Situated in the heart of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Commodore Hotel offers a haven for relaxation. Unwind at the spa with a body treatment or massage, indulge in poolside dining at The Clipper Restaurant, and soak up the sun by the outdoor pool. With free WiFi and helpful staff on hand to assist you during your stay.
Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
What's nearby
Two Oceans Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Long Street - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 18 min drive
Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Ocean Basket - 5 min walk
Cooked - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Ferrymans Tavern - 4 min walk
About this property
The Commodore Hotel
The Commodore Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or hydrotherapy, and The Clipper Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
234 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
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
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured, covered on-site valet parking
Secured covered on-site self-parking (ZAR 75 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
2 meeting rooms
Conference centre (1292 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Piano
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairwells
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
35-inch plasma TV
Premium satellite channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Dining
The Clipper Restaurant – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Admiralty Bar/Lounge – Overlooking the pool and garden, this lobby lounge only serves light fare. Open daily.
Terrace – This café is located by the pool. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 220 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Parking
Covered self-parking costs ZAR 75 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Commodore Hotel Cape Town
Commodore Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel
The Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does The Commodore Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Commodore 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Commodore Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Commodore Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Commodore 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 Commodore Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Commodore Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, The Clipper Restaurant offers garden views and poolside dining.
What's the area around The Commodore Hotel like?
The Commodore Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Two Oceans Aquarium and 11 minutes' walk from Cape Town Stadium. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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The Commodore Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2025
Great location
Great location and hotel
Martin
Martin, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2025
Pre cruise stay
Great location a short walk to the V&A waterfront. Nice room on Executive floor 6. Friendly staff in the pleasant bar.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 March 2025
Good option.
Commodore an excellent choice for waterfront, charming staff. Hotel itself is a little tired or outdated, but not an issue.
Lorna
Lorna, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2024
Great short stay
Very good staff, lovely location
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Excellent in every way
Amazing room, service, friendliness, and very helpful!!! Highly recommend this hotel. It was a great area to walk shop and dine. Best hotel we have stayed in.
Laurie
Laurie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 January 2025
Four Star ready for refresh
Excellent location near A&E, mall, and cruise terminal. Restaurant menu unimpressive … good breakfast buffet. Great customer relations representative. Dated rooms (based on my room).
Edmund
Edmund, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 October 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and look forward to returning to The Commodore Hotel on our next trip to Cape Town.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
8 January 2025
Rooms very dated, smelled of stale smoke.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
It was located conveniently to walk to. Staff was great.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Excellently located hotel. Staff friendly & attentive. Very clean
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2025
Our new favourite hotel in Cape Town
We have stayed at the V and A waterfront before and the Commodore combines great location, great value for money, nice spacious rooms (junior suite), good food and in depth quality of staff. The hotel is a safe, level 5 minute walk from the V and A waterfront. They not only managed to get us checked in before the official time, but front desk, bell staff, cleaning staff particularly were well above average.
When we checked in the staff were a little apologetic that some guests find the themed decor dated and old fashioned. This is nonsense. If it is clean, well maintained and tasteful it is not a negative it is a positive. The Commodore hotel has character! We will be back next year.
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Would highly recommend the hotel.
David
David, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 November 2024
The exec floor corner rooms offer an incredible view. Nice lunch and gym was well equipped. Room service was awful and despite saying it was awful I wasn’t offered a refund. Save your money and eat at the Time Out market really close to the hotel.
Rhianne
Rhianne, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 May 2024
Decent hotel with excellent location
Decent hotel for the price, excellent location.
Marcelo
Marcelo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2024
Great hotel and excellent location
Callum
Callum, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
29 November 2024
Hidden extras
No flexibility on check out time
Hassled at table to pay for breakfast
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Thank you
ALEXANDER
ALEXANDER, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 December 2024
the hotel is dated, but it was very comfortable th
The greeters at reception never ever smiled. They did not talk nicely or look at you in the eye like they were afraid of me sad they did not speak loudly and they were not approachable not friendly at all like I was bothering them because they were all standing together talking and I was an intrusive
diane
diane, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 March 2024
This was a nice hotel in a great location.
Julie
Julie, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 February 2024
Great place to stay for a few nights
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
God service
Willy
Willy, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
9 January 2025
Old and dated - not worth the money!
It’s very old and dated.. it’s not just that it looks old and bad, things didn’t work. Door handles were broken, the shower didn’t drain etc. The aircon was from the 80s so you couldn’t use it during the night since it was like having a jet engine in the room.
The service was very very slow.
Save your money, it’s definitely not worth it!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 December 2023
Great location, wonderful staff
Derrick
Derrick, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2024
We found the hotel to be comfortable and very well located with excellent staff and service.
ROY
ROY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2023
Lovely hotel,food excellent and excellent and friendly staff.location couldn’t be better