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<\/a><\/p>\nOnce settled in, we headed off to Vista Bar and Lounge area for afternoon tea, where the kitchen team had laid on a spread of delicious sweet and savoury snacks. Quiches, mini pies, cheesecake, macarons and more were all on offer, accompanied by a selection of fragrant herbal teas. Live music is played in the lounge daily from 14h30-17h30 from different local artists and the duo playing were immensely talented. It was the perfect way to start our stay \u2013 nothing says relaxation and indulgence to me like sitting back and relaxing with tea and cake.<\/p>\n At Vista Bar we also met Phetogo Sefanyetso, bar manager and cocktail conjurer extraordinaire. Phetogo introduced us to several of the newly created cocktails soon to be appearing on the Vista Bar menu. A favourite was definitely the The Clifton \u2013 grapefruit oil is squeezed fresh from the fruit rind and adds a citrusy note to the MCC base. It is served in the most beautiful rose gold pineapple cup that feels decidedly tropical. After several delicious cocktails and an impromptu mixology lesson, we retired to our room to relax before dinner.<\/p>\n One&Only Cape Town has three main restaurants \u2013 Isola, located on the island, serves breakfast and light meals to those enjoying the pool area. Nobu offers a Nikkei-inspired menu and Reuben\u2019s offers\u00a0more locally inspired flavours. For dinner, we enjoyed a 5-course menu paired with wine. Sommelier, Luvo Ntezo, took us through a selection of delicious local wine with his own entertaining anecdotes about each one.<\/p>\n Standouts on the menu were the octopus and springbok courses. The Octopus Carpaccio not only looks striking on the plate but also tasted incredible; served with crispy garlic squid and a lemon gel, it was packed with flavour and was one of those dishes that you just don\u2019t want to end. The Peppered Springbok Steak was beautifully tender and was complemented by the richness of pancetta and sweetness from rooibos poached pear. Our dinner was intimate and we were very well taken care of by the team.<\/p>\n After a wonderful night\u2019s sleep and waking up to another beautiful Mother City morning, we made our way down to Reuben\u2019s for breakfast. It is also a lavish affair with a buffet packed with choices from freshly baked pastries to a full complement of cold and hot breakfast options. It was also good to see a range of gluten-free options including chia seed cups, yoghurts and granolas. There is also a really extensive and brand new \u00e0 la carte breakfast menu to choose from and great coffee to get your day started.<\/p>\n Post breakfast we headed to\u00a0One&Only Cape Town’s<\/span>\u00a0onsite spa and treatment facility. The spa is an extension of the luxury of the hotel and offers a full range of treatments, as well as private pools, steam and sauna rooms, an ice fountain and massage pools. We were booked in for a couples massage and our therapists Melinda Golden and\u00a0Cece Makanda \u00a0<\/span>took the utmost care of us.<\/p>\n We were cocooned warmly in the double treatment room where both therapists ensured that we relaxed and comfortable. Every element of the treatment was really superlative from the warmth of the heated beds, to the choice of oil and the actual massage itself. After the treatment, we were guided to a relaxation room where snacks and drinks are offered. What we really loved here is \u00a0that the food and drinks are divided into Detox<\/em> and Indulge<\/em>, so, if you\u2019re trying to be healthy you can choose from herbal tea, fruit skewers and mini salads, whereas if you are enjoying some much needed time off and indulgence, you can sip on bubbly and enjoy a chocolate truffle or two.<\/p>\n There are plenty of incredible luxury hotels to stay at and it can be hard to differentiate experiences, however, one area that One&Only Cape Town really excels at is service. At every turn the team were a step ahead of us; we were greeted, often by name, wherever we went and no request was too difficult. The service is extremely personal and despite the fact that you are staying in a big hotel, you never once feel as though you\u2019re just another guest. Going above and beyond the call of duty is a mantra that may sound clich\u00e9d for the service industry but there is no doubt that it is what sets apart the really good from the truly great.<\/p>\n Leaving the warm embrace of the One&Only Cape Town can be jarring but all good things must come to an end. All the more reason to book in for your next break right away though.\u00a0The team almost seem to be able to anticipate what you\u2019ll need before you\u2019ve even thought of it and they work together, often unseen, to ensure that guests have an incredible stay without having to think too much about it. And after all, isn\u2019t a luxury break away meant to be exactly that?<\/p>\n SA-residents book in for One&Only Cape Town’s locals only offer ‘The One Escape’.<\/strong> Discounted room rate plus complimentary breakfast per night sharing. T&Cs apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Enjoy a winter warmer menu in Reuben\u2019s.\u00a0<\/b>A delectable three-course winter menu is available in Reuben\u2019s from 4 June at a cost of R295 per person. It\u2019s the perfect winter date night idea! Email<\/strong><\/a> to make a booking.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n oneandonlyresorts.com<\/a>\u00a0| Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p>\n