Cape Grace

Situated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor of Cape Grace, the Luxury Rooms offer captivating views over the bustle of Cape Town’s working harbour, whilst the Table Mountain Luxury Rooms offer guests stunning vistas of the international yacht marina, Table Mountain or Signal Hill.

Each Luxury Room and Table Mountain Luxury Room is individually appointed, with decor that creates a luxurious ambience reminiscent of old-world serenity through antique statement furniture and opulent soft furnishings. The marble ensuite are spacious, and light, comprising a separate shower and bathtub and a double sink vanity unit.

With a comfortable reading nook, decadent separate dressing area and double french doors which open to a Juliet balcony (perfect for enjoying an espresso from the in-room machine in the morning!), the Luxury Rooms and Table Mountain Luxury Rooms provide guests with a place of sumptuous luxury and respite from which to explore the vibrant city of Cape Town.

The Luxury Rooms and Table Mountain Luxury Rooms are ideal for families or larger groups travelling together as they can be booked as inter-leading rooms on request. Each room independently sleeps 2 adults and 1 child (4 years old or under) on a toddler bed.

The Superior Rooms and Table Mountain Superior Rooms are individually appointed, with decor that creates a luxurious ambience reminiscent of old-world serenity through antique statement furniture and opulent soft furnishings. The marble ensuite are spacious, and light, comprising a separate shower and bathtub and a double sink vanity unit.

Each of the Superior Rooms and Table Mountain Superior Rooms have glass French doors which open out onto a furnished balcony, perfect for enjoying breakfast or a sundowner. The Superior Room balcony offers views over the hubbub of the V&A Waterfront, whilst the Table Mountain Superior Rooms boast views over the V&A yacht marina with Table Mountain in the distance.

The Superior Rooms and Table Mountain Superior Rooms can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children up to the age of 6 on the sofa bed, or 1 child aged 11 or under.

Situated on the 4th floor, the Rooftop Luxury and Rooftop Terrace Rooms are perfect for honeymooners, or guests in search of private tranquility. The Rooms on the 4th floor have an exclusive reception area directly situated on the fourth floor where guests can check in and enjoy a selection of complimentary snacks and drinks available throughout the day.

These top-floor rooms feature French doors that open onto a step-out terrace that make the most of the Table Mountain, yacht marina or harbour surrounds. Special touches like fresh flowers, a reading area with personally selected books and the luxuriously marbled bathroom complete the feeling of being on top of the world, ensconced in private comfort.

Each Room is individually appointed, with decor that creates a luxurious ambience reminiscent of old-world serenity through antique statement furniture and opulent soft furnishings. The marble ensuite are spacious, and light, comprising a separate shower and bathtub and a double sink vanity unit.

The Rooftop Luxury Rooms and Rooftop Terrace Rooms can accommodate up to 2 adults.

Cape Grace offers spectacular independently appointed Suites: which comprise a spacious living area with an entertainment system and PS4, a dining area and a classically luxurious bedroom furnished with reproduced antique-style furniture. Each Suite also has a large terrace which offers views over the V&A Waterfront, a large marble ensuite with rainfall shower and double sink vanity unit and locally sourced toiletries with the hotel’s own fynbos perfume. The Two and Three Bedroom Suites have an ensuite for each bedroom.

The Suites are available as either One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, or Three Bedroom, with the latter two offering both an indoor and outdoor dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, and private entrances.

The One Bedroom Suite accommodates 2 adults and 1 child (aged 11 or younger) but the Suite can be booked as inter-leading rooms allowing a family or 4 guests to stay together.

The Two Bedroom Suite can accommodate 4 adults and up to 1 additional child (aged 11 or younger) on an extra single bed.

The Three Bedroom Suite can accommodate up to 6 adults and up to 2 additional children (aged 11 or younger) on extra single beds.

Situated above the marina, the Penthouse Suite is Cape Grace’s most exclusive and luxurious offering. With a dedicated reception on the 4th floor, positioned to ensure every aspect of the guest’s stay is carefully considered, providing a selection of snacks and local refreshments throughout the day.

Wrap-around views are offered through large windows that dapple the room in light, and guests can choose their preferred view with the Suite’s three separate terraces; with the rooftop terrace boasting a full dining set, sun loungers and a jacuzzi.

The Penthouse Suite comprises a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed, a decadent walk-in wardrobe and dressing room which will be carefully filled with guests’ clothing as part of the stellar service, and a spacious marble ensuite. The ensuite has a large shower and separate bathtub and double sink vanity unit, the toiletries provided are cruelty-free and the hotel provides its own fynbos perfume. The Suite is completed with an airy open-plan living and dining area, with a full entertainment system and cosy sofas for winding down in the evening.

The Penthouse Suite can accommodate up to 2 adults but can be booked as inter-leading rooms for those who wish to enlarge the space or accommodate more guests.

Signal Restaurant at Cape Grace Hotel is an award-winning culinary adventure, with an outdoor dining terrace that boasts views over Signal Hill, the restaurant’s namesake.

Named as one of the best in contemporary Cape cuisine, guests are invited to experience vibrant dishes that reflect the abundant South African landscape with a diverse menu to suit every palate, paired with an extensive wine list that covers the best of local and international wines.

The aged yellowwood furniture, crisp white linen table cloths, handcrafted crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling glass doors create an environment of stunning, yet tasteful luxury. Signal Restaurant offers all-day dining; delightful buffet breakfasts, light lunches and opulent dinners are all prepared with the utmost care and expertise, as well as seasonal, locally sourced produce.

Led by acclaimed Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen, Signal’s innovative menu celebrates the Cape’s rich variety of culture with dishes that pay homage to local flavours and accent European classics.

The gentle chink of ice in whisky glasses mingles with the sounds and energy of Cape Town’s nightlife at Bascule Whisky, Wine and Cocktail Bar. Poised on the water’s edge of the V&A Waterfront yacht marina, Bascule’s breath-taking views are rivalled only by their enticing array of over 400 whiskies from around the globe, together with their exceptional selection of the Cape’s most sublime wines.

By day, Bascule is a vibrant destination from where to enjoy a cappuccino or light lunch. By night, the space is transformed into a lively bar, where connoisseurs and social butterflies gather to enjoy sundowners and lively music, savouring speciality drinks and tasty tapas dishes as the sun dips beneath the waters’ horizon.

Whilst the prison at Robben Island is most infamous due to the high-profile prisoners it once held, including former South African Presidents, including Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. the island has a much older and equally dark history. The island has been home to a leper colony, a mental institution and army and naval bases. Robben Island can trace its turbulent history all the way back to the 1300s.

These days the prison is a museum, with the tour allowing visitors access to both the warden’s house and the limestone quarry, which in some ways are as much a part of the prison as the tiny cells. Prisoners were forced to work the limestone quarry, even after the rock was no longer needed on the mainland, part of their punishment being to chisel at the unforgiving rock in the oppressive elements.

Experience the beauty of the national park with panoramic views from the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, or hike one of the trails to the top if you’re feeling more adventurous! The Table Mountain National Park is expansive, stretching from the tip of Cape Peninsula all the way to the city of Cape Town, it offers an abundance of activities and stunning experiences for travellers. Visit the Boulder penguin colony, or hike through Tokai Park and experience over 440 different plant species, 110 of which are threatened by extinction or have become extinct in the wider ecosystem.

The thriving, bustling heart of Cape Towns’ independent scene, Kloof Street boasts an immense diversity of businesses, from eateries and bars to hair salons, wellness centres and galleries with something for everyone. For an unforgettable dining experience and night like no other, head to The Bombay Bicycle Club, the neighbourhood’s favourite hangout. Headed by the Madame Zingara group, the menu is carefully curated and the eclectic decor is only surpassed by the eclectic clientele.

A coffee shop by day and beer garden by night, Yours Truly has become an institution in Cape Town. The Kloof Street venue is where it all began, and visitors can watch the world go by from under the Jacaranda trees or wait until the evening when local DJs and musicians take to the stage.

Students who study hotel management are employed on 6-month internship programs that cover a multitude of areas within the hotel in order to gain practical, first-hand knowledge of the hospitality industry. They are integrated into the operation of the hotel in much the same way as permanent employees so that they experience the real work environment.

Trainees are managed by a senior operational manager and tailor-made programs are set for each student according to school requirements, as well as individual preferences. Evaluation from both school and hotel ensures students’ optimal growth and development.

Cape Grace has partnered with ICAS to create a Staff Wellness program which provides free, professional and confidential assistance to all members and staff and their immediate families for a variety of life’s challenges, from financial troubles to mental health struggles.

Cape Grace invests in the wider Cape Town community through corporate social investments in a number of initiatives.

Cape Grace sponsors a house in Thornton’s SOS Children’s Village which provides a stable and loving home for orphaned or abandoned children. SOS Children’s Village promotes family-based child care, as children placed in the homes are raised alongside other children of various ages in a family home, where the children stay until they reach independence. Each village is made up of 10 to 15 of these homes. SOS Children’s Village are world leaders in alternative child care, and was one of the leading organisations in the development of Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children which was formally adopted by the United Nations as a key framework for its work.

Cape Grace also currently supports two initiatives through Uthando Projects, a South Africa-based charity which works with and contributes to a collection of community development projects and charitable institutions. Cape Grace contributes to Masizakhe Youth Art Project which was founded to support young people, especially in disadvantaged areas. The project seeks to develop young people’s talent in creative practices, such as dance, music, drama and literature.

The hotel also supports Eziko Cooking and Catering School by providing internships in the hotel’s kitchen to the top students of the school. Eziko is a community-based project located in Langa which acts as an entry-level skills provider in catering and hospitality.

At Cape Grace, waste is sorted through the on-site waste management sorting area which minimises contributions to landfill and dumping, and waste kitchen oil is transformed into biodiesel.

Disused hardware is donated to an E-waste company and environmentally sensitive bulbs and batteries are disposed of responsibly.

Since 2016, and in light of the water shortage crisis in Cape Town that began in 2017, Cape Grace has implemented various methods to ensure water consumption is regulated and water waste is minimised.

Low-flow shower heads have been installed in the guest ensuite and aerators have been fitted on all taps throughout the hotel, along with pressure-reducing valves on the hot and cold water feed into each individual room. Screens have been placed on the water towers to protect the water from the heat and prevent evaporation as best as possible.

The outdoor swimming pool at Cape Grace has been treated with an oil-based liquid treatment called Heatsavr, a liquid pool blanket non-toxic and not harmful to the environment. It acts as a natural oil insulation, which minimises water evaporation. Municipal water is not used to top up the pool.

Cape Grace’s external laundry supplier has invested in a water recycling system which serves to drastically reduce the amount of water used in the laundry service. This system allows the laundry service to reuse and purify between 75 to 80% of their water continuously, minimising their dependence on municipal water.

All lightbulbs throughout Cape Grace have been replaced with LED bulbs which require less than their standard counterparts. As the property boasts large windows throughout, importance is placed on using natural light throughout the day, and creating airflow to minimise the need for air-conditioning.