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Hotel Information: A nine-metre well which was the source of water for the Breakwater prison complex in 1860 is now a national monument and the central focus of the hotels’ lobby. Two small seating areas on either side of the lobby have cream-coloured walls lined with photographs of the many ships that have graced the Cape shores. After being welcomed by uniformed concierge staff, guests can be seen relaxing in the bar area or lounging by the pool.
Amenity highlights: Traditional Cape Malay cuisine is served in the hotel’s restaurant which is a beautifully restored prison ward with original stonework, wooden beamed ceilings and soft lighting. Secure underground parking is available (fee) and complimentary valet service is on hand. Guests of the hotel also have full access to Skin wellness centre located in the Commodore Hotel next door.
Insider tip: Within five kilometres of the hotel lies Signal hill which separates the suburbs of Green Point from the city bowl. A car park and picnic spot at the top offers spectacular views of the city and Table Mountain and is the ideal spot to watch the sunset over the Atlantic.
Rooms
The Portswood V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, has 103 guestrooms spread over four floors. Rooms are decorated in neutral colours with cream and navy blue bed-linen and cherry wood furnishings. Minibars, tea and coffee making facilities, desks, televisions, hairdryers and direct-dial telephones. |
Room Amenities
- Cable/satellite TV
- DVD player
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Direct-dial phone
- Telephone
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Handheld shower
- Shower/tub combination
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe
- Television
- Desk
- Window opens
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreation
Guests of The Portswood Hotel have full access to all leisure facilities at the next door Commodore Hotel including free use of the fitness centre, sauna and swimming pool as well as access to the onsite wellness spa which offers a range of beauty therapies and treatments.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Dock nearby
- Boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Tennis on site
- Running track/path nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
Property Amenities
The Portswood V&A Waterfront's lobby opens out onto a terrace and bar area with marble-topped tables and large wicker chairs. Surrounding a sparkling blue swimming pool with running water feature is a terracotta tiled courtyard where guests can bask in the sunshine or enjoy a light lunch.
Adjacent to the swimming pool area is a small air-conditioned boardroom seating up to 12 delegates. In addition to this is a business centre with free printing facilities and high-speed Internet access (fee), located next to the reception.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of rooms: 103
- Number of floors: 4
- Elevator/lift
- Bar/lounge
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Event catering
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Suitable for children
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
- Umbrella
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Policies
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Fees
The following fees are charged by the property at check-in or check-out.
- A city tax is applicable to all bookings; this charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally.
The above list is not comprehensive; fees are subject to change.
Dining
Quarterdeck Restaurant - Occupying what used to be the Cape Colony’s convict station, the Quarterdeck restaurant is an intimate dining area with original stone-work, wooden-beamed ceilings and low lighting. Guests can sample a wide selection of local dishes prepared in the traditional Cape Malay cooking style which mixes sweet and savoury flavours using spices and other seasonings. A separate lounge and terrace menu serves lighter meals including salads, burgers and sandwiches. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
Guests of the The Portswood V&A Waterfront enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.
Address
Portswood Road
Cape Town, 8002
South Africa
Nearest major airport:
Cape Town, South Africa(CPT - Cape Town International Airport)
