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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4.0 star property

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Garden
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.
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Lounge

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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

Located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. This 188-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

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

  • ‪Zeitz Mocaa Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gold Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Spyced - ‬12 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

At AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 100 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 750 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

This hotel is situated in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, just steps from Cape Town Cruise Terminal. You'll also find Long Street and Cape Town Stadium within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront on Jul 11, 2026 start from $196, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

Yes, parking is offered for ZAR 100 per day. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront have a casino?

No, AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at AC Kitchen.

Will AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

The closest major airport to AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 12.9 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront.

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 757 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Hendrika

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maguette

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

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

8/10 Good

Jeanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was friendly, clean, and a lot of amenities. It wasn’t as close to the V&A waterfront as we would have liked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ae Kyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provide free shuttle to go waterfront, so we enjoy shopping and having a fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, not very convenient to walk to Cape Town Whatf even they have free transportation every hour. Delicious breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Better than most 5-star hotels we’ve stayed in! Great service, clean, nice breakfast buffé.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the room! The staff were always polite, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff, facilities were excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff, room v clean
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely courteous and helpful. Hotel was generally clean and food menus were varied, and quality of food excellent. Room was good. Only disappointment was the pool - rather shaded from the sun and quite small
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some hotels get it right — and the AC Marriott is absolutely one of them. Across the globe, this brand delivers consistent quality with beautiful rooms and thoughtful amenities. But what truly stood out on this stay was the staff in Cape Town — exceptional in every way. Warm, professional, attentive… they elevated an already great experience into something memorable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience overall. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025