Hotel Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
9 Portswood Road, Victoria & Alfred, Waterfront, 8002 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 1348 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Loved the view of Table Mountain and excellent service when we arrived!!
South AfricaWe got upgraded to a King size bed, which was nice. We loved that the hotel was so close to the Waterfront and had a safe route for us to walk to the Waterfront without worrying that we might get mugged.
NamibiaClose to V&a waterfront and restaurants. Easy access.
South AfricaI REQUESTED TO CHECK IN EARLY THE MORNING, CAME THERE, THE ROOM WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I WAS THE RELOCATED LATER IN THE DAY, THERE WAS SO MUCH NOISE. PEOPLE WERE BUSY WALKING ON THE ROOF, DUE TO MAINTENANCE. SO MUCH NOISE.
South AfricaThe location of the property was amazing , staff very friendly and super helpful. Keenan was a star employee and make it his mission to make sure our needs were fully met despite our plumbing situation.
South AfricaAlmost everything... It’s exactly where it should be! So close to the V&A, right across the road to the Aquarium and the HoHo bus! In such a safe location overlooking the table mountain. Very clean and the hotel staff are just so loving and helpful.
South AfricaExcellent location - close to V&A and topless sightseeing bus, Greenpoint Common.
South AfricaThe rooms are clean, water in the shower room is hot, the ironing board and iron is the room making it very convenient.
South AfricaFood was delicious and well prepared and presented.
South AfricaThe room was beautiful and the location was very close to the waterfront. Staff was friendly and very helpful! Money well spent. Thank you for a nice stay.
South Africa
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Adel
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Chris
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Noxolo
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William
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Thembeka
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Bonolo
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Maggel
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One of our top picks in Cape Town. Set in a restored 19th-Century prison, this hotel features modern rooms with panoramic . Its ground-floor café overlooks and serves lights snacks on its patio.
Protea Hotel ’s rooms are bright and sunny and feature full-length windows. Each one features a work desk with access to electrical outlets, satellite TV and plush sofa in seating area.
Stonebreakers Restaurant offers a la carte & buffet menus daily in a relaxed atmosphere with magnificent views of both the V&A Waterfront and .
The attentive staff can arrange laundry and dry cleaning services and also organise outdoor excursions around city centre.
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge is 10 minutes’ drive from Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens is less than 9.3 miles away. Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is 1.6 miles from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast info
Continental, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
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2 Bedroom Guest Room, 2 Double Beds
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Larger Guest room, 1 Double Bed
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Larger Guest room, 1 King Bed
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Standard Studio
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Guest Room with Twin beds
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Larger Guest Room with Twin Beds and Sofa Bed
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2 Bedroom, Bedroom 1: 1 Double, Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)
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Popular beaches nearby
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Mouille Point Beach
1,350 yards from property
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- Some guests noted the WiFi connection could be improved
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- Some guests said the rooms were small
- Some guests didn't like the shower
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Guests spoke highly of parking
- Guests recommended this location for sightseeing
See what guests loved the most:
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Nikola
South Africa“Loved the view of Table Mountain and excellent service when we arrived!!”
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Adel
Namibia“We got upgraded to a King size bed, which was nice. We loved that the hotel was so close to the Waterfront and had a safe route for us to walk to the Waterfront without worrying that we might get mugged.”
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Chris
South Africa
“Close to V&a waterfront and restaurants. Easy access.”
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Thaawfierah
South Africa
“I REQUESTED TO CHECK IN EARLY THE MORNING, CAME THERE, THE ROOM WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I WAS THE RELOCATED LATER IN THE DAY, THERE WAS SO MUCH NOISE. PEOPLE WERE BUSY WALKING ON THE ROOF, DUE TO MAINTENANCE. SO MUCH NOISE.”
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Jami-leigh
South Africa
“The location of the property was amazing , staff very friendly and super helpful. Keenan was a star employee and make it his mission to make sure our needs were fully met despite our plumbing situation. ”
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Noxolo
South Africa
“Almost everything... It’s exactly where it should be! So close to the V&A, right across the road to the Aquarium and the HoHo bus! In such a safe location overlooking the table mountain. Very clean and the hotel staff are just so loving and helpful.” Read more
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William
South Africa
“Excellent location - close to V&A and topless sightseeing bus, Greenpoint Common.”
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Thembeka
South Africa
“The rooms are clean, water in the shower room is hot, the ironing board and iron is the room making it very convenient.”
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Bonolo
South Africa
“Food was delicious and well prepared and presented.”
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Maggel
South Africa
“The room was beautiful and the location was very close to the waterfront. Staff was friendly and very helpful! Money well spent. Thank you for a nice stay.”
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Cape Medical Museum0.1 miles
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Two Oceans Aquarium0.1 miles
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Cape Town Comedy Club0.2 miles
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MyCiTi Station Cape Town Stadium0.2 miles
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The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum0.2 miles
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MyCiTi Station Granger Bay0.2 miles
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South African Maritime Museum0.3 miles
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Chavonnes Battery Museum0.3 miles
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Cape Town Diamond Museum0.4 miles
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Clock Tower0.4 miles
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Cafe/bar Stonebreakers Restaurant0.1 miles
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Restaurant Stonebreakers Restaurant0.1 miles
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Restaurant V&A Waterfront Restaurants0.4 miles
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Cafe/bar V&A Waterfront Pubs & Restaurants0.4 miles
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V&A Waterfront0.5 miles
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Table Mountain3.1 miles
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden5.6 miles
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World of Birds8.2 miles
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Groot Constantia8.5 miles
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Sea/ocean Cape Town Harbour1.2 miles
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Mountain Table Mountain4.3 miles
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Mouille Point Beach1,350 yards
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Cape Town International Airport11.2 miles
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Cuisine: International
Facilities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/performance Off-site
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights Off-site Additional charge
- Stand-up comedy Off-site Additional charge
- Mini golf Additional charge
- Snorkelling Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secured parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 25 per day.
Transport
- Airport drop off Additional charge
- Airport pick up Additional charge
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Wellness facilities
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Option to reuse towels
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
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Guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Room options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Suite
- Double
- Studio
- Twin
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Body scrub
- Walking tours
- Make up services
- Stand-up comedy
- Spa/wellness packages
- Movie nights
- Facial treatments
- Live music/performance
- Light therapy
- Pedicure
- Body wrap
- Beauty Services
- Spa facilities
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Body treatments
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge is 1.2 miles from the centre of Cape Town.
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Stonebreakers Restaurant
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 30min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Parking
- Secured parking
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Check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
