8.2 / 10 Guest Rating

The Portswood Hotel

Name: The Portswood Hotel
Address: Portswood Road, Cape Town, za
Rating: 8.2

Portswood Road, Cape Town, za

from US$157 / night

About the Property

Stylish Accommodation
The Portswood hotel, located on the V&A Waterfront, offers chic guest rooms decorated in a maritime style. Each room features air conditioning, satellite TV, and a modern en-suite bathroom for your comfort.

Relaxation and Dining
Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and terrace, perfect for unwinding under the sun. Indulge in a rich daily breakfast, light snacks, or Indian cuisine at the Quarterdeck Restaurant with Cape Malay decorations. End your day with a drink at the cocktail bar.

Convenient Location
Benefit from free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, and proximity to the city centre and Cape Town International Airport. Book your stay at The Portswood for a delightful waterfront experience.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available

Free WiFi

Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Fitness center

Swimming pool

24-hour front desk

Restaurant

Room service

Important Information

Check-in & Out

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Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

12 rates found

1/5

King Studio

This open plan studio features a mini-bar, seating area and air conditioning. The bathroom is fitted with bath and shower.

35 sqm

Sleeps 2

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Studio King Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$269.86

$215.89

Includes taxes & fees

Studio King Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$299.84

$239.87

Includes taxes & fees

1/4

King Suite

This suite features a seating area, mini-bar, and air conditioning. The bathroom is fitted with bath and shower.

55 sqm

Sleeps 2

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Suite King Size Bed

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$1,322.56

$1,058.05

Includes taxes & fees

Suite King Size Bed

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$1,469.52

$1,175.62

Includes taxes & fees

1/4

Standard Twin Room

The twin room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

21 sqm

Sleeps 2

2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Standard Twin Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$196.73

$157.38

Includes taxes & fees

Standard Twin Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$218.61

$174.89

Includes taxes & fees

1/5

Standard Queen Room

The double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

21 sqm

Sleeps 2

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Standard Queen Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$196.73

$157.38

Includes taxes & fees

Standard Queen Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$218.6

$174.88

Includes taxes & fees

1/7

Captain Suite

2 Twin BedsSoundproofed roomLayout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 37-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Hand-held showerheadNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

Sleeps 2

2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioning

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Captain Suite

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$1,065.49

$852.39

Includes taxes & fees

Captain Suite

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$1,183.89

$947.11

Includes taxes & fees

1/2

Accessible Room

1 Queen BedSoundproofed roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 37-inch TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Portable shower seatNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableSmoking And Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)

Amenities

Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephone

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Accessible Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$196.73

$157.38

Includes taxes & fees

Accessible Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$218.61

$174.89

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.2

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AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the helpful staff.

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On the Dot

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extended_group

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Excellent location and the staff very friendly and welcoming"

Exceptional

10.0

Great breakfast, comfortable stay

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Paolo

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Tatty room , looking worn out and noisy"

Good

2.0

Condition of worn out wall paper and floor carpets worn out Bed headboard in dirty poor worn out condition

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JaneM235SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES

Verified booking

NONE

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Lovely hotel & staff with excellent location for V&A & city"

Exceptional

10.0

We enjoyed our stay. The location was great to get to V&A - there were sets of stairs to shortcut to the waterfront. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The breakfasts were lovely. The room was a good size. Beds comfortable. All good

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zeliha

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"The location is perfect, the staff are incredibly friendly, the room is exceptionally clean, and the food is delicious."

Exceptional

10.0

everything was perfect.

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MASASHI

Verified booking

couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

スタッフの対応がとても良い❗️ コンセルジェも大変良かったです。

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kareny383

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Friends getaway

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 13, 2026

"Central Hotel"

Exceptional

10.0

Excellent located a short walk to the V&A waterfront in Cape Town. Reception very accommodating and safety is priority. Room were adequate. Clean and well serviced. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice and well cooked. Would recommend

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Alfons

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"Gut"

Excellent

8.0

Lage, Restaurant

Schon etwas abgewohnt.

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Erwin

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Carlos

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Good"

Good

6.0

Rooms need to be revamped, furniture is old stile and doesn't match the room rate. Bathrooms are good.

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JeniFoNZPAPAMOA, BAY OF PLENTY REGION, NORTH ISLAND

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NONE

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 9, 2026

"After cruise stay"

Exceptional

10.0

We stayed for a night before heading off to a safari. Really great for those getting off a cruise ship as close to the V&A and cruise terminal that passengers are familiar with. Friendly helpful staff and rooms with international plugs, usb outlets and consumables eg shampoo, tea, coffee etc

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The Portswood Hotel

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

King Studio

Amenities

King Suite

Amenities

Standard Twin Room

Amenities

Standard Queen Room

Amenities

Captain Suite

Amenities

Accessible Room

Amenities

Guest Reviews

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Select topics to read reviews

"Excellent location and the staff very friendly and welcoming"

"Tatty room , looking worn out and noisy"

"Lovely hotel & staff with excellent location for V&A & city"

"The location is perfect, the staff are incredibly friendly, the room is exceptionally clean, and the food is delicious."

"Exceptional"

"Central Hotel"

"Gut"

"Exceptional"

"Good"

"After cruise stay"