The PortsWood Hotel | Cape Town
The PortsWood is part of Cape Town's colonial history. The restaurant and lobby are built over the original well and holding cells for prisoners en-route to Robben Island some 300 years ago. Today the PortsWood is famous for its uniquely personal approach to service - catering to the international travellers every need and anticipating their every desire. Rich in South Africa's unique culture, the PortsWood is a must for any traveller.
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All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Standard twin rooms feature either a shower only, or have a combined shower over bath available.
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All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Standard Queen rooms feature either a shower only, or have a combined shower over bath available.
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All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Deluxe Queen Rooms have separate baths and showers and a little more seating space than the standard Queen rooms.
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All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Studio King rooms have separate baths and showers and a small seating area
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All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
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Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Disability Services, Gym (nearby), Laundry Service (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Chauffer Service, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk
Swimming Pool
A relaxing swimming pool right next to the Links Bar, with complimentary loungers, sun umbrellas and towels.
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A relaxed, elegant restaurant offering an a la carte breakfast and comprehensive a la carte lunch and dinner menu, specializing in Malaysian / Cape Malay cuisine.
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
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A cocktail bar right by the pool, with a relaxing atmosphere.
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Your Stay
5 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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Fast Facts
4 Star
Hotel
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)
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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)
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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)
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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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Your Stay
4 Nights
Bed and Breakfast