The Portswood Hotel | Cape Town
Experience Cape Town’s rich history
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 which held prisoners on their way to Robben Island.
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.
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Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay in our Standard Twin Room, a modern 21m² space featuring stylish nautical-inspired décor and all the essentials for a convenient stay. Designed with comfort in mind, the room offers two three-quarter beds and a contemporary en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, the room is equipped with a minibar fridge, dedicated work desk, electronic safe, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee-making facilities, providing added comfort throughout their stay.
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Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD DVD/TV
Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay in our Standard Queen Room, a modern 21m² space featuring stylish nautical-inspired décor and all the essentials for a convenient stay. Designed with comfort in mind, the room offers one queen bed and a contemporary en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, the room is equipped with a minibar fridge, dedicated work desk, electronic safe, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee-making facilities, providing added comfort throughout their stay.
Experience the charm of our Deluxe Queen Room, a distinctive 25m² retreat where modern comfort meets elegant nautical-inspired design. Thoughtfully appointed for relaxation and convenience, this spacious room features a Queen standard-length bed, a separate seating area, and a stylish open-plan en-suite bathroom with a luxurious freestanding bath. For added privacy, the toilet and shower are enclosed separately.
Whether travelling for business or leisure, guests can enjoy a range of premium amenities, including a minibar fridge (stocked on request), dedicated work desk, electronic safe, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. The room also offers tea and coffee-making facilities, including a Nespresso® machine, ensuring a refreshing start to your day.
Combining unique character, contemporary style, and exceptional comfort, the Deluxe Queen Room provides the perfect space to unwind and make yourself at home.
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With all the luxuries
Relax in our spacious 35m² Studio King Room, featuring modern nautical-inspired décor, a King standard-length bed, and a separate seating area. The stylish en-suite bathroom offers a luxury bath and separate shower for added comfort.
Enjoy premium amenities including a minibar fridge, large flat-screen Smart TV, work desk, electronic safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee facilities with a Nespresso machine—perfect for both business and leisure traveller.
Experience the ultimate in comfort and luxury in our Captain's Suite, the hotel's largest and most exclusive accommodation. Spanning 55m², this beautifully designed suite features a King bed, separate lounge and dining areas, and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a walk-in closet, double vanity, and separate bath and shower.
Thoughtful touches include Egyptian cotton linen, a stocked minibar, two large Smart TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, a work desk, electronic safe, and tea and coffee facilities with a Nespresso machine. For families or groups, an interleading Standard Room is available and may be booked separately, subject to availability.
A truly exceptional space for guests seeking added comfort, privacy, and indulgence.
Property Facilities
Bar, Business Centre, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Fine Dining
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Beach, Boat Cruises, Cultural Tours, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Shark Cage Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
Relax in the comfort of our sun loungers and unwind in the tranquil atmosphere of the pool area. Enjoy a light lunch as you soak up the sun or sip on a delicious cocktail and absorb the beauty of the Capetonian sunsets.
3 computers are available in the business centre.
Our equipment and services ensure that every conference or function held is run smoothly and successfully, satisfying even the most fastidious convention planner.
A relaxed, elegant restaurant offering an à la carte breakfast and comprehensive à la carte lunch and dinner menu specialising in Malaysian/Cape Malay Cuisine.
Seating capacity: 70 guests
Breakfast : Monday to Sunday - 06h00-10h00
Lunch : Monday to Sunday - 12h00-14h00
Dinner : Monday to Sunday - 18h30-22h00
A terrace menu is also available from 10h00-20h00 daily
A cocktail bar right by the pool, with a relaxing atmosphere.
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5 Nights
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4 Stars
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 101
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Cycling, Golf, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Watersports, Wine
African Relish Cottages | Prince Albert
African Relish Cottages are located in Prince Albert in the Karoo in the Western Cape. They have large stoeps for outdoor living, reeded ceilings and elegantly simple interiors, combining luxury with old world charm. Full self-catering with linen and towels provided. Tea, coffee and rusks are included. The cottages come with a garden, kitchen, lounge and spacious en-suite bathrooms. All cottages are a minimum of 90 m² to allow for comfortable stays, short or long.
The African Relish restaurant is open on weekends and by arrangement they can cater for private functions and dinners. Their accommodation is part of the African Relish recreational cooking school. Book a cooking class or eat at their weekend restaurant while you are in town. The menu changes each week, designed around season and local produce, and takes Karoo cuisine on a contemporary journey.
The location of the cottages are in the centre of town that makes it ideal to walk to all the restaurants and quirky shops nearby. Activities include driving through Swartberg Pass, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, a visit to Gay's Guernsey Dairy, see a show at The Showroom Theatre, or visit Karoo Looms weavery. (ITT)
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This is a one bedroomed air conditioned cottage with a king size or twin beds and an en-suite with a lounge / kitchen, open fireplace, veranda and braai. There is a large succulent garden with off street parking. Facilities include a fan, heater, tea and coffee facility and microwave oven. (ITT)
This is a Victorian cottage with two bedrooms. the main bedroom is air conditioned and comes with a king size or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has a fan for a child and shares the bathroom.
Facilities include a lounge, fully equipped kitchen, off street parking, fireplace, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. (ITT)
This cottage comes with air conditioning and a king size or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom. It has a spacious open plan lounge/ fully equipped kitchen, verandah and a large private garden. There is a large succulent garden with off street parking. (ITT)
The cottage has an en-suite bedroom, lounge, dining room with black wood burning stove, fully equipped kitchen, outside verandah with braai and a large garden. (ITT)
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4 Nights
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