Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
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Is Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: waterfront location; table Mountain views; exceptional dinner service. Main complaint: post-takeover slippage.
Staylist AI overview · based on 6 public guest reviews
“V&A waterfront icon, takeover slips”
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel occupies a superb quiet cul-de-sac on the V&A Waterfront — Table Mountain views day and night (one guest was upgraded to that view), magnificent clean rooms, outstanding dining where dinner service is called exceptional, and a Virgin gym described as among the best anywhere. A six-night stay found every superlative deserved. Yet a third-time visitor — first since the Fairmont takeover — noticed slippage: slow breakfast service with a twenty-minute gluten-free toast wait, concentrated rather than fresh juice, and a reduced chauffeur radius.
- Rooms
- Magnificent rooms with Table Mountain views.
- Service
- Thoughtful staff; breakfast service now lags.
- Location
- Superb quiet spot on the V&A Waterfront.
- Food
- Exceptional dinners; breakfast service has slipped lately.
- Facilities
- A genuinely outstanding partner gym for guests.
- Waterfront location
- Table Mountain views
- Exceptional dinner service
- Top-tier gym
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Private parking
- Post-takeover slippage
- Slow breakfast service
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How it compares
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel ranks #8 of 90 hotels Staylist lists in Cape Town and #6 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $1,360 a night it is 208% above the median for 5-star hotels in Cape Town ($441). The closest listed alternative is The Silo Hotel, 200 m away (score 8.4).
About the hotel
- Address
- V\u0026A Waterfront, W Quay Rd, Victoria \u0026 Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002, South Africa
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Fairmont (Accor)
- Opened
- 1996
- Renovated
- 2024
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.1 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cape Town Intl. Airport (21.88 km) · Train Station: Cape Town Harbour (1.4 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Silo Hotel200 m · 8.4 · $2,113
- Radisson Red Hotel V and A Waterfront Cape Town200 m · 8.0 · $196
- Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark400 m · 7.6 · $621
- Dock House Boutique Hotel and Spa by Newmark400 m · 8.6 · $486
- Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark500 m · 8.0 · $555
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Library
- Taxi booking service
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Children's pool
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Bicycle rental
- Heated pool
- Valet parking
- Restaurant
- Multimedia display system
- Host welcome service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport, about 21.88 km away.
- How far is Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel from the centre of Cape Town?
- About 1.1 km.
- Is Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.