You would never guess you were in the heart of the V&A Waterfront when you stay at One&Only Cape Town. Tucked away on private waterways and islands, this secluded hotel offers a true escape for couples, families and friends. The surrounding mountains and trickling waterways make you feel close to nature – even though you’re in the midst of buzzing Cape Town. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to enjoy some quiet time, whether you’re on your balcony, by the pool or in the wellness-spa.

One&Only Cape Town encourages you to revitalise with its health-focused facilities. Swim in a free-form pool, organise a personal training session, focus on your core with Pilates or yoga, or sweat it out with a boxing lesson. When it’s time to soothe your muscles and mind, you can retreat to the spa on a private island and be pampered with the purest of ingredients.

Choose from four bars and restaurants and sample some of the best food in Cape Town, all within the walls of the hotel. Book a table at Nobu where Michelin-starred chef, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, will cook you dishes with a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavours. Take a trip across South Africa with re-imagined local cuisine at Ochre. And, whenever your thirst needs quenching, the mixologists at Vista Bar and Lounge will fix you up a cocktail. If wine is more your thing, you can select from 5,000 in the Wine Loft collection.