The Portswood Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

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 private 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 located 1.9 mi from the city center and 16 mi from Cape Town International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Daniela
United States United States
“The location is great-right on the waterfront, close to shops, restaurants, and bars. Bright, quiet, comfortable room with a stunning bathroom. The best hotel room ever.”
Nieves
Spain Spain
“Great location. 5 minutes walking to the waterfront. Very kind and helpful staff. Very good complimentary breakfast”
Iris
United States United States
“Amazing location to the warf. Friendñy great service. Nice room 201.”
Steve
United States United States
“Great hotel. Conveniently located next to the V&A waterfront. Nice, well maintained room and friendly staff. Good breakfast.”
Ljiljana
Serbia Serbia
“I loved the location at the WaterFront and the staff was so kind and helpful.”
Chandra
United States United States
“I loved the location. It was very clean and the staff was amazing.”
Colleen
United States United States
“Kudos to all the staff who have gone out of their way to be pleasant And helpful. Everyone was amazing. Shirley in the dinning room was one of the finest servers we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The food in the restaurant was...”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“Lovely hotel in the heart of the V&A Waterfront district. Easy to get around to most of the sights, many restaurants and bars. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and well as fun. Excellent breakfast buffet with a cute bar area as well as...”
Fiona
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Location, location, location - the hotel could not be better situated for exploring the city and the surrounding area. The free parking made all the difference in the center of such a busy city. Rooms are comfortable and breakfast is good too....”
Donna
United States United States
“The staff were wonderful and helpful with recommendations on sightseeing.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Quarter Kitchen
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of The Portswood Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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