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4.0 of 5
Portwood Rd | Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Ranked #52 of 120 hotels in Cape Town Central
4.0 of 5 stars 279 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Table Mountain(12)
  • Very friendly(8)
  • Great location(6)
  • Waterfront area(4)
  • Robben Island(4)
  • South Africa(4)
  • Breakfast buffet(4)
  • Hotel staff(3)
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Bronschhofen
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Friendly staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

We stayed in the Commodore 3 nights at the end of November 2011 and liked the hotel very much. We had a room with a gorgeous view to Table Mountain and Harbour. The location is ideal for a short walk to the V & A Waterfront with a lot of good restaurants. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the fantastic breakfast buffet. The beautiful patio is an ideal start into a new day when the wind does not prevent you from taking breakfast outside.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Greenwich, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Congrats Commodore! It's Top Rate!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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The Commodore Hotel Location is amazing. It is walking distance to the waterfront so we could be creative with the dinners and shopping during the evenings. Candice at the front desk was helpful and kind, helping us get checked in explaining about the tasty buffet breakfast and connecting us with the travel desk.

Pia at the Travel desk at the Commodore Hotel had an outstanding employee. She helped us arrange this day trips to Kirstenbosh Gardens, Robbin Island and the Aqarium. He called a cab for us and explained our situation and we were well taken care of.

We enjoyed the pool, workout room and lobby during our down time.

Thanks Commodore. Hope to be back soon!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tonypandy, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The Commodore, Cape Town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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A delightful hotel with very friendly staff. It is conveniently situated for the V&A Waterfront and Tourist Buses.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great service and great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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Centrally located, clean, EXCELLENT breakfast buffet and very helpful service. Plus, free internet. Definitely would recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Capetown. Enjoy!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Paonia, Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Too hot and too dangerous”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

The second day I was there, I decided to treat myself to a pedicure in their spa (don't waste your money)..and as I returned to my room, a housekeeper was coming out. As this was mid-day, I was suspicious and went in to check my valuables. Sure enough, most of my money was gone.
I reported this to the hotel manager, and supposedly an investigation took place. They denied that their staff had anything to do with this, and that I should have had everything locked in the safe.
The hotel room was very small.I kept the cooler on 24 hours a day, but it was too hot to sleep.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Portwood Rd | Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR6,503 - 18,897

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