The Portswood
Cape Town, South Africa
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About the Hotel
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.
Location
The Portswood
Portswood Square
Cape Town, South Africa
8001
Nearest Airport: CPT
Features and Amenities
Reviews for The Portswood
Convenient location friendly staff and great breakfast
The hotel is in a great location a couple of minutes walk to the Waterfront Ample parking that was easy to find. We stayed 3 nights and did not spend a great deal of time in the room but it was clean comfortable and had everything we needed. Some decorating was going on in the hotel so there was paint smells at times but did not effect us in any way. All of the staff were polite helpful. I found the breakfast staff particularly friendly and the choice and quality of the breakfast was exceptional. A wide variety of good quality fresh food we were spoiled for choice A definite highlight. The pool area was also nice I did get a couple of hours there and it was quiet comfortable and relaxing. Great hotel would use again
jadespa - London, United Kingdom
Very dated and tired hotel
I have stayed at this hotel in the past but this trip found it to be very dated and tired. The decor needs updated immediately. Carpets are dirty. The bed is horribly hard! No tea kettle in the room which I was able to get one from the bar. Overall disappointed in the comfort level of this facility. Location is key though!
casey2025 - Swedesboro, New Jersey
Great Location, excellent service
Went to watch Bocelli and stayed at the hotel due to its proximity to the DHL Stadium - they are renovating currently, so I’ll be back to see the finished result.
MarkH6072 - Pretoria, South Africa
Amazing experience
Absokutely stunning scenery, breathtaking service and imoeccable food. I had sooooooooooooo much fun and i didnt want to leave when it was time to clock out! I couldnt have asked for a vetter stay and i wish that I had more free time and finances to go there again. It was a trip well spent and I had a wonderful time xxxx
jojoxjohnny
Good Location
I stayed in The Portswood Hotel for a total of four nights, as an individual and three as part of a group tour. It is in a good location close to V and A and serves a good breakfast. Property is tired and the lift was out of action three times during our stay. I suggest valuables be kept in locked suitcase or on self as safe is not secure. I have written a review for the hotel on the site I booked the hotel through. The hotel responded as follows. We would love the opportunity to make things right and welcome you back in the future. If you would like to discuss your experience further or share additional details, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly’. Two weeks after emailing details to the hotel I have had no response,
Hamish B
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