
Axel’s take
A strong luxury choice for spacious rooms, thoughtful service and Waterfront convenience.
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Axel’s rating: 9.2/10 · a five-star waterfront city resort with unusually spacious rooms
One&Only Cape Town is a five-star city resort that earns its luxury credentials through space and service, not just its address. Marina rooms start at 63 square metres, with balconies or terraces and generous bathrooms. Recent Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, cleanliness and personal touches; Tripadvisor feedback largely agrees. Add the island spa, pool, Nobu and ROOI, and it's a strong pick for travelers who will actually use the resort between outings.
The main trade-off is value: you're paying for a full-service luxury base, and Booking.com guests rate value noticeably below comfort and location. Choose your room carefully, because Table Mountain views aren't universal. We'd skip it for a beach holiday or an intimate boutique atmosphere; families and couples wanting Waterfront convenience are better matched.
- Rooms
- Marina rooms start at 63 square metres; balconies or terraces, separate tubs and showers, and category-dependent views.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently strong across sources, including high cleanliness scores on Booking.com and Expedia.
- Service
- Warm, attentive staff and thoughtful touches dominate recent feedback, with occasional check-in or coordination lapses.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, island spa, gym, kids' club, Nobu and ROOI make this more than a sightseeing base.
- Fees and surprises
- Daily breakfast and parking are listed as included; airport transfers and some late check-outs cost extra.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
Dock Road, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
Convenient for V&A Waterfront shopping, restaurants and the aquarium; beaches require a separate outing.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, island spa, gym, kids' club, Nobu and ROOI make this more than a sightseeing base.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Kids club
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–11: free; Deposit: ZAR 2,000 per guest per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
One&Only Cape Town: from $1,352 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $1,352 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at One&Only Cape Town on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
One&Only Cape Town is a five-star waterfront city resort with unusually spacious rooms in Cape Town, South Africa.
Address: Dock Road, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town. Property ID: 1108558. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/cape-town/one-only-cape-town-1108558
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/cape-town/one-only-cape-town-1108558/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $2,904 | $3,660 on Expedia | $756 less (21%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $1,352 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $2,776 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $3,993 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $5,137 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $6,531 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $7,715 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $8,961 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $10,377 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $11,622 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $12,722 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $13,811 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $14,790 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $16,032 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $17,601 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#2 of 6 hotels in V&A Waterfront by Axel's take. V&A Waterfront is #5 of 8 places to stay in Cape Town. The best hotels in V&A Waterfront, ranked · Where to stay in Cape Town
Axel's take: 9.2/10
A strong luxury choice for spacious rooms, thoughtful service and Waterfront convenience. a five-star waterfront city resort with unusually spacious rooms, scored for what it is.
One&Only Cape Town is a five-star city resort that earns its luxury credentials through space and service, not just its address. Marina rooms start at 63 square metres, with balconies or terraces and generous bathrooms. Recent Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, cleanliness and personal touches; Tripadvisor feedback largely agrees. Add the island spa, pool, Nobu and ROOI, and it's a strong pick for travelers who will actually use the resort between outings.
The main trade-off is value: you're paying for a full-service luxury base, and Booking.com guests rate value noticeably below comfort and location. Choose your room carefully, because Table Mountain views aren't universal. We'd skip it for a beach holiday or an intimate boutique atmosphere; families and couples wanting Waterfront convenience are better matched.
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Best for: families wanting luxury resort facilities; couples combining sightseeing and downtime; travelers who prioritize spacious rooms
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Watch out for: premium positioning rather than standout value; Table Mountain views depend on room category; waterfront setting, not beachfront
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Location: Convenient for V&A Waterfront shopping, restaurants and the aquarium; beaches require a separate outing.
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Rooms: Marina rooms start at 63 square metres; balconies or terraces, separate tubs and showers, and category-dependent views.
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Cleanliness: Consistently strong across sources, including high cleanliness scores on Booking.com and Expedia.
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Service: Warm, attentive staff and thoughtful touches dominate recent feedback, with occasional check-in or coordination lapses.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, island spa, gym, kids' club, Nobu and ROOI make this more than a sightseeing base.
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Fees and surprises: Daily breakfast and parking are listed as included; airport transfers and some late check-outs cost extra.
Axel's opinion of One&Only Cape Town, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About One&Only Cape Town
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- One&Only Resorts
- Dock Road, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–11: free; Deposit: ZAR 2,000 per guest per night
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Heated swimming pool, Kids club, Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Garage, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Cape Town
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Island Superior Quadruple room
- Island Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Island Superior Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Island Superior Quadruple room — room photo 3
Island Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Island Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Island Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Island Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Island Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Island Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Island Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Island Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Premier Marina Table Mountain Quadruple room
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Quadruple room — room photo 3
Premier Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premier Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Premier Marina Table Mountain Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Harbour Marina Quadruple room
Harbour Marina Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Harbour Marina Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Harbour Marina Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Harbour Marina Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Harbour Marina Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Harbour Marina Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
1 Bedroom Marina Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Marina Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Marina Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Marina Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Table Mountain Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Table Mountain Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Table Mountain Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Table Mountain Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Island Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Island Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Island Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Island Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Island Grand Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Island Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Island Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Island Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Grand Marina Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Grand Marina Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Grand Marina Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Grand Marina Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Presidential Suite
- Presidential Suite — room photo 1
- Presidential Suite — room photo 2
- Presidential Suite — room photo 3
Lion's Head Penthouse
- Lion's Head Penthouse — room photo 1
- Lion's Head Penthouse — room photo 2
- Lion's Head Penthouse — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Family Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge
- 2 Bedrooms Family Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Family Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Family Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Island Family Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Island Family Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Island Family Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Island Family Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Premier Family Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Premier Family Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Premier Family Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Premier Family Suite — room photo 3
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