The President Hotel will mark Valentine’s Day on Saturday, 14 February 2025, 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 at 6pm, followed by a screening of About Time at 8:30pm. Guests will enjoy the film via a silent cinema setup, complete with wireless headphones and loungers, allowing for an immersive viewing experience under the evening sky.

Priced at R895 per person, the experience includes a movie ticket, headphone rental, lounger, a multi-course Valentine’s dinner, a build-your-own dessert and movie snack box, and a welcome drink.

Couples looking to enhance their experience can opt for a VIP upgrade at R195 per person, 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 pomme 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.

Valentine’s Date Night Dinner at Botany Café (Dinner-Only Option)

For guests who prefer a more intimate dining experience without the movie, The President Hotel is also offering a three-course Valentine’s Date Night dinner at Botany Café on 14 February from 6pm, priced at R645 per person. The evening begins with a Pink Paloma welcome drink, followed by starters such as cured salmon with champagne beurre blanc or beetroot tortellini with whipped ricotta and aged balsamic. Main course options include beef fillet with truffled pommes anna and heritage vegetables or a fynbos and miso king oyster steak with saffron-roasted cauliflower and macadamia milk velouté, with desserts including ruby chocolate, mascarpone and mango or brie, prosciutto and fig with brioche toast. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, and booking is essential.

Bookings can be made via WhatsApp 071 368 9529, email bookings@presidenthotel.co.za, or by calling 021 434 8111. More information is available at www.presidenthotel.co.za