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The Portswood Hotel

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells and exercise balls.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Place, The Watershed
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin with Shower Only

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin with Shower Only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Queen with Shower Only

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Queen with Shower Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio King with Shower and Bath

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Studio King with Shower and Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cape Town

The Portswood Hotel places you steps from The Watershed and within a short 5-minute stroll of Two Oceans Aquarium. 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 centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Camps Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Watershed - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Greenpoint Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooked - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

The Portswood Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 centre, 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Portswood Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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) during limited hours
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Link Bar
  • Quarter Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 The Portswood Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Portswood Hotel?

The Portswood 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 Portswood Hotel?

As of 29 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$231, 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 Portswood Hotel?

Yep, The Portswood Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Portswood Hotel?

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

Does The Portswood Hotel have a pool?

The Portswood 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 Portswood Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Portswood Hotel.

Is The Portswood Hotel family-friendly?

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

Does The Portswood Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, breakfast is offered daily.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Portswood 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 Portswood Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Portswood Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Portswood Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Metropolitan Golf Club is a short 20-minute walk away.

The Portswood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 667 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location .. close to the Watetfront & tourist activities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shopping nearby lots of great restaurant. But the bar and restaurant in the hotel itself were great so made sure to eat there more than a few times
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money and location! Nothing special but staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing! Pool area so peaceful! staff amazing! Location amazing! Very Safe area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The PortsWood was the perfect location for a visit to Cape Town. From the minute we arrived the staff made us feel special. Upon entering our room, we were delighted with the cleanliness and amenities. The location was just perfect and we were able to see the waterfront area from our room. everything was just steps away. I highly recommend staying at the PortsWood
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAthryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and available staff. Wonderful service! Great flexibility in terms of the guest-needs. A brilliant breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

PerOla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

PerOla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were provided with a free early check in. The staff is professional, helpful and friendly. It has a great value and perfect location, only a few minutes walk to V&A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff could not do enough for you and the whole place was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and very friendly, helpful staff. Our room was a bit tired and having the aircon unit behind the curtains made it totally ineffectual. Some maintenance on the rooms maybe but public areas were lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff , amenities and only a 5 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and staff was amazing. Property close to everything. Did not k ow though that the hotel parking was not free. Maybe should be mentioned at check in.was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to lots things
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull staff, great service, excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast ist fresch, staff is very frendly. Only the charger in the room has been broken and not enough space for two people to charge their electronic devices
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and restaurant. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pool. Celebrated my husband’s birthday which was really appreciated with a gesture in the room on arrival. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location are unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025