The Pool at One&Only Cape Town

"Lording it over a manmade channel, it's built on a massive scale: The lagoon-style pool meandering between the island villas in front of the main hotel block (Marina Rise) is the city's largest hotel pool; the spa and the humungous Island suites also win the size prize, though it feels like the middle of a concrete real estate development resort down there"

"Quieter and more spacious but without views, these suites surround a vast free-form infinity pool with its casual, alfresco Isola restaurant (hotel guests only in high season) that serves wood-fired pizza, tapas, and salads"

"The One&Only brand is known for its spas, and this holistic sanctuary (on its own island) offers vitality pools, an aroma steam room and a sauna in a setting that blends African and modern style influences"

"Choose between enormous, plush rooms in the main building (with panoramic views of Table Mountain) or the even more exclusive island, beside the pool and spa"

"The island lends a tropical resort feel, added to by a spectacular outdoor infinity pool and the presence of Cape Town's very own branch of the renowned Nobu restaurant"