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The Portswood Hotel

Property class: 4

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Captain Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Queen Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Studio King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Deluxe Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. 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
  • Nelson Mandela Gateway - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quay Four - ‬6 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 tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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 satellite premium 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on Oct 27, 2026 start from $187, 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 Long Street and Camps Bay Beach within a short drive.

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.

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.

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).

The Portswood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 679 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay at the Portswood, would definitely stay again. Staff so helpful and location excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. I am so happy I stayed here. Super safe and location couldn’t be beat as it was within a 3 minute walk to the V&A waterfront!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location .. close to the Watetfront & tourist activities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shopping nearby lots of great restaurant. But the bar and restaurant in the hotel itself were great so made sure to eat there more than a few times
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money and location! Nothing special but staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would select this hotel again in a heart beat. Nice property in great location at a reasonable price. Breakfast was excellent as well and included cooked to order options. Staff was way above and beyond in helping. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for easy walk to the waterfront keys areas. All staff were delightful and very helpful if we needed any help. Breakfast was a very nice selection and egg station. We had one evening meal in the restaurant which again was very good. Thanks for a great 2 night stay. Room was exactly what we needed and you would expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The PortsWood was the perfect location for a visit to Cape Town. From the minute we arrived the staff made us feel special. Upon entering our room, we were delighted with the cleanliness and amenities. The location was just perfect and we were able to see the waterfront area from our room. everything was just steps away. I highly recommend staying at the PortsWood
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom of the breakfast restaurant as very dirty The uniform of the ladies was serving wast dirty Cleaning issues
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and very friendly, helpful staff. Our room was a bit tired and having the aircon unit behind the curtains made it totally ineffectual. Some maintenance on the rooms maybe but public areas were lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026