One hundred and twenty rooms on the V&A Waterfront marina, reopened October 2024 after a comprehensive eighteen-month renovation by the new ownership. Cape colonial design, contemporary luxury operation.
"120 rooms on V&A Waterfront marina, reopened October 2024 after major renovation. Refined Cape colonial design with contemporary luxury operation."
Cape Grace originally opened in 1996 on the V&A Waterfront marina between the harbour and Table Mountain — purpose-built as the V&A Waterfront's first dedicated luxury hotel — and was acquired in 2022 by new ownership for a comprehensive eighteen-month renovation. The hotel reopened in October 2024 with completely refurbished rooms and public spaces, an updated culinary programme, and the same V&A Waterfront location that has been the property's defining advantage for nearly thirty years.
The 120 rooms split between Marina Rooms (with views over the V&A Waterfront harbour and the marina), Mountain Rooms (facing Table Mountain), and Suites (the larger one- and two-bedroom configurations). The post-renovation interiors retain the property's Cape colonial-luxury aesthetic — refined warm timber, woven natural materials, contemporary South African art — while introducing larger bathrooms, contemporary technology, and the bespoke furniture commissioned for the renovation.
The property's V&A Waterfront location is its primary asset. The marina-front position puts the hotel at the harbour's edge with direct Two Oceans Aquarium walking access, the V&A's restaurants and shopping immediately accessible, and the helicopter pad for safari transfers within property grounds. The pool is heated; the spa was completely renovated as part of the 2024 reopening. The Bascule Bar — the property's whisky and cocktail bar — has Africa's deepest hotel whisky collection (over 500 single malts) and predates the renovation; it was preserved during the refurbishment.
Dining is at the property's restored Signal Restaurant — the main contemporary South African fine-dining venue — and the renovated Bascule. The wine programme is naturally Cape and Stellenbosch focused. Service post-renovation is the consistent V&A Waterfront standard delivered by a heavily Capetonian team that mostly returned to the property after the closure. Cape Grace's combination of the marina-front location, the refined Cape colonial aesthetic, and the post-renovation polish makes it a strong choice for travellers who want the V&A Waterfront access without the rate ceiling of One&Only.
The Cape Town anniversary at the V&A Waterfront marina. Book a Marina Suite with harbour view. Bascule Bar's whisky tasting; Signal dinner; the marina walks. The post-renovation Cape Grace handles anniversary stays with the polish of a property that recently completed an eighteen-month investment in its luxury operation.
The Cape Town honeymoon at the V&A Waterfront marina. The post-renovation interiors, the marina-front location, and the helicopter-pad access for safari transfers make Cape Grace a strong choice for the multi-day Cape Town and safari combined trip.
Cape Grace's V&A Waterfront location, the Two Oceans Aquarium walking access, the heated pool, and the family-configurable suites work for family stays. The post-renovation kids-and-teen programming runs during peak season. The polished mid-luxury Cape Town family answer.
West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Cape Town 8001, Western Cape
V&A Waterfront marina; 25 min from Cape Town International (CPT)
120 rooms across Marina + Mountain wings
Marina Room from R10,000 ($550)/night
Mountain Room from R10,500 ($580)
Marina Suite from R15,000 ($830)
Penthouse Suite from R28,000 ($1,500)
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Reopened October 2024 after 18-month renovation
V&A Waterfront marina-front location
Bascule Bar (500+ whiskies)
Heli pad for safari transfers
Signal Restaurant (post-renovation)
Open year-round
Peak: November–February (book 3 months ahead)
Best value: May–August (winter)
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms (post-renovation)
In-suite office setups on request
From R10,000/night (~$550). The Penthouse Suite books 3 months ahead. The post-renovation polish makes this strong V&A Waterfront value.
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