Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Nice pool area
Cons:
Poor service at times
Lack of breakfast variety
Issues with room supplies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Rooms spotless but complaints about room supplies.
Service
7.83
Service issues noted, especially during dining experiences.
Location
9.37
Great location, easy access to attractions and felt safe.
Room Quality
8.32
Good quality rooms, but some positioning issues noted.
Amenities
8.85
Good pool area and breakfast offerings, but some wanted more options.
Value for Money
7.81
Some guests felt the price is too high for the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Breakfast variety lacking; some dishes were disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.83
Mixed experiences with highlight on great location and aesthetics.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 16:14

Property Description

Infinity Pool and Terrace Bar
President Hotel boasts an infinity pool and a terrace bar offering stunning panoramic views of Lion’s Head Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.

Modern Guest Rooms
The air-conditioned guest rooms at President Hotel are contemporary in style and equipped with all the necessary amenities including a flat screen TV, kitchenette, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a delicious meal at The Island Restaurant, offering both buffet and a la carte menu options. For drinks, the Senate Bar serves cocktails in a casual setting.

Experience luxury and convenience at President Hotel. Book now to enjoy a memorable stay with breathtaking views and top-notch service.

Important information:

Please note that the credit card used to book the accommodations will need to be presented upon check-in as well as identification in the form or an ID book or passport.

Please note that all rooms and hotel facilities are strictly nonsmoking in regulation to the South African Tobacco Act. Designated smoking areas are available on the ground floor of the hotel. Smoking anywhere in the hotel other than the designated smoking areas is liable for a penalty fee.

Airport transfer requests will be at an additional charge and subject to advance notice. Should you require assistance with a quotation for this service, please contact the hotel directly.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 70 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4623 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 7.83
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 8.83
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JulianM280564 Couples London, England
10
Stay here
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in great location . Views of ocean or Lion's Head from room. Breakfast plentiful and good choice. All staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Will definitely return here soon.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Kgahliso family_with_children za
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Marique solo_traveller za
1
Cons:

Bad service
Rude Staff
House keeping put feather pillows in room even after requesting more than once for them not to as my husband is allergic
Very small smoking area and if it rains there is no where to smoke
Very little parking

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
2
201annabelb Family
10
Outstanding Hotel With the Kindest Staff
Pros:

Our stay at the President Hotel in Cape Town was genuinely the best hotel experience my sister and I have ever had.

From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how beautiful, luxurious, and welcoming the hotel was. We felt incredibly lucky to stay there. Our room and en suite were huge, spotless, and extremely comfortable. The pillow menu was such a lovely touch, and we thoroughly enjoyed the room service throughout our stay.

The breakfast buffet was absolutely incredible — every single element was fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to start the day. The hot chocolates became a particular favourite of ours! Even on rainy or gloomy days, we didn’t mind because we knew we had such a wonderful hotel to come back to and enjoy.

What truly made this hotel exceptional, though, was the staff. Every single member of the team was warm, friendly, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. The level of service honestly put hotels in England to shame. The porters in particular made such an impression on us — always greeting us with huge smiles, chatting and laughing with us, asking about our day, making sure we had everything we needed, and safely seeing us into our Ubers whenever we headed out. We always felt incredibly safe and looked after. A special shoutout to Steven the porter, who was especially lovely and great fun throughout our stay!

During our holiday, we unfortunately experienced a medical emergency when some wood chipping flew into my sister’s eye. The hotel staff were absolutely outstanding in the way they handled the situation. The Guest Experiences Manager immediately arranged for the on-call specialist doctor, who arrived within twenty minutes and was extremely helpful. My sister later had to go to hospital for further tests, which I found very distressing, but the hotel staff were so comforting and supportive throughout. When my sister returned, the hotel even sent complimentary hot chocolate, a chocolate bar, and shortbread up to our room with a thoughtful note for her. That level of kindness and care meant so much to us.

The service at the President Hotel was truly exceptional from start to finish, and we honestly could not fault a single thing about our stay. We would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Cape Town, and we already hope to return one day ourselves!

2026-05-14 via Tripadvisor
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alain couple ca
10
Endroit exceptionnel je le recommande à 100%
Pros:

Emplacement près de l’océan. Petit déjeuner simplement extraordinaire,il y avait de tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Zoe couple fr
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Bongiwe couple sz
9
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
A
alagbada couple ng
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Irene solo_traveller ke
9
Pros:

Breakfast is great

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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jorgeaguilar45789 Solo travel Wenatchee, Washington
10
Solo traveler
Pros:

I completely fell in love with the President Hotel. I honestly wish I could've stayed longer. The room, gorgeous and comfortable. The service- could not have been better. The restaurant and bar- incredible. I know I will stay at the President again.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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xyz63Uk Couples United Kingdom
8
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

We had a lovely 3 day stay here and enjoyed the sights of Capetown. Special mention to Thandi for arranging some of our activities and in general to all the wonderful and friendly staff at the hotel

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
S
Steve family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Great location -
Superb friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
10
memerable
Pros:

breakfast was gtreat
room spacious and adequate
Location --perfect

Cons:

We loved everything

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Bukola solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

Room and the breakfast service

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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cortneyw766 Couples Swansea, Swansea County, South Wales, Wales
10
Second time here - Fantastic Hotel
Pros:

This was our second visit to The President Hotel in the last 2 years. We love this hotel. It’s clean, the staff are super friendly and very close to the beach. The breakfast was great with a lot of choice. The beers are large and cheap. Would definitely return for a 3rd trip

2026-05-10 via Tripadvisor
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Alice couple gb
10
Amazing stay at a great hotel, in a safe location, with incredible staff! 10/10
Pros:

Great location in a very safe part of town. It’s a 1 minute walk down to the water where you can watch the sunset with a nice promenade to walk along. The staff were also amazing and they went above and beyond. They were so lovely and made our stay so special. Jay Jay at breakfast and in the bar was specifically fantastic! The pool area is also great (pool was quite cold though!) Also nice, big comfy beds.

Cons:

The shower/bathroom was a little bit cramped so water would go onto the floor after every shower which was a bit annoying but just needed a bigger shower panel.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Khayalethu family_with_children za
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Lunga couple za
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
C
Cherie solo_traveller za
7
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
L
Leon family_with_children nl
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee