Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, V&A Waterfront, Waterfront, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
#48 of 202 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 415 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 March 2023
Reuben
South AfricaThere is nothing that I can think of. Everything was great.
The team is exceptional, professional and always ready to be of assistance. They truly understand what hospitality means. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Robert
United StatesThe fitness facility is not what I would expect from this quality hotel.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Aggi
SwitzerlandThe service at the Queen Victoria is exceptional. I am not saying this lightly since I have had the privilege to stay at hotels all over the world. The staff are just superb, at breakfast, the bar, the front desk. Nothing is too much trouble for them, they are organized, friendly beyond belief and huge fun. The sun shines even brighter when you enter the breakfast area and you’re greeted by ‘Carol’! It is rare to see someone so devoted to her guests and so skilled in her job! A true gem!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Vivek
United KingdomComfortable room. Good facilities. Excellent breakfast. Staff were excellent. always smiling and wanting to help.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Joanne
United Kingdomgreat location, lovely staff
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Richard
United KingdomOutdoor facilities adequate but limited by the size of the property plot. Unheated pool very weather dependent for warmth. Gym adequate but again limited by the space available.
Breakfast equally good as an international hotel. Good buffet and service of hot selections. Staff giving attentive service. Dinner equally good but menu could very more on different days
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Phumula
South Africathe TV signal was bad
the location and Deco
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Michael
United Kingdomvery friendly & great location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Graeme
SwitzerlandNothing
excellent breakfasts served by excellent staff
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Anna
JerseyLocation was great and the staff, unbelievably friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Tricia
United KingdomExcellent, lovely cheerful staff
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
John
United KingdomThe pool is not heated.
The staff were all so friendly, location is perfect and a very good spa facility a few steps away.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Gürcan
Turkeylovely staff excellent location and breakfast
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Eva-marie
Switzerlandgym access not 24/7; from 8am-8pm only. no shower facilities at the pool.
top location at the Waterfront
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Ingrid
AustriaMagnifying mirror in the bathroom missing, the view, irritating lights on/ out system
Friendly staff, close to the waterfront, breakfast outside ,even with limited places, loved the unexpected pool area in this part of town
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Andrecchaves
United Arab EmiratesUnfortunately, we had a flood in our room from the room above on the 31st of December in the afternoon and all other rooms and nearby hotels were fully booked. I understand this situation is out of the hotel's control so they couldn't do much at that time. The staff from the reception and management was really nice, took our wet clothes and had them all cleaned free of charge to compensate for the unpleasant situation. However, I would have appreciated if the cleaning lady would vacuum the debris from the floor. Even if there were works happening to fix the leakage, we asked for the room to be cleaned, but it took more than a day for her to clean this up. She arranged our bed and bathroom but left the wet towels and dirt from the flood on the floor. On a similar note, the door of the room where the cleaning ladies stay is always open with dirty dishes, cleaning materials, and hotel supplies (water, shower gels) at the entrance. Every day on our way to the elevator we see it, I believe they should close the door and keep these items inside as it gives a bad visual impression to an otherwise clean and arranged hotel.
Breakfast was amazing, really delicious, great quality, and big portions. The restaurant has views to Table Mountain, it was delightful to eat there every day. The management and reception staff including staff at door is amazing. They call you by your name, and always have a helpful or good word to say. We felt very welcomed every time we arrived back to our room. The location is simply the best out of all Cape Town. right next to the waterfront with plenty of restaurants, bars, promenades available. There is a big mall where you can shop for everything you need, also the boats for various excursions depart from there. The hotel is in an inside court, hidden and extremely safe, would recommend for families as well. Overall we are extremely pleased with our stay, thank you very much!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Joanne
United Kingdomlocation
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 November 2022
Newlook28
AustraliaReception to the TV needed to be fixed. Prices are relatively higher (due to being in a tourist hot spot) compared to other locations in Cape Town.
The location is so central to everything. Shopping, sightseeing bus, good spas and bars.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Ricardo
PortugalRooms of same category had very different sizes and decoration.
Location. Staff and food.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Manja
South Africasmall and exclusive
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 12 October 2022
Arianna
Irelandnot one thing
it was a beautifully finished property spotless clean and very well located to the waterfront.. staff were out of this world.. so helpful & friendly
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 7 October 2022
Xenia
United Kingdomlocation and relaxed
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Andre
South Africano comment needed
location, comfort, staff friendliness
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Lubona
Zambianothing the hotel lived up to expectations
the breakfast was very good, the staff are bubbly and helpful, there is attention to detail 🙂
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
David
United Statesnothing to complain about
Delicious breakfast; excellent location; friendly & helpful staff. Perfect stay!
Stayed in August 2022
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