The Portswood Hotel
The Portswood Hotel
Located on the V&A Waterfront, this chic hotel offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool with terrace. Guests can benefit from 24-hour room service. Guest rooms of The Portswood are decorated in a maritime style and offer air conditioning and satellite TV. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and some of them also have a bath. A rich breakfast is served daily. The poolside terrace offers a charming setting for a light snack or drink. Guests can also visit the Quarterdeck Restaurant with its Indian cuisine and Cape Malay decorations. The cocktail bar is available for drinks. The Portswood Hotel is situated 3 km from the city centre and 25 km from Cape Town International Airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Stuart
United Kingdom“All worked very well. Staff were excellent. Great location”- Sue United Kingdom“Loved the location & staff plus the pool & cocktails. Staff were so friendly, polite & helpful.”
Kerry
Australia“Lovely place to stay. Rooms clean and spacious. Easy walk to V&A Waterfront.”
Joshua United Kingdom“Great location, friendly staff, clean modern rooms”
Robert Australia“Fabulous location. In a quiet area but a very short walk to the Waterfront dining and tourist facilities. A good breakfast with a chef preparing eggs to order. Friendly and helpful staff.”- Rainer
Malta“Breakfast was fresh and very good. Location is in walking distance to the V&A water front. Room was ok, but the A/C was pretty noisy.” 
Gillian United Kingdom“Loved the proximity to the Waterfront. Hotel was good in all aspects other than the decor looked a little tired”- Mohseen
South Africa“The English breakfast was on point and had everything. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront, being an ideal location.” 
Bruce
Canada“Location next to V&A waterfront was excellent. Breakfast buffet and service was very good. Room service was slow but food quality was very good”- RRhona Australia“Convenient Location to the waterfront, safe for 2 females to walk in the evening”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Quarter Kitchen
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of The Portswood HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)Additional chargeOff-site
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Stand-up comedyAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 75 per day.
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesThe Portswood Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
FAQs about The Portswood Hotel
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The Portswood Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Quarter Kitchen
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The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from The Portswood Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Portswood Hotel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Portswood Hotel include:
- Double
- Studio
- Suite
- Twin
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Check-in at The Portswood Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The Portswood Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Movie nights
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Stand-up comedy
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Happy hour
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The prices at The Portswood Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
