Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8 (2448 reviews)
9 Portswood Road, Victoria & Alfred , Cape Town , za
+27 21 406 1911

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2448 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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dan_stantoine • solo_traveller • mu
8
overall it went fine.
Pros:

staff polite and available. this room was better than last time. I have greatly appreciated that they found my sunglasses and were able to hand over to someone who brought it back to Mauritius.

Cons:

it was really complicated to adjust the water temperature of the shower. Really. Either too hot, or too cold or hot when on cold or vice versa. One day i have very lukewarm water for the morning shower. It was too much.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Celma Patricia Antonio • solo_traveller • no
10
Was amazing, the stuff is well trained and very supportive always eager to sort out your requests ef
Pros:

Location is one of the best. Very safe and easy to walk around the city.

Cons:

Everything was nice, no complaints.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ross • extended_group • zw
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Good location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms.

Cons:

NA

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • gb
7
Good location but not the best hotel - would look for a different one for a future stay.
Pros:

Family room had enough room for 4 people

Cons:

We weren’t informed that the hotel was being renovated and smelled of paint. I also wasn’t aware that the hotel floor in the lecture building could be accessed by members of the public so didn’t feel as safe as I should have. Cleaners removed a bag of laundry because it was in a clear plastic bag so they thought it was rubbish. Just didn’t feel comfortable throughout the stay. Only one remote control for 2 tv’s and wasn’t rectified during our stay.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Joana • family_with_children • br
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • couple • za
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Irene Eugenio Pedro Texeira • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

All... the hotel is excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Karina • family_with_children • br
3
Não recomendo. Apenas a localização é prática - e por isso, caro demais pro que oferece
Pros:

A equipe foi extremamente gentil mesmo ao lidar com minha insatisfação com o espaço.

Cons:

O hotel foi uma grande decepção: imagens e descrição que estavam no booking não condizem com todas as opções de estadia: alguns prédios e quartos são mais antigos. O prédio onde nós colocaram era originalmente uma prisão, o andar térreo é uma universidade, estavam reformando os corredores… um verdadeiro labirinto, um pessimo astral… o quarto família era pessimo, apertado, realmente uma sensação de prisão. Pedimos cancelamento e formos pra outro hotel.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Luis Fernando B. C. • family_with_children • br
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Eduardo • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • family_with_children • ch
7
Der Aufenthalt war okay.
Pros:

Die Lage.

Cons:

Kleine Zimmer

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Ruth Webster • couple • br
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Yusuf • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Merks • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Funcionários da recepção bastante simpáticos. Hotel muito bem localizado, com saída direta para o Waterfront. Ótimo para estadias breves.

Cons:

Fiquei no apartamento "família" e achei ele mais apertado do que já mostram as fotos. Fiquei apenas por uma noite para esperar conexão de voo, então foi bem tranquilo. Mais do que isso, o aperto pode incomodar.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Shani • family_with_children • za
8
Friendly staff , close to V&A
Pros:

Walking distance to the V&A, friendly staff.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Kavi • family_with_children • mu
9
Close and convenient
Pros:

The hotel is very close to all the main facilities and an easy walk.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • mz
8
High standards of care
Pros:

High quality and standards.
Location.

Cons:

On my first day and during breakfast staff start removing food and beverages 15 minutes prior to the end of the hour.
That didn’t happen on the other days of my stay. I believe it was a staff decision, not the management.
Guests shouldn’t be allowed to take food and drinks in containers.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Amira • couple • za
8
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Protea V&A, would definitely come back.
Pros:

Location, staff hospitality, room.

Cons:

Shower drain doesn’t work properly so you end up having to pause the shower for it to drain.

USB charging input didn’t work

TV is a bit small and outdated, HD tv is a minimum these days.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Rowan • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
Роман • solo_traveller • ru
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee