The Portswood Hotel, Cape Town – Green Point Hotel with Pool

4-star hotel

The Portswood Hotel

Portswood Road | Cape Town, 8001, ZA View Map

8.1 V. good 316 Reviews View Map

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Rooms

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King Suite

593 ft²

Room with viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

Deluxe Queen Room

227 ft²

Room with viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

Standard Twin Room

227 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineMini bar

Standard Queen Room

227 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineMini bar

Standard Double Room - Disability Access

227 ft²

Room with viewAccessible bath/showerBath or Shower

King Studio

377 ft²

Room with viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

Standard Twin Room

Childrens' cribs

Standard Queen Room

Air conditioningChildrens' cribs

Key facts

Property type: 4-star hotel
Area: Green Point
Address: Portswood Road | Cape Town, 8001, ZA
Nearest airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) · 18 km (straight line)
Check-in / check-out: 14:00 / 10:00
Top facilities: Swimming pool, Airport shuttle, Fitness centre, Restaurant, Bar
Rooms: 101
Guest score: 8.1/10 from 316 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

Front desk [24-hour]
Great for activities
Located in heart of Cape Town
Excellent room comfort & quality

About The Portswood Hotel

Located on the V&A Waterfront, this chic hotel offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool with terrace. Guests can benefit from 24-hour room service. Guest rooms of The Portswood are decorated in a maritime style and offer air conditioning and satellite TV.

Each room has an private bathroom with a shower and some of them also have a bath. A rich breakfast is served daily. The poolside terrace offers a charming setting for a light snack or drink.

Guests can also visit the Quarterdeck Restaurant with its Indian cuisine and Cape Malay decorations. The cocktail bar is available for drinks. The Portswood Hotel is located 3.1 km from the city center and 26 km from Cape Town International Airport.

Top Amenities

Pool
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Fitness center
Restaurant
Bar
Airport shuttle

Location

Portswood Road | Cape Town, 8001, ZA

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Services & Facilities

69 amenities in 15 categories.

Accessibility

5 items

Facilities for disabled guests available
Accessible toilet
Audible alarm
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking

Activities & Things to do

2 items

Live entertainment
Movie nights

Fitness Activities

1 item

Fitness center

Food & Drinks

8 items

Bar
Restaurant(s)
Food delivery
Packed lunches
Poolside bar
Wine/champagne

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Fruits
Happy Hour

General

5 items

24-Hour Front Desk
Elevator
Non-smoking property
Electronic room key
Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Kid Friendly

2 items

Babysitting/Child Services
Kid-friendly dining

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Media & Technology

1 item

Free Wi-Fi

Outdoor Recreation

8 items

Garden
Golf Course
Fishing
Hiking
Cycling
Sun Deck

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Bike tours
Wind Surfing

Room Amenities

11 items

Room service available
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Trouser press
Heating

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Smoke alarms
Fire extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Ironing amenities
Outdoor furniture

Security

2 items

CCTV security in common areas
24-hour security

Services and Conveniences

8 items

Luggage storage & lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Currency exchange service
Cashless payment available
Concierge services
Designated Smoking Area

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Laundry services
Tour services

Swimming & Soaking

4 items

Sun loungers or beach chairs
Swimming Pool
Diving
Outdoor pool

Transportation

6 items

Parking available (charges may apply)
Indoor parking (charges may apply)
Valet parking (charges may apply)
On-site parking
Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
Car rental available

Health Services

3 items

Process in place to check health of guests
First aid kit available
Access to health care professionals

Business facilities

3 items

Business Center
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Fax/photocopying

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

Check-in

14:00
Check-out

10:00
Front desk [24-hour]

Internet: WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 75 per day.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy: Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 13 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any extra beds. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

FAQs about The Portswood Hotel

Overview

How far is The Portswood Hotel from Cape Town city center?

The property is about 2.1 km from Cape Town city center in a straight line. Explore around The Portswood Hotel

Does the property have a pool or fitness center?

Yes, the property has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. All amenities at The Portswood Hotel

Is parking available?

Yes, parking is available at the property for a fee.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 14:00, and check-out is by 10:00. All policies at The Portswood Hotel

Is Wi-Fi available, and is it free?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.

How far is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), about 18 km away in a straight line. The property offers an airport shuttle for an extra charge.

Can I cancel my booking?

Cancellation terms depend on the rate you choose. Each rate shows its terms before you book, so you can compare them. Rooms and rates

Is the property accessible for guests with disabilities?

The property lists facilities for guests with disabilities and is listed as wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator.

Rooms

What types of rooms does The Portswood Hotel offer?

The Portswood Hotel lists 6 room types, including King Suite, Deluxe Queen Room and Standard Twin Room.

What bed types are available at The Portswood Hotel?

Bed configurations at The Portswood Hotel include 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed and 2 Single bed.

What is the size range of rooms at The Portswood Hotel?

Rooms at The Portswood Hotel range from 21 to 55 square metres (227 to 593 square feet).

Are there suites or family rooms at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, room names at The Portswood Hotel include King Suite.

Which is the largest room at The Portswood Hotel?

The largest listed room is King Suite, about 55 square metres (593 square feet).

Which rooms at The Portswood Hotel have a view?

Rooms with a listed view include King Suite, King Studio, Deluxe Queen Room and Standard Double Room - Disability Access.

What amenities do the rooms at The Portswood Hotel have?

Room amenities listed at The Portswood Hotel include air conditioning, TV, kettle or coffee maker, in-room safe, desk, hairdryer and iron. They vary by room type.

Amenities

Is there a 24-hour front desk at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, The Portswood Hotel has a 24-hour front desk.

Is there a restaurant or bar?

Yes, there is a restaurant and a bar.

Does The Portswood Hotel offer laundry facilities or a laundry service?

Yes, laundry facilities or a laundry service are offered.

Can I store my luggage at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, the property lists luggage storage.

Does The Portswood Hotel offer business services?

Yes, it offers a business centre and meeting rooms.

What security does The Portswood Hotel have?

The Portswood Hotel lists 24-hour security and CCTV.

What facilities does The Portswood Hotel have for children?

The Portswood Hotel lists babysitting or child care.

Location

What kind of property is The Portswood Hotel?

The Portswood Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.

What is the address of The Portswood Hotel?

The Portswood Hotel is at Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa.

How many rooms does The Portswood Hotel have?

The Portswood Hotel has 101 rooms.

How do guests rate The Portswood Hotel?

Guests rate The Portswood Hotel 8.1 out of 10.

How many guest reviews does The Portswood Hotel have?

The Portswood Hotel has 316 guest reviews.

What do guests mention most in reviews of The Portswood Hotel?

Among 50 English guest reviews, the most mentioned topics are staff (23 positive, 6 critical comments), location (25 positive, 1 critical comments), breakfast (18 positive, 1 critical comments) and noise (1 positive, 6 critical comments).

Who stays at The Portswood Hotel according to guest reviews?

Guest reviews of The Portswood Hotel most often come from couples and families with young children.

Guest Score and Reviews

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8.1 /10

V. good

Based on 316 Reviews

Nadine

Family with young children · Dec 28, 2024

2.0

Breakfast was fine.

Kerry

Family with young children · Dec 30, 2024

10.0

Lovely place to stay. Rooms clean and spacious. Easy walk to V&A Waterfront.

R. A.

Solo Traveler · Dec 31, 2024

10.0

the staff was Amazing

Mark

Couple · Jan 5, 2025

10.0

Great service and friendly staff. Great location.

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Sue

Couple · Jan 6, 2025

8.0

Loved the location & staff plus the pool & cocktails. Staff were so friendly, polite & helpful.

Stuart

Couple · Jan 12, 2025

8.0

All worked very well. Staff were excellent. Great location

Family with young children · Jan 13, 2025

8.0

Very close to V&A waterfront. Rooms with bathtubs are very nice. Also very effective use of spaces. The well inside the lobby area depicted the rich history of the building.

Josephine

Business Traveler · Jan 17, 2025

8.0

Great location and friendly staff :-)

Gary

Couple · Jan 18, 2025

8.0

Breakfast was excellent Location Excellent

Madri

Group Traveler · Jan 18, 2025

10.0

Location location location! Staff were extremely friendly. We accidently booked the disabled room, so the bathroom was a bit awkward, but we enjoyed our stay! Will stay there again. Beautiful small hotel with friendly staff.

Derrick

Business Traveler · Jan 22, 2025

7.0

The hotel is very close to the Victoria and Alfred waterfront. Lots of restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The breakfast was quite a spread and everything was fresh and tasty.

John

Couple · Jan 27, 2025

9.0

Helpful staff

Tansy

Family with young children · Jan 27, 2025

8.0

Handy location

Solo Traveler · Jan 28, 2025

7.0

Breakfast was superb. Air conditioning was incredibly noisy. Staff were brilliant

Giovcard

Business Traveler · Feb 10, 2025

10.0

Extremely pleasant, fantastic appealing and realy stylish hotel in a perfect and strategic location 3 minutes walk from V&A Waterfront. High comfort by the room (with all you need for a relaxing stay), excellent service at every level (reception, restaurant and bar, housekeeking), extraordinary at

Colin

Solo Traveler · Feb 14, 2025

9.0

Breakfast and Location was very good

Jenna

Business Traveler · Feb 23, 2025

9.0

The room design s amazingly great The view on the harbor is wonderfull

Keith

Couple · Feb 26, 2025

9.0

Convenient location to V and A

Radek

Family with young children · Feb 26, 2025

8.0

In general, the accommodation and the hotel were very good. The reception upon arrival from the gentleman at the entrance was very friendly. Breakfast very good

Grant

Couple · Feb 28, 2025

10.0

We got upgraded to a suite which was lovely Shirley in the restaurant was fantastic and looked after us so well. I own a restaurant and would have here work for me anytime

Janice

Group Traveler · Mar 10, 2025

10.0

Loved all of it

Candice

Couple · Mar 13, 2025

6.0

The location

Hamish

Couple · Mar 23, 2025

1.0

Good location close to V and A. Breakfast was good.

Jonathan

Couple · Mar 23, 2025

9.0

We appreciated the upgrade as we were there for one night. The breakfast was amazing. We were in another country in Dec/ Jan - what you provided us for breakfast, hospitality and price is much much better. It was nice to be a tourist on my own country. The walk to the Waterfront is also great and co

Derek

Solo Traveler · Mar 26, 2025

1.0

I didn't stay at this hotel was moved to the hotel next door without ant choice

Jill

Solo Traveler · Mar 27, 2025

8.0

Staff were exceptionally kind, welcoming and helpful, always with a smile. Apart from 1 lady in the resturant. Will certainly stay again if I can have floor 4.

Sandra

Couple · Apr 2, 2025

8.0

Location is perfect for V&A Waterfront . Good breakfast selection but cooked food just so so. Old rather small bed very “bouncy “ so if one person moved , so did the other !

Nomshado

Family with young children · Apr 7, 2025

10.0

We liked everything mostly breakfast. Thank you for welcoming us with warmth.

Rosemary

Couple · Apr 18, 2025

8.0

First the positives- the bed was great,very comfy! Liked the location as very short walk to V&A shops and restaurants! Breakfast staff & housekeeping staff were friendly and helpful when needed. Room was good! Lovely choice of teas in the room!

Andrew

Couple · Apr 20, 2025

8.0

Omelette was lovely