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    The Commodore

    Portwood Rd | Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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    Overview
    • Excellent35%
    • Very good49%
    • Average12%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    “great location” (191 reviews)
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Reviewed 12 June 2017

    Well worth the drive through to Cape Town. We recently went there to meet up with my brother in law from USA - he was staying at the hotel - had the most amazing breakfast and good service. I felt like oats and they cooked...More

    Thank Dawnve
    Response from JvanderMerwe, Guest Relations Manager at The CommodoreResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback and kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back sooner rather than later. Muneeb Eksteen Guest Relations Department

    Reviewed 9 June 2017

    We were amazed to have such a lovely, quiet hotel mere steps from the bustling V+A Waterfront. Friendly staff, decent breakfast and a quiet room facing the pool, which we had to ourselves on a couple of days. Room on the small side, bathroom relatively...More

    Thank yycyycyyc
    Response from JvanderMerwe, Guest Relations Manager at The CommodoreResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback and kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back sooner rather than later. Muneeb Eksteen Guest Relations Department

    Reviewed 8 June 2017

    This hotel is all about the location - a 3 minute walk to the V&A and all it has to offer makes it a really, really good choice if you're going to be out and about most of the time. The hotel itself is quite...More

    1  Thank intrepudtraveller
    Response from JvanderMerwe, Guest Relations Manager at The CommodoreResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback and kind words. Please be advised that we are currently looking at the issue of the noisy airconditioner. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to...More

    Reviewed 7 June 2017 via mobile

    Our stay was only short it was pleasant. The hotel room was a nice size but it was noisy at night from the birds outside who did not shut up! Staff were helpful and polite. Good safe location. Good breakfast too.

    Thank Lynn B
    Response from JvanderMerwe, Guest Relations Manager at The CommodoreResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback and kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back sooner rather than later. Muneeb Eksteen Guest Relations Department

    Reviewed 6 June 2017

    Entrance of hotel is just awesome-WOW!! Beautiful vases with flowers & detail in decor. Loved our room & small balcony & beautiful view! Buffet Breakfasts very good. Will definitely visit The Commodore again.

    Thank lizettep307
    Response from JvanderMerwe, Guest Relations Manager at The CommodoreResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback and kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back sooner rather than later. Muneeb Eksteen Guest Relations Department

    The PortsWood
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    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Pool
    • Room Service
    • Restaurant
    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    • Free Parking
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Spa
    • Breakfast included
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Room Service
    • Business Centre with Internet Access
    • Free Parking
    • Airport Transportation
    • Breakfast included
    • Dry Cleaning
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Laundry Service
    • Concierge
    • Banquet Room
    • Multilingual Staff
    • Conference Facilities
    • Room amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Minibar
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    • Pool
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    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    • Bar/Lounge
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    • US$140 - US$342 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • #20 Spa Hotel in Cape Town Central
    • #37 Business Hotel in Cape Town Central
    • #38 Romantic Hotel in Cape Town Central
    • #40 Luxury Hotel in Cape Town Central
    • #49 Family Hotel in Cape Town Central
    • Room types
    • Suites ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 236
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    Oxbowlake
    1 February 2017|
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    Response from Degs7015 | Reviewed this property |
    The hotel can arrange for you but you can book some yourself near by such as the jump on/ jump off bus tours and the boat tour to Robbins Island. The hotel will give you directions to both of these which are a short walk... More
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    15 December 2016|
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    Response from Rich M | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry, I'm unsure about the parking as we didn't have a private car during our stay. When I stayed there, there was a parking space beside the hotel then saw one car with broken windshield because something fell on his car... More
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    Nick L
    6 October 2016|
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    Response from Nicola P | Reviewed this property |
    yes, there's a car park.
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    "Rooms which overlook the courtyard which is lit at night are nice"
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    "You need to ask for a harbour facing room if that's the view you want and be prepared to pay a premium..."
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    "Sixth floor room gives great views but 24/7 screaming nesting gulls."
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    "Face the quadrangle / pool and avoid street noise"
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