The Portswood Hotel - Cape Town

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The Portswood Hotel - Cape Town
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Overview

Positioned just 400 m from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the 4-star The Portswood Hotel Cape Town houses a banquet hall ideal for bringing people together. Featuring an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool, this chic hotel lies near a boat dock.

Location

Signal Hill Mountain is 2.6 km away, while the 40 - meter Cape Wheel is fairly close to the hotel. The Portswood Cape Town also gives access to the Two Oceans Aquarium, which is 8 minutes' walk away. The accommodation is located near a mountain. There is the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island only 1.3 km from the superior hotel.

Rooms

For your comfort, you will find an air conditioner along with a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making facilities in each of the 101 rooms. There is also a private bathroom. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Quarter Kitchen restaurant is a part of The Portswood Hotel providing a relaxed atmosphere and vegetarian dishes. Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink.

Leisure & Business

There is a fitness area with a wide range of sports.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-16:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at ZAR 75 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:101
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Rooms and availability

Standard Twin Room
  • Room size:

    21 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Standard Queen Room
  • Room size:

    21 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Standard Double Room Disability Access
  • Room size:

    21 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

ZAR 75 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Portswood Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 98 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.1 km
🗺️ Location rating 9.6
✈️ Distance to airport 21.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

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Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
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Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Victoria V & A Waterfront
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
370 m
Dock Road V&A Waterfront
The Cape Wheel
370 m
Portswood House
The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum
180 m
Museum
Cape Medical Museum
290 m
Square
Nobel Square
180 m
Market
The Watershed
120 m
Dock Rd Shop 1
Alfred Mall Gallery
170 m
Museum
Eyewitness
350 m
Portswood Road Building 556
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Cape Town
400 m
Gallery
Everard Read
60 m
V & A Waterfront
450 m
Restaurant
Cooked
650 m
Restaurant
Mitchell's Scottish Ale House
290 m
Restaurant
Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
460 m
Restaurant
Vovo Telo
310 m
Restaurant
The Quarterdeck Restaurant
200 m
Restaurant
Quay Four
390 m
Restaurant
Sevruga Restaurant
410 m
Restaurant
Ocean Basket V&A Waterfront
360 m

Reviews of The Portswood Hotel

8.1 /10
Great
562 reviews
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  • R
    Ryan
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 17 Dec
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service5.0
    Dining5.0
    5.0
    unbearable noise
    awkward check-in

    The noise from the conference center was unbearable. I was placed in a room that gave the feeling of it was right next to a high-traffic area, which completely ruined my experience. The staff did not seem concerned about my discomfort, and checking in was awkward, with no warm welcome whatsoever.

    Standard Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 14 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Staff very pleasant and efficient . Room spacious and cleaned twice a day. Good value for money as well.

    building very ordinary from outside and view from windows very dull as hotel is one road back from the sea

  • Wrote a review on 14 Dec
    Perfect
    9.0

    The staff was very friendly and welcoming. In the restaurant they even remembered our room number at breakfast, which was very nice, you could order hot selections in addition to the cold buffet they put out.The rooms were very comfortable and...  

  • A
    A.
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 08 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    great location
    friendly staff
    average breakfast

    Great location with friendly staff, but breakfast was just okay.

    Standard Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 07 Oct
    Perfect
    9.8

    I felt very welcome and it was home from home and I was well cared for all the time. Special thanks to your main man on the door and all the staff who car fetched my car, Desmond...  

  • Wrote a review on 07 Oct
    Perfect
    9.4

    Great location in V&A Waterfront. Safe walking distance to Victoria Wharf shopping mall and all restaurants. In day time we took a walk to Cape Town city centre and then we came back by taxi. Safe place for...  

  • H
    Henry
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 22 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    great location

    great location with friendly staff and comfortable rooms at the portswood hotel

    The Portswood offers friendly service, clean accommodations, and a fantastic location near the waterfront.

    Standard Queen Room With Shower
  • W
    Willie
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 19 Aug
    Great
    8.2

    Location: the hotel was really close to a Safari that included breakfast, the Waterfront's best bars, shopping and the new Springbok Experience and A quay. Luckily it was close to Vovo Telo, had pastries there when it was wet outside. ...  

  • Wrote a review on 19 Aug
    Great
    8.6

    We found the staff welcoming and very obliging. The hotel's location is perfect in terms of accessibility to local shopping and attractions. It was very convenient having a valet service for vehicle parking. Room service was prompt....  

  • W
    Wesley
    United States
    left 12 reviews
    Wrote a review on 06 Aug
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    really good service
    fine waterfront
    limited views
    less vibrant pool
    diverse dining

    The staff provided really good service, especially at breakfast, where the variety was excellent and local fish was a standout option. A warm welcome from the doorman. The ground-floor room offered limited views, while higher floors had fine waterfront sights. Though the pool area was decent, it was less vibrant than expected during peak hours, and the dining options could have been more diverse at lunch.

    Standard Double Room Disability Access
  • Wrote a review on 05 Aug
    Great
    8.6

    Staff very helpful and friendly. The location is what makes this hotel.....just minutes from the v and a waterfront. We had a very pleasant stay. Rooms quite small and little storage space but it was acceptable for our long weekend break. I would...  

  • Wrote a review on 05 Aug
    Great
    8.2

    The friendlyness of the staff, really excellent. The location is ideal and the food at their restaurant was good as well. Good facilities, ideal for shopping and enjoying the waterfront at Capetown.

    The rooms were a bit small...

  • R
    Ralph
    United States
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 23 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    breakfast spread
    great location

    Charming, charming, charming.

    I had the most good stay! The breakfast spread was very nice-think fresh pastries and hearty options that kickstart your day right. Plus, the location is a dream with the vibrant waterfront just a short stroll away-so many cute...  

    Standard Double Room - Disability Access
  • Wrote a review on 21 Jul
    Perfect
    9.2

    One of the best locations in Cape Town. Most of the staff is very good in courtesy and friendliness.

    Cleanness of the room may have room to be improved.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Jul
    Great
    8.4

    Friendly staff the food fresh and really enjoyable

    There is nothing I disliked have stayed there before and would again

FAQ about The Portswood Hotel

How far is the chic The Portswood Hotel from the city centre?
Cape Town city centre is reachable within a 25-minute walk from the chic The Portswood Hotel.
What popular attractions are closest to The Portswood Hotel?
Guests of The Portswood Hotel can visit the giant Cape Wheel (just a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Victoria & Alfred Waterfront placed 10 minutes' walk away.
Is there a parking at the Cape Town hotel?
Yes, the Cape Town hotel features private parking on site.
How much does it cost to stay at the Cape Town hotel?
The price for a room in the Cape Town hotel starts at $136.
What payment methods are available in the chic The Portswood Hotel?
At the chic The Portswood Hotel, you can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.
What room types are available at the The Portswood Hotel?
Deluxe Queen Room, Standard Twin Room, and King Studio are among the room types available at the The Portswood Hotel.
Is the chic The Portswood Hotel accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, at the chic The Portswood Hotel there are wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities available for guests with special needs.
Are there any cleaning services provided at the The Portswood Hotel?
Yes, the The Portswood Hotel provides dry cleaning, housekeeping, and ironing service.
Which facilities are available in the chic The Portswood Hotel?
Top locations of the chic The Portswood Hotel include a restaurant and a luggage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security and a luggage locker.
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