Cape Town The Portswood Hotel. Experience a piece of Cape Town’s rich history when you stay at The Portswood Hotel. Located at the entrance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The lobby, and restaurant are built around a 300-year-old well and the cells that held prisoners on their way to Robben Island. Located on the V&A Waterfront, this chic hotel offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool with terrace. Guests can benefit from 24-hour room service.This elegant 101-room hotel is situated right next door to the Commodore Hotel in the V&A Waterfront, and it offers guests (leisure and business) both superior accommodation and a relaxed atmosphere.The staff have a uniquely personal approach to service. One of the memorable features of this historical hotel is that the restaurant and lobby are built around the original well and the holding cells for prisoners on their way to Robben Island 300 years ago. The hotel honours this history and provides guests with a unique experience. It lies withing walking distance of the many attractions of the Waterfront. The Quarter Kitchen is famous for its breakfasts and its Cape Malay dishes. Among the many facilities available are a terrace, a cocktail bar, the business centre, a babysitting service, conferencing facilities and a travel desk.Guest rooms of The Portswood are decorated in a maritime style and offer air conditioning and satellite TV. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and some of them also have a bath.A rich breakfast is served daily. The poolside terrace offers a charming setting for a light snack or drink. Guests can also visit the Quarterdeck Restaurant with its Indian cuisine and Cape Malay decorations. The cocktail bar is available for drinks.The Portswood Hotel is situated 3 km from the city centre and 25 km from Cape Town International Airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.Enjoy a taste of Cape Malay food at our recently refurbished Quarter Kitchen restaurant and then head out to enjoy all that the Cape has to offer.