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The Portswood Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Cape Town Stadium

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In the heart of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at Quarter Kitchen, with poolside seating, then relax in the garden or by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this upscale hotel is sure to leave you feeling refreshed.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £148
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin with Shower Only | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin with Shower Only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Queen with Shower Only | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen with Shower Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio King with Shower and Bath | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio King with Shower and Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Mandela Gateway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 29 min walk
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 31 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

When you stay at The Portswood Hotel, you'll be a short five-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 centre and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

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

    • Airport shuttle during limited hours*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre

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 centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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 curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an 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 on-site 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 such as cycling, boat tours and fishing, and practise 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 centre 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 8-minute walk from Cape Town Stadium and 20 minutes' walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Portswood Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was offered at the property and its sister property, providing an excellent selection. (9 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Waterfront
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good hotel
PerOla, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff could not do enough for you and the whole place was spotless
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous staff headed by the wonderful
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location wonderful staff
KAthryn, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff and location were excellent But over priced for small room and had to pay for parking our car and
Ingrid, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

All staff were very helpful and pleasant. The room was clean, bathroom had good shower over bathtub.Bed very comfortable and good quality towels etc. Espresso coffee machine in room and kettle supplied on request. Swimming pool and comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas. Just across the road from the Waterfront so great location. Small convenience shop in the hotel complex. Restaurant food tasty and well priced. I would stay again.
Elvera, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfull staff, great service, excellent location.
David, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location to explore the city centre
JD, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and location are unbeatable.
Matthys, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

winderful hotel very near the waterfront
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Fantastic location, can walk to the Waterfront shops/restaurants within 3-4 minutes, the neighbourhood felt safe. Room and restaurant lovely, nice bar. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Nicola, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and restaurant. Definitely would stay again.
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great staff, highly recommend
Julie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - close to the waterfront - lots of restaurants and things to do.
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Staff amazing. Food good.
Sue, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and really friendly staff
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location Excellent room Some renovations going on outside
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Fantastic staff. Very helpful. Excellent breakfast. Five minutes to the heart of the V&A Harbor.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Smaller than sister hotel next door and arguably nicer for being more bijou. Staff were the absolute best and always helpful. Really good spot to start a visit to Cape area. Would certainly stay there again.
MICHAEL, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic room but great location, staff and breakfast
Emma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, comfortable Good breakfast Good location
David, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

We paid over R3000 for a night's stay and was disappointed to find a very average room. The bathroom was a disgrace. Wheelchair friendly, but equipped like a hospital bathroom! I could just as well have stayed in an old age home! (No offence!) The showerhead to be hold in your hand. No bath. A 'medical' chair to use in the shower! (Really??) The coffee (pod machine) was not a good brand and only 4 milkpods? The room rate did NOT even include breakfast and the parking was for our own cost. (R120). In the morning I shared my dissappointment with reception, but received no response.
Andre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Great place with a great location. Excellent breakfast
Jesse, 6-night trip