The Portswood Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
In keeping with its location right next to the V&A Waterfront, The Portswood has a naval theme with pictures and memorabilia throughout the hotel. The décor is elegant, without being pretentious, and the staff friendly and efficient.
The rooms are comfortable and stocked with the facilities and amenities you would expect from a good international hotel, including television, minibar, air-conditioning and safe. There is underground parking at the hotel.
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Tour ideas in Cape Town
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at The Portswood Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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A journey aboard The Blue Train ![The Blue Train with Table Mountain in the distance]()
A journey aboard The Blue Train
A journey aboard The Blue Train
Following a historic route between Pretoria and Cape Town, The Blue Train is one of South Africa’s finest rail journeys. On board, you can experience fine dining, relax in your own private suite and take in mountain views from the Observation Car.
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Cape Town City Tour
Cape Town City Tour
No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the "Mother City". Your tour will include visits to the Castle of Good Hope, the Parliament Buildings and Bo-Kaap, plus of course the iconic Table Mountain.
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens ![Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa]()
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens occupy a large swathe of beautiful land on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. They house a huge collection of indigenous flora, such as heathery fynbos, flowering proteas and dramatically colored strelitzias.
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Nearby places
- Constantia 9 miles away
- The Cape Peninsula 25 miles away
- Stellenbosch 26 miles away
- The Winelands 33 miles away
- Paarl 34 miles away