The Portswood Hotel | Hotel in Cape Town

| 8.2 (488 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, Guest Services, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 488 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . 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
Pool
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
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Walking tours
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Diving
  • Bike tours
  • Movie nights
  • Happy hour
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Windsurfing
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Currency exchange
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Valet parking
  • Packed lunches
  • Suit press
  • Room service
  • Ironing service
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • 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 disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

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
Tim
Jan 15, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Location location location
Negative: Having the bath inside the room
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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

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

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

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV

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

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dining table

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

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

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

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

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

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

Bottle of water, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, TV

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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