The Portswood Hotel - Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South AfricaPortswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa|
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The Portswood Hotel - Cape Town
Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.5
Free WiFi9.3
Staff9.1
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Who stays here
Couples49%
Solo16%
Families15%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Location9.5
Free WiFi9.3
Staff9.1
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Who stays here
Couples49%
Solo16%
Families15%
Groups13%

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 16 miles away, and the city center is 2 miles 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, 2 miles from city center, 16 miles 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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-16:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:101
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Single bed1 Queen Size Bed
King Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Portswood Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 224 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.3 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 13.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
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Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
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Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
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