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One&Only Cape TownvsLa Splendida

Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, One&Only Cape Town scores significantly higher than La Splendida. One&Only Cape Town comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 12 reviews like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.

One&Only Cape Town
8/10
Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $670/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Forty years after hotel magnate Sol Kerzner built the country's first five-star hotel, he has come home to establish Cape Town's most expensive resort." Full review
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The standard rooms are more attractive and seriously lavish, with the city's best beds and great mountain views (request a unit on the fifth floor); the rates below rise in conjunction with room size.
Time Out Time Out
"Arguably Cape Town's most glamorous hotel, the latest offering from the One & Only international hotel super-group is situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Offering views of Table Mountain and the marina, One&Only Cape Town is one of the city's most-talked-about hotels for its expansive locale by the V&A and its plethora of fine restaurants." Full review
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These are some of the most requested rooms for views.
Gayot Gayot
"Situated within Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this contemporary urban resort offers two types of accommodations."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The most jaw-dropping in terms of amenities and price. It has two acclaimed restaurants with celebrity buzz, Nobu and Reuben's, with the latter treating guests to a free breakfas." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Large luxury urban resort located in the Waterfront Marina, with excellent facilities and services that include a fittingly large pool, daily children’s programme, an award-winning spa, and views." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Glamorous property in the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with peerless views of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"There are audible gasps when people enter for the first time and see Table Mountain framed in splendid four-story-high glass windows of the sunken lounge and bar." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Little expense seems to have been spared creating this luxury resort." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Hands down, this is Cape Town’s most glamorous hotel." Full review
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La Splendida
7/10
121 Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $55/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you want to be close to the Waterfront and the ocean, this is a fair value." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Situated on Mouille Point’s coastal boulevard, La Splendida offers clean, modern accommodation at a good price."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You'll pay slightly extra for rooms with sea views at this hotel located on the Mouille Point promenade, but the ones looking towards Signal Hill are just as nice." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This chic art-deco-style hotel enjoys a great location across from the popular seafront promenade and is a 15-minutes walk from the V&A Waterfront." Full review
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Ask for a sea- or mountain-facing room, either of which will have great views.

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