Cape Grace Hotel, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Our newly refashioned luxury hotel delivers all the creature comforts you'd expect from world class luxury accommodation and lots of little extras too. Proudly situated in the iconic centre of Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, on our very own private quay - Cape Town's most popular shopping and tourist attractions are all easily within reach. Providing a tantalizing experience that melds modern luxury with traditional Cape culture, each of our 121 individually custom-decorated guest rooms and suites brings the charm of Cape Town to life. Allow our comfortable elegance and sparkling service excellence to cocoon you with genuine warmth, making your arrival at Cape Grace, an occasion in itself.

Complimentary Value-Added Services

• Luxury private transfers within a 20 kilometre radius, including town and local beaches
• Use of the hot spa area with sauna, steam room, mineral spa bath, rain shower and body shower
• Daily Cape history and wine presentation
• 24-hour complimentary Internet access in the state-of-the-art Communication Centre
• Lavish full breakfast in Signal Restaurant, one of the best breakfast venues in Cape Town
• Morning tea and coffee with a wake-up call
• Transfers and access to the nearby health club, with fitness classes, squash and tennis courts and a 25 metre indoor heated pool
• Café Complet every morning consisting of tea, coffee and pastries from 05h00 to 11h00 in the library
• Port and sherry every evening from 17h00 to 23h00 in the library
• Secure parking in private, underground car park

Signal Restaurant
Recently voted Best Deluxe Restaurant at the V&A Restaurant Awards, August 2009 Creative Cape Cuisine that's fresh and innovative. Led by Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen, Signal Restaurant draws on influences from the many cultures and nations that have called upon this region during its history, namely French Huguenots, British settlers as well as Dutch and Asian traders. The menu will connect you with local farmer's offerings and the very best combinations of the Cape's heritage and present tastes. From lentil & butternut bobotie, to seared duck breast on herbed goat's cheese gnocchi, every dish has been carefully considered to deliver gastronomical excellence.

Bascule Wiskey, Wine and Cocktail Bar
Recently voted Best Pub Style at the V&A Restaurant Awards, August 2009 A slice of Cape Town's social energy. On the water's edge of the international yacht marina on Cape Town's Waterfront, Bascule whisky, wine & cocktail bar is the perfect setting to take in the sights and sounds of the busy Waterfront surrounds. There are over 400 whiskies from around the world and an impressive selection of the finest Cape wines on offer, by day or by night. By day Bascule is a lively and vibrant destination, the ideal place to enjoy breakfast, a cappuccino or light lunch. By night, the space is transformed into a glamorous Whisky, Wine and Cocktail Bar, where whisky connoisseurs and social butterflies gather in equal measure to enjoy a slice of Cape Town's social energy.

Weddings
Cape Grace caters for smaller, more intimate weddings of up to 30 guests for a ceremony, and from 40 guests seated to 60 for a cocktail-style function. And, if you want to do the whole thing here - ceremony, reception and honeymoon - there are a variety of options available. Our functions team will gladly assist with arrangements for flowers, photographers, ministers, décor, music, hair and make-up.

The Spa at Cape Grace
The Spa at Cape Grace invites guests to indulge in a number of pampering treatments designed to relax and rejuvenate. Superb facilities set in stylish surrounds are complimented by highly skilled staff and a menu of innovative treatments inspired by the African continent to ensure clients leave with their wellbeing restored. Sweeping views of Table Mountain, the city and the yacht marina add another impressive element to the sensory experience. Whether a weary business executive in need of stress relief or a leisure traveller wishing to enhance their holiday experience, the magnificently situated top floor spa is a welcome and restful retreat. Any one of the African-inspired treatments that use locally harvested products and ancient methods are undoubtedly a superb way to make the most of your Cape Grace stay.

Children
Our younger guests are important to us. From the colourful and jam-packed activity packs presented to them on arrival to evening story time and the latest game consoles and books, we'd like them to feel especially welcome. Ask about our recommended child-friendly Cape Town activities for daytime adventures or make a selection from our library of games and DVDs for in-room entertainment. Our specially created children's menu is always a treat and if you're planning on exploring the city at night, our professional childminders will look after your children with the utmost care. Should you require anything that is not listed below, we will gladly make arrangements to hire or purchase it on your behalf.

Standard Room Features
Each room is custom-designed with unique and refreshing décor to reflect the beauty, charm and understated elegance that Cape Grace is famous for. It's the talent of today's local people that brings to life the characters of the Cape's past, making the recently completed refashioning of Cape Grace an incredibly warm and delightful story of humanity. Each room remembers the dedicated local artisans and small businesses that helped evolve the look and feel of Cape Grace with exclusive hand painted fabrics and custom made metal, glass and leather items, whilst remembering the past with original antiques and artifacts from yesteryear.

• Complimentary WiFI and internet access
• IPod docking stations in all rooms; X-Box 360s in Suites and Penthouses
• Private room safe
• Flat-screen, high definition TV, satellite television channels and selected radio stations
• International plug points and fax / Internet modem lines
• Fully stocked private bar and deli
• Tea and Coffee making facilities
• Air-conditioned rooms
• French windows with views of the yacht marina or the working harbour
• Fresh flowers and personally selected books
• Separate bath, shower and toilet
• Elegant marble bathrooms with luxurious Charlotte Rhys toiletries (range exclusively to Cape Grace)
• Seperate bath, shower and toilet

Luxury Rooms
Our Luxury rooms are conveniently situated on the ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the hotel and offer warmth and elegant style. Luxury rooms can also be booked with inter-leading doors - ideal for families. As with every Cape Grace room, Luxury rooms feature French doors that reveal scenic views of passing yachts and Cape Town's working harbour.
Room size: 45m2/484ft2

Table Mountain Luxury Rooms
Table Mountain Luxury rooms boast glorious views of the iconic Table Mountain, Signal Hill and the international yacht marina, offering warmth and elegant style with personalised details such as an intimate reading area complete with guest's own book and newspaper selection. Ideally suited for families as inter-leading rooms are available.
Room size: 45m2/484ft2

Superior Rooms
Superior rooms are spacious rooms with the added luxury of a generous step-out balcony from which to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Waterfront and parts of the city. The generous room size makes a Superior room ideal for families, with a foldaway sofa providing a comfortable bed for a child to sleep in. As with all rooms at Cape Grace, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV, secure room safes and even an iron and ironing board are standard in Superior rooms.
Room size: 50m2/538ft2
Balcony size: 8.5m2/91ft2

Rooftop Luxury Rooms
A true 'room with a view', Rooftop Luxury rooms are loft-like spaces with the added luxury of a rooftop breakfast patio from which to appreciate the sights and sounds of the Waterfront harbour, the yacht marina or Table Mountain. For added comfort, each Rooftop Luxury room also has a separate dressing room and an intimate reading area, complete with a selection of books. As with all rooms at Cape Grace, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV, secure room safes and even an iron and ironing board are standard in Rooftop Luxury rooms.
Room size: 35m2/376ft2
Patio size: 3.5m2/38ft2

Rooftop Terrace Rooms
With breathtaking views of the V&A Waterfront, yacht marina or Table Mountain, these top floor rooms feature French doors that open onto spacious step-out balconies for making the most of the beautiful surrounds, while the room itself has a generous living area as well as a separate dressing area. As with all rooms at Cape Grace, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV, secure room safes and even an iron and ironing board are standard in Rooftop Terrace rooms.
Room size: 35m2/376ft2
Balcony size: 10m2/108ft2

One Bedroom Suites
The 1 Bedroom Suite has it all. Unique room details include a separate lounge and dining area as well as a CD player and DVD machine for in-room entertainment. These spacious suites open out onto generously sized balconies overlooking Signal Hill and Table Mountain - the perfect setting for a private dining experience. 1 Bedroom Suite guests also receive a complimentary gourmet picnic basket voucher. As with all rooms at Cape Grace, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV, secure room safes and even an iron and ironing board are standard in every 1 Bedroom Suite.
Room size: 90m2/967ft2
Balcony size: 28.5m2/307ft2

Two Bedroom Suites
Our 2 Bedroom Suites epitomise luxurious home-from-home comforts and are ideal for families or friends travelling together. These spacious suites feature two private en-suite bedrooms and a sizeable balcony, including a fully equipped kitchen, separate lounge and dining area as well as a CD player and DVD machine - ensuring a comfortable stay for those wishing to make the most of their in-room downtime. A complimentary picnic basket voucher gives guests a chance to explore their surrounds in true Cape Grace style. As with all rooms at Cape Grace, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV, secure room safes and even an iron and ironing board are standard in every 2 Bedroom Suite.
Room size: 150m2/1614ft2
Balcony size: 13m2/140ft2

Two Bedroom Suites
A 3 Bedroom Suite is the ideal choice for families or small groups travelling together. These generously sized suites feature three en-suite bedrooms, a separate kitchen with a separate living area and dining facilities as well as a substantial balcony for keeping an eye on the yacht marina and Waterfront happenings. A complimentary picnic basket voucher gives guests a chance to explore their surrounds in true Cape Grace style. Like all rooms at Cape Grace, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV, secure room safes and even an iron and ironing board are standard in every 3 Bedroom Suite.
Room size: 200m2/ 2150ft2

Penthouse
Absolute privacy, sumptuous luxury and spectacular views seduce all who stay in either of the two Penthouse Suites, where lavish details abound at every turn. From a luggage unpacking service to a complimentary full mini bar as well as personalised meal planning with the hotel's Executive Chef, no stone is left unturned to provide the ultimate hotel experience for our Penthouse Suite guests. Each of our Penthouses consists of a spacious room with generous lounge and dining areas and a walk-in closet, while the large top floor terrace ensures breathtaking views of the Waterfront and the city. A private Jacuzzi and outdoor dining area on the terrace creates the perfect setting for romantic dinners for two. Ideal for honeymoon couples or those wishing to indulge in an utterly unforgettable experience, you're bound to leave feeling on top of the world.
Room size: 80m2/860ft2
Terrace size: 45m2/484ft2

Location of the Cape Grace
The Cape Grace is in an ideal location, in the heart of the Waterfront and within walking distance from most of Cape Towns exciting activity departure points.

Directions and driving distances
The airport is 21kms from the hotel, and the trip will take approximately 20 - 45 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic.

Weather and Climate
The airport is 21kms from the hotel, and the trip will take approximately 20 - 45 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic.

The Cape Peninsula displays a Mediterranean climate (Koppen Csa), with mild, wet winters, and dry and very warm summers. In winter time, which lasts from the beginning of June to end of August, large cold fronts come across from the Atlantic Ocean with heavy precipitation  and strong north-westerly winds. The winter months are cool, with an average minimum of 7.0 °C (45 °F) and maximum of 17.5 °C (63 °F).[12]  Most of the city's annual rainfall occurs in wintertime, but due to the mountainous topography of the city, rainfall amounts for specific areas can vary dramatically. Newlands, to the south of the city, is the wettest suburb in South Africa.[13]  The valleys and coastal plains average 515 millimetres (20.3 in) of rain per annum, while mountain areas can average as much as 1,500 millimetres (59 in) per annum.

Summer, which lasts from November to March, is warm and dry. The Peninsula gets frequent strong winds from the south-east, known locally as the Cape Doctor, because it blows away pollution and cleans the air. The south-easterly wind is caused by a high-pressure system which sits in the South Atlantic to the west of Cape Town, known as the South-Atlantic High. Summer temperatures are mild, with an average maximum of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Cape Town can be uncomfortably hot when the Berg Wind, meaning "mountain wind" blows from the Karoo interior for a couple of weeks in February or early March.

Water temperatures range greatly, between 10 °C (50 °F) on the Atlantic Seaboard, to 22°C (72°F) in False Bay. Average annual Ocean temperatures are between 13 °C (55 °F) on the Atlantic Seaboard (similar to Californian waters, such as San Francisco or Big Sur), and 17 °C (63 °F) in False Bay (similar to Northern Mediterranean temperatures, such as Nice or Monte Carlo).