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The Portswood Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Queen Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Aerial view
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $231
includes taxes & fees
$201 per night
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Room options

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Studio King Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Captain Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Accessible Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is $189
includes taxes & fees
$163 per night
Dec 13 - Dec 14
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About the neighborhood

Map
Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sevruga Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

At The Portswood Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Quarter Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 101 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle during limited hours*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1994
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Portswood Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Portswood Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Portswood Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Portswood Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Portswood Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Portswood Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Portswood Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Portswood Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden. The Portswood Hotel also has access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near The Portswood Hotel?
Yes, Quarter Kitchen offers garden views and poolside dining.
What's the area around The Portswood Hotel like?
The Portswood Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Cape Town Stadium and 8 minutes' walk from Two Oceans Aquarium. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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 Exceptional

Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stefan, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for four nights and appreciated the convenience of being within walking distance to the waterfront. The staff were exceptional. Breakfast was offered at this hotel and its sister property, both of which provided an excellent selection. The hotel is also conveniently located, with the airport being less than 30 minutes away.
DAVID, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

This is a nice hotel, very clean with helpful professional staff. It was pretty noisy at night with people speaking loudly and banging doors. The windows need new framing because they are very drafty. Other than these issues it was a very pleasant stay.
alejandra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location close to the Waterfront and all Cape Town city has to offer, good value and clean rooms.
Lionel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location right next to V&A.
We had walked past this hotel on 2 previous visits so we knew it was a great location. Communication prior to visit was excellent (we had a flight delay) all staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room was superb, cheeky partial view of table mountain. Negatives- outside of windows needed a clean, but that's just poor timing 😁 We also had a bit of noise from room opposite, but that's beyond hotels control Breakfast was good but sadly overpriced. Would definitely stay on our next visit.
Ian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best thing about the Portswood, given it is a great hotel anyway, is the proximity to the Waterfront.
David, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very convenient for the waterfront. One evening we sat in the bar and no one came to serve us. After 30mins we left for our room. We had an issue checking out early. The hotel blamed Expedia, and vice versa. Annoying, but it got sorted out within 30mins. And after, the duty manager gave us 2 free tickets to the diamond museum (which was worth a visit - if you can stand the sales pressure!!!)
Alex, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Darren, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Agnieszka, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and staff. Great location
Eoin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Great expierence withna great breakfast. I would highly recommend stayingnhere as its also very close to the waterfront for restaurants and shopping.
Matthew, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

mwangi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Waterfront shopping easily accessible
I was not warned that this stay (unlike a recent stay) did not include parking - so best to check when booking! Cleaning staff in rooms/passages are VERY noisy when talking to each other. Good wi fi, glad to have news channels on TV (Sky & CNN). Spacious room and great to have a fridge. Providing water is a nice touch. I was unhappy to see hat no separate container was provided for recycling.
JG Ritchie, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

eva, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Short stay
Keith Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pieter, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Vladimir, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Grant, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel with super friendly staff
stephen, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Raymond, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Basic room but great location, staff and breakfast
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review