Onomo Hotel Waterfront - Cape Town

Heritage hotel with smart technology steps from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront

Rooms & Technology

The 87 guest rooms mix smart technology with a historic building dating back to 1901. Each room has a 40-inch Smart TV and ambient smart lighting controlled via the hotel's dedicated app. USB chargers are built into the outlets, and the design emphasizes sustainable materials throughout.

Location & Access

Onomo Hotel Waterfront Cape Town is a 5-minute walk from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and 10 minutes on foot from the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Cultural sites like the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and the Cape Quarter shopping area are within walking distance. The hotel is also near the Robben Island departure point and cruise terminal.

Dining

The on-site Vivaldi restaurant serves tapas, salads, and bistro cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast includes hot dishes, fresh fruit, yogurt, and barista-made coffee. Dinner offerings highlight local South African ingredients and wine.

Sustainability & Design

The hotel is part of the pan-African ONOMO chain, which applies sustainability practices across its 22+ properties in 13 African countries. The building retains its 1901 heritage character while incorporating contemporary eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems. A Catoctin-style aesthetic is used in the interior, complementing the historic structure.

Guest Services

Multilingual staff assist guests in Afrikaans and English at a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out. Luggage storage and laundry services (dry cleaning and ironing) are available. The hotel provides 24-hour security with CCTV and key card access throughout the property.

• Location: 5 minutes from V&A Waterfront, 10 minutes from CTICC
• Rooms: 87 rooms with Smart TVs, ambient lighting, and USB chargers
• Dining: Vivaldi restaurant with tapas, salads, and bistro cuisine
• Technology: Dedicated app for room controls and online services
• Sustainability: Eco-friendly practices across a pan-African hotel chain
• Heritage: 1901 building with Catoctin-style design