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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Property class: 4

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A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a well-lit outdoor area with steps leading to the entrance.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountain.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small dining table.
A modern bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and a unique geometric light fixture.
A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $200
$174 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Explore the area

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Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a round dining table, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Corner (Corner)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with two chairs, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Corner (Corner)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, a short 7-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 11 minutes by foot from Long Street. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cape Town Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Long Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 18 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gold Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬10 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront offers 188 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 188 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
You can enjoy a meal at AC Kitchen serving the guests of AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cape Town? This hotel has 2927 square feet (272 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
AC Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
AC Lounge & Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 100 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 285 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,927 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 285.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 100 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

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

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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 773 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Very well situated and the staff were lovely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Beautiful property in good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and stay. Breakfast was amazing and staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hendrika

Pleasant and professional staff Great breakfast Highly recommend the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a great selection. This hotel was very nice and I’m glad we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in a great location to explore the city. Clean comfortable room, friendly helpful staff, and an amazing breakfast. Ask for a Mountain View room otherwise you’ll be looking at the ship yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were 11 people staying for 2 nights in May 2026 and everyone appreciated this hotel and its helpful staff so much! And we are all used travellers from 7 differents countries. From our side, we can really recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Food was top notch. Great cleaning staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tarique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and hotel cleanliness excellent. Gym is handy. Don’t like the walk to the waterfront very circuitous.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maguette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was wonderful, big rooms, great staff and wonderful food
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic. Service excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Air conditioning was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Great staff, clean rooms, excellent buffet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I missed seeing complementary water bottles in the room
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and welcoming staff. Ate breakfast and some dinners there; all very good, quality and portion size. Roomy room. Good value for money. Pool not available which was a pity but the only (small) fly in a very nice ointment.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy bed, great buffet breakfast, great air con and black out curtains!
Hotel pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast and convenient with shuttle to town as well as airport pickup.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good buffet breakfast. Shuttle to the Waterfront useful given the fact it is difficult to navigate the streets in South Africa. Vey friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great really close to V&A waterfront staff were very friendly & helpful. Food at hotel & breakfast was good plenty of choice. Outdoor area on 2nd floor was good. Only recommendadtion would be to have an outside seating area on ground floor would be ideal.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026