The Portswood Hotel

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Cape Town Stadium

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

5

December 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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

In the heart of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at Quarter Kitchen, with poolside seating, then relax in the garden or by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this upscale hotel is sure to leave you feeling refreshed.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
24/7 front desk
Gym
Pool
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Pool bar
24-hour room service
In-room childcare
Conference center
Business center
Airport shuttle
Limo/town car service
Terrace

Feel at home (6)

In-room childcare (surcharge)
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$150 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Accessible Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Captain Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Studio King Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Airport transfer
Pet friendly
Parking available

$159 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Portswood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002

What's nearby

Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cape Town Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Kloof Street - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive
Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At The Portswood Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Quarter Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 101 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite valet parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

- Airport shuttle during limited hours*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
24-hour room service

Traveling with children

Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Skydiving nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting room
Conference center

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1994
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Hand-held showerheads
Height-adjustable showerhead
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

37-inch TV
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Quarter Kitchen - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Link Bar - This poolside cocktail bar serves lunch and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Portswood V&A

Portswood V&A Hotel

Portswood V&A Hotel Waterfront

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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

Does The Portswood Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Portswood Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Portswood Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Portswood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Portswood Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Portswood Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden. The Portswood Hotel also has access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near The Portswood Hotel?

Yes, Quarter Kitchen offers garden views and poolside dining.

What's the area around The Portswood Hotel like?

The Portswood Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Cape Town Stadium and 8 minutes' walk from Two Oceans Aquarium. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.