The Capital Mirage

Although it feels more like a private residence than a hotel, The Capital Mirage has a front-desk service that is prompt and professional. Need transport or dinner reservations? No sooner said than done... The interior manages to combine glamour and efficiency with a real sense of calm, which is very soothing after a buzzing sightseeing day. On ground level is the classic Cattle Baron steakhouse; upstairs is the fine-dining Utopia and The Vue rooftop bar. Loungers surround a cool pool.

Rooms range from one- to three-bedroom suites with large windows overlooking either the city bowl or the city/mountain combined. You'll have trouble finding fault here – the design is sleek and comfortable, all the mod cons have been provided, the kitchens are well-equipped, and the en-suite bathrooms have efficient shower/bath arrangements. You certainly have all you need for a restful stay. Geared to the more independently inclined, this is an ideal spot for families and travellers on a longer stay.

Setting out from the hotel you're instantly surrounded by options, including numerous restaurants, cafes and boutiques on quaint side streets (particularly enticing are the restaurants and boutiques of the eclectic Cape Quarter). Clear skies and little wind? Take a cable-car ride to the summit of Table Mountain for unmatched views. Catch the rays with beautiful people at nearby Camps Bay beach (take an Uber), or tilt your heart at the arts and culture that are evident everywhere. And there's more...