FirstSuites Score 9.21 out of 10, EMPTYJET 5★
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town · South Africa
89.6EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$1,489 / night
- City
- Wellness
- Family
EMPTYJET RecommendThe Guests' — N° 700 of 777EMPTYJET rank #1904
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
2,240 guest reviews analysed
West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront,, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Distinctions
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EMPTYJET Consensus
93.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,240 guest reviews across Google, Accor, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- city breaks
- food & wine
- wellness
About Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, is located at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront and offers 113 rooms. Guests can dine at Heirloom Restaurant, which serves contemporary cuisine, or enjoy drinks at the Library Lounge and the lively Bascule Bar. The Fairmont Spa at Cape Grace features three treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, salt room, and an experience shower. Afternoon tea is curated by the hotel's pastry team. The property is recognised in the La Liste Top 1000 Hotels for 2026 with a rating of 97/100.
Cape Grace provides a blend of culinary experiences and wellness facilities in a central Cape Town location, managed by Fairmont.
Why it stands out
Cape Grace is listed as EMPTYJET for its central location at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, refined spa, curated afternoon tea, and multiple dining venues. Its recognition in the La Liste Top 1000 Hotels for 2026 and management by Fairmont further support its inclusion.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 113 rooms
- Type
- City, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Bar — Among the lively hum of Bascule Bar lies a collection that is more than j...
- Afternoon tea — evidence: Cape Grace’s afternoon tea, curated by our renowned pastry team
Wellness
- Spa — Fairmont Spa at Cape Grace offers a refined sanctuary within the iconic V&A Waterfront
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
- La ListeTop 10002026
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- World Travel AwardsWinner · Africa's Leading Luxury Hotel2024
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
-33.9096, 18.4211 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand3 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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