Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8 (2358 reviews)
9 Portswood Road, Victoria & Alfred , Cape Town , za

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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.

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 2358 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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Joost • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

great location with wonderful staff. breakfast was really good. The bed was super comfy.

Cons:

breakfast was ok but the location of the breakfast hall is a little bit of a "mission". but it is what it is.
only drawback is the noise pollution in the area. hard to get an uber from there.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Terrie • extended_group • au
9
Perfect location & perfectly comfortable with secure car parking
Pros:

Perfect location & secure car parking

Cons:

Hairdryer wasn’t operational due to incorrect power plug which had to be changed.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
L
Lynne.T • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was cold on both days

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • extended_group • mz
5
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Sjaak • couple • nl
7
Locotie perfect, kamer kan beter.
Pros:

Persoon was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. 3 min min lopen ben in Waterfront

Cons:

In de kamer een irritante brommend geluid. Ik verwacht mechanisch luchtbehandeling systeem.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • za
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Edwards • family_with_children • at
9
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
9
All perfect for my needs. Thank you.
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • vg
8
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. The many choices were greatly appreciated. I loved the double room i chose. It felt more like home. Very clean. I would certainly stay here again and recommend it to others.

Cons:

Nothing i can recall.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
F
Francois • couple • za
8
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

Cons:

Rooms a bit small

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
M
MAITA • couple • za
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
B
Brand • family_with_children • za
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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René Oosterling • couple • nl
8
Goed hotel op perfecte locatie
Pros:

De lokatie was perfect; V&A Waterfront op loopafstand.
Personeel was zonder uitzondering uiterst vriendelijk en behulpzaam..

Cons:

Kamer was groot genoeg maar jammer dat de douche in open verbinding stond met de kamer hetgeen alles vochtiger maakte dan gewenst

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
H
Henrich • couple • us
10
Pros:

Front Desk Staff were fantastic and quite helpful.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Susie • extended_group • za
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • br
8
Boa localização
Pros:

Boa localização

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Kanon Werk • family_with_children • nl
8
Perfecte locatie
Pros:

Locatie, parkeren, schone kamers.

Cons:

Wifi slecht en geen stopcontacten op oplaadpunten bij het bed.
Slechts 1 stopcontact punt in de hele kamer.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • family_with_children • za
7
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammed Iskandar • solo_traveller • my
5
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Moira • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location in central Cape Town
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee