Portswood V And A Waterfront
Portswood Road, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
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Overall:
"I loved the hotel and do recommend this hotel to anyone wants to visit Cape Town." — source Expedia
"If I return to Cape Town I will definitely stay there again." — source Expedia
"I would recommend the hotel for a short stay only." — source Expedia
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Service:
"The hotel was excellent and had a very friendly and helpful staff." — source Expedia
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"With only a 3 minute walk to the waterfront, the location could not have been better." — source Expedia
"Walking distance to Waterfront restaurants and shops." — source Expedia
"The staff are friendly and helpful and the location is very good." — source Expedia
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"This is one of the best value hotels close to the Water Front in Cape Town." — source Expedia
More information on Portswood V And A Waterfront
Once Cape Town's biggest prison, this national monument building has been well-converted into one of Cape Town's best hotels. The hotel has a small, attractive, tropical garden with a swimming pool that has a stylish water feature at one end. There is a cocktail bar that offers guests drinks both inside the hotel and at the poolside terrace. A gym, steam room and sauna are available to guests, as is on-site parking. (AHJ 07/08) With its national monument status, the Portswood is an impressive historical building. Just a 2-minute walk from Cape Town's famous Waterfront, the Portswood is also within walking distance of Cape Town centre, and is just 30 kilometres from the International Airport. The perfect location for those wanting to be in the middle of the city's best tourist attractions.
Check-in Time:
1400Check-out Time:
1100Year Built:
Total Rooms:
Guest Rooms:These relatively small rooms are of a very high standard. All are carpeted, have traditional dark wood furniture, a table and chairs for guests, and low lighting, giving the rooms a calm and cosy feel.Total Floors:
4 floors.Rooms:
Guest Rooms:These relatively small rooms are of a very high standard. All are carpeted, have traditional dark wood furniture, a table and chairs for guests, and low lighting, giving the rooms a calm and cosy feel.Cancellation Policy
24 hrs notice for FIT's only
Directions
* Airport CAPE TOWN - 16miles * CAPE City - 2miles
Area
CAPE TOWN, 8002, ZA
Pets
False
Attractions
The Castle The National Gallery Two Oceans Aquarium Maritime Museum Houses of Parliament Royal Cape Yacht Club Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Green Point Stadium Table Mountain
Dining
RestaurantSituated in the Old Convict Station building (part of the old prison), this long, narrow, modern restaurant has a beautiful wooden ceiling and support beams. The table settings are attractive and the walls are covered in historical black-and-white photos. The restaurant offers superb Cape Town specialities, as well as international cuisine.
Information by OrbitzCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $387
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