5-Star Hotels in Cape Town

Compare 21 top-rated 5-star hotels in Cape Town, from the V&A Waterfront to the slopes of Table Mountain. Check live rates, exclusive deals, and book now.

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8.8
Great
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1.8 km from City Centre300 m from Nelson Mandela Gateway
Rooftop PoolSpaFitness Centre
  • Architectural landmark repurposed grain silo
  • Museum-level location above Zeitz MOCAA
  • Pillowed-glass windows framing bay views
FromC$ 1 799 /nightSelect
9.0
Perfect
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200 m from City Centre300 m from Atlantic Art Gallery
Rooftop BarHeated PoolWellness Packages
  • Victorian heritage meets modern design
  • Rooftop bar with panoramic city views
  • In-room spa treatments and wellness
FromC$ 211 /nightSelect
8.8
Great
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2.9 km from City Centre500 m from Cape Town Stadium
Private MarinaRim-flow PoolSalt Room
  • Private marina for events and weddings
  • Best Luxury Seaside Hotel 2023
  • Amani Spa with salt therapy room
FromC$ 176 /nightSelect
8.8
Great
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8.7 km from City Centre
Infinity PoolMountain SpaAzure Restaurant
  • Only hotel on coastal road
  • Whale-watching infinity pool
  • Award-winning mountain spa
FromC$ 397 /nightSelect
9.0
Perfect
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1.8 km from City Centre400 m from Nelson Mandela Gateway
Fairmont SpaBascule BarHeirloom Restaurant
  • Private quay in V&A Waterfront
  • Kalahari Desert spa treatments
  • Over 500 whiskies at Bascule Bar
FromC$ 1 593 /nightSelect
9.1
Perfect
Infinity PoolNobu RestaurantSpa Island
  • Only Nobu restaurant in Africa
  • Spa with world-leading experts
  • Expansive infinity pool with marina views
FromC$ 2 235 /nightSelect
9.7
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from FNB Bank ATM Lifestyle On Kloof
Oasis PoolLibrisa SpaTennis Court
  • Legendary afternoon tea tradition
  • One of SA's largest heated pools
  • Historic pink icon since 1918
FromC$ 1 873 /nightSelect
9.5
Perfect
Plunge PoolSpa CentreBike Rental
  • Historic 19th-century boutique mansion
  • Evening canapés and drinks included
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle
FromC$ 521 /nightSelect
8.5
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2.5 km from City Centre200 m from V&A Waterfront
HammamKids ClubClub Lounge
  • Le Bistrot de Jan by Jan Hendrik
  • Traditional Hammam spa experience
  • Direct V&A Waterfront access
FromC$ 321 /nightSelect
8.9
Great
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9.4 km from City Centre
Banya SaunaAçaí SpaPalm Terrace
  • Banya Sauna and Açaí Spa
  • Forage-to-table fine dining by chef
  • Poolside garden suites with mountain views
FromC$ 291 /nightSelect
9.2
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100 m from City Centre300 m from Atlantic Art Gallery
Bombay BrasserieWellness CircleHeated Pool
  • Award-winning Indian fine dining
  • Historic-modern architecture blend
  • Complimentary wine tasting events
FromC$ 166 /nightSelect
9.6
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3.9 km from City Centre1.2 km from Clifton Beach
Wine GalleryArt GalleryPrivate Villas
  • Private art collection spanning centuries
  • 9,000-bottle wine cellar
  • Exclusive villas with private chefs
FromC$ 2 000 /nightSelect
9.1
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6.6 km from City Centre1000 m from Centre for Biodiversity Conservation
Outdoor PoolBoard RoomLibrary
  • Colonial retreat on Table Mountain
  • African-European boutique decor
  • Exclusive high tea on outdoor deck
FromC$ 243 /nightSelect
8.0
Great
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1.9 km from City Centre700 m from Cape Town Stadium
Rooftop PoolWellness CenterCustom Suites
  • Rooftop pool with 360-degree views
  • Custom-designed luxury suites
  • On-site spa with varied treatments
FromC$ 215 /nightSelect
8.2
Great
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2.1 km from City Centre400 m from Nelson Mandela Gateway
Outdoor PoolSanctuary SpaPrivate Library
  • Historic harbour master's residence
  • Only six exclusive rooms
  • Private butler service
FromC$ 549 /nightSelect
9.0
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2.1 km from City Centre400 m from Nelson Mandela Gateway
Terrarium RestaurantSanctuary SpaSaltwater Pool
  • Contemporary fine-dining with hyperlocal ingredients
  • Historic restored dock building with harbor views
  • Designer spa with hot tub and pool
FromC$ 258 /nightSelect
8.8
Great
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400 m from City Centre300 m from Long Street
Beach ClubPrivate CinemaRooftop Pool
  • Exclusive beach club access
  • Private cinema screenings
  • Rooftop pool mountain views
FromC$ 125 /nightSelect
7.9
Very good
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500 m from City Centre100 m from Bo-Kaap Museum
Outdoor PoolHalal DiningSteam Room
  • Halal-certified dining options
  • Panoramic pool with Signal Hill views
  • Bordering historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood
FromC$ 162 /nightSelect
9.5
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3.7 km from City Centre1.4 km from Clifton Beach
Infinity PoolSpa & WellnessPrivate Terraces
  • Rooms with ocean views from bed
  • 22-metre infinity pool facing ocean
  • Adults-only luxury boutique hotel
FromC$ 536 /nightSelect
9.3
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2.5 km from City Centre1000 m from Start Platteklip Gorge Hike
Panoramic PoolButler ServiceSpa Services
  • 24/7 personal butler service
  • Inspired by Cape Floral Kingdom
  • Egg-shaped bathtubs in rooms
FromC$ 632 /nightSelect
9.6
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4.6 km from City Centre300 m from Camps Bay Beach
Heated PoolSpaCocktail Bar
  • Adults-only boutique retreat
  • Complimentary minibar in rooms
  • Fine-dining seafood restaurant
FromC$ 977 /nightSelect
8.9
Great
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3.0 km from City Centre1.1 km from Cape Town Stadium
FromC$ 253 /nightSelect

Cape Town's 5-star hotel scene pairs dramatic backdrops with world-class service. Whether you're after a waterfront address with Table Mountain views at the InterContinental Table Bay, or the contemporary art-filled Silo Hotel in the V&A Waterfront, these properties place you minutes from the city's top attractions. Many offer spa facilities, multiple pools, and signature dining-like the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, tucked between mountain and ocean on the Atlantic seaboard.

Expect to pay from ZAR 4,000 (about USD 220) per night for a classic room at these upscale stays, with suites at icons like One&Only Cape Town or the historic Taj Cape Town rising above ZAR 10,000. Districts to consider include the V&A Waterfront for its convenience, Gardens for its quiet elegance (home to Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel), and Newlands if you prefer a guesthouse feel at Fernwood Manor. Book early for summer (November-March) and confirm whether rates include breakfast-most do.