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The Commodore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel connected to a shopping centre in Cape Town with a full-service spa

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Lobby
Lobby
Lobby lounge, pool views, open daily
35-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
The current price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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35-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Twin Room (FAMT)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at The Commodore Hotel, and within just a 10-minute stroll of The Watershed and Two Oceans Aquarium. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, The Clipper Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Admiralty Bar/Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers. 1292 square feet (120 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Cruise Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Commodore Hotel

Family-friendly hotel connected to a shopping centre in Cape Town with a full-service spa
The Commodore Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly The Commodore Hotel. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq. m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Commodore Hotel offers 234 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 35-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 hot tub and a steam room.

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

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Admiralty Bar/Lounge
  • Terrace
  • The Clipper Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (1,292 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 220 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 75 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Commodore Hotel?

The Commodore Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Commodore Hotel?

As of 26 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Commodore Hotel on 29 Apr 2025 start from AU$276.79, 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.

Is parking available at The Commodore Hotel?

Yep, The Commodore Hotel has free valet parking. A secured covered self car park is also available for ZAR 75 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Commodore Hotel?

The closest beach to The Commodore Hotel is Camps Bay Beach (6 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Commodore Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Commodore Hotel. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does The Commodore Hotel have a pool?

The Commodore Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Commodore Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Commodore Hotel.

Is The Commodore Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Commodore Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Commodore Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers enjoy the buffet brekkie here! Served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Commodore Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Commodore Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Commodore Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Commodore Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Commodore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 858 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - rooms are spacious, dining is excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful. Hotel is located close to V&A waterfront area. Happy to recommend it and would definitely stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great hotel to stay at.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Our new favourite hotel in Cape Town

We have stayed at the V and A waterfront before and the Commodore combines great location, great value for money, nice spacious rooms (junior suite), good food and in depth quality of staff. The hotel is a safe, level 5 minute walk from the V and A waterfront. They not only managed to get us checked in before the official time, but front desk, bell staff, cleaning staff particularly were well above average. When we checked in the staff were a little apologetic that some guests find the themed decor dated and old fashioned. This is nonsense. If it is clean, well maintained and tasteful it is not a negative it is a positive. The Commodore hotel has character! We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edmund

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

rasheed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the bustling V&A waterfront. Clean. Friendly staff. Had trouble with room phone throughout the stay though, so sometimes difficult to communicate with the reception or the concierge.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Edmund

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

Four Star ready for refresh

Excellent location near A&E, mall, and cruise terminal. Restaurant menu unimpressive … good breakfast buffet. Great customer relations representative. Dated rooms (based on my room).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with group
Great location close to the VA restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and main floor was beautiful. The room we had was bad. The backboard were chipped and not maintained. There were stains on the carpet. The shower mat was molded. We had to ask to restock bath tissue and facial tissue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very dated, smelled of stale smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gladys

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA, MARIETTA

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Burlington

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was within walking distance of the V&A waterfront including the ferry to Robben Island. The buffet breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Britta

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Excellent location. The front desk staff were not very welcoming but the dining room staff were excellent. Their attentive and friendly service were much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

diane

the hotel is dated, but it was very comfortable th

The greeters at reception never ever smiled. They did not talk nicely or look at you in the eye like they were afraid of me sad they did not speak loudly and they were not approachable not friendly at all like I was bothering them because they were all standing together talking and I was an intrusive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Great short stay

Very good staff, lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Commodore has an Old World elegance. Our room was large enough (not spacious but generous) and it was immaculate. The staff members were lovely - helpful and personable. There is a very nice door/outdoor restaurant where the food was delicious and the service excellent. Location wise - it’s about a long city block to the V & A shopping area which offers anything you need in n a safe atmosphere. We enjoyed out stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024