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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
City view
International cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pool
The current price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

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Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View | Lounge

Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Corner)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront places you in the centre of Cape Town, within just a 15-minute stroll of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, AC Kitchen, serves international cuisine. AC Lounge & Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 2927 square feet (272 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel include Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 18 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thirty7 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Westin Executive Club Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Cape Town International Convention Centre
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2927 square feet (272 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 188 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2927 sq ft of conference space
  • 272 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront offers 188 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (ZAR 100 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 285 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,927 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 285.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 100 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

Yep, AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront has a self car park for ZAR 100 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$347.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

The closest beach to AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront is Clifton Bay Beach (5.6 km).

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront have a pool?

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront is a hit with families.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 644 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Razvan Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern building close to Waterfront
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence, katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in Cape Town.

Reasonably safe location in Cape Town in waterfront area. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Hotel was relatively new. Staff were enthusiastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mikhail, San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC Hotel is excellent in all categories except for the location. We booked it because we thought it was close to the V&A Waterfront. However we were told repeatedly by the hotel staff that walking there is unsafe outside of busy hours of the day. Also note that Google Maps shows a circuitous walking route that takes half hour. You can cut it in half by taking a walkway along the canal along the back of the Canal Quays Apartments. We did that during the day and took Uber in the evening; it costs less than $3 from the Waterfront.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoyoung, flower mound

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert, Burnham

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It’s not on the waterfront

Our stay at the hotel was amicable, unfortunately when booking it states that it is on the waterfront - what is not noted is that it is quite far from the waterfront and there is not an easy access route for driving or walking to the waterfront. With a young family the rooms were adjoining, however breakfast was interesting. As a family of 5 it’s not great when servers communicate very openly to one another about a table being free or not, this could have been done in a different manner, to top it off we got give a squished table and 5 sitting as it was convenient instead. At least a dish was broken by a server daily and it is not child friendly. Many times an order repeated for a drink, or forgotten and reminded, the fruit was semi frozen and as a bonus the cereal was stale. There is no mention of room service in the room, until you walk down and ask and when the food did come it was cold. Our biggest issue was the walk to the waterfront, coming back after 8pm - you have to walk around not along the canal which is already a 20/25 min walk. The beds were comfortable and the staff were friendly and the room was always clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel, but location is remote

Stayed for 3 nights in June 2025 prior to a group tour. The hotel is great and all of the staff members were lovely and kind! The only negative about this hotel is that it is essentially at the end of a dead end road (there is a security fence surrounding the hotel), so you have to follow the road back out to the main street to go anywhere. That being said, we walked around quite a bit, even at night, and found the area very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and faultless service

Not being right on the waterfront - and having to Uber there and back at night, rather than walk - is a little frustrating, but other than that this hotel was perfect. Rooms are huge and tasteful, everything is spotlessly clean and the staff are exceptional - pleasant and efficient service at every encounter.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AC MARRIOTT VA Waterfront Cape Town

The shuttle service could run a bit more regular. Staff were friendly. Rooms were very clean and amenities were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel stay ever

We had a semi long stay at the AC, it was wonderful, from the reception staff, to the tour advisors to the in room dining, to the morning breakfast staff, everyone is just wonderful and attentive. They are super polite and caring and helpful beyond normal. Would 100% recommend
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, while a little away from waterfront, free ferry and hotel shuttle, both easy to use. Great breakfast and friendly, helpful staff. We had a corner room, facing lions head, lots of room which we loved. They did try to 'upgrade' us to a suite facing the dock but another customer behind us said don't do it, noisy through night and hard to then move from another room. Good tip from their bad experience for us all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with excellent food. The included breakfast is extensive and very good. Dinners there were also delicious. All of the staff were polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HYUN JUNG

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, the room was updated, clean and well stocked and the staff was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Very reasonably priced. The breakfast provided was excellent. Lunch and dinner available also a nice bar. Close to V & A waterfront (we used Bolt less then $3 one way) for shopping and dinning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025