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The Commodore Hotel

Property class: 4

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A lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A lobby with a wooden cabinet, a round table with floral arrangements, and a hanging fish sculpture.
A breakfast table with various food items, a newspaper, and a view of the outdoor patio.
A bar area with a wine rack, a menu board, and various bottles and glasses.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a coffee station, a view of the cityscape, and a balcony with striped curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $204
$177 nightly
$204 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

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Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Place, The Watershed
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lamps, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of the city.

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and a view of the hallway.

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

Double Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall, a lamp, and a tray with a coffee pot and cups.

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Twin Room (FAMT)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large mirror.

Family Twin Room (FAMT)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of the city.

Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at The Commodore Hotel in Cape Town (Victoria and Alfred Waterfront), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Camps Bay Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from The Watershed.

What's nearby

  • The Watershed - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel offers 234 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 35-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 234 guestrooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at The Clipper Restaurant, a 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. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cape Town? This hotel has 1292 square feet (120 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Clipper Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Admiralty Bar/Lounge - Overlooking the pool and garden, this lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Terrace - This café is located by the pool. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Admiralty Bar/Lounge
  • Terrace
  • The Clipper Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (1,292 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch plasma TV with satellite premium channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

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

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

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 75 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Commodore Cape Town

Commodore Hotel Cape Town

The Commodore Hotel Hotel

The Commodore Hotel Cape Town

The Commodore Hotel Hotel Cape Town

The Commodore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in V&A. wonderful outdoor space,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly & helpful staff. Large room, comfortable bed with quality linen. Great buffet breakfast, good coffee. Welcoming lounge & bar.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarudzai

Friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great and so is the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel, great location and good value
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good hotel that we have used before, mainly because of its location in easy walking distance from the V&A Waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel in general. All staff were wonderful and helpful. The breakfast was very rich and had no more to wish. I wouldn't hesitatate to stay here next time we go to Cape town.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed just a few minutes walk from V&A waterfront. Great hotel, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the hotel was excellent. Breakfast was so fresh and a fantastic selection to choose from including a freshly made omelette of your choice cooked in front of you. Dinner was also very good. Our room was excellent and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to waterfront and plenty of shopping and dining options
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a one night stay at the commodore. Lovely, welcoming and friendly staff. Nice room but the air con was very noisy and had to turn it off because of this overnight. Otherwise, I couldn’t fault this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely hotel with wonderful staff. Gym pretty small but serves the purpose. Overall very hotel with amazing staff and close to V&A
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location near V&A waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with an amazing proximity to activities. Amazing sights from balcony and great staff 24/7
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just outside main Waterfront area. Classy nautical theme decor however parts of the hotel do show its age. Great value for money and super friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

cynthia

Very nice, the room was clean and staff was curious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great. Staff were super friendly and food at the restaurant was great. It’s a good place to stay if you are visiting the city first time. You can get to most places from here and area is incredibly safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel.. will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - 5 mins from v&a waterfront. Hop on hop off bus stop 5 mins away too. Lovely staff. Very nice breakfast and had 1 evening meal which was lovely. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay at the Commodore. Close to the waterfront. Amazing breakfast and wonderful staff. Just a shame the air conditioning was so noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026