HotelsSouth Africa

The best luxury hotels in Cape Town

The 2 hotels in Cape Town that made the collection, starting with the highest score.

  1. Belmond Mount Nelson — Cape Town, South Africa1 Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Cape Town, South Africa Belmond Mount Nelson A pink-painted historic hotel at the foot of Table Mountain on Cape Town’s Kloof Street.
  2. One&Only Cape Town — Cape Town, South Africa2 Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Cape Town, South Africa One&Only Cape Town An urban resort at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, facing Table Mountain, with Nobu, ROOI and a spa on site.

What fat travellers ask about Cape Town

What is the best luxury hotel in Cape Town?

Belmond Mount Nelson leads our Cape Town list with a Fat Score of 17.5/20. A pink-painted historic hotel at the foot of Table Mountain on Cape Town’s Kloof Street.

How many luxury hotels does Fat Voyage recommend in Cape Town?

2 hotels are in the collection in Cape Town, South Africa right now. Each is scored on service, rooms & design, location, dining and wellness, from trip reports in luxury travel communities, critics’ reviews and verified guest reviews.

What is a Fat Score?

Fat Voyage’s score out of 20, read from what luxury travellers write after their stays: trip reports, critics’ reviews and verified guest reviews. The long, recent ones count most, and no hotel can pay for a score.

Which hotels in Cape Town have Michelin Keys?

Both hotels in Cape Town in our collection hold Michelin Keys in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 hotel selection. Two Keys: Belmond Mount Nelson. One Key: One&Only Cape Town. The Keys come from the guide’s own anonymous inspections and are separate from the Fat Score.