The Portswood Hotel

Portswood Road, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa - V&A Waterfront location

Offering a sundeck and various recreational opportunities, The Portswood Hotel Cape Town is situated in Cape Town, 8 minutes' walk from the inventively designed retail Watershed Market. Guests can enjoy an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool at this chic hotel, located in close proximity to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and near a boat dock.

Location

The hotel has a waterfront setting 2.1 km from St George's Anglican Cathedral. Waterfront Amphitheatre is a 5-minute stroll from the Portswood Cape Town, while District Six Memorial Museum is a 10-minute ride away. The accommodation lies near a mountain. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Cape Town by visiting the 17th - century Castle of Good Hope, located 2.4 km from this 4-star hotel.

Rooms

The smoke-free The Portswood Hotel features 101 rooms with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making facilities, and such comforts as an air conditioner. The private bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.

Food & Drinks

Those staying at this superior property can sit down to a rich breakfast. A variety of vegetarian dishes is served in a relaxed setting of Quarter Kitchen restaurant. Guests can quench their thirst in the pool bar with their favourite drink. There is also a restaurant with different European dishes in the area.

Leisure & Activities

Beach facilities at the Portswood include free Wi-Fi access. This Cape Town hotel has a fitness studio. Corporate travellers will benefit from a conference room and a business centre available on site.

Why choose The Portswood Hotel Cape Town

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  • Outdoor swimming pool with terrace

  • Chic maritime-style guest rooms

  • Indian cuisine at Quarterdeck Restaurant

  • 24-hour room service available

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Packed lunches

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Recreation

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 16:00
Check-out:
from 07:00 until 10:00

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From USD 138 per night
Check-in 1 May 2026
Check-out 2 May 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Portswood Road, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

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    The Portswood Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 16:00
    Check-out:
    from 07:00 until 10:00