GrandWest Casino Cape Town is South Africa’s largest entertainment destination of its kind — a magnificent Sun International flagship property at 1 Jakes Gerwel Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town, that has established itself as the most successful casino property in the Sun International portfolio and a truly unmatched all-in-one entertainment, gaming, conferencing, and family destination in the Western Cape. Architecturally inspired by Cape Town’s historic buildings and maritime heritage, GrandWest Casino Cape Town is a building that pays homage to the land and sea — its external facades recreated from historical city buildings, its interiors an ode to Cape Town’s seafaring tradition, centred on the enchanting Tavern of the Seas.

With 2,500+ gaming machines, 79 premium table games, the Grand Arena hosting up to 7,000 guests, 6 dedicated conference venues, 13 restaurants and bars, an ice-skating rink, a cineplex, a nightclub, a spa, and two on-site accommodation options — GrandWest Casino Cape Town delivers a world of “never-ending fantasy, dazzling entertainment and family fun” that simply has no equal in the Western Cape.

The Casino — South Africa’s Largest Gaming Floor

GrandWest Casino Cape Town houses one of the largest casino gaming floors in South Africa — over 120,000 square feet of world-class gaming space:

• 2,500+ gaming machines — slots, video reels, stepper reels, video poker, and electronic roulette; all smart card enabled
• 79 premium table games — including Double-Zero Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Punto Banco, Poker variations, and more
• Smoking and non-smoking sections — both fully equipped and comfortable
• Underground smoker’s casino — climate controlled with the world’s largest air-conditioning and extraction facility of its type
• Privé section — an exclusive premium area for high-stakes players seeking a superior gaming experience
• Open 7 days a week from 08:30

The Grand Arena — Cape Town’s Premier Large-Scale Event Venue

The Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino Cape Town is described as “the most important entertainment venue in the Cape Town area” — a world-class, state-of-the-art events arena that has hosted local and international superstars across music, sport, and entertainment:

• Capacity: Up to 7,000 guests
• State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems
• VIP Hospitality packages — premium seating, exquisite dining, unrivalled stage views
• Hosts concerts, sporting events, theatrical productions, expos, and conferences
• Local and international acts regularly grace this stage

Conference & Event Venues — 6 Dedicated Spaces

GrandWest Casino Cape Town offers 6 dedicated conference and event venues for corporate and private events:

1. Grand Arena — up to 7,000 delegates/guests (large-scale conferences, expos, product launches)
2. Market Hall — versatile space for medium-scale events and exhibitions
3. Hospitality Suites — premium hospitality spaces for VIP events and corporate entertainment
4. Hanover Street — ideal for team building, corporate events, and creative activations
5. The Ice Station — unique team-building and event space; the ice rink can host private ice shows, corporate events, and special occasions
6. Roxy Revue Bar — an intimate theatre-style venue with a traditional stage and elegant décor; ideal for theatre-style presentations, private shows, and corporate functions

All conference venues are fully equipped with modern audio-visual equipment, and on-site catering makes the entire experience seamless. The dedicated in-house events team handles all details.

Dining — 13 Restaurants, Bars & a Food Court

GrandWest Casino Cape Town offers an extraordinary range of dining across 13 venues:

Fine Dining:

• Squires Grill and Chophouse — lean ostrich, succulent steaks, extensive vegetarian options, and a near-comprehensive wine list
• Cape Town Fish Market & Teppanyaki — South Africa’s premier seafood restaurant chain; freshest menu in the country
• Quarterdeck — buffet restaurant with a view over the casino floor

Casual & Entertainment Dining:

• Jackson Hall — energetic dining experience with live music, talented bartenders, and the famous “Coyote Ugly” girls who appear on the bar on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
• Alibama Sports Bar — all SuperSport channels on the big screen; live bands and match-day entertainment
• Golden Anchor Restaurant — open around the clock with a vast menu and wine selection; exotic and potent cocktails

Bars & Nightlife:

• Raffles Nightclub — the iconic GrandWest nightclub
• New Orleans Cocktail Bar — live performances and cocktails

Food Court — Cape Village:

• Burger King, KFC, Nando’s, Wimpy, Steers, Debonairs, Anat Falafel, Subz, Milky Lane, Dunkin’, Sausage Saloon, Texies Seafoods, Ying Tao Asia Express, Doughnut Hive, and more
• Wide selection of fast food, takeaway, and casual dining under one roof

Family & Leisure Entertainment

GrandWest Casino Cape Town is a leading family entertainment destination in the Western Cape:

• The Ice Station — Cape Town’s famous ice-skating rink; daily events, ice shows, figure skating, ice hockey championships; school holiday pricing reduced by 50%; the only place in Cape Town where children can build a snowman
• Nu Metro Cinema — 6 high-tech screens with digital sound and stadium seating
• Magic Castle — adventure play centre with go-karts, funfair rides, bumper cars, and more
• Magic Company Arcade — supervised gaming arcade for children
• Magic Party — children’s birthday party venue; fully catered including décor and cleanup
• Camelot Spa — treatments, massages, and beauty services for relaxation

Accommodation — Two On-Site Options

• Grand Hotel — the flagship 4-star hotel at GrandWest; Union Castle Club exclusively for Platinum cardholders and hotel residents (open 24 hours; breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• City Lodge — within easy walking distance of the casino complex

Location & Accessibility

• Address: 1 Jakes Gerwel Drive, Goodwood, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7460
• Website: suninternational.com/grandwest
• 20 minutes from Cape Town city centre
• Near Century City and Canal Walk Shopping Centre
• Accessible from Cape Town International Airport
• Shuttle service available

Practical Details

• Operator: Sun International
• Gaming: 2,500+ machines | 79 tables
• Grand Arena: Up to 7,000 guests
• Conference venues: 6
• Restaurants & bars: 13 + food court
• Accommodation: Grand Hotel + City Lodge
• Casino hours: Open 7 days a week from 08:30
• Casino dress code: Smart casual; valid ID required
• Best for: Casino gaming, live concerts, sporting events, corporate conferences, product launches, family outings, team building, ice skating, birthday parties, date nights

For event bookings and enquiries, visit the official GrandWest Casino website.

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