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The Portswood Hotel
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel, walk to Two Oceans Aquarium

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The Portswood Hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath
Cocktail bar, poolside views, open daily
Aerial view

Overview of The Portswood Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is €199
Price available on 26/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Popular LocationVovo Telo Bakery & Café V & A Waterfront3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTwo Oceans Aquarium8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town Station6 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

Standard Twin with Shower over Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Studio King with Shower and Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin with Shower Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen with Shower over Bath

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen with Shower over Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen with Shower Only

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen with Shower Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Captains Suite King with Shower and Bath

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Captains Suite King with Shower and Bath

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

The Portswood Hotel is located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium, and consider making time for Two Oceans Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Stadium - 12 min walk
  • Long Street - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min walk
  • Ocean Basket - 4 min walk
  • Cooked - 7 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Ferrymans Tavern - 4 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium are located near The Portswood Hotel, which provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Quarter Kitchen, features pool views and a poolside location. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, access to a nearby health club and tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 101 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Link Bar
  • Quarter Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Portswood V&A
Portswood V&A Hotel
Portswood V&A Hotel Waterfront
Portswood V&A Waterfront
Portswood V&A Waterfront Hotel Cape Town
Portswood V&A Waterfront Hotel
Portswood V&A Waterfront Cape Town
The Portswood Hotel Hotel
The Portswood V A Waterfront
The Portswood Hotel Cape Town
The Portswood Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Portswood Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Portswood Hotel?

As of 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on 26 Apr 2024 start from €199.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Portswood Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Portswood Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Portswood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Portswood Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Portswood Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Portswood Hotel located?

Located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oranjezicht City Farm Market and Two Oceans Aquarium. Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town International Convention Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Portswood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 513 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the first and not the last time for us. Always so convenient for visiting the Waterfront. Safe, walkable, and the breakfast food is improving.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

eva

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Keith Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vladimir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a nice hotel and well located. My only negative take was was the lack of welcoming from the reception. The rest of the staff where fantastic. Amazing how just a lack of a smile or a kind word can make such a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with super friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023