The Portswood Hotel is located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. Green Point Park and Cape Town Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Table Mountain National Park and Company's Garden. Two Oceans Aquarium and South African Museum and Planetarium are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby.
4-star Cape Town hotel in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with free valet parking
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a conference centre are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Portswood Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
24-hour room service
Restaurants on site
Quarter Kitchen
Link Bar
Things to do
Access to nearby health club
Fitness centre
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Free cots are available on request at the property
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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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
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
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
As of 16 Aug 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 3 Sept 2022 start from £124.69, including 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.
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM - midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of V&A Waterfront, The Watershed and Two Oceans Aquarium. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and Greenpoint Market are also within 15 minutes.
Overall score and ratings
4.1
Very good
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The service was excellent.
The staff were incredibly helpful and always had a smile on their faces.
I would certainly recommend The Portswood Hotel and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
3/5 Okay
traveloe, London
Travelled with partner
25 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
a tired hotel needing some love and attention but definitely in a fantastic location
main issues are the noise around the hotel and car park below the hotel
