In the heart of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at Quarter Kitchen, with poolside seating, then relax in the garden or by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this upscale hotel is sure to leave you feeling refreshed.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Airport transfer
Gym
24/7 front desk
Pool
Laundry facilities
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 S$208
S$208
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Room options
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Studio King with Shower and Bath
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Standard Twin with Shower Only
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive
Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Ocean Basket - 4 min walk
Cooked - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Quay Four - 4 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.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
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
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.
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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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 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 8-minute walk from Two Oceans Aquarium and 12 minutes' walk from Cape Town Stadium. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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The Portswood Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was offered at the property and its sister property, providing an excellent selection. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec, 2024
Great hotel and restaurant. Definitely would stay again.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec, 2024
Great location - close to the waterfront - lots of restaurants and things to do.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb, 2025
Great location
Hotel location excellent. Friendly staff. Great service.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec, 2024
Staff were so friendly and always happy to help out if needed. Hotel in a fantastic position. Breakfast was great. Hotel a little tired but everything else was just great
ELANA
ELANA, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept, 2024
Great location, clean and really friendly staff
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan, 2025
The hotel is in a great location for access to the waterfront. Lots of parking and excellent breakfast. Staff were helpful and cheerful. Clean well equipped room. Pool area quiet and clean, lovely sunbeams and lots of shade. Pool service for drinks and snacks was easy. Highly recommend this hotel if you want something close to waterfront with parking and easy access onto main routes.
Pauleen
Pauleen, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Jan, 2025
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.
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul, 2024
Excellent location close to the Waterfront and all Cape Town city has to offer, good value and clean rooms.
Lionel
Lionel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar, 2024
Lovely hotel and staff. Great location
Eoin
Eoin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Dec, 2023
Basic room but great location, staff and breakfast
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Dec, 2023
Fantastic hotel with super friendly staff
stephen
stephen, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Mar, 2023
Clean, comfortable
Good breakfast
Good location
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May, 2024
Best thing about the Portswood, given it is a great hotel anyway, is the proximity to the Waterfront.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun, 2023
Great place to stay
Great place with a great location. Excellent breakfast
Jesse
Jesse, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar, 2024
Great Location
Great expierence withna great breakfast. I would highly recommend stayingnhere as its also very close to the waterfront for restaurants and shopping.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug, 2024
We stayed for four nights and appreciated the convenience of being within walking distance to the waterfront. The staff were exceptional. Breakfast was offered at this hotel and its sister property, both of which provided an excellent selection. The hotel is also conveniently located, with the airport being less than 30 minutes away.
DAVID
DAVID, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov, 2023
Great hotel with wonderful staff. Excellent location for walking to the waterfront va area! Would definitely stay here again.
Teri
Teri, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov, 2023
I liked that it was so close to the V&A And felt very safe.
Staff friendliness, room cleaniness, and convenience of location
Odete
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb, 2023
Great location to Waterfront. Nice hotel and rooms, good breakfast. Would recommend it to others.
Lana
Lana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Apr, 2023
Well located just a short and safe walk to the V&A Waterfront. Spacious room with excellent views.
Mark
Mark, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov, 2022
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.
Joanna
Joanna, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul, 2024
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.
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr, 2023
2single lady’s loved this hotel ,very safe, absolutely helpful did not find any problems will certainly be back the food was plentiful and varied. And a fabulous location.