Celebrating Cape Grace’s Awards & Recognition
At Cape Grace, every guest experience is shaped by genuine hospitality, thoughtful service, and a deep connection to Cape Town. Nestled on the iconic V&A Waterfront, our hotel has long been a place where travellers from around the world come to experience the warmth, beauty, and spirit of the city.
At Cape Grace, every guest experience is shaped by genuine hospitality, thoughtful service, and a deep connection to Cape Town. Nestled on the iconic V&A Waterfront, our hotel has long been a place where travellers from around the world come to experience the warmth, beauty, and spirit of the city.
International Recognition for Cape Grace
Over the past several years, we have been incredibly honoured to receive recognition from some of the world’s most respected travel and hospitality organisations. Most recently, Cape Grace was included in Travel + Leisure’s Best 500 Hotels for 2026, alongside being recognised in the prestigious 2026 Triple Crown Awards, and receiving Two MICHELIN Keys in 2025 – a meaningful milestone that celebrates hotels that offer truly exceptional stays.
In 2025 alone, Cape Grace was recognised by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveller, AFAR, Town & Country, The World’s 50 Best Discovery, and the Luxe Travel Awards. Our hotel was also proudly named among “The Top City Hotels in Africa” in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, while Heirloom Restaurant at Cape Grace received the House & Garden Restaurant of the Year Award from Condé Nast House & Garden South Africa, further reflecting the hotel’s growing recognition.
More Than Awards: A Celebration of Meaningful Hospitality
These awards reflect far more than luxury hospitality. For our team, they represent the everyday moments that matter most – warm welcomes, memorable dining experiences, meaningful connections, and the personal touches that make a stay in Cape Town unforgettable.
Receiving Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel award in 2024 was another proud moment for our entire team. Further, it strengthened Cape Grace’s standing among internationally recognised luxury travel and lifestyle brands. We are especially grateful that many of these honours are driven by guest reviews and reader votes. That makes the recognition feel deeply personal to all of us.
To our colleagues across the hotel, spa, restaurants, and guest services teams – thank you for the care and passion you bring every day. And to our guests from around the world, thank you for continuing to make Cape Grace part of your Cape Town journey.
While awards and recognition are always appreciated, what matters most to us is creating memorable experiences at our home on the V&A Waterfront, one guest at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is Cape Grace located?
Cape Grace is located on its own private quay at Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront, one of the city’s most sought-after waterfront destinations. Surrounded by the yacht marina and working harbour, the hotel enjoys sweeping views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the bustling waterfront, while offering a rare sense of privacy and tranquillity in the heart of Cape Town. Its central location also places guests within easy reach of the city centre, nearby beaches, the Cape Winelands, and many of Cape Town’s leading cultural and natural attractions.
What awards has Cape Grace won?
Cape Grace has received numerous international hospitality awards, including Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, World Travel Awards, Two MICHELIN Keys, and recognition in Travel + Leisure’s Best 500 Hotels list for 2026. For more information, visit our Awards and Recognition page here.
Why is Cape Grace considered one of the best luxury hotels in Cape Town?
Cape Grace is celebrated for offering a distinctly Cape Town experience that combines refined luxury with genuine warmth and personalised hospitality. Set on its own private quay on the V&A Waterfront, the hotel enjoys a uniquely tranquil marina setting with sweeping views of the yacht harbour, Table Mountain, and the working waterfront.
What sets Cape Grace apart is its ability to balance timeless sophistication with an intimate sense of place. From locally curated interiors and South African artwork to thoughtfully designed spaces inspired by the city’s heritage and culture, the hotel reflects the spirit of Cape Town in every detail. Guests experience not only elegant accommodation and award-winning dining, but also the feeling of staying in a welcoming waterfront home shaped by authentic connections, character, and care.
What is special about staying at Cape Grace?
Staying at Cape Grace offers a uniquely immersive Cape Town experience where guests can enjoy many of the city’s most iconic views from one extraordinary waterfront setting. Positioned on a private quay at the V&A Waterfront, the hotel overlooks the yacht marina, working harbour, Table Mountain, and Signal Hill – all while maintaining a rare sense of privacy and calm in the heart of the city.
Inside, guests discover interiors that celebrate South African heritage and craftsmanship through locally curated artwork, bespoke design details, and a warm residential atmosphere that reflects the character of Cape Town itself. The experience combines refined luxury with deeply personal hospitality, creating a stay that feels both sophisticated and welcoming.
Cape Grace also offers exceptional convenience, with easy access to the V&A Waterfront’s shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, while remaining just moments from Cape Town’s city centre, nearby beaches, and the Cape Winelands. Guests enjoy the feeling of being connected to the energy of the waterfront while still retreating to a peaceful and intimate sanctuary by the marina.
Has Cape Grace received sustainability recognition?
Yes. Cape Grace received Green Key Certification for 2024–2025, an internationally recognised eco-certification awarded to hospitality establishments that meet high standards of environmental responsibility and sustainable operations.
This recognition reflects Cape Grace’s ongoing commitment to responsible hospitality practices, including energy and water conservation initiatives, waste reduction and recycling programmes, sustainable sourcing, and efforts to support local communities, artisans, and suppliers wherever possible. The hotel also continues to prioritise thoughtful operational practices that help reduce environmental impact while preserving the exceptional guest experience for which Cape Grace is known.
For Cape Grace, sustainability is closely connected to a long-term commitment to caring for both people and place – ensuring that the beauty, culture, and spirit of Cape Town can be appreciated by future generations.