Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel - Cape Town

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Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel - Cape Town
West Quay Road V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 8002·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Location9.8
Facilities9.5
Staff9.5
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families23%
Business12%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Location9.8
Facilities9.5
Staff9.5
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families23%
Business12%
Groups9%

5-star hotel on a private quay in Cape Town's V&A Waterfront

Rooms & Suites

Cape Grace has 120 rooms, each with French doors overlooking the harbor or Table Mountain. The Fairmont Room with Harbor View offers a separate dressing room and a bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower. In-room amenities include Le Labo bath products, a fabric wash for handwashing clothes, and a USB-C charging port.

Dining & Entertainment

The hotel's Bascule Bar holds a collection of 500 whiskies from around the world, served alongside marina views. Heirloom Restaurant offers a menu that uses local flavors, with allergens clearly identified on every item. The Library Lounge serves Afternoon Tea in a setting with books and a fireplace, and complimentary port is offered each evening.

Wellness & Spa

The Cape Grace spa offers treatments derived from Kalahari Desert ingredients, including body wraps, scrubs, and massages. The facility has a steam room, sauna, spa lounge, and a heated outdoor pool open all year. Guests also have 24-hour access to the fitness center and spa locker rooms with showers.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

Cape Grace hotel provides child-minding services, activity packs, and baby equipment such as cots, sterilising kits, nappy bins, and bottle cleaning brushes. The hotel has a kids' buffet, family rooms, and a shallow end in the heated outdoor pool. Babysitting can be arranged through the concierge, and the hotel offers family-friendly dining with a special diet menu.

Services & Location

The hotel offers complimentary chauffeured drives within 10 km of the property, covering areas such as Camps Bay and the city center. Located on a private quay within the V&A Waterfront, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Robben Island Ferry Terminal. The concierge team, available at a dedicated desk, can arrange tours, airport transfers, and public transport tickets.

  • Location: Private quay in the V&A Waterfront
  • Rooms: 120 rooms with Table Mountain or marina views
  • Dining: Heirloom Restaurant & Bascule Bar's 500+ whiskies
  • Wellness: Kalahari Desert-inspired spa treatments
  • Family: Child-minding, activity packs, and baby equipment
  • Service: Complimentary chauffeured drives within 10 km
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
from 07:00-12:00
Amenities
High-speed internet access is available in for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:114
Former name
cape grace, fairmont managed hotel
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Rooms and availability

Rooftop Room
  • Room size:

    39 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Penthouse Suite
  • Room size:

    125 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Two-Bedroom Suite
  • Room size:

    163 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Internet

Internet access

Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Harbour view
  • Mountain view
  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 819 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.8 km
✈️ Distance to airport 20.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

West Quay Road V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 8002
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West Quay Road V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 8002
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West Quay Road V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 8002
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Gallery
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
570 m
Dock Road V&A Waterfront
The Cape Wheel
510 m
Clock Tower Precinct
The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island
440 m
The Pumphouse V&A Waterfront
Cape Town Comedy Club
390 m
Market
The Watershed
270 m
Portswood Road Building 556
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Cape Town
280 m
Museum
Eyewitness
300 m
Restaurant
Cape Grace Tea Room
130 m
Restaurant
Den Anker
530 m
Restaurant
The Granary Cafe
580 m
Restaurant
Silo Rooftop Bar
580 m
Restaurant
The Willaston Bar
560 m
Restaurant
Si Cantina Sociale
550 m
Restaurant
Cape Town Fish Market
810 m
Restaurant
Harbour House Restaurant
580 m
Restaurant
Zeitz MOCAA FOOD 6th Floor
580 m

Reviews of Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

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FAQ about Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

What interesting sites can I visit not far from Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel?
Guests of Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel can visit South African Maritime Museum (very close to the accommodation), or The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island placed 6 minutes' walk away.
Which airport is the closest to Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?
The closest airport to Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel is Cape Town International airport (25 km) and it is reachable with a 19-minute drive.
Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle is one of the services offered by the hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there a parking at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?
Yes, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel features parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel?
Guests of Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Signal Restaurant Waterfront offering international cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:30 and check out from 04:00.
What payment methods are available in Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel?
At Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel, you can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.
What room types are available at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?
Deluxe King Room, King Suite, and Two-Bedroom Suite are among the room types available at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Each room at the hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with hairdryers and bathrobes.
Is Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms are provided at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel hotel for guests with special needs.
Is the staff at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel speaks Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans, Portuguese, and German.
Which facilities are available in Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel is equipped with currency exchange and a cash machine as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
What spa facilities does the hotel offer?
Pampering amenities in the hotel include a treatment room, a steam room, and sauna facilities.
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