Situated in the heart of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Commodore Hotel offers a haven for relaxation. Unwind at the spa with a body treatment or massage, indulge in poolside dining at The Clipper Restaurant, and soak up the sun by the outdoor pool. With free WiFi and helpful staff on hand to assist you during your stay.
Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
What's nearby
Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cape Town Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 min drive
Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Ocean Basket - 5 min walk
Cooked - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Ferrymans Tavern - 4 min walk
About this property
The Commodore Hotel
The Commodore Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and The Clipper Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
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Hotel size
234 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free secured, covered on-site valet parking
Secured covered on-site self-parking (ZAR 75 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Use of nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Piano
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
35-inch plasma TV
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Dining
The Clipper Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Admiralty Bar/Lounge - Overlooking the pool and garden, this lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Terrace - This café is located by the pool. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 220 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Parking
Covered self parking costs ZAR 75 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Commodore Cape Town
Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel
The Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does The Commodore Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Commodore Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Commodore Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Commodore Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Commodore Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Commodore Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Commodore Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Commodore Hotel?
Yes, The Clipper Restaurant offers garden views and poolside dining.
What's the area around The Commodore Hotel like?
The Commodore Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Cape Town Stadium and 8 minutes' walk from Two Oceans Aquarium. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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The Commodore Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8,6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
8,8/10
Staff & service
8,8/10
Amenities
8,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with excellent variety of fresh and tasty offerings, including made-to-order eggs and fresh fruit. (26 reviews)
The pool was clean and suitable for kids to play. (3 reviews)
The property offers great dining options with a fantastic breakfast buffet and friendly, helpful staff. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Great location and hotel
Martin
6-night trip
8/10
Excellent location and excellent font of house staff.
Tom
1-night trip
6/10
Great location close to the VA restaurants and attractions.
Susan
2-night trip
8/10
Really liked the proximity to V&A waterfront.
Kalpesh
5-night trip
10/10
Our 6th time here and very convenient for walking into the Waterfront or a longer but scenic walk to Sea Point
Jan
2-night trip
8/10
Staff were great, very good breakfast, room clean but bed to hard for poor old me.
Brian
3-night trip
6/10
Good location, basic rooms in need of upgrading - awful aircon system from the 1950s it would seem - very noisy!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10
Great customer service and great accommodation
Abdul
1-night trip
10/10
Very good staff, lovely location
Adrian
2-night trip
10/10
Great location a short walk to the V&A waterfront. Nice room on Executive floor 6. Friendly staff in the pleasant bar.
Graham
1-night trip
10/10
Great hotel - rooms are spacious, dining is excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful. Hotel is located close to V&A waterfront area. Happy to recommend it and would definitely stay there again
Terry
8/10
Great location & easy walking to the V&A waterfront. Staff very friendly & helpful. Concierge very good. Rooms are spacious and bed & pillows very comfortable. Would stay again!
Margaret
1-night trip
8/10
Commodore an excellent choice for waterfront, charming staff. Hotel itself is a little tired or outdated, but not an issue.
Lorna
8-night trip
10/10
Hotel is conveniently situated by the Waterfront. Very safe neighborhood. The breakfast is a hit, we didn’t need to find a different place for breakfast. Excellent service and friendly staff at bar and kitchen
Aladji
11-night trip
10/10
2 couples from Minnesota
Arrived after dark from flight in Nelspruit, was greeted so nice ! Rooms were spacious and clean, great sheet😂
Had evening dinner rite next door, where we returned for the included full breakfast ( excellent!) with room purchase
Would tell any of our family and friends 100% recommend!
Susan
2-night trip
10/10
The hotel was within walking distance of the V&A waterfront including the ferry to Robben Island. The buffet breakfast was amazing.
Linda
2-night trip
6/10
Only stayed for two nights.
The Waterfront area has become very busy and noisy
David
2-night trip
10/10
We had a shaky start to our vacation due to missing luggage, a very late check-in, and the rooms we booked not being available. However, Ricardo and Alan went above and beyond to make sure our luggage was picked up and we had great rooms! Love them! Would definitely stay here again!
Cathy
3-night trip
6/10
We picked this hotel due to location to the Waterfront - it was a good choice just 5 mins walk from the Waterfront. Hotel breakfast was good - staff professional. Rooms a bit tired and could do with a refurb.
Darren
3-night trip
6/10
Average hotel , good location, staff not very helpful
Lynn
2-night trip
6/10
Staff very rude
Room vrry runned down
Only good thing about the hotel is the location
Erika
4-night trip
10/10
Amazing room, service, friendliness, and very helpful!!! Highly recommend this hotel. It was a great area to walk shop and dine. Best hotel we have stayed in.
Laurie
3-night trip
8/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and look forward to returning to The Commodore Hotel on our next trip to Cape Town.
Janet
2-night trip
8/10
incredibly old hotel room - the carpeting definitely needs changing, there was only 1 usable power outlet, the shower drained very slowly and the AC unit made ruckus.
the breakfast buffet was good, it's located next to lots of restaurants and the staff was friendly and polite.
Barry
2-night trip
8/10
Excellent location. The front desk staff were not very welcoming but the dining room staff were excellent. Their attentive and friendly service were much appreciated.