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The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town | Timbuktu Travel
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The PortsWood Hotel

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About The PortsWood Hotel

An established hotel on Cape Town's waterfront with fabulous activities on the doorstep.
If location is number one on your list, then it doesn't get much better than the Portswood. Located just five minutes away from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, you won't be short on activities to fill each day - and most are within a few minutes from the door. Get lost in the hubbub at the V&A, partaking in delicious dishes from its restaurants and artisan food stalls, ride the Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain or discover Cape Town's history in the city centre. In fact, the Portswood sits on a significant site, where prisoners were once held before being taken to Robben Island, and the original stone walls are still visible.
Cape Town , South Africa
From $150 per person/per night
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103 Rooms
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The property

With a valet to welcome you, service at the Portswood is highly polished. Its style blends a vintage, heritage-conscious feel with a good dollop of luxury - also helped by the gorgeous Casuarina spa. Elements of the hotel's history are front and centre in the Quarter Kitchen, which has rugged stone walls, beamed ceilings and an intimate setting to enjoy a variety of Cape Malay dishes. The bar has a lovely atmosphere and opens onto a terrace in the garden for warm evenings. In a secluded courtyard, there's a lovely pool and pinstriped loungers.

The rooms

The Portswood offers a range of accommodation, from standard double or twin rooms to the Captain's Suite. The rooms are beautifully done in shades of deep blue, white and cream and nautical prints on the walls. The Studio is open-plan with a spacious sitting area and huge bathtub, while the Captain's Suite is the most high-end, boasting a dining area and lounge, and views across the Waterfront and bay. Each room is equipped with a tea/coffee facilities, minibar and mounted TV. There is also a room with wheelchair accessibility.

Activities

This is Cape Town and that means anything is possible. Spend the morning on one of the city's many superb beaches, then at lunch time, find your way to an award-winning restaurant, followed by a wine tasting in Constantia, and (depending on how much you enjoyed the tasting) hike to the top of Lion's Head for sunset. Whether you're a foodie, history buff, hiker or just looking to soak up as much sunshine as possible, the staff at the Portswood will happily point you in the right direction.
Why we love it

Why we love it

Sitting right on the Waterfront, Cape Town is your oyster and most of its highlights are within easy reach.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

The Portswood is well suited for international travellers with its own foreign exchange service and 24-hour room service.
Something to think about

Something to think about

Certain rooms may receive noise from the street, so earplugs won't go amiss.
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How to book The PortsWood Hotel

How do I book The PortsWood Hotel?

The PortsWood Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring The PortsWood Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at The PortsWood Hotel?

Stays at The PortsWood Hotel start from around $150 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

The PortsWood Hotel

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Cape Town

Beach, culture, mountains, wine and bright lights, this stylish city has everything, and a bit more.