InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town: A V&A Waterfront Destination

An anchor of the V&A Waterfront from the day it was opened by Nelson Mandela back in 1997, the transformation of this iconic hotel into the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town has created a haven of elegance and comfort. The top-to-toe redesign is inspired by the meeting of mountains, ocean and city, combining contemporary design with African heritage and framing soul-stirring views of Table Mountain across the bustling harbour. With two main restaurants, a spa, pool deck and bar, and exclusive club lounge, it’s an escape you can sink deeply into, while still being connected to the heartbeat of the V&A Waterfront and the city.

A room with a view

Captivating views of the ocean, harbour and V&A Waterfront from the 306 guestrooms, including 40 suites, catch the ever-changing light from sunrise to sunset. Organic curving lines in the plush furnishings echo the Cape landscapes, and swirling carpet designs evoke the wash of ocean foam on the beach, while there’s a sensual comfort to everything from the premium linen to the marble bathrooms. Pillow menus and turn-down rituals are the final details that turn a stay into an indulgent spoil.
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Family favourites

Families travelling with children quickly discover the Planet Trekkers kids’ club, where there’s a raft of supervised activities in a warm and welcoming space. Kids also love the thrills of spotting seals surfacing in the harbour (or lazing on the wharf right in front of the hotel), and mornings spent poolside. There are family rooms with two queen beds, an option to choose interleading Classic rooms, or one-bedroom suites that connect with twin rooms.

Stylish dining at Flint & Fennel

A table in the conservatory section of Flint & Fennel (the beautifully stylish signature restaurant) frames one of the most iconic views in the Cape. Table Mountain’s captivating silhouette embraces gliding yachts, working fishing boats, with entrancing glimpses of seals surfacing, and wide waters reflecting sunlight and twinkling lights at night. Breakfast here is a cornucopia of a buffet that it’s tempting to linger over all morning: fresh fruits and chia pots, sushi and charcuterie, a plethora of hot cooked options… even waffles and sprinkles. Beautiful decor sets the scene for celebratory dining, whatever the occasion, from sociable family-style gatherings over whole-grilled spatchcock chicken and side dishes, to date-night elegance with contemporary flair, and whispers of herbs and fynbos expressing the flavours of the Cape.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 6am – 10.30am; 12pm – 4pm; 6pm – 10pm
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Vibrant bistro flavours at Le Bistrot de JAN

With dark-blue awnings and café tables outside, Le Bistrot de JAN is a playful ode to the French bistro from Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, serving down-to-earth bistro fare in a theatrically nostalgic setting. Lush midnight-blue interiors lit by cascading beaded chandeliers whisk you to France (momentarily), while executive chef Giles Edwards’s simply delicious à la carte menu riffs on classics from crispy duck with green beans tossed in a punchy mustard dressing to fire-seared steak Florentine with frites, and a superb whole sole meuniêre, completing the magic spell.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 3pm; 6pm – 10pm
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Fynbos-infused cocktails at The Botanist’s Table

Picture-perfect views over the harbour to Table Mountain are framed in the tall windows of the light-filled lobby lounge, where The Botanist’s Table bar presides, with plush seating beside flickering fires. Inspired by the region’s rich botanical heritage, the menu is layered with locally rooted flavours, from handcrafted cocktails infused with indigenous botanicals to a curated selection of regional gins, fine wines and elegant small plates. It’s an ideal spot for leisurely sundowners before heading to dinner at either Le Bistrot de JAN or Flint & Fennel next door.
Opening times Monday – Sunday, 6am – 1am
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A South African high tea

Rooted in South Africa’s rainbow of cultures, afternoon tea taken at a comfortable sofa table in Flint & Fennel celebrates stories, design and local flavours. From the entrancing designs on the TWG tea caddies (created by UCT art students) to a rainbow-striped Unity cake, nostalgic mosbolletjies, and peppermint-crisp entremet, each course, tea selection and artistic detail reflects a different chapter of our country’s heritage, creating an experience that is as meaningful as it is delicious.
When Wednesday – Sunday, 2pm – 4pm
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Spa wellness rituals

Dressed in a soothing palette of mushroom and biscuit hues, with touches of pale wood, frosted glass and elegant marble, the Spa InterContinental is a calming sanctuary for restorative wellness rituals using local botanicals and fynbos-infused oils. It includes five wellness salons (including a private couple’s suite with an adjoining steam shower), an authentic hammam with sleek, curved walls of mosaic tiling and a ceiling of twinkling blue lights; a manicure-and-pedicure area and a post-treatment relaxation room, with curtained-off daybeds, fluffy blankets and a beautiful candlelit feature wall.
Opening times Daily, 9am – 9pm (last booking at 7pm)
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A sparkling swimming pool

The sunny Solandra pool deck and bar (exclusive to in-house guests) is a calm escape around the heated outdoor pool, with views over the Granger Bay precinct. Come for morning swims, leisurely dips after a spa session, and relaxed lunches from the pool bar menu, which features stone-baked pizzas and light meals to go with refreshing cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Opening times Daily, 7am – 7pm

An elevated lounge

A refined retreat perched high above the city with fabulous views, the Club InterContinental lounge offers an additional layer of privacy and personalised services. Escape here for peaceful breakfasts, afternoon teas and evening canapes with the best of sunset views.

Contact 021 406 5000
Where to find it InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, Quay 6, Breakwater Boulevard, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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