Name: Dock House
Address: Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, V&A Waterfront, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa, Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $437 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Hotel Dock House

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, restaurants and wine – Check location Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, V&A Waterfront, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, restaurants and wine – Check location

*9.2* V&A Waterfront: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.8* Two Oceans Aquarium: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

*8.6* MyCiTi Station Waterfront: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.8* Nelson Mandela Gateway: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

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This was a fantastic property in an excellent location. The entire staff was wonderful. The V&A waterfront is across the street. Shops and restaurants galore. The hotel was the harbor masters home. Delightful.

Phillipwint, United States of America

Wonderful building with a luxury throwback to the past. Excellent location and secure parking.

George, Canada

Lovely boutique hotel right on waterfront. Downside is it is noisy especially at weekends. Music playing late into evening

Shirley, United Kingdom

The staff were super friendly and helpful. We felt welcome and well cared-for right from the start. Especially Tabea and Tendai. The rooms are very nicely decorated and everything was in good condition. Good views over the V&A waterfront. Opening your doors meant you could hear the live music from there.

David, United Kingdom

Best place to stay in Cape Town near the Waterfront

Lucas, United States of America

Attractive old building which has been carefully restored. Nice garden with a pool. Location overlooking V&A waterfront. Large comfortable room. Welcome plate on arrival. Friendly attentive staff and good spa.

Julian, United Kingdom

The staff were extremely considerate and friendly!

Clare, South Africa

Service was particularly good - it was our Honeymoon and they went out of their way to make it special for us

Nicolas, United Kingdom

Stayed in Room 5 spacious high standard nice balcony with great view of the V&A waterfront

Mr, South Africa

Beautiful rooms and friendly helpful staff and a good location

John, United Kingdom

10

Free WiFi

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“This was a fantastic property in an excellent location. The entire staff was wonderful. The V&A waterfront is across the street. Shops and restaurants galore. ”

Phillipwint United States of America
“Wonderful building with a luxury throwback to the past. Excellent location and secure parking.”

George Canada
“Lovely boutique hotel right on waterfront. Downside is it is noisy especially at weekends. Music playing late into evening”

Shirley United Kingdom
“The staff were super friendly and helpful. We felt welcome and well cared-for right from the start. Especially Tabea and Tendai. ”

David United Kingdom
“Best place to stay in Cape Town near the Waterfront”

Lucas United States of America
“Attractive old building which has been carefully restored. Nice garden with a pool. Location overlooking V&A waterfront. Large comfortable room. Welcome plate on arrival. ”

Julian United Kingdom
“The staff were extremely considerate and friendly!”

Clare South Africa
“Service was particularly good - it was our Honeymoon and they went out of their way to make it special for us”

Nicolas United Kingdom
“Stayed in Room 5 spacious high standard nice balcony with great view of the V&A waterfront”

Mr South Africa
“Beautiful rooms and friendly helpful staff and a good location”

John United Kingdom

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One of our best sellers in Cape Town! Built in the 1800’s as a private residence for the harbor master, this beautifully restored building, located in the V&A Waterfront, is home to one of Cape Town’s most exclusive boutique hotels.

Located just opposite the V&A Waterfront’s timeball tower, Dock House impresses with personalized service and panoramic views of the harbor and its surroundings. Enjoy breakfast in the elegantly furnished morning room, followed by a swim in the stylish outdoor pool.

While you soak up the sun on a lounger in the garden area, your very own butler can arrange a massage or treatment at the nearby wellness center, which also offers guests the use of state-of-the-art gym facilities.

Classic décor and a spacious layout make each of the guest rooms and suites at Dock House a welcome retreat after a busy day. Marvel at stunning views of the waterfront from your balcony.

Next to a library and free wireless internet, Dock House features a tranquil outdoor dining area, perfect for trying the private chef’s sophisticated dinner menu. Alternatively, you can indulge in delicious cuisine in the comfort of your beautiful room.

V&A Waterfront is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, restaurants and wine.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Cape Town! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cape Town! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Full English/Irish

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, restaurants and wine – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum
0 miles
Cape Town Comedy Club
0.1 miles
South African Maritime Museum
0.1 miles
Waterfront Amphitheatre
0.1 miles
Two Oceans Aquarium
0.2 miles
Chavonnes Battery Museum
0.2 miles
MyCiTi Station Waterfront
0.2 miles
Nelson Mandela Gateway
0.2 miles
Cape Town Diamond Museum
0.2 miles
Clock Tower Retail Centre
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Supermarket
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

Table Mountain Mountain
5.6 miles

Closest Airports

Cape Town International Airport
11 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Best place to stay in Cape Town near the Waterfront ”

Lucas

United States of America

“The location is fantastic, but the stand out thing about this hotel are the genuinely friendly staff. Very attentive at all times, and never stuffy.”

Anonymous

United Kingdom

“This was a fantastic property in an excellent location. The entire staff was wonderful. The V&A waterfront is across the street. Shops and restaurants ga...”

Phillipwint

United States of America

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

Dock House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Staff9.9
Facilities9.2
Cleanliness9.9
Comfort9.9

Value for money8.9
Location9.7
Free WiFi10

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“This was a fantastic property in an excellent location. The entire staff was wonderful. The V&A waterfront is across the street. Shops and restaurants galore. The hotel was the harbor masters home. Delightful.”

“The staff were super friendly and helpful. We felt welcome and well cared-for right from the start. Especially Tabea and Tendai. The rooms are very nicely decorated and everything was in good condition. Good views over the V&A waterfront. Opening your doors meant you could hear the live music from there.”

David

“Attractive old building which has been carefully restored. Nice garden with a pool. Location overlooking V&A waterfront. Large comfortable room. Welcome plate on arrival. Friendly attentive staff and good spa.”

Julian

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Reviewed: April 5, 2019

Helen
Switzerland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Breakfast amazing

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 3, 2019

Shirley
United Kingdom
7.5

“Great return visit -noisier than last time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely boutique hotel right on waterfront. Downside is it is noisy especially at weekends. Music playing late into evening

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: January 25, 2019

PhillipWint
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“Fantastic Quaint Hotel In The Perfect Location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
This was a fantastic property in an excellent location. The entire staff was wonderful. The V&A waterfront is across the street. Shops and restaurants galore. The hotel was the harbor masters home. Delightful.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“A great hotel in a great location with fantastic staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Our room was beautiful, but right next door to the office and breakfast room, so we were woken up every morning as the staff set up breakfast. They were quiet, but footsteps on wooden floors weren't. Could do with carpet perhaps to soften the noise?
The location is fantastic, but the stand out thing about this hotel are the genuinely friendly staff. Very attentive at all times, and never stuffy.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Anthony
South Africa
9.6

“OK - location excellent.”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
All good.
Very friendly and helpful staff!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 9, 2018

David
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“Wonderful stay with welcoming staff, right by the V&A Waterfront.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is very hard for Uber and taxi drivers to find. No restaurant on site, but breakfast is served on site, room service is available and the staff make it very easy to get to the great restaurants in the nearby sister hotels, just a short walk away.
The staff were super friendly and helpful. We felt welcome and well cared-for right from the start. Especially Tabea and Tendai. The rooms are very nicely decorated and everything was in good condition. Good views over the V&A waterfront. Opening your doors meant you could hear the live music from there.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

George
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great
Wonderful building with a luxury throwback to the past. Excellent location and secure parking.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 21, 2018

Lucas
United States of America

10 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Best place to stay in Cape Town near the Waterfront

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 12, 2018

Julian
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
A bit smaller than we expected so had no public areas for relaxing apart from the breakfast room. Complicated electronic light switches/dimmers in the bedroom which were confusing to operate and with multiple LEDs which glowed at night (though in the end we covered them up) :-)
Attractive old building which has been carefully restored. Nice garden with a pool. Location overlooking V&A waterfront. Large comfortable room. Welcome plate on arrival. Friendly attentive staff and good spa.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: June 3, 2018

Clare
South Africa
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The staff were extremely considerate and friendly!

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 29, 2018

Nicolas
United Kingdom
9.2

“Wonderful place to celebrate our Honeymoon, particularly because of the staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing!
Service was particularly good - it was our Honeymoon and they went out of their way to make it special for us

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 15, 2018

Christopher
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Luxury Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hotel!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: October 24, 2017

Mr
South Africa
Age group: 55 – 64
10

“Would stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had a minor issue with gate access resolved by management All staff were very accommodating, booked airport transfer service both ways drivers very proffesional and accomodating
Stayed in Room 5 spacious high standard nice balcony with great view of the V&A waterfront

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: July 5, 2017

Mathias
Germany

4 helpful votes
9.6

“A very pleasant and relaxed time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Service was very efficient

Stayed in July 2017
Reviewed: June 24, 2017

John
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.9

“Well located hotel, nice staff but not for those who want peace and quiet at night”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Noise the rooms are not sound proofed so woken up by staff moving around at 5am, laying out the breakfast, hoovering that sort of thing, its not apparent that they have any awareness of its impact on guests. As the hotel uses the kitchen from its associate hotel anything hot takes a while to deliver.
Beautiful rooms and friendly helpful staff and a good location

Stayed in June 2017

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, restaurants and wine – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Dock House Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

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