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Lodge · Cape Town
The Portswood Hotel
Set at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel weaves Cape Town's maritime past into a contemporary city stay. Its lobby is built around a 300-year-old well and the cells that once held prisoners bound for Robben Island, with old maps and menus throughout. A characterful base for exploring the Mother City before or after a safari.
From R 1 920 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Cape Town
The Portswood Hotel
From R 1 920 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowSet at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel weaves Cape Town's maritime past into a contemporary city stay. Its lobby is built around a 300-year-old well and the cells that once held prisoners bound for Robben Island, with old maps and menus throughout. A characterful base for exploring the Mother City before or after a safari.
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About the lodge
An overview of The Portswood Hotel.
Set at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront, The Portswood Hotel weaves Cape Town's maritime past into a contemporary city stay. Its lobby is built around a 300-year-old well and the cells that once held prisoners bound for Robben Island, with old maps and menus throughout. A characterful base for exploring the Mother City before or after a safari.
Highlights
- Historic setting at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront, built around a 300-year-old well and former Robben Island holding cells
- Nautical-themed interiors with original maritime maps, menus and mementos
- Quarter Kitchen restaurant serving authentic Cape Malay cuisine
- Outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour Links Bar
- Concierge-arranged private shuttle transfers around Cape Town
You Should Know
- Children are welcome; refer to the hotel's children's policy for age-related rates
- Same-day dry-cleaning and laundry available six days a week, excluding Sundays and public holidays
The Details
Location
The Portswood Hotel sits on Portswood Square at the entrance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, putting guests within walking distance of the harbour, the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Zeitz MOCAA museum and the departure point for Robben Island ferries. Table Mountain, the cable car and the city centre are a short drive away.
Accommodation
The hotel offers a range of nautically themed rooms and suites. Standard Twin and Standard Queen rooms measure 21 square metres with walk-in showers. Deluxe Queen rooms at 25 square metres add a separate seating area, while the 35-square-metre Studio King includes a king bed and luxury bathroom. The 55-square-metre Captain's Suite is the largest, with a king bed, separate lounge and dining area. An accessible twin room is also available.
Dining
Quarter Kitchen is the hotel's à la carte restaurant, specialising in Cape Malay cuisine with dishes such as bobotie and spicy prawns served in a setting that blends contemporary design with cultural heritage. Breakfast runs from 07h00 to 09h30, lunch from 12h30 to 14h00 and dinner from 18h30 to 21h30, with a light meals menu available from 11h00 to 21h00. The 24-hour Links Bar adjoins the restaurant for cocktails and nightcaps.
Facilities
Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, a residents' lounge, concierge service from 09h00 to 22h00, room service from 07h00 to 22h00, valet parking and private shuttle transfers bookable through the concierge between 06h00 and 23h00.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in the selected room category
- Daily housekeeping and evening turn-down service
- Use of the outdoor swimming pool, residents' lounge and Links Bar
- Concierge and valet service
- Wi-Fi and in-room amenities including minibar fridge
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Accommodation and daily breakfast
R 1 920
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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