Cape Town

The sugar-pink painted ‘Nellie’ recalls Cape Town’s colonial era with its chintz decor and doormen in pith helmets. — Lonely Planet

This smart hotel is poised above the Atlantic rollers on the beach road between Camps Bay and Llandudno. — Concierge

A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World group, the Cape Grace is the stately jewel in the crown of the Waterfront’s crop of hotels. — DK Eyewitness

Hands down, this is Cape Town’s most glamorous hotel. — Afar Magazine

This lavish, historic, former private home boasts stunning views over Bantry Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. — Gayot

The staff is helpful and accommodating and will arrange everything from dinner reservations to daily excursions. — Fodor's

On six acres of rolling gardens overlooking the Liesbeek River in residential Newlands, this comfortable hotel was built around the 18th-century weekend home of Lady Anne Barnard. — Fodor's

It's a sensual kind of place that feels private, with all-white decor, sparkling chandeliers, and open, travertine-tiled bathrooms. — Concierge

Visitors attracted to the Cape Peninsula for its natural grandeur will think they've died and gone to heaven when arriving at this discreetly luxurious boutique hotel. — Fodor's

The centrally located, 176-room Taj Cape Town is a luxurious property occupying two refurbished historic buildings and a contemporary tower. — Oyster

This boldly decorated hotel is like living in a modern art museum—with the best views in Cape Town. — Condé Nast Traveler

Infinitely more stylish and exclusive than any other Waterfront options, it's so discreetly situated that hardly anyone knows of its existence. — Frommer's

Offering clean, contemporary design, POD is perfectly angled to catch the Camps Bay action from its bar and spacious pool and deck area. The cheapest rooms have mountain rather than sea views; luxury. — Lonely Planet

An oasis of sorts, it's perfect if you're interested in a mountain retreat. — Frommer's

The chic loft rooms, with whitewashed brick and the exposed girders of the old warehouse, are the ones to opt for here. — Lonely Planet

Old meets new at this quaint boutique hotel in an 18th-century building in the heart of the central business district's vibey Bree Street. — Travel + Leisure

Views of the vineyards and False Bay, along with impressive suites, ensure a memorable experience in this luxury home-from-home. — Time Out

A renowned, privately owned four-star hotel on Sea Point’s coastal boulevard. Tailor-made tours to the Winelands or to Cape Point can be arranged through consultation with the management. — DK Eyewitness

Owned by a French couple, you could mistake La Grenadine for a hotel in the heart of Provence. — Condé Nast Traveler