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The Commodore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping centre, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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The Commodore Hotel

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Lobby
Exterior detail
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Lobby lounge, pool views, open daily

Overview of The Commodore Hotel

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Map
Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

Standard Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Room, Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite (JSUK)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Room (LUXT)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room (Accessible ACCT)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room (FAMT)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 24 min walk
  • Cape Town Stadium - 1 min drive
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 1 min drive
  • Long Street - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 16 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 10 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 16 min drive
  • University of Cape Town - 9 min drive
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Cooked - 8 min walk
  • Mitchell's Brewery - 4 min walk
  • Ferrymans Tavern - 4 min walk
  • Vovo Telo Bakery & Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Native Coffee Roasters - 6 min walk

About this property

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel features an airport shuttle, and puts you 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Camps Bay Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and The Clipper Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features of this upmarket hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre.

Languages

English, French, German

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
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 234 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until 6 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, covered on-site valet parking
  • Secured covered on-site self-parking (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1292 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 35-inch plasma TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

The Clipper Restaurant – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Admiralty Bar/Lounge – Overlooking the pool and garden, this lobby lounge only serves light fare. Open daily.
Terrace – This café is located by the pool. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 220 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs ZAR 75 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Commodore Hotel Cape Town
Commodore Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel
The Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Commodore Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Commodore 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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Commodore Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Commodore Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Commodore Hotel?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Commodore 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 Commodore 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. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Commodore Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, The Clipper Restaurant offers garden views and poolside dining.
What's the area around The Commodore Hotel like?
The Commodore Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Two Oceans Aquarium and 11 minutes' walk from Cape Town Stadium.

Reviews

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