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Marriott to Debut EDITION in Africa With 2026 Cape Town Hotel at V&A Waterfront

A 142-room hotel with six branded residences signals Marriott's lifestyle push on the continent.

Overview

  • Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings signed an agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION at the V&A Waterfront in 2026.
  • Plans call for 142 guest rooms and suites plus a signature rooftop bar, a spa, a pool, and meeting and event facilities.
  • The project includes The Residences at The Cape Town EDITION, a collection of six private branded homes.
  • Shanghai-based Neri & Hu, collaborating with Cape Town firm StudioMAS, have been appointed to design the hotel and residences.
  • The site sits on the edge of the planned Granger Bay development with views of the Atlantic and Cape Town landmarks, positioning EDITION's first African property in a prime tourism hub.