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The Commodore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, connected to a shopping centre, near Long Street

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Why we love this property

Work meets play
Located in a shopping district with a 24-hour business centre, this hotel offers full relaxation after meetings. Enjoy the spa, sauna, and poolside bar.
Tasteful dining options
Discover garden and pool views at the restaurant. Savour buffet breakfast, sip drinks at the bar, or relax with a treat at the cafe.

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Twin Room (FAMT)

Family Twin Room (FAMT)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Twin Room (Famt)

  • Sleeps 2

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Imperial King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
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
  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Long Street - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 31 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Clipper Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness centre and a sauna are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness centre
  • Bike 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 centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1292 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • 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 reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 35-inch plasma TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • 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

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 only serves light fare. 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

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

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.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Commodore Hotel?

Yes, there's free valet parking.

Is an 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 on-site 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 such as cycling, boat tours and fishing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. The Commodore Hotel also has 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 5-minute walk from Two Oceans Aquarium and 7 minutes' walk from Cape Town Stadium. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

The Commodore Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great selection of options, including fresh fruit and made-to-order omelettes. (39 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and provided relaxing comfort with amenities like sauna and steam room. (3 reviews)
  • The pool was clean and a great place for kids to play. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

It is a good hotel that we have used before, mainly because of its location in easy walking distance from the V&A Waterfront.
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The food in the hotel was excellent. Breakfast was so fresh and a fantastic selection to choose from including a freshly made omelette of your choice cooked in front of you. Dinner was also very good. Our room was excellent and staff were wonderful.
Sean, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast, good location
Alun, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, lovely hotel with wonderful staff. Gym pretty small but serves the purpose. Overall very hotel with amazing staff and close to V&A
Ash, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and good bar
Robin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location - 5 mins from v&a waterfront. Hop on hop off bus stop 5 mins away too. Lovely staff. Very nice breakfast and had 1 evening meal which was lovely. Really enjoyed our stay
Caroline, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly & Professional Service.Room cleaned promptly on request .Excellent Breakfast and service .The restaurant was also a good venue for an Evening Meal
Brian, 16-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location was great. Staff were super friendly and food at the restaurant was great. It’s a good place to stay if you are visiting the city first time. You can get to most places from here and area is incredibly safe.
Omar, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location and view was amazing
Werner, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay with an amazing proximity to activities. Amazing sights from balcony and great staff 24/7
Luther, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, good facilities and lovely ool
Kay, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place was perfect in every way. Great room, great location and great food. The pool and gym were a needed bonus.
Table mountain from my balcony
Thomas, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cleaning room. Very kind personal
Ragnhild, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room with a fantastic view of table mountain, very convenient for the V and A. Amazing service very helpful friendly team of people. We will be going back..
View from our room
Reception
Great food
Katy, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful, location is great for the waterfront
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean very well kept well serviced place. Great location near the waterfront, but not in the middle of the hustle bustle.
Eric, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very warm and welcoming and the breakfast was very good bathroom was also spacious I really liked my stay there and the staff was fantastic
Noel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All staff were wonderful. Petronella at the front desk is exceptional.
Andre, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with easy access to shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Crystal, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room very clean. Staff friendly and helpful.
Fidel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, very clean and loved where the location was at. Always felt safe around there. Beautiful!!!!
Katie Elizabeth, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The location is great, staff friendly, good gym. Pool ok, but busy. Rooms are a bit older, but comfy. AC made a lot of noise and didn’t do much unfortunately.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was an absolute great hotel!!! I will definitely stay here again. Very clean and the staff are amazing.
Colene, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing vacation

Our stay was amazing. The staff were wonderful. The breakfast, which was included in our stay, had a great selection and was delicious. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay very special.
Monica, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, friendly staff, clean
Donnie, 1-night trip