The Portswood Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
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Is The Portswood Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 6.7/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; staff; breakfast. Main complaint: older building (opened 1994).
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“The waterfront portswood”
A few minutes' walk from the V&A Waterfront — the hop-on bus route starts nearby — The Portswood Hotel is a lovely excellent stay: a spacious clean good-view room, helpful friendly professional staff throughout, good amenities, an immense included breakfast and a perfect Cape Town location that makes sightseeing effortless.
- Rooms
- Spacious clean view rooms here on most stays.
- Service
- Friendly professional staff praised here on most stays.
- Location
- Waterfront adjacent for guests here on most stays.
- Food
- An immense breakfast for guests on most stays.
- Facilities
- Good amenities for guests here on most stays.
- Value
- An excellent verdict for guests on most stays.
- Cleanliness
- Clean for guests on most stays.
- Location
- Staff
- Breakfast
- Rooms
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Older building (opened 1994)
Best forCape Town tripsWaterfrontSightseeing
How it compares
The Portswood Hotel ranks #33 of 90 hotels Staylist lists in Cape Town and #15 of 38 4-star hotels there. At about $231 a night it is 37% above the median for 4-star hotels in Cape Town ($169). The closest listed alternative is The Commodore Hotel, under 50 m away (score 7.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- Portswood Square, Portswood Rd, Victoria \u0026 Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1994
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 10:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.6 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cape Town Intl. Airport (23.02 km) · Train Station: Cape Town Harbour (1.88 km)
- Children
- Children are not permitted to stay at this property
Nearby hotels
- The Commodore Hotelunder 50 m · 7.1 · $343
- Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark100 m · 8.0 · $555
- Dock House Boutique Hotel and Spa by Newmark100 m · 8.6 · $486
- Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark200 m · 7.6 · $621
- Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge400 m · 6.3 · $259
Amenities
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Diving
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Spa
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Airport drop-off
- Car rentals
- Currency exchange
- Conference room
- Business center
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Valet parking
- Fax/copying service
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Room service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Portswood Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
- Does The Portswood Hotel have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at The Portswood Hotel?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- Does The Portswood Hotel offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The Portswood Hotel have?
- Spa, Gym.
- How far is The Portswood Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport, about 23.02 km away.
- How far is The Portswood Hotel from the centre of Cape Town?
- About 1.6 km.
- Is The Portswood Hotel suitable for children?
- Children are not permitted to stay at this property