Best Design Hotels in Waterfront

As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a design hotel in Waterfront. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.

Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of design hotels in Waterfront is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.

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Western Cape, Cape Town, Waterfront

One&Only Cape Town

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 131 Luxurious Rooms & Suites, including Exclusive Island Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining options including Nobu & Rooi Restaurants, Dedicated Spa Island with Wellness Facilities, Fitness Centre, Heated infinity Pool with Cabanas, Kid's Club
More Set in the Vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with views of Table MountainSet in the Vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with views of Table Mountain

One & Only is a high-end option for the distinguished traveller. Located on the busy waterfront with views of Table Mountain, this hotel is only a short walk from the Cape Town Diamond Museum. Every room at The One & Only Cape Town has free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a private balcony, and some also offer kitchens, a fireplace and even a butler. One & Only Cape Town features a famed Japanese restaurant and also includes a pool, spa and fitness centre.

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Western Cape, Cape Town, Waterfront

The Silo Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 28 Rooms & Suites, including a Luxurious one-Bedroom Penthouse
Amenities Dining Venues include Granary Café & the Willaston Bar, Rooftop Pool, Bar & Restaurant, Spa with Wellness Facilities
More Situated Above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in the V&A Waterfront

The Silo is an option for those looking for something a little quirky and different, but equally luxurious: converted from an early 20th-century grain elevator, this hotel sits by the harbour with a panoramic mountain view. Each room offers its own unique decor and antique furniture, as well as a balcony, chandelier and free WiFi. Breakfast is free. Guests can enjoy the in house spa and gym, plus the rooftop restaurant and outdoor pool.

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