Picolo recommends · Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Grace
A smaller hotel on a quay of its own between marina and yacht basin, where masts and hulls fill the view from the windows.
Halyards tap against masts just below the window, and behind the marina the mountain catches the late light. Cape Grace has a quay to itself at the Waterfront, with water on more than one side.
A recent refurbishment brought in colours and patterns from the Cape itself, so the rooms feel local rather than generic. The Waterfront crowds are close, yet the hotel sits slightly apart, and that small distance is what you pay for.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Cape Grace
We like it for couples who want the harbour and the restaurants of the Waterfront without staying in a large resort. It is calmer and more personal than its big neighbour, and evenings by the boats are lovely.
There is no beach and no big garden, and the Waterfront itself can feel like a shopping district by day. If you want sand, surf or mountain trails outside the door, look along the Atlantic coast instead.
What you get
- Own quay with boats outside the windows
- Rooms refurbished in Cape colours
- Mountain views across the marina
- Waterfront restaurants a short walk away
- Smaller and quieter than the big resorts
A day at Cape Grace
- Morning
- Coffee by the window while the marina is still asleep.
- Midday
- The Zeitz MOCAA museum in the old grain silo across the harbour.
- Afternoon
- A sunset boat trip from the Waterfront.
- Evening
- A slow walk along the quays as the boats light up.
Location
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Open in MapsQuestions about Cape Grace
Is Cape Grace a good hotel for couples?
Yes. It is smaller than most Waterfront hotels and sits on its own quay, which gives a calmer feel that suits couples well.
Has Cape Grace been renovated?
Yes, the hotel has been refurbished recently, with interiors that draw on colours and patterns from the Cape region.
What is the difference between Cape Grace and One&Only Cape Town?
Both are at the Waterfront. Cape Grace is smaller and quieter on its own quay, while One&Only is a large resort with a kids' club and an island spa.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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