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The Commodore Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby
35-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room

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

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Junior Studio Suite (JSUK) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Twin Room (FAMT) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Twin Room (FAMT)

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

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Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Twin Room (Famt)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Accessible Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Commodore Hotel

Family-friendly hotel connected to a shopping centre in Cape Town with free valet parking
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a sauna are on-site.
The Commodore Hotel offers 234 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 35-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Commodore Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from The Cape Wheel. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at The Clipper Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by foot from Cape Town Stadium and a 2-minute drive from Long Street
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Commodore Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Commodore Hotel. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Admiralty Bar/Lounge
  • Terrace
  • The Clipper Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Commodore Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 220 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 75 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is 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

The Commodore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 879 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic but good location

Good location, basic rooms in need of upgrading - awful aircon system from the 1950s it would seem - very noisy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed. The property was run down, maid service was very poor, furniture was worn, one day we only had lukewarm water in the shower. The maid did not come during the day. So we called in the late afternoon requesting sheets, towels and coffee. They changed the sheets and took the old towels but did not bring any towels or coffee pods. So we called later in the evening and they brought towels but only sugar - no coffee. Just limited attention to detail and service. At best this is a 3 star hotel. I would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Commodore was a great hotel with easy access to the V&A Waterfront. Amazing location. Great staff. Nice pool area. Our room was a suite - light and airy with a nice balcony and view towards Table Mountain.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I will stay was very good. The amenities are excellent, but the hotel is showing its age.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was immaculate and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, only a 10 minute walk to the V&A area where all the bars/restaurants/shops are located. Amazing breakfast which an amazing choice of options. Fantastic selection of fresh fruit in particular. Staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

More practice required…

The female reception staff were surly and disinterested and arrogant. I unfortunately can’t name the individual because my post will then not be accepted, but I don’t think TATUM O’Neill would check into this hotel……the male reception staff were delightful. The porters were very helpful and the housekeeping good. Hotel overpriced for what is offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vedran

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, very good breakfast, room clean but bed to hard for poor old me.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Loved Africa

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for two nights. The Waterfront area has become very busy and noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option.

Commodore an excellent choice for waterfront, charming staff. Hotel itself is a little tired or outdated, but not an issue.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location and hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kalpesh, Datchet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Really liked the proximity to V&A waterfront.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025