The Portswood Hotel
Hotel, 4-starPortswood Road, Cape Town, South AfricaShow on map
8.2 · Very good729 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, at Portswood Road.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
Stylish Accommodation The Portswood hotel, located on the V&A Waterfront, offers chic guest rooms decorated in a maritime style. Each room features air conditioning, satellite TV, and a modern en-suite bathroom for your comfort.
Relaxation and Dining Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and terrace, perfect for unwinding under the sun. Indulge in a rich daily breakfast, light snacks, or Indian cuisine at the Quarterdeck Restaurant with Cape Malay decorations. End your day with a drink at the cocktail bar.
Convenient Location Benefit from free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, and proximity to the city centre and Cape Town International Airport. Book your stay at The Portswood for a delightful waterfront experience.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
Rooms
8.2
Very good
Rated 8.2 out of 10 by 729 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.6
- Service9.1
- Location9.1
- Rooms7.5
- Amenities8.1
- Value8.5
- Food & drink7.1
Guests mention
Great locationHelpful staff
ZalinaCanadaGreat safe stay close to V&A waterfront
Excellent location, easy to get to stop 1 of HOHO Red bus, as well as waterfront restaurants and shops. Good breakfast, good room with everything we needed
Nothing
HollyMTitaniumFRANKFORT, KENTUCKYNice stay close to the Water Front
This was a nice hotel conveniently located near the waterfront. Staff was friendly and the rooms were clean and nice. Our room was directly over the pool and bar area. The first night there was a private event that…
Christian_SEYGreat location and amazing staff!
We had a lovely time with family and child here. Staff were helpful and friendly. Great location and proximity to VA waterfront with value for money.
Q4313XQtimaGood location and value
Well located hotel with decent standard if rooms. Our only issue was attention from some staff at breakfast.
JennyAustraliaVery warm welcoming staff
Good location with excellent staff
TIZIANAItalyStruttura pulita, ottima colazione e personale disponibile: ottima posizione
Tutto perfetto
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 04:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Portswood Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at The Portswood Hotel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Portswood Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at The Portswood Hotel?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Does The Portswood Hotel have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at The Portswood Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Portswood Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at The Portswood Hotel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does The Portswood Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at The Portswood Hotel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book The Portswood Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Portswood Hotel?
Portswood Road, Cape Town.
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