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4.0 out of 5

"Location was great and not as expensive as others hotels. Staff were very attentive " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 13 Feb 2019

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Hotel Description

At The Portswood Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free valet parking.

The restaurant, Quarter Kitchen, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Link Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. A meeting room, a conference center, and a business center are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Cruise Terminal.

Standard Twin with Shower Only

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$206* Per night/room 14 Apr. - 15 Apr.

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

The Portswood Hotel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Portswood Hotel

Couples (1) Family (1)
4 out of 5
Location was great and not as expensive as others hotels. Staff were very attentive

Posted by on 13 Feb. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Feb. 2019 by Lisa Hufkie, Front Office Manager

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed our location and that the service provided by our staff exceeded your expectations. Your positive feedback has been provided to all. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel and Cape Town.

4 out of 5

Good location on V & A Waterfront

Pros: Location and there was a great pub (Ferrymans) that had live music every night. Was great to walk there for a pre dinner drink
Cons: Wifi definitely needs improving. The breakfast area is ok but if you look closely there are crumbs on the floor under each table.
Location: Right across the road from the V & A waterfront where there are heaps of restaurants and you can easily do tourist stuff from there
Great location but as you really need a car in Cape Town , I would probably sacrifice the location for a better hotel a little distance away. The hotel is ok, its just not great value for money. The bathroom was nice but the room was small and the wifi drove us mad. When it did work you had to keep logging on with the password. Maybe that's Africa but my son stayed in a much less expensive hotel about 10 mins walk away and had no problem with his wifi and he had an enormous room .

Posted by , from Sydney on 23 Sep. 2016

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Property Features

The Portswood Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 center, 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 cribs/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 safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • 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.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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.

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Car recommended
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • 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
  • 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 guests' stays
  • 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
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

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 organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.