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Reviews of Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

West Quay Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town, South Africa

#51 of 224 hotels in Cape Town

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 62 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    9.0
    Generally I had good stay very good mgmt following up my complaint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Too noisy renovation in the hotel

    🍽️ A Note on Dining at Cape Grace Hotel — When Time is Forgotten It’s not fair to hold a guest accountable for a rhythm they didn’t compose, or a culture they never rehearse To sit in one of Cape Town’s most iconic hotels — the beautiful Cape Grace — and wait 40 minutes for someone to take your order, then nearly an hour more for the food to arrive, with no apology, no follow-up, no flicker of accountability… that isn’t “grace.” That’s a slow erosion of hospitality, masked as elegance. South Africa is a treasure — wild in nature, warm in people, and rich in flavors. But the soul of true hospitality lies not only in luxury surroundings, but in the respect shown to the guest’s time, energy, and presence. It’s one thing to savor a slow meal when it’s woven with care. It’s another to feel forgotten — like your presence is a background detail, not a moment that matters. This isn’t about speed. It’s about intention. About that gentle, invisible thread that connects kitchen to table, guest to host, moment to memory. When that thread breaks, so does the experience. 👉🏼 We don’t need fast food — we need mindful service. We don’t expect perfection — but we do hope for acknowledgment. For in the end, what we remember isn’t just what we ate… but how we were treated while waiting.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    8.0
    Misleading pricing!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price I paid was 3 times what business colleague paid. I trusted website but will be reluctant to use you again.

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much, a few issues with bookings of taxis but overalll good service.

    Great location, comfortable rooms, very good breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    It’s an experience I wish I had someone to share it with me!
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Top class from the moment I arrived at the airport until the moment they dropped me off at the doctors the next day.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    10
    Incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff - especially Ray were amazing - went above and beyond. A truly exceptional hotel. Can’t wait to go back for a third time!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    service in restraunt

    interior design

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast, lunch and slow service

    Room, facilities, location, atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    10
    Weekend Staycation from Durban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower pressure could be better

    The whole property has been renovated and looks fantastic. The room was very nice with a very comfortable bed and a beautiful view of the harbour and table mountain. Staff were all very nice and you can’t beat the location for the V&A. Lots of Lovely little touches for Christmas around the hotel with a nice bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    8.0
    A perfectly located hotel with exceptional food and service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing we “didn’t like”.

    Wonderful location, amazing furnishings/decor and the most helpful staff! All so friendly and wanting to do anything to make your stay enjoyable. Such beautiful people. The food was excellent as well. Loved how many healthy options there were at the breakfast buffet including the various health powders and juices / tonics. Also loved the Le Labo toiletries!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Absolutely loved our stay, although we look toward to the food options being improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The menu is too small :( there is no food served late at night, very few dinner options on the menu and no breakfast options. You have to go down stairs for breakfast which ends quite early too. When on holiday some people prefer to sleep in so adding breakfast and more dinner options to the menu would really work well and round off the whole experiences. Not to mention downstairs booking a dinner at the restaurant, when handed the menu it’s the exact same as the lunch menu we had that day. Very disappointing:( we would look forward to returning if the food options were just upgraded

    The property is absolutely amazing. The ambiance is incredible, the location is so central, we felt so safe with such great security checks through the property. The room is so clean, the towels are amazing and bed linen. The harbour and Mountain View side is just perfect. We would definitely stay here again especially if they upgraded the menu selection

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    10
    A luxurious stay with top tier treatment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A everything was great!

    Modern, elegant, and the epitome of class!! The newly refurbished hotel is exceptional! I will, without a doubt, visit again. From the doorman, concierge, waitresses, chefs - the staff are warm, welcoming and simply outstanding!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were exceptional, perfect location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    10
    I was not disappointed in any way.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no complaints.

    the rooms were spacious and comfortable. the location was perfect for my trip goals. the concierge staff were exceptionally helpful with bookings. breakfast was great.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommend it - for holiday and for business.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night

    They dont know how to make Irish Coffees in the bar - disappointing.

    Everything, the whole experience was top class.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    10
    excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t think of anything to add here.

    Everything. Food was excellent, spa and gym very enjoyable, location is amazing and service flawless.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very engaged staff, excellent location, large well appointed rooms and a really good restaurant

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    10
    such service and attention to detail in all things related to the hotel and its guests.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we liked everything about The Cape Grace.

    the location was excellent. Our rooms were comfortable and services at our convenience.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

    10
    over ten years of staying at the Cape Grace and they never disappoint . my favorite hotel for business and leisure in al
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    service

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2022

    10
    great service as always. good position on the docks at the Waterfront. very attentive service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    great location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2022

    9.0
    felt like a valued guest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    great location, very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great service. Concierges were most helpful and did a great job with scheduling and bookings. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    please get a generator so TV and WiFi work during load-shedding. crazy that it doesn’t exist given the cost

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2023

    3.0
    It was okay , wasn’t impressed paying so much per night and there was loadshedding 8-10 hours a day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ladies cleaning the rooms . One specifically, Saturday 14January2023 , at 12:00 . Left us with wet towels , no toilet paper and took my shopping bags I put away to use later . ( if I wanted to throw them away I would’ve put it in the dustbin? ) it just wasn’t great , nothing was cleaned , she wasn’t very friendly when we approached the room . It was disappointing.

    The staff members were very helpful and friendly . The breakfast was also very nice .

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    9.0
    very pleasant and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    understand that load shedding is a problem.. but inconvenient when you can’t dry your hair or charge your device in the room .. maybe you could offer battery banks

    location service

    Stayed in January 2023

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