms keep couples and families equally at ease. It holds 4.7 out of 5 from 1395 reviews. Concierge, luggage storage and free car parking round out the stay.
See Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed HotelThe Last Word Long Beach
1 Kirsten Avenue Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Last Word Long Beach sits on Kirsten Avenue in Kommetjie, making it the pick for guests who want a 5-star base away from the city centre. An outdoor pool and a garden suit slow days, and the beach nearby adds bike rental and canoe options for the restless. It scores 4.6 out of 5 from 370 reviews. Non smoking rooms, a lounge and free car parking keep the atmosphere calm and easy.
See The Last Word Long BeachQueen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK
Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereClose to Portswood Ridge on the V&A Waterfront, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK is a 5-star choice for guests who want the harbour district within easy reach and a quiet garden and outdoor pool back at the hotel. A salt water pool, a sauna and a fitness center answer to different moods, and a shuttle service helps with getting around. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 327 reviews, with non smoking rooms and free car parking.
See Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARKCape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers
Corner Century Boulevard & Rialto Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereAt the corner of Century Boulevard and Rialto Road, Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers is a 5-star hotel for guests who value space and amenities over a waterfront address. Family rooms, a babysitting service and an outdoor pool make it work for parents, while a jacuzzi, a massage service and a fitness center serve the rest. 4.5 out of 5 from 3509 reviews. Golf course, lake and free car parking are on hand.
See Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal TowersInterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
Quay 6 Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Pool and spa · Business trips
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Lounge
Why stay hereOn Quay 6 in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG is a 5-star hotel for guests who want the working harbour and its shops close by. A spa, a health club and a steam room anchor the wellness side, and an outdoor pool sits alongside sailing, diving and surf for days on the water. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2286 reviews, with a restaurant and a concierge on site.
See InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHGSteenberg Hotel & Spa
10802 Steenberg Estate, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSteenberg Hotel & Spa lies on the Steenberg Estate, a 5-star retreat for guests who want a garden, an outdoor pool and a golf course in one place. The kitchen and kitchenette, plus family rooms and a babysitting service, suit longer family stays, and a massage service answers to quieter plans. It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 142 reviews. Non smoking rooms and free car parking add to the ease.
See Steenberg Hotel & SpaDock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK
Portswood Close Portswood Ridge, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereDock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK is a 5-star boutique address on Portswood Ridge, a short step from the V&A Waterfront. A garden and an outdoor pool give it a residential feel, while a fitness center, a sauna and a massage service cover the rest of the day. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 76 reviews. Non smoking rooms, a restaurant and free car parking are available.
See Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARKThe Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK
Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK occupies Moorings 5 and Portswood Ridge, offering a 5-star manor-style stay with a garden, a patio and both an outdoor and a salt water pool. A spa and a fitness center handle downtime, and a shuttle service links guests to the wider waterfront. It has 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews. Non smoking rooms, a restaurant and free car parking are part of the setup.
See The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARKInfinity Self Catering
Coral Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereInfinity Self Catering on Coral Road is a 5-star apartment option for guests who prefer to cook and settle in rather than eat out every night. A full kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven and refrigerator, plus a washing machine and a lift, makes longer stays practical. It has a perfect 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. An outdoor pool and free car parking are also provided.
See Infinity Self CateringPembroke 403
Dock Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay herePembroke 403 on Dock Road is a 5-star apartment for guests who want a simple, self-contained base near the waterfront. A massage service is available for winding down, and housekeeping keeps the space in order during the stay. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Free car parking is included, and credit cards are accepted.
See Pembroke 403V&A Marina
Dock Road Cape Town 8001 Za, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereV&A Marina on Dock Road places guests directly in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in a 5-star apartment setting. A garden and an outdoor pool suit unhurried days, and a fitness center with aerobics plus archery, bowling, darts and a casino cover a wide range of tastes. A balcony, a kitchen with a dishwasher and family rooms make it work for groups. Free car parking and 24 hour security add reassurance.
See V&A MarinaAtlantic Waves Guest House
11 Winkle Way, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereAtlantic Waves Guest House on Winkle Way is a 5-star guest house for travellers who want a small-scale stay with a garden, a patio and a terrace. A fireplace and a lounge give the shared spaces warmth, and a swimming pool and a shuttle service add convenience. Non smoking rooms, a safe and free car parking are provided, with sea air and the beach nearby.
See Atlantic Waves Guest HouseSaltycrax Backpackers and Adventures
20 Briza Rd, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSaltycrax Backpackers and Adventures on Briza Rd is a 5-star base for guests who would rather surf, dive, canoe or ride than sit still. A games room, a garden and a terrace give the downtime somewhere to happen, and bike and car rental services make it easy to reach the surf and the trails. There is a kitchen, a lounge and free car parking, with the beach nearby.
See Saltycrax Backpackers and AdventuresParama 102
Marina Centre 1 W Quay Rd V & A Waterfront Cape Town 8001 South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereParama 102 is a 5-star apartment at Marina Centre on West Quay Road, right at the V&A Waterfront. A kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven and refrigerator, plus a washing machine, suits guests staying several nights or longer. It is non smoking throughout, with a TV and towels provided. Free wifi is available, and the waterfront location keeps the harbour on the doorstep.
See Parama 102
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One&Only Cape Town | ★★★★★ | 4.7 | 3,469 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel | ★★★★★ | 4.7 | 1,395 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Last Word Long Beach | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 370 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 327 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers | ★★★★★ | 4.5 | 3,509 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG | ★★★★★ | 4.5 | 2,286 | – | – | Yes |
| Steenberg Hotel & Spa | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 142 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 76 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK | ★★★★★ | 4.8 | 23 | Yes | – | Yes |
| Infinity Self Catering | ★★★★★ | 5.0 | 3 | Yes | – | Yes |
| Pembroke 403 | ★★★★★ | 4.7 | 3 | Yes | – | – |
| V&A Marina | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Atlantic Waves Guest House | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Parama 102 | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
One&Only Cape Town, Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG and Steenberg Hotel & Spa all list family rooms and babysitting service, so families can settle in. Crystal Towers adds a jacuzzi and an outdoor pool, and Steenberg has a kitchen and kitchenette.
One&Only Cape Town · Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel · Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers · InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG · Steenberg Hotel & Spa
For pools and spas
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG lists a spa, a steam room, a health club, an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi. Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK and The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK offer salt water pools and outdoor pools, The Manor House also a spa. The Last Word Long Beach and Steenberg Hotel & Spa add outdoor pools and massage.
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG · Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK · Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK · The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK · The Last Word Long Beach · Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Near the waterfront
These hotels carry the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in their addresses: One&Only Cape Town and Pembroke 403 on Dock Road, Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel on West Quay, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG on Quay 6, and Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK and The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK on Portswood Ridge.
One&Only Cape Town · Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel · Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK · InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG · Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK · The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK
Best rated
The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK scores 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews, the highest here. One&Only Cape Town and Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel both score 4.7, from 3469 and 1395 reviews. Pembroke 403 also scores 4.7, The Last Word Long Beach, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Steenberg Hotel & Spa and Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK all score 4.6.
The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK · One&Only Cape Town · Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel · Pembroke 403 · The Last Word Long Beach · Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK
Where to stay in Cape Town
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
The harbour district where most of these hotels stand, on Dock Road, West Quay, Quay 6, Portswood Ridge and Marina Centre. One&Only Cape Town, Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK, The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Pembroke 403, V&A Marina and Parama 102 are all addressed here.
Our picks here: One&Only Cape Town · Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel · InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
Steenberg Estate
Steenberg Hotel & Spa is addressed at 10802 Steenberg Estate. The hotel lists a garden, an outdoor pool, massage and a golf course, with family rooms, a kitchen and kitchenette, and scores 4.6 out of 5 from 142 reviews.
Our picks here: Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Kommetjie
The Last Word Long Beach sits at 1 Kirsten Avenue in Kommetjie, on the Atlantic side of the peninsula. It lists a garden, an outdoor pool, massage, bike rental and horse back riding, and scores 4.6 out of 5 from 370 reviews.
Our picks here: The Last Word Long Beach
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the city centre?
The ones addressed in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are the most central in this shortlist: One&Only Cape Town, Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK and The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed by One&Only Cape Town, Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel, The Last Word Long Beach, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Steenberg Hotel & Spa, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK, The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Infinity Self Catering, Pembroke 403, V&A Marina, Atlantic Waves Guest House and Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures.
Which hotels have a spa?
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG and The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK list a spa; Steenberg Hotel & Spa and The Last Word Long Beach list massage, and Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK lists massage and a sauna.
Which hotels have a pool?
An outdoor pool is listed at The Last Word Long Beach, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, Steenberg Hotel & Spa, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK, The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK and Infinity Self Catering. InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG lists a swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at One&Only Cape Town, Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, Steenberg Hotel & Spa, V&A Marina and Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures. Babysitting service is listed at One&Only Cape Town, Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel, The Last Word Long Beach, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG, Steenberg Hotel & Spa and Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK.
Which is the top-rated hotel in this shortlist?
The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, with 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews. One&Only Cape Town and Cape Grace A Fairmont Managed Hotel follow at 4.7, from 3469 and 1395 reviews, and Pembroke 403 also scores 4.7.
Do any of these hotels accept pets?
The hotel data for this shortlist lists no pet policy for any of the properties, so pet stays cannot be confirmed from what is shown here. Non smoking rooms are listed at several hotels, including The Last Word Long Beach, Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK, Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, Steenberg Hotel & Spa, Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK, The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK and Parama 102.
Which hotels have a pool with salt water?
Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK and The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK both list a salt water pool, alongside their outdoor pools.