Set to open on 4 April in the heart of the Waterfront, the crescent-shaped, seven-storey resort section known as Marina Rise will offer splendid views of Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Two private islands will be havens of serenity for Island Suites and the One&Only Spa. All were designed by renowned Cape Town firm Dennis Fabian Berman Architects.

Each of the 91 rooms and suites within Marina Rise offer the largest accommodation space available in Cape Town, a minimum of 60m? each. Interiors by international designer Adam D. Tihany feature clean lines, dark African woods and contemporary art. All rooms will have expansive glass doors that open to private balconies overlooking dramatic views. A discreet and attentive butler service is on 24-hour call.

Situated on one of the private islands, the 40 elegant and spacious Island Suites surround the pool and al fresco restaurant area. All overlook the waterways and are laid-out in one- and two-bedroom configurations.

The culinary experience at One&Only Cape Town, headlined by two world-renowned Michelin-starred chefs and the country?s most magnificent collection of wines, is unprecedented in South Africa.

At Nobu, legendary Nobuyuki Matsuhisa infuses innovative Japanese cuisine with the indigenous spices and organic produce unique to the region, to create unusual dishes such as baby perlemoen with light garlic sauce, warm bittersweet chocolate soup, or peanut-butter crunch and mascarpone ice cream. The bar features the largest selection of sakes in Africa, including plum wines, Japanese beer and a selection of sake and shochu-based cocktails.

Edgy chef Gordon Ramsay introduces maze, featuring a menu that takes full advantage of South Africa?s bountiful seafood and game.

He says: ?Maze is perfectly suited for South Africa and it?s a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with Sol and the One&Only brand. With executive chef Jason Atherton overseeing the standards, I fully expect this will quickly become another of our successful and sought-after restaurants.?

The kitchen features South Africa?s only 'American' imported broiler, which exposes steaks to a temperature of 650?C, a signature trait of maze-style cuisine.

Sol Kerzner, chairman and CEO of Kerzner International, comments: ?We have broken a record in development by completing One&Only Cape Town more than four months ahead of schedule and are delighted that we will have the hotel open for the Easter holidays. One&Only Cape Town marks a special homecoming for me in South Africa and with Gordon and Nobu lending their talents to this project, I?m confident that this resort ? with two of the finest chefs in the world ? will become the ultimate gourmet retreat in South Africa.?

With beautiful views through the treble-volume windows, Vista Bar brings guests together in a chic space that merges music and vintage Champagne, while the triple-level Wine Loft houses more than 6000 bottles, including rare vintages. Vertical collections from Kanonkop, Meerlust, Warwick Estate, Boucherd Finlayson and Raats are included, as well as hard-to-find wines by the glass such as Eben Sadie?s ?Palladius? and Philip Constandius?s ?The Guildsman?.

At the One&Only spa, treatments will be offered in 11 secluded treatment rooms., while there will also be vitality pools, a yoga pavilion, a sauna and several other relaxation spaces for men and women. Guests can also enjoy the celebrated Bastien Gonzalez pedicure and manicure studio. In addition to the spa, a fitness room will offer Tai Chi, Pilates, kinesis training and personalized workout programmes for guests.

For more information, visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com.