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The Portswood Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Cocktail bar, poolside views, open daily
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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

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Standard Twin Room

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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Suite

Suite

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

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Standard Twin with Shower Only

Standard Twin with Shower Only

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

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Standard Queen with Shower Only

Standard Queen with Shower Only

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

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Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath

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

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Studio King with Shower and Bath

Studio King with Shower and Bath

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

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About the area

Cape Town

At The Portswood Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town International Convention Centre. 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 Long Street and Clifton 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
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬6 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
  • Smoke-free property

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.

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

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 31 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on 1 June 2026 start from AU$229, 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 Clifton Bay Beach (5.5 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.

The Portswood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 642 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

8/10 Good

Elvera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff were very helpful and pleasant. The room was clean, bathroom had good shower over bathtub.Bed very comfortable and good quality towels etc. Espresso coffee machine in room and kettle supplied on request. Swimming pool and comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas. Just across the road from the Waterfront so great location. Small convenience shop in the hotel complex. Restaurant food tasty and well priced. I would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noor

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness
We paid over R3000 for a night's stay and was disappointed to find a very average room. The bathroom was a disgrace. Wheelchair friendly, but equipped like a hospital bathroom! I could just as well have stayed in an old age home! (No offence!) The showerhead to be hold in your hand. No bath. A 'medical' chair to use in the shower! (Really??) The coffee (pod machine) was not a good brand and only 4 milkpods? The room rate did NOT even include breakfast and the parking was for our own cost. (R120). In the morning I shared my dissappointment with reception, but received no response.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Petro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Fabulous staff headed by the wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and location were excellent But over priced for small room and had to pay for parking our car and
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and was regularly serviced to maintain this. The staff were exemplary, helpful, courteous and fun! We cannot fault this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lezelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Yariv

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were dirty and run-down. More like a 2-star hotel but with 4-star costs
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking no charge. Tip only
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAthryn

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

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location to explore the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Lovely stay

Fantastic location, can walk to the Waterfront shops/restaurants within 3-4 minutes, the neighbourhood felt safe. Room and restaurant lovely, nice bar. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthys

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
winderful hotel very near the waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025