New ultra-luxury hotel in South Africa’s most popular tourist hotspot here soon – and it is hiring new staff

·28 Apr 2026

The Cape Town Edition, an ultra-luxury hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront, will launch in October 2026 and has started advertising new positions.

The Cape Town Edition is seeking numerous skilled professionals, including an executive chef, a night manager, an IT manager, and a director of marketing.

It is also advertising jobs for an executive housekeeper, purchasing manager, cost controller, assistant finance director, and restaurant manager.

These are only a few of the vacancies advertised on the Marriott careers portal, as the new luxury hotel prepares for launch in six months.

BusinessTech recently visited The Cape Town Edition’s construction site, which showed that the hotel is nearing completion.

The hotel’s exterior structure is basically complete, and there is a lot of construction activity inside and outside of the building.

The new hotel is situated next to another luxury hotel, the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, which was opened on 15 December 2025.

It is also very close to the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, which offers numerous stores, restaurants, and other entertainment options.

The Cape Town Edition and The Residences form part of a greater V&A Waterfront Quay 7 Superyacht Marina development.

Scheduled for completion in October 2026, it positions Cape Town as a key player in the global ocean economy.

V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood explained that the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina will address a market reality that has been building for years.

“Superyacht visits have grown steadily since 2009, and we welcomed 35 vessels in the 2024/25 season alone,” he said.

The Cape Town Edition and Quay 7 Superyacht Marina will allow the super-rich to park their yachts next to their hotel.

The Cape Town Edition development

The new hotel dates back to December 2018, when Marriott International signed an agreement to open The Cape Town Edition within the V&A Waterfront.

Marriott’s Edition Hotels is a luxury lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio, designed to feel like a high-end boutique hotel.

Each hotel has a unique design that reflects its location, often featuring minimalist, modern aesthetics combined with historic architecture.

It is considered one of Marriott’s luxury tier brands, alongside The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and W Hotels.

Marriott Edition hotels are strategically placed in gateway cities around the world, including London, New York, Miami, Hollywood, and Tokyo.

Cape Town will join this exclusive club in October 2026 with the launch of The Cape Town Edition hotel.

The Cape Town Edition will offer 142 guest rooms and suites, along with world-class facilities, including a rooftop bar, a spa, a pool, and meeting and event facilities.

The project will include six private residences that embody Marriott Edition’s signature blend of contemporary luxury and refined simplicity.

Shanghai-based architectural firm Neri & Hu has designed The Cape Town Edition and The Residences, in collaboration with local architect and design firm StudioMAS.

The project promises to deliver a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere, blending modern, luxurious style with authentic local character.

Through the V&A Waterfront, residents can access a world-class heliport and extensive yacht berths with dedicated superyacht facilities.

Guests and residents will also enjoy a newly developed public promenade along the water’s edge, providing seamless access to the vibrant destination.

“We are excited to be developing this architecturally stunning new building, which will mark the launch of Edition Hotels in Africa,” the V&A Waterfront said.