Reviews of The Table Bay Hotel 5 stars
Quay 6, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront , Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town, South Africa
#88 of 206 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2366 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
D'souza
Tanzania2 reviews7.0“I would go back”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
great location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Ming
United Kingdom15 reviews8.0“Delightful stay in Cape Town. Hotel do need to put some thought into busy breakfast service”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some fittings need updating and staff do need some guidance during busy times
Remarkable location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Tshegofatso
South Africa52 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Luxury Twin Mountain Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Inconsistent service, turndown some days, basin and baths dated, could not close, similarly the welcome at the entrance depending on the mood, who is on duty or whom is entering the car doors are opened for some guests or on some days.
Location, great breakfast variety
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Moray
United Kingdom12 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A classic hotel with plush surroundings with cheerful and helpful staff at perfect location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If there was a negative, it was the problem of noise from building works ongoing near the car park side of the hotel that looks onto the ocean. It was irritating to have this digging noise so late at night and it occurred every night of our stay. Not ideal when you are trying to sleep. Room was a generous size and very clean.
Hotel was in the perfect location for the V&A waterfront and all the V&A has to offer. Unlike some previous reviews, we found the breakfast to be excellent with very little or no waiting times. There was a comprehensive selection of breakfast choices available with a dedicated omelette station. The breakfast room had views of the V&A harbour and table mountain beyond. Staff were very welcoming, courteous, helpful and cheery.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Angelos
Greece6 reviews8.0“Great location, not a lot of investments made in the last years, needs to be more customer friendly!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Deposit withheld not covering our expenses, we had to pay upon check out and the deposit would be returned shortly-Absolutely unacceptable!! No mini bar available!
Location and breakfast!!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Alison
South Africa66 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Wonderful stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Our room on the 8th floor had magnificent views over the ocean. Our room was very comfortable and we slept really well on a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was absolutely amazing!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
David
Ireland27 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Really good time”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Too many staff , doing nothing hanging around . One good supervisor would sort it out. Had ask multiple times for any one item - they say yes and then Disappear. Three days in a row , the basics of breakfast tea not available
Great location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Engelbrecht
South Africa2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom could be bigger and more luxurious.
The location of the hotel is very good! The breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Larisa
New Zealand5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are a little outdated and needs refreshing. I specifically booked mountain view rooms months ago and yet upon check in they couldn’t accommodate us.
Staff and location is excellent and breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Nombuso
South Africa9 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Too few tables for breakfast. There were long lines waiting to be seated. This was disappointing for a 5star establishment. Staff in the breakfast and lounge area could be more efficient.
Perfect location and comfort. Friendly helpful staff at reception and concierge.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Nini
South Africa2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“it is an excellent experience.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
everything is good. View, food, convenience.
location and view is amazing on higher floor.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Savut
Turkey8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Accessible Room - Twin
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, panoramic views, excellent breakfast, nice size rooms, helpful concierge
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Joanna
Poland231 reviews64 helpful votes9.0“Definitely worth to stay in !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Staff attitude should improve in some areas. Check-in process was too long and in medium atmosphere ... (in such hotel it's shameful). On one breakfast one of waitresses tried to force us to seat where we did't want (why??) On another breakfast my ordered eggs were not delivered to me.
Amazing breakfasts (with oysters each morning !), very nice pool area, beautiful views all hotel sides. Generally great hotel (in spite of some staff attitude problems).
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Jean
United States1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Waiting for table at breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Bebinchand
South Africa1 review7.0“Mediocre for the high price we paid”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Twin Mountain Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
* No Green Tea in our suite despite requests * Requested Memory Foam Pillows [ i requested strictly no feather pillows and linen...sadly this was not done, they attended to this when we entered the room after check-in, they eventually located 2 x worn-out orthopedic pillows and changed the linen *No fresh papaya * No ear buds and cotton pads...housekeeping and the cleaners claimed that the hotel was out of stock
Breakfast was fine
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Sergey
Israel28 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Excellent place but a bit expensive”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Luxury Family Mountain Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The hotel generally fulfils expectations for 5 star hotel, but price was very high.
The room generally matched expectation for 5 star hotel but nothing exceptional. Location is very convenient. Breakfast was excellent, a bit beyond expectations.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Angela
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Very good experience but disappointed with high tea. Evening food excellent .”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Luxury Twin Mountain Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The smell from the seals !
Room view was magnificent. Hotel pool terrace excellent. Perfect location .
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
James
United Kingdom14 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Amazing breakfast and location but not 5 star.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Mountain Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel should not be a 5 star. 4 star at best. Rooms need updating and shower went from scalding hot to freezing cold on its own and management failed to fix in the 6 days we stayed there.
Breakfast was amazing and good location of hotel too. Nice pool and loungers but small.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Elbert
Netherlands3 reviews7.0“Table Bay Hotel Cape Town suffers desintegrating service levels.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Twin Mountain Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Food & Beverage service level is unacceptable for a hotel in this league.
Location, view.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Nokuthula
Zimbabwe5 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant Experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel needs some refurbishment
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Chris
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Great place from which to explore the waterfront and in which to relax after a busy day.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Service for bar food and afternoon tea was slow.
Extremely well located. Great facilities. Luxurious.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Harald
Norway1 review7.0“Fantastic location, food was good and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Luxury Family Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Price is too high.
Location very fine and the breakfast very good and choices fantastic.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Daniel
Switzerland58 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great location. Breakfast with table mountain view.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Hans
South Africa8 reviews8.0“Average”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Twin Mountain Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There was a flood/leak and lifted carpets on the 4th floor, this made our stay less enjoyable. We looked at the prices and paid R40k for 1 adult and 1 child this was during half term break. If we had booked to come the following weekend the price was R16k so not sure what the point is of penalising parents trying to take their kids on holiday. We received no discount for booking with a child he is 11 and got charged as an adult.
Location was great, breakfast was ok, room was ok
Stayed in February 2024
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