5 Star Hotel
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
West Quay Road, V&a Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa View Map
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About
Standing at the heart of the V&A Waterfront is a figure that evokes familiarity, comfort and a sense of adventure – Cape Grace is a timeless presence. With rooms gazing out onto the harbor, marina, or the majestic silhouette of Table Mountain, this grand hotel feels as if it has always been part of the landscape. Every visit, even the first, truly feels like a homecoming. From the warm and personal check-in process to the convenience of our complimentary chauffeured drives, each step is an opportunity for us to connect with our guests. Our personalized room experience envelops you in warmth, infusing your stay with an abundance of thoughtful amenities and heartfelt gestures. Uniquely located in the heart of the city, our serene spa and gym spaces and exclusive pool exude an intimate atmosphere akin to a private retreat. Each one of our culinary expressions take place in exquisite settings that enhance our guests’ unique dining experiences. Elegantly served alongside a curated wine list, our Restaurant menu pays homage to both classic and innovative culinary traditions. Whether you seek solace with a compelling book, engaging conversation, or joining us for Afternoon Tea, our enchanting Library Lounge serves a sanctuary for both the connoisseur and the curious. End your day at Cape Grace’s iconic Bascule Bar; a beloved rendezvous for sundowners, served alongside gorgeous marina views, and its renowned collection of wines and whiskeys from around the world.
110 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.8
- Staff
- 9.5
- Location
- 9.7
What Guests Say
- “Loved the history of the hotel and furnishing, the decor, the solicitousness of the staff and the wonderful breakfast. They thought of…”
- “It is beautiful and the room was great. Great location.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Free Breakfast
Room Options
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1/4Two Bedroom Suite
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
1/2Rooftop Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
1/4Fairmont Harbour View
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
1/4JUNIOR SUITE
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
1/2Deluxe Mountain View
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
1/4Fairmont Room with Harbor View
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Three-Bedroom Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
1/3Family Suite with One King Bed and One Bunk Bed
1/4Signature One-Bedroom King Suite
1/4Penthouse Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
1/4Signature Family Room with Mountain View, Marina View and Bunk Bed
- Mountain view
1/4One Bedroom Signature Suite
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
1/4Cape Grace Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
1/4Rooftop Terrace Suite
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
1/3Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View - Disability Access
- Accessible room
- Mountain view
1/4One Bedroom Suite
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
1/4Suite with Rooftop Terrace
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/3Deluxe Mountain View Mobility Accessible
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Accessible vanities
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What Guests Loved
Based on 110 reviews
Pros +
- Loved the history of the hotel and furnishing, the decor, the solicitousness of the staff and the wonderful breakfast. They thought of everything for the room, supply of toiletries, to robes and slippers, turn down service, complimentary water etc.
- It is beautiful and the room was great. Great location.
- Luxurious hotel with great location. The new renovation is absolutely amazing.The staff were very helpful.
Cons -
- One of the doormen accosted me and tried to block me from entering the hotel because he thought I was not a guest. Not a pleasant experience but management was very apologetic, and it did not happen again. Everyone else was absolutely wonderful.
- There were 2 occasions when the staff was not up to par. Once was at breakfast when hostess and waiter were disinterested and got orders wrong and acted as if they were too busy to be bothered. Other was over the use of the hotel car. Add 1 car!
- Not much, a few issues with bookings of taxis but overalll good service.
Loved the history of the hotel and furnishing, the decor, the solicitousness of the staff and the wonderful breakfast. They thought of everything for the room, supply of toiletries, to robes and slippers, turn down service, complimentary water etc.
One of the doormen accosted me and tried to block me from entering the hotel because he thought I was not a guest. Not a pleasant experience but management was very apologetic, and it did not happen again. Everyone else was absolutely wonderful.
It is beautiful and the room was great. Great location.
There were 2 occasions when the staff was not up to par. Once was at breakfast when hostess and waiter were disinterested and got orders wrong and acted as if they were too busy to be bothered. Other was over the use of the hotel car. Add 1 car!
Luxurious hotel with great location. The new renovation is absolutely amazing.The staff were very helpful.
Great location, comfortable rooms, very good breakfast
Not much, a few issues with bookings of taxis but overalll good service.
Location of the hotel is perfect for exploring the Cape, the breakfast was excellent, good choice of hot & cold selections & service was swift & staff always very pleasant & helpful. Bed was very comfortable & the room was clean & serviced well. We also had dinner one evening at the Heirloom restaurant which was excellent, with good choices & good wine list.All round very lovely hotel with exceptional service & staff thanks very much.
Room, facilities, location, atmosphere
Breakfast, lunch and slow service
The whole property has been renovated and looks fantastic. The room was very nice with a very comfortable bed and a beautiful view of the harbour and table mountain. Staff were all very nice and you can’t beat the location for the V&A. Lots of Lovely little touches for Christmas around the hotel with a nice bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived.
Shower pressure could be better
Wonderful location, amazing furnishings/decor and the most helpful staff! All so friendly and wanting to do anything to make your stay enjoyable. Such beautiful people. The food was excellent as well. Loved how many healthy options there were at the breakfast buffet including the various health powders and juices / tonics. Also loved the Le Labo toiletries!
There was nothing we “didn’t like”.
The property is absolutely amazing. The ambiance is incredible, the location is so central, we felt so safe with such great security checks through the property. The room is so clean, the towels are amazing and bed linen. The harbour and Mountain View side is just perfect. We would definitely stay here again especially if they upgraded the menu selection
The menu is too small :( there is no food served late at night, very few dinner options on the menu and no breakfast options. You have to go down stairs for breakfast which ends quite early too. When on holiday some people prefer to sleep in so adding breakfast and more dinner options to the menu would really work well and round off the whole experiences. Not to mention downstairs booking a dinner at the restaurant, when handed the menu it’s the exact same as the lunch menu we had that day. Very disappointing:( we would look forward to returning if the food options were just upgraded
Modern, elegant, and the epitome of class!! The newly refurbished hotel is exceptional! I will, without a doubt, visit again. From the doorman, concierge, waitresses, chefs - the staff are warm, welcoming and simply outstanding!
N/A everything was great!
the rooms were spacious and comfortable. the location was perfect for my trip goals. the concierge staff were exceptionally helpful with bookings. breakfast was great.
no complaints.
Pleasant
please get a generator so TV and WiFi work during load-shedding. crazy that it doesn’t exist given the cost
Everything. Food was excellent, spa and gym very enjoyable, location is amazing and service flawless.
Can’t think of anything to add here.
Very engaged staff, excellent location, large well appointed rooms and a really good restaurant
the location was excellent. Our rooms were comfortable and services at our convenience.
we liked everything about The Cape Grace.
location service
understand that load shedding is a problem.. but inconvenient when you can’t dry your hair or charge your device in the room .. maybe you could offer battery banks
The staff members were very helpful and friendly . The breakfast was also very nice .
The ladies cleaning the rooms . One specifically, Saturday 14January2023 , at 12:00 . Left us with wet towels , no toilet paper and took my shopping bags I put away to use later . ( if I wanted to throw them away I would’ve put it in the dustbin? ) it just wasn’t great , nothing was cleaned , she wasn’t very friendly when we approached the room . It was disappointing.
Great service. Concierges were most helpful and did a great job with scheduling and bookings. Great breakfast.
It was an absolute joy to return to the Cape Grace. Friendly and welcoming, very comfortable, excellent location and so elegant! I enjoyed a good dinner and an excellent breakfast in the lovely Signal Restaurant and look forward to my next visit.
After two weeks of travelling, the menu for dinner felt too elaborate, but the chef was able to simplify one of the dishes for me so that I could enjoy a simple grilled Kingklip with vegetables.
The location on the waterfront is unparalleled with exceptional views. Breakfast was so elegant and so delicious with a variety of items from eggs Benedict to the yummiest flapjacks you will ever eat.
It’s difficult to find fault with this luxury hotel. The only thing I would have preferred in the room was a tissue dispenser although packets of tissue were among the amenities.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Free Breakfast
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Restaurant
- On-site accessible restaurants/lounges
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Airport Shuttle
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Hygiene certification
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Kids safety features
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that the hotel offers complimentary, limited WiFi up to 1 GB per room per day. Please note guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. The credit card holder needs to be present and the credit card must match the one used to guarantee the booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Location
West Quay Road, V&a Waterfront, Cape Town
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