Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8 (2403 reviews)
9 Portswood Road, Victoria & Alfred , Cape Town , za

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Limited amenities
Poor food quality
Room size issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
Several comments about cleanliness issues in both rooms and common areas.
Service
8.93
Consistently positive remarks about staff professionalism and friendliness.
Location
9.47
Many reviewers praised the location's proximity to the waterfront.
Room Quality
7.42
Comments on small room sizes and weak showers, leading to lower scores.
Amenities
6.45
Multiple complaints regarding poor amenities and lack of a pool.
Value for Money
8.41
Good value noted by some; however, specific issues affected perception.
Food and Beverage
6.96
Reviews highlight poor food quality and lack of options during breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.43
General satisfaction, although impacted by mentioned drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:13

Property Description

Unique Historic Setting
Set in a restored 19th-Century prison, Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge offers modern rooms with stunning Table Mountain views.

Luxurious Room Features
The bright and sunny rooms boast full-length windows, work desks, satellite TV, and plush sofas, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Dining with a View
Indulge in a culinary experience at Stonebreakers Restaurant, offering a la carte & buffet menus with breathtaking views of V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.

Experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Cape Town!

Important information:

In the event of an early departure, the hotel reserves the right to charge for the full duration of the original booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2403 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 6.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 6.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Tlholohelo • extended_group • za
8
A beautiful and clean establishment with excellent service.
Pros:

The food is incredible! Dinner was a la carte, with great, though limited room service options. Wide variety at breakfast.
The room was beautiful and quite comfortable.

Cons:

Bathroom facilities were not in the best condition - broken shower door resulting in a pool of water in the bathroom when showering and the toilet bowl was detaching from the wall.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Asha • couple • au
7
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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cathleen • solo_traveller • us
8
Comfortable for a short stay
Pros:

Good breakfast, comfortable room

Cons:

Long Distance from room to lobby

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Brad • family_with_children • za
6
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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NANCY • solo_traveller • zm
9
amazing would definately go back
Pros:

the room was amazing, after a long day of shopping coming back to sleep was the highlight of my day. breakfast was great the staff were friendly

Cons:

the gym weights were strange. the gym is great had enough to do proper excercises but the weights of the dumbells were strange e.g 2kg 4kg 6kg 8kg 10kg 12kg 14kg 16kg 18kg 20kg instead of 2.5kg, 5kg 10kg 12.5kg 15kg 17.5 kg 20kg which are ideal weights to be used in the gym

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • solo_traveller • zm
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean facilities, and superb location!

Cons:

Nothing that I disliked.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Rute • extended_group • pt
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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MOHAMED • solo_traveller • cn
7
Pros:

only two problem , was gym wasn’t ready and room really small rest is fine

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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NIKIEMA • family_with_children • bf
8
Agréable
Pros:

La vue

Cons:

Manque de savon pour la machine à laver

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Michiel • family_with_children • nl
4
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Prof Nicholas • solo_traveller • za
5
Averagely overpriced hotel
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Very weak internet

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Kazuaki • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Breakfast was great, staff helped change into more appropriate rooms. Everything I would expect from a Marriott.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • gb
7
Ideal location, neat and good choices for breakfast
Pros:

Fab breakfast choices

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Aminata Y. • family_with_children • na
9
A place I would recommend for individuals, families or groups wishing to be near the waterfront.
Pros:

Location was great for waterfront activities. The spa was amazing. The property was historic without being dated. The courtyard was a nice touch. The staff was friendly and polite.

Cons:

It was everything you need and nothing you didn't. I liked it all. The spa however, could have extended hours.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Rani • solo_traveller • za
3
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • za
5
Pros:

Proximity to the waterfront

Cons:

Cold water in two showers

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • fr
7
Pratique pour visiter W&A
Pros:

Nous avons apprécié notre séjour dans cet hôtel. Les points positifs sont clairement son emplacement : le quartier est agréable et on rejoint le waterfront en quelques minutes à pied, ce qui est très pratique pour se déplacer et visiter la ville. Le parking sur place, gratuit, est également un vrai plus.
Le petit déjeuner était bon, sans plus.

Cons:

En revanche, la chambre était assez petite et l’insonorisation avec l’extérieur laisse à désirer, ce qui peut gêner selon la sensibilité au bruit. Le tarif pratiqué est quand même assez cher compte tenu des prestations.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee