5 Star Hotel
Dock House Boutique Hotel and Spa by NEWMARK
Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, Cape Town, South Africa View Map
1/74


About
Steeped in history and brimming with charm, should be “Dock House Boutique Hotel is one of Cape Town’s most exclusive retreats. Originally built in the 1800s as a private residence for the harbor master, this beautifully restored gem offers unparalleled luxury and personalized service in the heart of the V&A Waterfront. Rated among South Africa’s Top 25 luxury hotels. breakfast at either Queen Victoria Hotel or Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Nestled just opposite the iconic Time Ball Tower, Dock House combines timeless elegance with modern amenities. Start your day with a delightful breakfast in the elegantly furnished morning room, followed by a refreshing swim in the stylish outdoor pool. Relax on a sun lounger in the serene garden while your personalized guest services arranges a rejuvenating massage or treatment at the nearby wellness center, which also features state-of-the-art gym facilities for fitness enthusiasts. Each guest room and suite is a haven of classic décor, spacious layouts, and luxurious touches. Enjoy breathtaking views of the waterfront from your private balcony, offering the perfect backdrop to unwind after a day of exploring. Dock House also offers a tranquil outdoor dining area, where you can savor the private chef’s sophisticated dinner menu, or enjoy gourmet meals In the comfort of your room, along with our inhouse restaurant located within the Queen Victoria Hotel if you’re looking for something local and sustainable to tantalize those taste buds. With additional amenities such as a library and complimentary Wi-Fi, the Dock House ensures a refined and tranquil stay. Its prime location makes it the perfect base for discovering the V&A Waterfront’s vibrant attractions, all while enjoying the hotel’s intimate ambiance and attentive service. Couples particularly adore the Dock House for its unique charm and exclusive setting, rating it a stellar 9.6 for a two-person getaway.
126 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.2
- Staff
- 9.8
- Location
- 9.8
What Guests Say
- “Great location. Room was well appointed. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent”
- “We did not stay there, when we arrived we were shown to our room, from the entrance we turned left and at the end of short passage the…”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Airport Shuttle
Room Options
Our Best Price. GUARANTEED.
Exclusively for Priceline members Details
1/1Deluxe Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Luxury Double or Twin Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Luxury Suite
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Luxury Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Bath or Shower
Have a question?
Ask Penny, powered by AI. Answers are taken from property information and reviews.
What Guests Loved
Based on 126 reviews
Pros +
- Great location. Room was well appointed. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent
- We did not stay there, when we arrived we were shown to our room, from the entrance we turned left and at the end of short passage the attendant opened a door to a stairwell in which was a steep staircase up to our room!! There is no lift and this room apparently was not accessible even from the normal staircase of the building. I have never seen this before in a 5star hotel in al my many travels around the world. My wife had injured her leg and it was therefore it was impossible to stay there. We were offered a room in the sister hotel, the Queen Victoria, which we accepted reluctantly, also not up to 5star standard,it had a tiny bedroom with only one chair, we ordered room service and the waiter arrived with a tray, but there was nowhere to put it, so he fetched a trolley and I sat on the bed to eat! Most of the room was taken up by a passage and an over large shower room, no bath, where the shower pressure was pathetic. Not a good experience.That said the staff were excellent and we had dinner there on our last night, reluctantly but my wife’s injury made necessary, and we were pleasantly surprised because the dinner was excellent.
- Fantastic Location, great staff, especially Ashley who made sure all our needs were taken care of.
Cons -
- Hotel is a little on the pricey side for what it is.
- Shower had very poor pressure
- Difficult to find
Great location. Room was well appointed. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent
We did not stay there, when we arrived we were shown to our room, from the entrance we turned left and at the end of short passage the attendant opened a door to a stairwell in which was a steep staircase up to our room!! There is no lift and this room apparently was not accessible even from the normal staircase of the building. I have never seen this before in a 5star hotel in al my many travels around the world. My wife had injured her leg and it was therefore it was impossible to stay there. We were offered a room in the sister hotel, the Queen Victoria, which we accepted reluctantly, also not up to 5star standard,it had a tiny bedroom with only one chair, we ordered room service and the waiter arrived with a tray, but there was nowhere to put it, so he fetched a trolley and I sat on the bed to eat! Most of the room was taken up by a passage and an over large shower room, no bath, where the shower pressure was pathetic. Not a good experience.That said the staff were excellent and we had dinner there on our last night, reluctantly but my wife’s injury made necessary, and we were pleasantly surprised because the dinner was excellent.
Fantastic Location, great staff, especially Ashley who made sure all our needs were taken care of.
Hotel is a little on the pricey side for what it is.
Superbly comfortable bed and linens. Excellent staff
Shower had very poor pressure
Great boutique hotel close to restaurants and shops
Lovely building and beautiful decor. Plenty of water and a nice mini bar. Wonderful soaps and lotion.
Difficult to find
Staff are so friendly and amazing - especially Abigail and her reception team. The spa team with Adele was excellent. The pool guy was attentive and helpful. We stayed in Dock House 1 and the suite was amazing. Location is safe and very close to all the shopping and food. The gym was adequate for a holiday gym. Staff resolved the small issues that we did have quickly and without fuss. Excellent customer service.
It's quite close to the town centre so the music can be heard on the weekends til 2am and weekdays til midnight.
Perfect location. The team are incredibly helpful and friendly. It’s a little difficult to find by car, we called reception and the most friendly and helpful gentleman stayed in the phone, given directions and even ran towards our vehicle to find us, that is excellent service’The room itself was beautiful and the bed most comfortable. All together a very comfortable and pleasant stay.
Spacious. Friendly staff
Hand shower broken. Couldnt cast my phone to tv
What a beautiful property. Fab location, amazing views, helpful and friendly staff
Location was amazing, just across the road from V&A. Staff very friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed
The room we were given was not a 5 star room. The drapes had rips in them, the doorknobs on bathroom were so loose I thought they’d fall off, something fell off the wall in the bathroom. Half our room was taken up by a big bath tub- we are not bath people and it was just wasted space. It was not at all what the pictures showed. If we had seen this room we wouldn’t have taken it
We found the Dock House to be the perfect starting point after landing in Cape Town! It's a bit hard to find at first, but once you know where to go it's very conveniently and centrally located on the V&A Waterfront. The rooms are lovely, well-appointed, and the beds are quite comfortable - there was even a veranda for us to have our morning coffee! The included breakfast is wonderful - everything was delicious and Ashley takes extreme care in both the decor and latte art. Would definitely stay here again!
Food quality was good, staff very friendly
Service rather slow and fruit not very plentiful
Super special welcome, amazing location, beautiful room and great cleaning and luggage services.
I would expect more support to book some nice restaurants, we were recommended & booked for a very touristic average restaurant at the waterfront.
Bags of character and comfort. Stunning gardens. Excellent staff and service. Amazing breakfast.
The Dock House is possibly one of the nicest hotels in which we have stayed. The accommodation is palatial. We stayed in Superior Luxury Rooms (3). All had their own personality but equally splendid. The upstairs suites have amazing balconies with panoramic views of the waterfront. It is located across the road from the busy Waterfront Area of Capetown so is handy for restaurants and sightseeing, boat trips etc. The food was excellent we ate at the pool, and in the dining room of the sister hotel the Queen Victoria which is a more modern building but equally beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend it for family trips or couples alike.
There is a certain amount of noise from live music and bands across the road but that didn’t bother us at all. Our only problem while there was the air conditioning in one room did not work and although they repeatedly tried to fix it, it never worked properly. Saying that they offered us an alternative room in the sister hotel which we declined. They also made up for it by giving us one of our rooms for a late check out at 3 pm on departure day which for a family of 5 adults was a god send.
Great location. Excellent staff attitude. Nice rooms
We were in the main building towards the right hand side but the wifi was next to non-existent.
It was a real dream. Beautiful rooms and lovely staff. Special thanks to Tariq! The spa is very great, too.
A beautiful hotel - incredible location, really lovely rooms and amenities and the staff were amazing.
nothing!
great location so close to the V&A waterfront complex
it’s expensive but a real treat and huge suites
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Airport Shuttle
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Guests age 2 and older are welcome. Children of age 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, Cape Town
People also liked
Currently Viewing

Dock House Boutique Hotel and Spa by NEWMARK
Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
Green Point - Waterfront
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
Sugar Hotel
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Restaurant
includes all fees
Zest Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
Green Point - Waterfront
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
The Westin Cape Town
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
Hyatt Regency Cape Town
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
Taj Cape Town
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees
Taj Cape Town - Large 5 star luxury suite with kitchenette, hotel amenities
Cape Town City Center - City Bowl Area
Spa, Restaurant
includes all fees