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The Portswood Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cape Town Stadium

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Studio King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Accessible Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Accessible Room

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

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Captain Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Captain Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio King Room

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

About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront stay.You'll be steps from The Watershed and within a 10-minute walk of Two Oceans Aquarium with a stay at this Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel. Nelson Mandela Gateway and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kloof Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Esplanade Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mitchell's Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Portswood Hotel

4-star hotel near Cape Town Stadium
The Portswood Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Portswood Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Portswood Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Portswood Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

How close is The Portswood Hotel to the airport?

The Portswood Hotel is 13.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Portswood Hotel?

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portswood Hotel on Oct 31, 2025 start from $195.99, excluding 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.

Does The Portswood Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Portswood Hotel offers an airport shuttle during limited hours for a charge.

How close is The Portswood Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.5 mi (15-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach and 4.9 mi (15-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Portswood Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Portswood Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Portswood Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Portswood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Portswood Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Portswood Hotel have a pool?

The Portswood Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Portswood Hotel have a restaurant?

The Portswood Hotel is home to Quarter Kitchen, which features pool views, a poolside location, and happy hour.

Does The Portswood Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Portswood Hotel to downtown Cape Town?

The Portswood Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Cape Town.