Celebrate Love at Cape Grace this Valentine’s Day

This February, Cape Grace, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s through a collection of thoughtfully composed experiences, from a signature dinner and elegant afternoon tea to indulgent spa rituals and a romantic stay. Each element is shaped by the same philosophy: everything is carefully considered and thoughtfully made with love. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Curated Valentine’s Day Programme at Cape Grace

At the heart of the Valentine’s Day programme is the Heirloom Valentine’s Dinner, a refined multi-course evening that celebrates produce, technique and generosity of spirit. The experience begins with a sequence of delicate amuses before moving into composed starters, assured mains and a dessert designed for sharing. A welcome drink is included, and every detail is considered.

For couples seeking a more informal celebration, Bascule Bar offers an elevated yet relaxed alternative. Set within the hotel with sweeping views across the working harbour, the space features curved booths that provide just enough privacy for meaningful conversation while sunset washes over the water. It’s the kind of setting that invites you to linger over craft cocktails, local wines and the hotel’s renowned whisky collection.

Those preferring a daytime celebration can enjoy a Valentine’s-inspired Afternoon Tea from 12 to 15 February. Sweet and savoury creations are served in Heirloom restaurant, and each plate is crafted with reverence for the month of love.

Wellness forms an equally compelling part of the story. The Bespoke Summer Journey, from January to March, is a fully personalised 120-minute spa experience, combining tailored treatments, time in the spa’s heat and hydro facilities, and a Mediterranean-style lunch on the Pool Terrace.

For couples, the Uthando Ceremony offers a shared journey that includes a botanical steam ritual in the spa’s couple’s suite, a bespoke full body massage and a glass of chilled MCC. A calm, intimate and deliberately unhurried experience.

Additionally, Cape Grace is offering a romantic Valentine’s stay package, created for those who wish to turn a celebration into a proper escape. The stay pairs one of the hotel’s beautifully appointed rooms or suites with harbour or marina views, discreet service and unhurried time, offering a chance to step away from the pace of the city and into something more considered.

More Information

Cost: R1650pp (Heirloom Valentine’s Dinner) | R650pp (Afternoon Tea) | R4300 (Bespoke Summer Journey) | R4750 per couple (Uthando Ceremony). Bookings can be made on the website.