Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8 (2275 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 2275 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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Evelyn • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Loved my stay after having the worst experience on booking.com where the client canceled last minute and we have to wait still for a refund .

Cons:

Same as above

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Shashank • solo_traveller • in
4
More a budget hotel than a 3 star.
Pros:

The location was good. The staff was trying to be helpful.

Cons:

Overpriced for what it offers. The rooms are tiny and not clean. The bathroom doors don't even close. They offered two different rates for the same airport pickup to me and a third different rate to my colleague. Not a very comfortable place to stay. Breakfast options for vegetarians were limited.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
E
Erica • family_with_children • ie
10
Great location
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and helpful. Its perfect location for the Waterfront.

Cons:

I have no faults

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Abey • couple • za
2
Most unenjoyable stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room we were allocated (was supposedly one of the better rooms) was horrible, very small, smallest basin I’ve ever seen in the bathroom, shower very small and the bed was uncomfortable. TV wasn’t working well and had few channels available for viewing

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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FERMAL • family_with_children • us
8
Super ubicacion. Excelente parking de auto. Excelente desayuno.
Pros:

Ubicacion excelente, a pasos del Waterfront y todas sus atracciones. Muy buen desayuno y parking del auto muy comodo.

Cons:

El personal no era muy simpatico. Me parece que estaban mas acostumbrados a un cliente coporativo y no tanto de leisure. Como que el turista los complicada y estaban mas contentos con los coportivos.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jean-Pierre • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
M
Mina • solo_traveller • ae
8
Very good location . Suitable for a short stay . Good breakfast
Pros:

Location, staff, breakfast overall good

Cons:

Bed too small and TV old in my room . No gym

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
T
Tycho • family_with_children • za
3
More hostel than hotel, tiny room, overpriced
Pros:

Top location, courteous staff

Cons:

Would make for an ok hostel, but not a hotel. Beyond its due date. Room tiny, not well cleaned. Worth maybe 1/4 the price

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
Y
Yasutaro • family_with_children • ae
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • couple • de
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
L
Luca • couple • it
7
room had a view on Table Mountain, Waterfront is across the street.
Pros:

perfect location right in front of the Waterfront and the Hop-on hop-off bus station.
big parking lot inside the property, nice gardens around.
ample, quiet room.

Cons:

restaurant experience (late at night) really bad, unfortunately.
cleaning could be better.
laundry service offered but a bit complicated.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick • couple • tz
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
G
Gugu • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The hotel does not have a pool

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
R
Ronell • family_with_children • za
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
D
Donal Travers • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
J
Joyce • solo_traveller • za
5
Cons:

My reservation was canceled while I was enroute to the hotel despite my confirming the booking.They had made provisions in "sister lodge" .I refused to move and only then did they make a plan at the original hotel.Very unprofessional indeed.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
G
Gregory • family_with_children • za
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Holly • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • couple • br
4
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Café da manhã gelado, não era saboroso, hotel muito grande e tinha muita fila. Quarto muito pequeno , banheiro mal projetado

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
A
Abigail • couple • za
8
Pros:

Walking distance from the DHL Stadium and the Waterfront

Cons:

Room Service ends at 10pm in the evening, which is understandable but meant we could not order food after returning from the Stadium unfortunately

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee