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Victoria & Alfred Hotel

4.0 of 5
On the Waterfront Pierhead, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This was my third stay at the V&A Waterfront hotel, and I've always been pleased there. As others have stated, the location can't be beat. Yes, it's in a touristy location, but if you're a tourist, this makes a perfect home base, as do The Dockhouse and The Queen Victoria across the street, which are also Newmark properties, but which... More

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UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We booked this hotel though Imagine after reading what other visitors thought about it. The location was perfect for us, being just a few yeards front the Waterfront (out of the door, turn left, cross the road and you have arrived). Our room was clean and large with a well equipped bathroom. The staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. The... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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82 reviews 82 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

As it is not a 5* hotel, it could be forgiven it's shortcomings; older fixtures in bath, no slippers with robes, thin towels, etc. After saying this, the V&A has the perfect location on the Waterfront. If you are too tired after a long day of site seeing, all one has to do is walk across to the Waterfront mall... More

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37 reviews 37 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Geat location in the Waterfront district of Cape Town, hundred of restaurants, shops and things to do within walking distance. Very safe area. Large airy room with French balcony and great view of Table Mountain. Large bathroom, if I was to be picky the bathroom fittings were of an average grade for what is an expensive hotel for Cape Town... More

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Issaquah, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Location, location, location… and view, view, view! Situated on a wharf in Cape Town’s popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront my Table Mountain / Harbor view room (#211) at the V&A Hotel offered a grand view of this beautiful city… in the foreground the harbor with sailing boats and seals. On a nearby wharf, the Cape Grace Hotel sits with Table... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This place is located in a nice place on the waterfront with many restaurants and shops to choose from. However, the hotel internet is shoddy at best. I would rate it on par with internet service you'd get in the middle of nowhere - nonexistent. You'll likely get service on your device the moment you sit down, but what a... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The rooms,suites and apartments are extremely luxurious, we stayed in a 3 bedroomed apartment overlooking the harbour at the front and table mountain at the back. The staff on reception were very unhelpful and it felt like they were doing you a favour letting you stay in their apartments. The complex was extremely large and sprawling and far too big... More

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Belvidere, Illinois, Usa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Extremely comfortable rooms, terrific breakfast buffet in the restaurant with waterfront views. Excellent, friendly staff. Right next to all the restaurants, sights and shopping on the waterfront. Safe to walk to and from everything from the hotel. Highly recommend it!

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Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Three things you judge a big city hotel by (as opposed to a resort): quality of location, service and pillow. The V&A scores top marks for all three. Possibly the best location in town for a tourist hotel, on the waterfront smack in the middle of the action. Five minutes` walk puts you in reach of dozens of eateries and... More

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Sunbury United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We stayed here for the first night of our 2 week holiday in South Africa, expecting it to be an OK place in a great location, just to catch up on sleep after our flight from the UK. This is a LOVELY place to stay and without exception the staff were kind, helpful and courteous. After a short drive from... More

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Additional Information about Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Address: On the Waterfront Pierhead, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#21 Family Hotels in Cape Town Central
#21 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town Central
#29 Romantic Hotels in Cape Town Central
#31 Business Hotels in Cape Town Central
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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