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The Portswood Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
A gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells and exercise balls.
An aerial view of a coastal city with a marina, industrial buildings, and a large ship docked at the port.
A marina with boats, a cityscape, and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Place, The Watershed
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Accessible Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Captain Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Captain Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Queen Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio King Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Queen Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel is adjacent to The Watershed and within a 5-minute walk of Two Oceans Aquarium. This 101-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • The Watershed - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greenpoint Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooked - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

Guests of The Portswood Hotel have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free valet and self parking are available—or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle during limited hours. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a conference center, a business center, and a terrace.
37-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Link Bar
  • Quarter Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • 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 during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Portswood Hotel?

The Portswood Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Portswood Hotel?

As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on Aug 6, 2026 start from $140, 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.

What's there to do around The Portswood Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, just steps from The Watershed and Two Oceans Aquarium, and within a short walk of Cape Town Stadium. You'll also find Greenpoint Market and Table Mountain National Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Portswood Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Portswood Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Portswood Hotel?

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

Is The Portswood Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a garden-view restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does The Portswood Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Portswood Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Portswood Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Quarter Kitchen.

Does The Portswood Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Portswood Hotel.

Does The Portswood Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Portswood Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Portswood Hotel is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 14.2 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Portswood Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Portswood Hotel.

The Portswood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 660 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing! Pool area so peaceful! staff amazing! Location amazing! Very Safe area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and available staff. Wonderful service! Great flexibility in terms of the guest-needs. A brilliant breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAthryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

PerOla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were provided with a free early check in. The staff is professional, helpful and friendly. It has a great value and perfect location, only a few minutes walk to V&A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

PerOla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and staff was amazing. Property close to everything. Did not k ow though that the hotel parking was not free. Maybe should be mentioned at check in.was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff could not do enough for you and the whole place was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff , amenities and only a 5 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to lots things
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little pool. Celebrated my husband’s birthday which was really appreciated with a gesture in the room on arrival. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull staff, great service, excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nutan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super breakfast, good variety of food. The staff were great, they went out of their way to serve us. Always smiling and happy. The rooms were ok, the carpets looked a bit tired, but overall it was a lovely room. The best thing about it was it was walking distance from the V&A waterfront, the best area for walking, eating and going for trips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and restaurant. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location are unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Fabulous staff headed by the wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and was regularly serviced to maintain this. The staff were exemplary, helpful, courteous and fun! We cannot fault this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location to explore the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

theres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was given a room next to the pool. Didn't enjoy the noise and ghe fact that I had to keep windows blinds closed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and location were excellent But over priced for small room and had to pay for parking our car and
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
winderful hotel very near the waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025