The Portswood Hotel - Cape Town
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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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Single bed1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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