The Portswood Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Long Street

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At The Portswood Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Quarter Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €224
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin with Shower Only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Queen with Shower Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Studio King with Shower and Bath

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Deluxe Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002

What's nearby

  • The Watershed - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Gateway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 29 min walk
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 31 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

  • At The Portswood Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Quarter Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle during limited hours*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1994
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Quarter Kitchen – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Link Bar – This poolside cocktail bar serves lunch and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Portswood Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Portswood Hotel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Portswood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Portswood Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Portswood Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and a garden. The Portswood Hotel also has access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, Quarter Kitchen offers garden views and poolside dining.

What's the area around The Portswood Hotel like?

The Portswood Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 4 minutes' walk from Two Oceans Aquarium. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide variety of options and everything was very tasty. (31 reviews)
  • The restaurant served high-quality food, with a delicious breakfast buffet and varied dinner menu options. (13 reviews)
  • The pool area was quiet, clean, and lovely with comfortable sun loungers and pool service for drinks and snacks. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, great staff and awasome breakfast...
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, professional and helpful staff, on-site valet parking, generous breakfast, comfortable room, highly recommend the Portswood Hotel
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8/10 Very good

Nice and well updated nautical boutique hotel. Nice lounge, staff, and great breakfast Although on small side, rooms had everything you needed ! If I had a complaint it might be the overall soundproofing from hallway noise. I would definitely stay there again - great location too!
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8/10 Very good

Had a fabulous stay at the Portswood, would definitely stay again. Staff so helpful and location excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. I am so happy I stayed here. Super safe and location couldn’t be beat as it was within a 3 minute walk to the V&A waterfront!
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10/10 Exceptional

I would select this hotel again in a heart beat. Nice property in great location at a reasonable price. Breakfast was excellent as well and included cooked to order options. Staff was way above and beyond in helping. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

A great location for easy walk to the waterfront keys areas. All staff were delightful and very helpful if we needed any help. Breakfast was a very nice selection and egg station. We had one evening meal in the restaurant which again was very good. Thanks for a great 2 night stay. Room was exactly what we needed and you would expect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was amazing! Pool area so peaceful! staff amazing! Location amazing! Very Safe area!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location wonderful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The PortsWood was the perfect location for a visit to Cape Town. From the minute we arrived the staff made us feel special. Upon entering our room, we were delighted with the cleanliness and amenities. The location was just perfect and we were able to see the waterfront area from our room. everything was just steps away. I highly recommend staying at the PortsWood
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and available staff. Wonderful service! Great flexibility in terms of the guest-needs. A brilliant breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff could not do enough for you and the whole place was spotless
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and restaurant. Definitely would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, staff , amenities and only a 5 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront .
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

We were provided with a free early check in. The staff is professional, helpful and friendly. It has a great value and perfect location, only a few minutes walk to V&A.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was good and staff was amazing. Property close to everything. Did not k ow though that the hotel parking was not free. Maybe should be mentioned at check in.was a great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location to explore the city centre
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location - close to the waterfront - lots of restaurants and things to do.
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8/10 Very good

Nice little pool. Celebrated my husband’s birthday which was really appreciated with a gesture in the room on arrival. Lovely staff.
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8/10 Very good

Basic room but great location, staff and breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and really friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous staff headed by the wonderful
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was spotless and was regularly serviced to maintain this. The staff were exemplary, helpful, courteous and fun! We cannot fault this hotel!