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South Africa · Updated 9 October 2026

The best luxury hotels in Cape Town

15 luxury hotels in Cape Town, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.

15Hotels compared14 with a Michelin Key
9.8Top guest scoreAkademie Street Boutique Hotel
$1,430Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
2,736Guest reviewsBehind these scores

Best luxury hotels in Cape Town for score, location and price

Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).

Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
Highest guest score

Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

9.8 from 140 reviews
Le Quartier Francais
Top-rated location

Le Quartier Français

Location 9.9/10
The Cellars-Hohenort
Most reviewed

The Cellars-Hohenort

819 reviews, 9.4 average
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Lowest price

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

From $1,009 a night

Cape Town luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score

Luxury hotels in Cape Town compared: area, guest score, location score, Michelin Keys and lowest price per night
HotelAreaGuest scoreLocation scoreMichelin KeysFrom, per nightAvailability
Akademie Street Boutique HotelCheck termsFranschhoek9.8 (140)9.91$691Check availability
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape TownFree cancellation · BreakfastGardens, Cape Town9.7 (185)9.72$1,051Check availability
Leeu EstatesFree cancellation · BreakfastFranschhoek9.7 (60)9.81$1,622Check availability
Ellerman HouseCheck terms · BreakfastBantry Bay, Cape Town9.7 (35)102$3,297Check availability
La ResidenceCheck terms · BreakfastFranschhoek9.7 (31)9.6–$1,374Check availability
Last Word FranschhoekCheck termsFranschhoek9.6 (176)9.81Sold outCheck availability
Steenberg Hotel & SpaCheck termsTokai9.5 (488)9.71Sold outCheck availability
Leeu HouseCheck termsFranschhoek9.5 (64)9.71Sold outCheck availability
21 NettletonCheck termsClifton, Cape Town9.5 (60)9.81Sold outCheck availability
The Cellars-HohenortFree cancellation · BreakfastConstantia, Cape Town9.4 (819)9.71$436Check availability
Delaire Graff Lodges and SpaFree cancellation · BreakfastStellenbosch9.4 (88)9.63$3,356Check availability
Le Quartier FrancaisFree cancellation · BreakfastFranschhoek9.3 (70)9.91$3,009Check availability
One&Only Cape TownFree cancellation · BreakfastV&A Waterfront, Cape Town9.1 (378)9.71$1,430Check availability
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed HotelCheck terms · BreakfastV&A Waterfront, Cape Town9.0 (64)9.92$1,009Check availability
The Silo HotelCheck terms · BreakfastV&A Waterfront, Cape Town8.8 (78)9.41$1,806Check availability

The 15 best hotels in Cape Town, ranked by guest score

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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Gardens, Cape Town · 76 Orange Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa

9.7Exceptional185 reviews
  • 2 Michelin Keys
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
  • The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024 (No. 28)
  • Belmond
Staff9.9
Comfort10
Value for money8.8
Location9.7
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $1,051
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Leeu Estates

Franschhoek · Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Road, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa

9.7Exceptional60 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
Staff9.9
Comfort10
Value for money8.8
Location9.8
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $1,622
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Ellerman House

Bantry Bay, Cape Town · 180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, Bantry Bay, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa

9.7Exceptional35 reviews
  • 2 Michelin Keys
  • Relais & Châteaux
  • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
Comfort9.9
Location10
Staff10
Value for money9.3
  • Breakfast included
From $3,297
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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La Residence Franschhoek

Franschhoek · Elandskloof Private Road, Elandskloof farm, 8000 Franschhoek, South Africa

9.7Exceptional31 reviews
  • Leading Hotels of the World
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Value for money8.7
Location9.6
  • Breakfast included
From $1,374
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Cellars-Hohenort

Constantia, Cape Town · 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, 7848 Cape Town, South Africa

9.4Wonderful819 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
  • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
Staff9.6
Comfort9.7
Value for money9
Location9.7
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $436
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

Stellenbosch · R310, Helshoogte Pass, Banhoek Valley, 7600 Stellenbosch, South Africa

9.4Wonderful88 reviews
  • 3 Michelin Keys
  • Relais & Châteaux
  • Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
Staff9.7
Comfort9.9
Value for money8.5
Location9.6
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $3,356
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Le Quartier Français

Franschhoek · Corner of Berg and Wilhelmina Streets, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa

9.3Wonderful70 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
Location9.9
Value for money8.5
Comfort10
Staff9.7
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $3,009
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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One&Only Cape Town

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town · Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa

9.1Wonderful378 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
  • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
  • One&Only
Location9.7
Value for money8.2
Comfort9.6
Staff9.3
  • Free cancellation
  • Breakfast included
From $1,430
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Silo Hotel

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town · Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa

8.8Excellent78 reviews
  • 1 Michelin Key
  • Leading Hotels of the World
  • Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
Staff9.5
Comfort9.3
Value for money8.2
Location9.4
  • Breakfast included
From $1,806
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026

Luxury hotels in Cape Town: frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Cape Town?

Akademie Street Boutique Hotel has the highest guest score in this selection: 9.8 from 140 reviews.

How much does a luxury hotel in Cape Town cost?

The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $436 to $3,356. The median is $1,430 a night. Prices change with dates.

Which luxury hotels in Cape Town include breakfast?

When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Leeu Estates, Ellerman House, La Residence, The Cellars-Hohenort, Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa, Le Quartier Francais, One&Only Cape Town, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, The Silo Hotel.

Which luxury hotels in Cape Town offer free cancellation?

6 of 11 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Leeu Estates, The Cellars-Hohenort, Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa, Le Quartier Francais, One&Only Cape Town.