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One&Only Cape Town
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
4.8
1,987 member reviewsSet on its own private island at the V&A Waterfront, framed by Table Mountain on one side and the Atlantic on the other.
The Experience
- Private island setting at the Waterfront
- Table Mountain & marina views
- Nobu restaurant on-site
Amenities
PoolSpaGymRestaurantBarMarina ViewsTable Mountain Views
Location
Nearest airport
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
~17 kmapprox. 25 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Jan–Mar and Sep–Dec.
Wonderful year-round — the coast in summer, dry winter for safari.
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Getting around
Ride-hailing: Uber · Bolt
Uber/Bolt are safe and easy in the cities; self-drive for the winelands.
They drive on the left — look right first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
10–15% is customary
Restaurants: 10–15%; a service charge is sometimes added for larger groups.
Hotels: R10–20 for porters; tip car-guards a few rand.
Taxis: 10%.
Good to know
- ·Tip safari guides and trackers daily.
- ·'Now now' means soon-ish, not immediately.
- ·Greetings matter — start with a friendly hello.
Power & connectivity
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230V · 50Hz
Vodacom & MTN give strong urban 5G; eSIMs are easy for visitors.
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR · R)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water is safe to drink
- ·City tap water is generally safe; use bottled in remote areas.
- ·Low malaria risk in the Kruger low-veld — ask a travel clinic.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
2,264kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 7,650 km each way · what 108 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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