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Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Outdoor pool

V&A Waterfront

Opened in 1996 on the site of the former Breakwater convict station, this charming hotel is located opposite the V&A Waterfront and 22 kilometres from Cape Town International Airport.

Swimming pool

Housed in the historic stone walls, the hotel's restaurant offers a range of fine traditional Cape Malay cooking; a terrace with swimming pool and sun loungers also provides relaxation.

Minibars in rooms

The Portswood V&A Waterfront's 103 guestrooms feature maritime paintings, navy finishes and cherry wood furniture; all include hair dryers, minibars and televisions.

The Portswood V&A Waterfront

Portswood Road Western Cape 8002

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The Portswood V&A Waterfront's lobby opens out onto a terrace and bar area with marble-topped tables and large wicker chairs. Surrounding a sparkling blue swimming pool with a running water feature is a terracotta tiled courtyard where guests can bask in the sunshine or enjoy a light lunch.

Adjacent to the swimming pool area is a small air-conditioned boardroom seating up to 12 delegates. In addition to this is a business center, conference center, free printing facilities, and complimentary WiFi. Coffee is served in the lobby.

  • Free WiFi 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Airport transportation (surcharge) 
  • Total number of rooms - 103 
  • Number of floors - 4 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Business center 
  • Coffee/tea in common areas 
  • Free breakfast 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Fitness facilities 
  • Full-service spa 
  • Limo or Town Car service available 
  • One meeting room 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Restaurant 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Year Built 1996 
  • Conference center 
  • Free self parking 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 
  • Outdoor pool 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Outdoor pool  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)  
  • Sofa bed  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Phone 
  • Minibar 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Turndown service 
  • Designer toiletries 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • In-room childcare (surcharge) 
  • Iron/ironing board (on request) 
  • Desk 
  • In-room safe 
  • Television 
  • Sofa bed 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Room service (24 hours) 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 

Where to Eat

Guests of the The Portswood V&A Waterfront enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.

Quarterdeck Restaurant - Occupying what used to be the Cape Colony's convict station, the Quarterdeck restaurant is an intimate dining area with original stone-work, wooden-beamed ceilings and low lighting. Guests can sample a wide selection of local dishes prepared in the traditional Cape Malay cooking style which mixes sweet and savoury flavours using spices and other seasonings. A separate lounge and terrace menu serves lighter meals including salads, burgers and sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner.

Nearby Things to Do

Guests of The Portswood Hotel have full access to all leisure facilities at the next door Commodore Hotel including free use of the health club, sauna, and swimming pool, as well as access to the on-site wellness spa which offers a range of beauty therapies and treatments.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby 
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby 
  • Sailing nearby 
  • Water skiing nearby 
  • Windsurfing nearby 
  • Mountain biking nearby 
  • Bicycle rentals nearby 
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby 
  • Skydiving nearby 
  • Parasailing nearby 
  • Ecotours nearby 

Spa Services

  • Manicures and pedicures 
  • Body scrubs 
  • Aromatherapy treatments 
  • Massages 
  • Body treatments 
  • Facial treatments 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • Roll-in shower 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Special check-in instructions:

Airport shuttle service is available during limited hours. Contact the property in advance to get details.

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Hotel Name

  • 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Heritage, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

National Rating

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


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