The Commodore Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Cape Town

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Lobby
35-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge, pool views, open daily
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Accessible

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Studio Suite (JSUK)

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room (LUXT)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Accessible ACCT)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Twin Room (FAMT)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront within a short walk of Cape Town Stadium, The Commodore Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Cape Town International Convention Centre. This 234-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. It's connected to a shopping center in central Cape Town and also close to Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street.

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooked - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ferrymans Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Commodore Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 75 per day, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center.
35-inch plasma TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Admiralty Bar/Lounge
  • Terrace
  • The Clipper Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (1,292 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 75 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free valet parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Commodore Cape Town
Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel
The Commodore Hotel Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Commodore Hotel?

The Commodore Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Commodore Hotel?

As of Mar 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Commodore Hotel on Apr 3, 2025 start from $277.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Commodore Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront within a 10-minute walk of Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Diamond Museum. You'll also find Cape Town Stadium and Long Street within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Commodore Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for free at the hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 75 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at The Commodore Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does The Commodore Hotel include a casino?

No, The Commodore Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Commodore Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The Commodore Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Does The Commodore Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Commodore Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Commodore Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Clipper Restaurant.

Will The Commodore Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Commodore Hotel.

Does The Commodore Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Commodore Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Commodore Hotel is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 13.2 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Commodore Hotel?

No, at The Commodore Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Commodore Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at The Commodore Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

The Commodore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 846 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was immaculate and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Britta

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Excellent location. The front desk staff were not very welcoming but the dining room staff were excellent. Their attentive and friendly service were much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

diane

the hotel is dated, but it was very comfortable th
The greeters at reception never ever smiled. They did not talk nicely or look at you in the eye like they were afraid of me sad they did not speak loudly and they were not approachable not friendly at all like I was bothering them because they were all standing together talking and I was an intrusive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great short stay
Very good staff, lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Commodore has an Old World elegance. Our room was large enough (not spacious but generous) and it was immaculate. The staff members were lovely - helpful and personable. There is a very nice door/outdoor restaurant where the food was delicious and the service excellent. Location wise - it’s about a long city block to the V & A shopping area which offers anything you need in n a safe atmosphere. We enjoyed out stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ineke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in excellent location.There is an inflexible 2pm check-in, though I had contacted the hotel earlier to ask for an earlier check-in as we were arriving early. We found it irritating and annoying that tour groups and many other people were given rooms, and though we asked several times, our room was not available until 2pm on the dot. Surely they could have a little effort to get a room ready so that we didn't have to wait 5 hours. As a result, I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Excellent in every way
Amazing room, service, friendliness, and very helpful!!! Highly recommend this hotel. It was a great area to walk shop and dine. Best hotel we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby and room decor! Over all services are good except some update needed for modern world, such as property outlet for electronic charges, WiFi constantly have issue with changing password, some front office staff are not speaking proper English.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Commodore experience
Excellent service, comfortable and clean. Restaurant very good for buffet breakfast and good menu for other times in the day and evening. Location perfect for Waterfront, easy walking distance, just 2 minutes.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Hidden extras No flexibility on check out time Hassled at table to pay for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel, beautiful lobby bar area. Plesant patio garden where you could eat, drink or chill. We had the Durban suite 2047, which was spacious and luxurious. However situated at the side and back of hotel. Small balcony with poor patio furniture. With no cushions. So not encouraged to sit out there. We ate in the restaurant the food was good. Overall staff was helpful plesant. However we had a few hiccups, which the hotel had to resolve. Dont expect quick responses. Stairwall indicates its staff only. Great location near VA waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rhianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The exec floor corner rooms offer an incredible view. Nice lunch and gym was well equipped. Room service was awful and despite saying it was awful I wasn’t offered a refund. Save your money and eat at the Time Out market really close to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Could have been perfect but wasn’t
The property was lovely and we were going to return but unfortunately there was a problem with our bill and the hotels service and follow up was very poor. We spoke with several employees about adjusting out reservation even upon check-in. We were assured by multiple people it would not be a problem but upon check out discovered that it was never changed. We were charged for an extra night and were refused a refund. When this was escalated to a manager they said they would follow up because they had been in error and they never did and so the issue was not resolved. No accountability.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aleeza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

shruti

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First night the heating did not work. Inconsistence in room maintenance. Hot water was not hot on the first night. Request for an iron took ages to be complied with. House-keeping was inconsistent from one day to another. There was an attitude of complacency.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and look forward to returning to The Commodore Hotel on our next trip to Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located conveniently to walk to. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellently located hotel. Staff friendly & attentive. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Extended trip from business
The hotel deco is dated, service is so-so as i don't feel welcoming at all. Take-away coffee at breakfast is chargable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024