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"Not really a shocking experience. Staff was ok. However the lady who served us had NO clue what she was doing. " More

By Peter vdh on Sun 02 Aug 2015

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Standard Queen with Shower Only

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
€128* Per night/room 14 Jun - 15 Jun

Suite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Captains Suite King with Shower and Bath

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Studio King with Shower and Bath

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Twin with Shower over Bath

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Portswood Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Two Oceans Aquarium. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and an outdoor pool are available.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Quarter Kitchen
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

The Portswood Hotel ratings based on 8 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.9 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Portswood Hotel

Everyone (3) Business (2) Couples (1) Other (2)
2 out of 5
Air con unit in the room was soo loud it prevented us getting sleep. Everything else at the hotel seemed okay, even when load shedding was taking place. It was extremely disappointing that the air con impacted our enjoyment of Cape town and this hotel as on average I got 4hrs of disrupted sleep each night.

Posted by on 23 Mar 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Mar 2019 by Lisa Hufkie, Front Office Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your candid review. We sincerely apologise for the impact that the air conditioner made on your stay, but please be assured if this had been reported during your stay, we would have done our utmost to have assisted you. We at The PortsWood Hotel, pride ourselves in our service delivery and always have our guests' best intentions at heart. We hope that you will give a second chance. Yours Sincerely,

3 out of 5

Seen better places

Not really a shocking experience. Staff was ok. However the lady who served us had NO clue what she was doing.

Posted by on 2 Aug 2015

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4 out of 5

Personal trip

The hotel is great in location and room overall is very good, but the issue is air condition need to be more colder (require maintenance) and the toilet need to be checked (i felt that it would be broken if I sit on it longer)

Posted by on 30 May 2015

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1 out of 5

capetown hotel

Havining stayed there about 5 times I feel quite at home returning there as a solo traveller

Posted by on 6 Jan 2014

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Feb 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Feb 2020 by Lisa

Dear Happy Guest, Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel. I'm happy that you enjoyed your stay and I'm looking forward to having you again as a guest in our hotel. Yours Sincerely, Lisa Hufkie Front Office Manager

3 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Mar 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Apr 2019 by Lisa Hufkie, Front Office Manager

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours Sincerely,

3 out of 5
Lage war super das Hotel ist schon älter das Frühstück ok

Posted by on 18 Mar 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Mar 2019 by Lisa Hufkie - Front Office Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your review. Our location is definitely one of the things we are very proud of about our hotel. We are so lucky to have a property in the heart of Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront which is also just a few steps away from must-see attractions and modern-day conveniences. Our hotel is also rich in history and I appreciate that you noticed this. Yours Sincerely,

3 out of 5

Matig vakantie hotel, prima zakelijk

Positief: aardig personeel, kamer goed, ligging uitstekend Verbetering: geluid airco, deuren (geluid) dempen bij dicht doen, schoonmaak personeel minder luidruchtig in de ochtend

Posted by on 7 Feb 2016

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Property Features

The Portswood Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Portswood Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. This 4-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - surcharge

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Train station: Cape Town Station (2.8 km / 1.8 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

Quarter Kitchen – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Link Bar – This poolside cocktail bar serves lunch and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Portswood Hotel

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.

  • Car recommended
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National Rating

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

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