The Portswood Hotel | Hotel in Cape Town

| 8.1 (460 Reviews) |  6 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Hotel | The Portswood Hotel

Hotel in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

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.

The Portswood Hotel is located in Cape Town.

This 101 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Business Services, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 460 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Fruit
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking
  • Movie nights
  • Bike tours
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
  • Diving
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • Currency exchange
  • Business center
  • Valet parking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Concierge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Packed lunches
  • Suit press
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
7.7
Location:
9.5
Staff:
8.82
Facilities:
8.22
Comfort:
8.68
Cleanliness:
8.57
Jan
Nov 21, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Canada
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very good location. Excellent service.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Bathtub, Shower, Towels, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Laptop safe, Tile/Marble floor, Key card access, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
King Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Bathtub, Shower, Towels, Bathrobe, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Laptop safe, Tile/Marble floor, Key card access, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
King Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 55 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Slippers, Conditioner, Bathtub, Shower, Towels, Bathrobe, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Laptop safe, Tile/Marble floor, Key card access, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dining table, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Double Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Bathtub, Shower, Towels, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Laptop safe, Tile/Marble floor, Key card access, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Lower sink, Toilet with grab rails, Roll-in shower, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper

General

Laptop safe, Key card access, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Body soap, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Bathtub, Towels, Toilet paper

General

Laptop safe, Key card access, Safe, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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