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The Portswood Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free valet parking, near Cape Town Stadium

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P9,364
P10,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Accessible Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Captain Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kloof Street - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Esplanade Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mitchell's Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cape Town Stadium
Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre, The Portswood Hotel provides 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, access to a nearby health club, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 101 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and heating

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Nov 14 - Nov 15
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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

We should mention

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

National rating

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

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

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 Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on Nov 29, 2025 start from P 9,363.62, 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?

Check-out 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 a 15-minute walk of The Watershed and Cape Town Stadium. Two Oceans Aquarium and Nelson Mandela Gateway are also within 10 minutes.

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The Portswood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 579 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Excellent room Some renovations going on outside
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Odete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendliness, room cleaniness, and convenience of location

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Aging charm

Portswood is an older property which has charm but is now looking tired in places. The staff are friendly and attentive, the rooms are smallish but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located just a short and safe walk to the V&A Waterfront. Spacious room with excellent views.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Great Cape Town experience - V&A

Great location next to the V&A, super friendly and efficient staff. Just a great hotel for exploring Cape Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient to shopping. Great breakfast, still, the front desk seems a bit rigid and complicated. Overall a great visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a five star service at this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great location right next to V&A.

We had walked past this hotel on 2 previous visits so we knew it was a great location. Communication prior to visit was excellent (we had a flight delay) all staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room was superb, cheeky partial view of table mountain. Negatives- outside of windows needed a clean, but that's just poor timing 😁 We also had a bit of noise from room opposite, but that's beyond hotels control Breakfast was good but sadly overpriced. Would definitely stay on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel, very clean with helpful professional staff. It was pretty noisy at night with people speaking loudly and banging doors. The windows need new framing because they are very drafty. Other than these issues it was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a nice hotel and well located. My only negative take was was the lack of welcoming from the reception. The rest of the staff where fantastic. Amazing how just a lack of a smile or a kind word can make such a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Wlliam

When we arrived we were informed that our room had been reallocated to another couple. We were allocated a substitute room at the Commodore hotel next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Great location

The hotel itself is great, finding the entrance to the parking garage (if you don’t know where you are going), is a little tricky, and I truly believe that the parking charge should be included in the room rate, an additional R120.00 a day for parking is an unexpected add-on! The room was very good, the bathroom was compact but adequate. Check in was fine, except I had booked three rooms and they weren’t linked to my name, but only to my reservation number so momentary panic when it looked like only one room was booked, and although all three rooms were booked with queen size beds, one of them had 2 x ¾ - presumably this could have been altered, but we checked in fairly late so wanted to freshen up and go for supper, so left this as it was.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room air conditioner was a little too noisy. Otherwise a great hotel and a great stay.

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the waterfront. One evening we sat in the bar and no one came to serve us. After 30mins we left for our room. We had an issue checking out early. The hotel blamed Expedia, and vice versa. Annoying, but it got sorted out within 30mins. And after, the duty manager gave us 2 free tickets to the diamond museum (which was worth a visit - if you can stand the sales pressure!!!)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lize

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

Lize Nelson' s review

My stay was nice. The only thing was that they didnt tell us that we have to pay for our parking untill after we checked out! The restaurant' s food was very good. It was just noisy from clients. My husband notice when we got my car back that there was a large, ugly rust stain on the roof by the passengers side. It was raining hard the 22 April and it must have dripped down from the roof. It was in the paint , i could' nt get it wiped of. and i was worried that i might need to spray the car. Luckily my husband works with cars so he could get it out. But please look at your roof; if the next dsy was sunny and it bakes in the car it will need to be resprayed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking no charge. Tip only
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull staff, great service, excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025