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5.0 out of 5

"This is by far my favorite hotel in Cape Town. The staff is exceptional and always makes me feel welcome and appreciated. The location is perfect for ... " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 17 May 2019

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Two Oceans Aquarium

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront stay

Within a 15-minute walk of this Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel, you'll find Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium. The Watershed and Clock Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).

Poolside dining

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and airport shuttle. Enjoy the gym and perks like free valet parking.

Standard Twin with Shower Only

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
CA $182* Per night/room 14 Apr. - 15 Apr.

Suite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Captains Suite King with Shower and Bath

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Studio King with Shower and Bath

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Twin with Shower over Bath

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Portswood Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Portswood Hotel

5 out of 5
This is by far my favorite hotel in Cape Town. The staff is exceptional and always makes me feel welcome and appreciated. The location is perfect for shopping, restaurants and even for work at the convention center. The breakfast chefs and team are just wonderful and always start my day off right! I will be back here again!

Posted by on 17 May 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 May 2019 by Lisa Hufkie, Front Office Manager

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words, it was indeed a pleasure having you staying with us. Thank you for making our hotel your second home when you are in Cape Town, we too appreciate the trust that you have placed in us. We look forward to your return and wish you safe travels.

Property Features

The Portswood Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Portswood Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. This 4-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - surcharge

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Train station: Cape Town Station (2.8 km / 1.8 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

The Portswood Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

Quarter Kitchen - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Link Bar - This poolside cocktail bar serves lunch and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

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

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

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Car recommended
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National Rating

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

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