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Suite
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Captains Suite King with Shower and Bath
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Queen with Shower over Bath
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Queen with Shower Only
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Queen with Shower and Bath
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel, walk to Two Oceans Aquarium

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Cape Town (Victoria and Alfred Waterfront), The Portswood Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium. This upscale hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Long Street and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Grab a bite to eat at Quarter Kitchen, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 101
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1994
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 37
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing lessons: Nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

National Rating

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

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