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Boasting a place of pride on Cape Townâ€(TM)s trendy Victoria & Albert Waterfront, The PortsWood captures the blend of casual and sophisticated spirits that make up South Africa. A cheerful style sets the mood in the guestrooms and suites, while the waterfront location provides an energetic atmosphere. A one-of-a-kind aspect of this Legacy Hotels & Resorts International affiliate is its Quarterdeck Restaurant. Housed in a section of the original Breakwater Prison, which was built in 1860, it blends unique history with the best of Cape Malay cuisine.
The Portswood
Portswood Square
Cape Town, South Africa
8001
Nearest Airport: CPT
This is a lovely and functional hotel. It does the job at giving a nice room, with friendly staff at the waterfront. The air con in the rooms is very noisy and the rooms are small, ideal if you don’t want to spend too much time in them. The staff are very friendly and they serve an excellent breakfast.
katieA9489GP - London, United Kingdom
For a first time visiting it was in a great location the reception staff are soo friendly they are top class. The rooms although lovely could do with a revival but our visit was organized and nice none the less. The proximity ( walking to V&A) was perfect
denisejansevanvuuren - Cape Town, South Africa
A great hotel to be based in Cape Town. A 7 minute walk to the V&A waterfront in safety. The room was a good size and bathroom had a large waterfall shower. Only 2 power sockets which generally seems the norm in South Africa. Comfortable bed and house keeping good. Air con not that effective and noisy but we got use to it at night. Staff friendly and breakfast very good with a wide variety of food which is kept stocked up.
Peter H - Leicester, United Kingdom
I enjoyed my stay, the hotel is located at the V&A water front which is ideal for outdoor excursions, eating out and shopping. The rooms are comfy and clean. Sumptuous breakfast buffet.
Nasimiyu87
perfect location, central but quiet. Clean comfortable rooms (mine had a view of Table mountain) . good breakfast
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