3 Star Hotel

Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa View Map

$245 nightly

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Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

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Set in a restored 19th-Century prison, this hotel features modern rooms with panoramic Table Mountain views. Its ground-floor café overlooks V&A Waterfront and serves lights snacks on its patio. Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge’s rooms are bright and sunny and feature full-length windows. Each one features a work desk with access to electrical outlets, satellite TV and plush sofa in seating area. Stonebreakers Restaurant offers a la carte & buffet menus daily in a relaxed atmosphere with magnificent views of both the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. The attentive staff can arrange laundry and dry cleaning services and also organize outdoor excursions around Cape Town city center. Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge is 10 minutes’ drive from Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens is less than 9.3 mi away. Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC) is 1.6 mi from the property.

1,120 Reviews

7.8Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
8.8
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “Very well located. Nice helpful staff.”
  • “Friendly and willing-to-help staff.”
  • “The room service was superb.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Spa
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Guest room, 1 Double1/4

Guest room, 1 Double

183 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
2 Bedroom Guest Room, 2 Double Beds1/4

2 Bedroom Guest Room, 2 Double Beds

280 sqft • 2 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
2 Bedroom, Bedroom 1: 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)1/3

2 Bedroom, Bedroom 1: 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)

280 sqft • 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Crib(s)
Junior Suite, 1 King, Corner room1/4

Junior Suite, 1 King, Corner room

248 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
2 Bedroom, Guest room, Bedroom 1: 1 Double, Bedroom 2: 1 Double1/4

2 Bedroom, Guest room, Bedroom 1: 1 Double, Bedroom 2: 1 Double

270 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
2 Bedroom, Bedroom 1: 1 Double, Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)1/3

2 Bedroom, Bedroom 1: 1 Double, Bedroom 2: 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)

280 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Crib(s)

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    What Guests Loved

    7.8
    Good

    Based on 1,120 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    7.9

    Pros +

    • The location is convenient to the tourist area at the waterfront . The room was clean and comfortable. I did not have breakfast
    • BASICALLY EVERY
    • The location is excellent. The bed and pillows were very nice.

    Cons -

    • The fact that it was a prison before and the long narrow corridors.
    • ROOM LIGHTING TERRIBLEROOM USB PLUGS BADLY LOCATEDNO USB ETC NEXT TO BEDNOT ENOUGH SHELF SPACE IN BATHROOMSOAP DISPENSER IN SHOWER BADLY POSITIONED-WAY TO HI
    • The room we have stayed (for 3 people) was very small, we didn’t have space available to open the luggage and walk around. The bathroom was also quite small, and when taking a shower the water tended to splash everywhere, leaving the entire bathroom wet. It was very disappointing as I stayed in the hotel before in a much larger and more comfortable room.
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    7PeterPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The location is convenient to the tourist area at the waterfront . The room was clean and comfortable. I did not have breakfast

    The fact that it was a prison before and the long narrow corridors.

    7richard e.Posted on: 12-29-2025

    BASICALLY EVERY

    ROOM LIGHTING TERRIBLEROOM USB PLUGS BADLY LOCATEDNO USB ETC NEXT TO BEDNOT ENOUGH SHELF SPACE IN BATHROOMSOAP DISPENSER IN SHOWER BADLY POSITIONED-WAY TO HI

    5TatianaPosted on: 12-24-2025

    The location is excellent. The bed and pillows were very nice.

    The room we have stayed (for 3 people) was very small, we didn’t have space available to open the luggage and walk around. The bathroom was also quite small, and when taking a shower the water tended to splash everywhere, leaving the entire bathroom wet. It was very disappointing as I stayed in the hotel before in a much larger and more comfortable room.

    6OdettePosted on: 12-14-2025

    Comfy bed, nice shower, location is perfect!

    Air conditioning in our room did not work.. I was not a happy customer.A woman in pre-menopausal and to pay so much for one night stay. Window could not open either..

    5PIETROPosted on: 11-27-2025

    Location is excellent. Breakfast very good

    Rooms are super small. Shower too old and dirty. Water leaks out of the shower niche

    1AlexPosted on: 11-20-2025

    Not much

    They stole Money from me. They overcharged me from for the room. Girl at desk said manager sent me a link for the refund but never did. I emailed the front desk girl twice and she has ignored me. Also stoleMoney for breakfast by lying and saying breakfast was at 6:30 and it wasnt until 7. So and I had a tour. They would t refund me for that either. absolute criminals and thieves

    8DP3220Posted on: 11-16-2025

    The location cannot be beaten, right opposite the V & A Waterfront. The breakfast is very good with a lot of choice. The linen and beds are very comfortable. The staff is friendly. The parking is on the property, and secure. We have stayed at this property at least 6 times over the years as we love the location, and that the Hop-on-hop-off bus is across the street.

    As we have stayed at this property so much, we have seen the facilities become a little "tired" over time. Things are not being maintained, for example, or curtain was hanging off the rails. These are simple fixes. Friends that we brought with us, and we bring friends almost every time, had to wait over 2 hours for their room. There room had been "given out" to someone else in error, so they had to wait for another one of the same size to come available. This should not happen. There are large tour groups that frequent this hotel, so check-in can be slow.

    9RodneyPosted on: 10-22-2025

    Great location. Easy walk to marathon expo and start. Close to everything in walking distance, aquarium right behind it. Restaurant breakfast was very good. Nice selection.

    Odd bathroom arrangement but understand as being a remodeled prison.

    8NeerjaPosted on: 10-10-2025

    The location was good, very easily accessible on Uber, quiet, safe, secure. The room was a good size, I received a complimentary upgrade too.

    The airconditioning wasn't the best, but they tried to fix it immediately on informing. One bottle of drinking water was provided, but I think two would be good.

    9HuseyinPosted on: 10-6-2025

    The location of the hotel is safe and provides easy access to V&A Waterfront. The rooms are on the smaller side, however, it didn't bother me. The hotel was overall very clean, reception was professional, and breakfast had good choice.

    Location of the breakfast was a bit confusing at first, since the facilities are split over multiple buildings - but it's not a problem once you figure your way around.

    4CheewaiPosted on: 9-18-2025

    The hotel location is secure and convenient.

    Only one toilet to be shared by 4 adults in a 2-bedroom suite is inadequate.The rooms are so tiny that they're claustrophobic. Offering it as a 2-bedroom suite feels like a stretch.

    8MariaPosted on: 8-25-2025

    The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. The only downside was how loud the rain was on the roof, it was very noisy. The food was great. Please do include breakfast as part of the accommodation price.

    How noisy the building can be with bad rain and wind.

    10LeePosted on: 8-5-2025

    My flight was delayed, canceled, and changed. The hotel staff was very supportive, including a last minute refund on the extra night I booked. V&A waterfront is safe, friendly and d beautiful. It was really easy to book excursions from the hotel.

    Nada

    9brianPosted on: 7-20-2025

    very friendly staff, very helpful concierge, very good breakfast

    the fire alarm went off one night at 2 am forcing us to evacuate. apparently this has happened before. also, the rooms are quite small/tight and not really enough room to open two luggages; but we managed

    5AbdulwahabPosted on: 7-6-2025

    Location

    I booked king room and the shower was weak as well as tgere was noise for renovation. I asked fo room change and they proivded me with double bed room. Instead of upgrade my room, they downgrade the room without any compensation.

    10PatrickPosted on: 6-10-2025

    The bar and restaurant over looked the water Harbour. Lots of lights and fun viewing. Hotel right next to “hop on and hop off” bus service. Great location

    10WilliamPosted on: 5-8-2025

    Location. Very helpful staff.

    Room was a bit small.

    7RichardPosted on: 5-7-2025

    Reasonable

    Wifi was not good we did not stay in the main building. Did not like being around students all the time

    4IANPosted on: 5-6-2025

    Good location

    Fire alarm went off at 2am - then a stranger lurking in the hallway banged on my door at 3 am. Very disrupted sleep and fire alarm went off again at 7am! I booked a twin bed room with a 3rd sleeper couch and got a room with one bed. When I complained to the Hotel manager she just offered me a free breakfast!!! No not good enough. I want a REFUND!!!

    3ThinaPosted on: 5-1-2025

    Location

    Family rooms bathroom stinks and too cramped.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    In the event of an early departure, the hotel reserves the right to charge for the full duration of the original booking.

    Location

    Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

    Portswood Road, Cape Town

    Discover the AreaCape Town City Center - City Bowl Area

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