Offering views of Table Mountain, this upmarket waterfront hotel is a 9-minute walk from Cape Town Diamond Museum and 14 km from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

The classy rooms feature private balconies and free WiFi, as well as iPod docks, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines. Suites add separate living spaces, and some have kitchens, fireplaces and/or butler service. Some rooms and suites are located on an island.

Breakfast is free, and there’s an acclaimed Japanese restaurant, a modern bistro and a stylish lobby bar. Other amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, a luxury spa, a fitness center and a kids’ activity program.