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The PortsWood Hotel

City of Cape Town, City of Cape Town

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.3 km to Signal Hill and 2.8 km to Company Gardens

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 298 m to Two Oceans Aquarium and 4.1 km to Sea Point Swimming Pool

Dining service availableNo need to go out for meals! This accommodation provides a restaurant.

Near shopping centersOnly 821 m to Greenpoint Market and 1.3 km to Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 339 m to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and 2.4 km to Cape Town Station

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 2.1 km to Christian Barnard Hospital and 4.1 km to Cape Town Medi Clinic

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4.4/5

GoodFrom 100 reviews

5.0/510 Jun 2026

Emmons • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/55 Jun 2026

Yasuhito • Solo Trip

スタッフの方がとても親切でした。

5.0/530 May 2026

jane

Great

5.0/519 May 2026

Kym • Family Trip

We loved staying at this hotel! It's hard to choose when you have never been to the country or the area, but this location was amazing. We could walk down the safe, backroad through the hotels to the path that led right to the shops and restaurants and bay. We didn't rent a car and just walked each day. We also booked a few tours that picked us up right from the hotel. We loved the shops and all the restaurants close by. We enjoyed the work out room at the neighboring hotel that was included. Also a sauna and steam room. The staff was so friendly and the service in our room was great. We were so happy we picked this hotel. What a great time in Cape Town.

5.0/519 May 2026

nancy • Couple Trip

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

5.0/512 May 2026

Michael • Trip with Friends

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

5.0/57 May 2026

Lauren • Couple Trip

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

5.0/520 Apr 2026

Nathalie • Family Trip

Breakfast was amazing! Pool area so peaceful! staff amazing! Location amazing! Very Safe area!

5.0/514 Apr 2026

Anna Cecilia • Couple Trip

Härlig frukost, jättebra läge - kändes väldigt tryggt och lugnt. 5 min promenad till Waterfront. Enkelt att ta sig dit med Uber.

5.0/58 Apr 2026

Johannes • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/531 Mar 2026

Francine • Couple Trip

The shining star of this wonderful hotel is the staff. Everyone from the doorman, the front desk staff, the chefs and the waiters, the room attendants to the maintenance staff were extremely friendly with big smiles and greeted us whenever we crossed their paths. A few staff that stood out were Restaurant Manager Roxane, kitchen staff Danielle and waitresses Faith and Asheda. The location was perfect and only steps from the heartbeat of the V&A Waterfront. The breakfast selection was excellent. The pool area and pool were lovely. Our room was a nice size with a big shower and comfortable beds. We highly recommend this wonderful property and when we return, we most definitely will stay here again.

5.0/530 Mar 2026

Mei • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/527 Mar 2026

Nutan • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/526 Mar 2026

Gina • Solo Trip

Very friendly and available staff. Wonderful service! Great flexibility in terms of the guest-needs. A brilliant breakfast!

5.0/510 Mar 2026

Andrew

Great staff

5.0/54 Mar 2026

Jimmy • Solo Trip

Close to lots things

5.0/528 Feb 2026

Janet • Couple Trip

Wonderful staff

5.0/517 Jan 2026

Amanda

Fabulous staff headed by the wonderful

5.0/515 Jan 2026

Philip • Couple Trip

Our room was spotless and was regularly serviced to maintain this. The staff were exemplary, helpful, courteous and fun! We cannot fault this hotel!

5.0/54 Jan 2026

Isao • Couple Trip

毎日の清掃が丁寧です。朝食も十分満足できます。朝食開時間が7時なのですが、6時半位に開始して欲しい。スタッフは非常にフレンドリーです。駐車場も無料で利用できとてもよい。

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Fitness Center

Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Restaurant

Luggage Storage

Accessible Facilities

Sports & Recreation

Fitness Facilities

Public Facilities

Air Conditioning

Accessible Parking

Elevator/Lift

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Hotel Services

Porter/Bellhop

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Luggage Storage

Concierge Services

24-hour Front Desk

Other Facilities

Security

Bar/Lounge

Health & Beauty

Doctor on Call 24-hour

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Hotel Policy

Non Smoking

Adult Only

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Portswood Square, Portswood Road, V & A Waterfront 8001 Cape Town ZA

Nearby Destinations

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in14:00-23:59

Check-out11:00

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

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Children

Only guests 17 years old and above are allowed.

Please make sure that the children’s age is consistent with the information listed on your booking details. Otherwise, you may have to pay additional fees upon check-in.

Deposit

Guests no need to pay a deposit at check-in.

Age

Only guests above 17 years old allowed.

Breakfast

Breakfast is available from 06:30 - 10:00 local time.

Pets

No pets allowed.

Smoking

No smoking room.

Alcohol

Alcohol drinks allowed.

About The PortsWood Hotel

Located at the entrance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel features a lobby and restaurant built around a 300-year-old well and the cells that once held prisoners bound for Robben Island. Its rich history makes it a compelling choice for those seeking a unique stay in Cape Town. The hotel also showcases maritime-themed historical mementos, including old maps and menus, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - Tue, 15 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children