Enjoy a Sunset Dinner and Movie Under the Stars this Valentine’s Day at the President Hotel

The President Hotel is marking Valentine’s Day with a combined sunset dinner and open-air silent cinema experience, offering guests an evening that brings together dining and film in a coastal setting.

The event begins with dinner, followed by a screening of About Time at 8:30pm. Guests can enjoy the film via a silent cinema setup, complete with wireless headphones and loungers, allowing for an immersive viewing experience under the evening sky. Here’s everything you need to know.

A Modern Twist on a Classic Date Night

If you’re looking for a twist on the classic ‘dinner and movie’ experience this year, the President Hotel has you covered. This Valentine’s Day experience includes a romantic, three-course dinner, and a movie played out under the stars. You can also enjoy delicious snacks during the movie and a welcome drink on arrival, all included in your ticket.

Couples looking to enhance their experience can opt for a VIP upgrade, which includes premium seating for the movie screening as well as a bottle of mini bubbles (sparkling wine) per couple, adding an extra touch of comfort and celebration to the evening.

The curated menu opens with amuse-bouches such as Saldanha oysters with rose-scented mignonette and whipped chevin goats’ cheese with rosemary crostini. Starter options include cured salmon with compressed fennel and champagne beurre blanc or beetroot tortellini. For mains, guests may choose between beef fillet with truffled pommes anna or a fynbos and miso king oyster mushroom steak with saffron-roasted cauliflower.

The evening concludes with a dessert-focused movie box featuring a chocolate fountain with accompaniments, popcorn with a range of toppings, tartlets, cheesecakes, petite gâteaux, cupcakes and tres leches cake.

For a more intimate Valentine’s experience, The President Hotel offers a three-course Date Night dinner at Botany Café. Guests are welcomed with a Pink Paloma, followed by starters like cured salmon with champagne beurre blanc or beetroot tortellini with whipped ricotta. Mains include beef fillet with truffled pommes anna or a fynbos and miso king oyster steak, with desserts ranging from ruby chocolate and mango to brie, prosciutto and fig. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, and booking is essential.

How to Book Tickets

Cost: R895 per person (includes movie ticket, headphone rental, lounger, a multi-course Valentine’s dinner, a build-your-own dessert and movie snack box, and a welcome drink) | R195 (VIP upgrade, includes premium seating and bubbles) | R645 per person (Date Night dinner). Bookings can be made via WhatsApp (071 368 9529) or email ([email protected]).