Things to do on Mother’s Day in Cape Town 2023
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, its time to pull out all the stops! This year, Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday the 14th of May 2023.
If you haven’t made any plans yet, here are some of the top things to do on Mother’s Day in Cape Town that will not only put a big smile on the wonderful woman or women in your life’s face, but treat them to a day of well-deserved pampering, relaxation, enjoyment, spoils, and quality time with people they love.
From exceptional dining experiences, Afternoon Tea, spa spoils, picnics, adventures and so much more, we’ve got it all!
#Spoil your mom with an afternoon tea experience at the famous Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Where: The Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Time: Afternoon tea: 12pm & 3pm
- Cost: Afternoon tea: R600 per adult | R350 per child (ages 4 to 11)
- 021 483 1000 | [email protected] | Click here to make a booking
- ** Includes kids club access (for ages 4-11), Belvedere welcome drinks, departure gift for moms
You can’t go wrong with an afternoon tea in Cape Town this Mother’s Day. The Nellie is pretty much the standard if you’re looking for a beautifully presented menu of sandwiches, savoury creations, and fine patisserie.
The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel’s iconic Afternoon Tea is a legendary, world-renowned ritual honed over decades of expertise. Select your tisane with South Africa’s first expertly-trained tea sommelier as live gentle music fills the room. Then, feast upon a dizzying selection of dainty sweet and savoury bites, admiring the verdant, airy furnishings in our chic Lounge.
Diners visiting on Mother’s Day will experience the first taste of resident pâtissier, Vicky Gurovich’s Afternoon Tea Menu. Expect new favourites such as Raspberry, litchi, rose eclair, chocolate roulade, Frangipane tartlets, and many more taking the art of pastry to new heights.
For an extra special touch, guests are greeted with a glass of Moët & Chandon bubbles to start this popular Cape Town pastime. Also if you forget to get mom a present, don’t panic – each mom will take home a gift bag with premium skincare products from Esse and Theranaka. Booking is essential for high tea and there are two seating times.
#Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch with live Jazz tunes & all the trimmings at Belmond Mount Nelson
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Where: The Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Time: Sunday Jazz Brunch: From 11:30am – 3pm
- Cost: R650 per adult | R350 per child | Additional R250pp for unlimited bubbly
- Contact details / Booking details: 021 483 1000 | [email protected]
- ** Includes kids club access (for ages 4-11), welcome drinks from Moët & Chandon, departure gift for moms
Oasis Bistro at Mount Nelson hotel is adding a special twist for Mother’s Day to their regular Sunday brunch where everything is taken care of. Start with a welcoming drink or cocktail whipped up at the Belvedere Vodka drinks trolley.
Dine on a buffet-style lunch experience with multiple courses crafted by the culinary team while the Buddy Wells Jazz Quartet set the mood for a lazy lunch. Think fresh oysters, local cheese boards, slivers of Sunday roast, a selection of vegetables, and a range of sweet treats to end. Guests have the option to add unlimited bubbly to their Sunday brunch experience. Choose between Boschendal Brut or Brut Rose.
There’s also a good excuse to take the little one along. Children can let loose at Mount Nelson’s supervised Kids Club indoor play space.
All moms receive a special gift departing gift from Librisa Spa at Mount Nelson hotel. The gift includes Esse and Theranaka luxury skincare products.
#Mother’s Day lunch buffet at Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa’s Azure Restaurant
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Where: Azure Restaurant, Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa | Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town | Venue: The Azure Restaurant or the Atlantic Terrace Marquee
- Time: Mother’s Day Sunday buffet lunch: 1pm
- Cost: Mother’s Day Sunday buffet lunch: R796pp
- Contact details / Booking details: Click here to make a booking | 021 437 9000 | [email protected]
Up for a sophisticated experience with views of the Table Mountain National Park and the Atlantic Ocean? Set your sights on The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa. On Sunday, 14 May, Azure Restaurant is serving up a special Mother’s Day lunch buffet. Tuck into starter options, a range of classic roasts and sides, as well as other delicacies.
#Mother’s Day High Tea @ Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Where: Venue: The Leopard Bar, Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa | Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Time: 10am and 3pm
- Price: R625
- Contact details / Booking details: Click here to make a booking | 021 437 9000 | [email protected]
Spoil your Mum and cherish your time together with a Mother’s Day High Tea. Sumptuous cakes and dainty sandwiches await your arrival, promising a luxurious gift for the entire family.
There’s also a High Tea with finger sandwiches, chocolate brownies, cream puffs, macarons, madeleines, and more. Try a bottomless selection of loose-leaf teas and specialty coffee, or go for the Moët & Chandon High Tea, served with a glass of Brut Imperial champagne. A vegan option is also available.
#Mother’s Day Oysters, bubbly & sushi @ Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Where: Venue: The Apostles Braai, Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa | Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Time: 11am
- Price: R625
- Contact details / Booking details: Click here to make a booking | 021 437 9000 | [email protected]
Bask in our coastal location this Mother’s Day and enjoy some of the finest seafood in Cape Town.
#Spoil mom with a Classic Roku Japanese G&T at TANG this Mother’s Day
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Where: TANG, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 12pm – 3pm
- Contact details / Booking details: To avoid disappointment, book your seats at TANG, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town by contacting 076 652 8972
- **For more information on the brand, please visit http://www.suntory.co.jp/wnb/rokugin/
Go the extra mile this Mother’s Day and treat the special woman in your life to the ultimate brunch experience with Roku Japanese Gin. Roku, a premium Japanese crafted gin created by the House of Suntory in Japan, has launched a luxurious brunch series in one of Cape Town’s hot topic restaurants, TANG.
Witness the beautiful aesthetics of Japan being brought to life while indulging in a brunch experience like no other. From extravagant meals to the most delicious hand-crafted Roku Gin cocktails. What better way to enjoy an authentic taste of Japanese gin than by pairing it with a Japanese infused “shokuji” (Japanese translation for “meal”) while being swept away by the elegant ambience.
The concept of sharing food is a fundamental aspect of Japanese culture; it is a symbol of celebrating family, community, and togetherness, so come and join us in celebrating the special woman in your life with an exquisite day out.
**Stylish Japanese-Inspired Brunch Affair for Mother’s Day at TANG V&A Waterfront**
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Time: From 12pm – 11pm | Origami masterclass is running from 12pm to 3pm
- Where: Shop 153, V&A Waterfront, 19 Breakwater Blvd, Cape Town
- Contact details / Booking details: 076 652 8972 | [email protected] | cpt.tanghospitality.com
TANG restaurant and bar at V&A Waterfront is giving Capetonians something a little different for Mother’s Day with a spread that’s sure to impress. Famous for their award-winning take on Japanese Izakaya-style dining mixed with elements of classic Cantonese cuisine, the Cape Town restaurant is joining forces with Japanese handcrafted gin label Roku to host a unique Sunday brunch experience.
Moms are welcomed with an elegant pastel pink Lychee Martini before learning the ancient craft of authentic Origami through a guided masterclass. A special Roku Gin experiential bar will be set up at the eatery serving mod cocktails to enjoy throughout the afternoon. End off with a secret fortune cookie for that extra layer of mystery.
Of course your visit isn’t complete without dining on Executive Chef Vixa Kalenga’s a la carte menu of stylishly plated Izakayas (small plates), wok dishes, gourmet sushi, and if you’re feeling extra lavish, slow-roasted Peking Duck packed with flavour. To finish, show-stopping signature dessert plating with chocolate fondant.
Founder Nicky Van Der Walt’s concept restaurant in the V&A Waterfront maintains the same luxurious yet edgy style as its Johannesburg counterpart, with the interior design once again helmed by the award-winning Tristan Du Plessis. However, this time the colour palette has been lightened to complement the restaurant’s ocean-side location. The 700 square meter space is adorned with oak panelling, imported marble, honed travertine, and granite, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
# “Don’t Forget It’s Mother’s Day” The Magic Show – Waterfront, Cape Town
- When: Sunday, 14 May 2023
- Where: The Galloway Theatre, Cnr Port & Alfred Roads, Cape Town
- Time: 6pm
- Cost: R170
- Tickets: Click here to get your ticket / tickets & to find out more about this incredible Mother’s Day event
- **All ages welcome
“DON’T FORGET IT’S MOTHER’S DAY” the Magic Show features 4 Cape Town Magicians Your Mum Will Love!
“Magic means different things to different people so a magic show curated by professionals, with the sole purpose of enchanting you, is the perfect way to spend a special day with the whole family that can create delightful memories that will last a lifetime”
Cape Town, April 2023 – How could you forget Mother’s Day? After all that woman has done for you?! You will never know love like the kind she gives you, you will never be warmer than when you’re in her embrace, you will never feel… oh, wait, what’s that? You didn’t forget Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is still a few weeks away? Ok, well, just don’t then. Don’t Forget It’s Mother’s Day!
“Don’t Forget It’s Mother’s Day” the Magic Show is what you’re getting your mum for Mother’s Day, right? Don’t do the old, tired, boring, chocolates or socks or bubble bath from Clicks and level up your gift giving efforts this year. Here’s a great tip for giving gifts: give something that you would also like – a Magic Show! We all like magic. We all like that whimsical feeling of being a kid again. We all like sharing experiences with loved ones that we’ll never forget. We all like joy!
We all like a magic show that reminds you to not forget that it’s Mother’s Day (the magic show). The Galloway Theatre at The Waterfront Theatre School presents “Don’t Forget It’s Mother’s Day” the Magic show – an evening of wonderment for the whole family! (Yes, wonderment is a word!).
Your host is Sebastiano Olla – an entertainer with a vigorous passion for exploring what makes real magic real. Also, enjoy perfromances by three award-winning magicians.
You’ll be thrilled by Greg Gelb – a comedy magician with a unique form of sleight-of-hand.
Alexander May’s brain-boggling magic and fantastic feats of the mind will leave you breathless. And modern-day escape artist Glendini will take you on a journey from danger through excitement.
So, come on! Join us on Mother’s Day (you do know when that is, right?) to thank your mum for all the magic she brings into your world by bringing some magic into hers.
#Family Bus & World of Birds with City Sightseeing
Make this Mother’s Day a family affair by treating mom to a day out the whole family can enjoy. City Sightseeing is giving you the incredible opportunity to hop on the famous Red Bus and combine the trip with a visit to Africa’s largest bird sanctuary, the World of Birds. It not only promises to be a very special Mother’s Day, but an unforgettable adventure experience for the whole family.
Your ticket will include the following: Family Pass to World of Birds (2 adults + 2 kids) which has over 3,000 birds, 100 different walk-through aviaries, and an interactive Monkey Jungle; Official Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus tour where you get to explore the best of what the city of Cape Town has to offer.
**Receive an amazing discounted special offer by booking online. Click here to book your tickets online right away.
- Contact details: 021 511 6000 | [email protected]
