Benefits

As the largest sports club in the Western Cape, Kelvin Grove is the premier venue to enjoy sport, entertain friends, or meet new people. Next year, we proudly celebrate our centenary, marking 100 years of providing exceptional facilities and experiences to our members.

Kelvin Grove offers a range of outstanding amenities in a secure environment, with 24-hour security, 363 days a year. The Club creates a welcoming social atmosphere at very reasonable rates, with something for everyone. From tennis, padel, squash, croquet, and bowls to our family-friendly restaurant offering delicious pizzas and a children’s play area—there’s always something to enjoy.

Just a few of the benefits:

  • Access to all our facilities for one annual subscription fee.

  • Members preferential rates for venue hire when booking a private or corporate function.

  • 10% discount on beverages for all pre-funded club accounts.

  • A free bottle of wine in your birthday month when dining at the Terrace restaurant.

  • Complimentary birthday treat from the Coffee Shop.

  • Reciprocal Clubs

  • T&C’S APPLY

Interested in joining Kelvin Grove?

Send us a quick message and we will get in touch with you.

    Full  Membership Application Process

    A R750.00 once off fee is payable upfront on each application form – one application form is required per candidate. The candidate is required to complete the application form in FULL.

    One proposer and one seconder will be required to complete the application – both the proposer and seconder need to be current members of the club for 5 years or more and be known to the member for at least 2 years. If you do not have a proposer or seconder a short interview will be set up for you with the General Manager.

    Once the application has been completed in full and each page initialled where requested, return it to the Club with the once-off upfront fee and a copy of your ID.

    You will be given a receipt for this payment. The application takes approximately 6-8 weeks to process.

    One Month Temporary Membership Application Form
    FULL APPLICATION FORM
    Corporate Application Form
    JUNIOR APPLICATION FORM

    Once approved, you will be notified in writing accordingly and attached to your acceptance letter will be an invoice for the balance of the year. Our subscription year runs from March to February each year.

    The annual/pro-rata fee options are included on the application form and will entitle you to use all the facilities that the Club has to offer.

    Should you require any further information pertaining to membership, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Manager directly at the contact details below:

    Address: 144 Campground Road, Newlands, 7700, Cape Town, South Africa
    Postal: P.O Box 95, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
    Telephone: (021) 658 4502/3/51
    Facsimile: (021) 689 3740
    Email: membership@kelvingrove.co.za

    Sporting Facilities

    Kelvin Grove boasts with world-class sporting facilities enjoyed by both young and old.  In 2019, we proudly hosted the Davis Tennis World Cup.

    Functions

    Kelvin Grove hosts many Club functions on a regular basis e.g.

    • New Year and Christmas Eve dinners

    • Valentine’s Day

    • Monthly Club Luncheons

    • Monthly Gourmet Evenings

    • Monthly Wine Tastings

    • Annual Wine festival

    • Annual Antique Fair

    Banqueting Facilities

    Kelvin Grove has various rooms available from a small meeting room to the 400 seater Ballroom with dance floor, which is popular amongst members for wedding receptions, launches, and so much more…

    Reciprocity

    List of Reciprocal Clubs

    ASIA

    Hong Kong

    • Hong Kong Cricket Club
    • Hong Kong Football Club

    India

    • The Bengal Club

    Singapore

    • Singapore Cricket Club
    • The Tanglin Club

    Thailand

    • British Club Bangkok

    AFRICA

    Kenya

    • Muthaiga Country Club

    South Africa

    • Country Club Johannesburg
    • Woodmead Golf Course
    • Durban Club
    • Durban Country Club
    • Inanda Club
    • Kimberley Club
    • Rand Club
    • Wanderers Club

    Zimbabwe

    • The Bulawayo Club
    • The Harare Club

    AUSTRALASIA

    Australia

    • American Club
    • Athenaeum Club
    • Royal Automobile Club of Australia
    • Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
    • Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club
    • Sydney Cricket & Sports Club
    • Tattersalls Club
    • Union, University and Schools Club of Sydney
    • United Service Club Queensland
    • Western Australian Cricket Association

    New Zealand

    • The Officers Club co located with The Northern Club

    EUROPE

    The Netherlands

    • Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club
    • Societeit de Witte

    France

    • Saint James Club

    Germany

    • International Club Berlin

    Ireland

    • Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club
    • Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club

    UNITED KINGDOM

    • Army & Navy Club, London
    • Royal Automobile Club of London
    • Carlton Club
    • Landsowne Club
    • Marylebone Cricket Club
    • Naval & Military Club
    • Oxford and Cambridge Club
    • Phyllis Court Club
    • The Sloane Club
    • The Naval Club
    • Royal Airforce Club
    • Travellers Club
    • City of London Club

    AMERICAS

    Washington DC

    • Army & Navy Club

    Canada

    • The Glencoe Club
    • The Union Club of British Columbia
    • Terminal City Club
    • Toronto Lawn Tennis Club

    Chile

    • Club de la Union de Santiago
    Download our reciprocity fact sheet