The Portswood Hotel - Cape Town

4-star hotel with historical significance on the V&A Waterfront

Amenities & Services

The Portswood Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with a terrace, a fitness center, and 24-hour room service. Concierge services assist with personalized arrangements, and valet parking is available for guests with vehicles. The hotel provides accessible rooms with grab rails and wheelchair access, plus a business center and meeting facilities.

Dining

The Quarterdeck Restaurant serves Indian cuisine with Cape Malay decorations, and the cocktail bar offers drinks in a maritime setting. A poolside terrace provides a spot for light snacks and drinks throughout the day. The Portswood Hotel also features award-winning on-site restaurants and a kid-friendly buffet.

Rooms

Guest rooms are decorated in a maritime style and include en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and independently controlled air conditioning. Some rooms offer a bathtub in addition to a shower. Upon arrival, guests receive complimentary gifts, and the rooms provide tea and coffee makers.

Location & Activities

The Portswood Hotel is a short walk from the V&A Waterfront, with easy access to Table Mountain National Park and the Robben Island Gateway. The hotel has partnerships with local activity providers for outdoor adventures, including bike tours and walking tours. Cape Town International Airport is 25 km away, and the city center is 3 km from the hotel.

Family & Business

Dedicated children's services and babysitting are available, making the hotel suitable for families with young kids. For business travelers, the Portswood Hotel has a conference center, meeting rooms, and a business center with fax and photocopying. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and luggage storage.

• Location: V&A Waterfront, 3 km from city center, 25 km from airport
• Rooms: Maritime-style rooms with independently controlled A/C and en-suite bathrooms
• Dining: Quarterdeck Restaurant with Indian cuisine and Cape Malay decorations
• Family: Dedicated children's services, babysitting, and kid-friendly buffet
• Business: Conference center, meeting rooms, and business center
• Unique: Formerly a prison facility; partnerships with local activity providers