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The Commodore Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star family-friendly hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre, connected to a shopping center

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A lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a coffee station, a view of the cityscape, and a balcony with striped curtains.
A breakfast table with various food items, a newspaper, and a view of the outdoor patio.
A lobby with a wooden cabinet, a round table with floral arrangements, and a hanging fish sculpture.
A bar area with a wine rack, a menu board, and various bottles and glasses.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Place, The Watershed
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lamps, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of the city.

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and a view of the hallway.

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

Double Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall, a lamp, and a tray with a coffee pot and cups.

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Twin Room (FAMT)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large mirror.

Family Twin Room (FAMT)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of the city.

Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cape Town

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel places you steps from The Watershed and within a 5-minute walk of Two Oceans Aquarium. Cape Town Stadium and Greenpoint Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Watershed - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooked - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Commodore Hotel

4-star family-friendly hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre, connected to a shopping center
The Commodore Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Commodore Hotel. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Commodore Hotel offers 234 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 35-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch plasma TV with satellite premium channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Commodore Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 75 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Commodore Cape Town
Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel
The Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Commodore Hotel to the airport?

The Commodore Hotel is 14.1 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sept 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Commodore Hotel on Sept 11, 2026 start from CA $272, excluding 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.

Does The Commodore Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Commodore Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Commodore Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.7 mi (16-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 2.1 mi (7-min drive) from Milton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Commodore Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Commodore Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 220 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Commodore Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Commodore Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at The Commodore Hotel?

This hotel offers free valet parking. Self parking is available for ZAR 75 per day.

Does The Commodore Hotel have a pool?

The Commodore Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Commodore Hotel have a restaurant?

The Commodore Hotel is home to The Clipper Restaurant, which features pool views.

Does The Commodore Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Commodore Hotel to downtown Cape Town?

The Commodore Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Cape Town.

The Commodore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel, Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in V&A. wonderful outdoor space,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly & helpful staff. Large room, comfortable bed with quality linen. Great buffet breakfast, good coffee. Welcoming lounge & bar.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarudzai

Friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great and so is the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel, great location and good value
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good hotel that we have used before, mainly because of its location in easy walking distance from the V&A Waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel in general. All staff were wonderful and helpful. The breakfast was very rich and had no more to wish. I wouldn't hesitatate to stay here next time we go to Cape town.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed just a few minutes walk from V&A waterfront. Great hotel, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the hotel was excellent. Breakfast was so fresh and a fantastic selection to choose from including a freshly made omelette of your choice cooked in front of you. Dinner was also very good. Our room was excellent and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to waterfront and plenty of shopping and dining options
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a one night stay at the commodore. Lovely, welcoming and friendly staff. Nice room but the air con was very noisy and had to turn it off because of this overnight. Otherwise, I couldn’t fault this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely hotel with wonderful staff. Gym pretty small but serves the purpose. Overall very hotel with amazing staff and close to V&A
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location near V&A waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with an amazing proximity to activities. Amazing sights from balcony and great staff 24/7
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just outside main Waterfront area. Classy nautical theme decor however parts of the hotel do show its age. Great value for money and super friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

cynthia

Very nice, the room was clean and staff was curious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great. Staff were super friendly and food at the restaurant was great. It’s a good place to stay if you are visiting the city first time. You can get to most places from here and area is incredibly safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel.. will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - 5 mins from v&a waterfront. Hop on hop off bus stop 5 mins away too. Lovely staff. Very nice breakfast and had 1 evening meal which was lovely. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay at the Commodore. Close to the waterfront. Amazing breakfast and wonderful staff. Just a shame the air conditioning was so noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026