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The Portswood Hotel

4.0 star property
Peaceful waterfront hotel with exceptional staff and an inviting outdoor pool, steps from Cape Town's top attractions.

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The Portswood Hotel, at Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, offers a calm escape from city exploration. Enjoy meals at Quarter Kitchen with poolside seating, relax in the garden or by the sun-lounger-lined pool. Helpful staff and complimentary WiFi enhance the upscale experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is HK$1,245
HK$1,458 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin with Shower Only

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Queen with Shower Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to The Portswood Hotel. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Clifton Bay Beach and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Map
Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium featuring marine life
    Two Oceans Aquarium
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium which includes a city and a sunset
    Cape Town Stadium
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Gateway
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    22 min drive

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

Upscale hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Consider a stay at The Portswood Hotel and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Quarter Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, access to a nearby health club and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 101 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Link Bar
  • Quarter Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Portswood V&A Waterfront Hotel Cape Town
Portswood V&A Waterfront Hotel
Portswood V&A Waterfront Cape Town
Portswood V&A Waterfront
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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Portswood Hotel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on 16 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,245, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Portswood Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Portswood Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Portswood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Portswood Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Portswood Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Portswood Hotel located?

Located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. Cape Town Stadium and Nelson Mandela Gateway are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 607 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff , amenities and only a 5 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAthryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and was regularly serviced to maintain this. The staff were exemplary, helpful, courteous and fun! We cannot fault this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location to explore the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and restaurant. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities
Great place, great staff, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location - close to the waterfront - lots of restaurants and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff amazing. Food good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room but great location, staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Fantastic staff. Very helpful. Excellent breakfast. Five minutes to the heart of the V&A Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with super friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and staff. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Hotel location excellent. Friendly staff. Great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Excellent location close to the Waterfront and all Cape Town city has to offer, good value and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with wonderful staff. Excellent location for walking to the waterfront va area! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were so friendly and always happy to help out if needed. Hotel in a fantastic position. Breakfast was great. Hotel a little tired but everything else was just great
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Great expierence withna great breakfast. I would highly recommend stayingnhere as its also very close to the waterfront for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very welcoming hotel close to all the attractions of the V and A Waterfront. All staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant buffet breakfast delicious and dinner menu varied,high quality and reasonably priced. An enjoyable 5 night stay .This boutique hotel offers all the requirements for the most discerning traveller.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant accommodation with good price/performance, friendly staff & management, good. Unfortuantely no breakfast is offered on weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. All was good., Staff Property ,Food .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024