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2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 King Bed
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1 Queen Bed
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Standard Queen with Shower over Bath
1 Queen Bed
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Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Queen with Shower Only
1 Queen Bed
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1 Queen Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Cape Town hotel in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with free valet parking

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Business center
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

The Portswood Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle during limited hours is offered to guests. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

The Portswood Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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

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 cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets 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

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

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

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

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; cash is not accepted

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.

Car recommended

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

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

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

Service animals not allowed

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 guest stays

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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