The Portswood Hotel
V & A Waterfront

About The Portswood Hotel
The Portswood Hotel is situated in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It is just over 20 kilometres from the Cape Town International Airport and is central to the city’s major attractions.
The Portswood is famous for its unique, personal approach to service - catering to the international traveller’s every need and anticipating their every desire. Rich in South Africa’s unique culture, this hotel is a must for any traveller looking for a historical experience within luxury accommodation.
There are standard, deluxe, king and accessible rooms in the hotel. Guests also have the option of staying in the hotel’s exclusive suite, the Captain's Suite. All rooms are air-conditioned and include luxuries such as telephones, televisions with DStv connections and Wi-Fi Internet access.
The Portswood Hotel has The Quarterdeck Restaurant which specialises in Cape Malay/Malaysian/Indonesian infused cuisine. For those with a sense of adventure and who are historically driven, this restaurant is a must.
The Terrace offers light meals as well as the “Links bar”. We also have a Spitbraai on the first Sunday of every month and a Potjiekos on the last Saturday of every month.
Spa: Guests can treat themselves at the Commodore Hotel's wellness centre. There is also a sauna in the fitness centre.
Conference Venues: A boardroom is available for meetings and seminars and can accommodate up to 10 delegates. The room includes a screen, a whiteboard and a data projector. Full conference facilities are available at PortsWood's sister hotel, The Commodore Hotel.
Facilities
- Wheelchair Enabled
- Laundry Facilities*
- Swimming Pool
- Satellite TV*
- Wi-Fi
- Room Service
- Conference Venues
- Restaurant on Premises
- Parking on Premises
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24H. Check In
- Air conditioning
- Bar/Lounge
- Lounge
- Non smoking rooms
- Pets Not Allowed
- Safe
- Kids Stay Free
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Type: Hotel
- Sleeps: 202
- Check-in: 14:00 Check-out: 10:00
Important Information
Cancellation Policy:
No cancellations or refunds.
Booking Information:
Choices between multiple bed types for the same room are requests only and may not be honored at the hotel if availability does not permit.
The Portswood Hotel Map

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
Things to do in and around V & A Waterfront
Robben Island Museum and Nelson Mandela Gateway
(0.1 km from V & A Waterfront)
“Today when I look at Robben Island, I see it as a celebration of the struggle and a symbol of the finest qualities of the human spirit, rather than as a monument to the brutal tyranny and oppression of apartheid. It is true that Robben Island was...
Cape Town Diamond Museum
(0.1 km from V & A Waterfront)
Located in the Clock Tower precinct of Cape Town's V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to the world's most precious gem. Take a guided tour of the museum by a diamond professional, providing a unique opportunity to experience...
Sport Helicopters
(0.7 km from V & A Waterfront)
Here you will find Cape Town's premiere helicopter tour company, and the only operator to offer commercial combat flights on an authentic Huey. Explore the Southern tip of Africa from the air on one of 4 standard flights or we'll tailor-make a...
Chavonnes Battery Museum
(0.1 km from V & A Waterfront)
The Chavonnes Battery Museum gives visitors a chance to experience the early history of Cape Town. Learn more about the people who walked along this shoreline, the San and Khoi, the explorers and adventurers, slaves and settlers. Learn about the...