Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8 (2424 reviews)
9 Portswood Road, Victoria & Alfred , Cape Town , za

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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

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 2424 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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Precious • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
Роман • solo_traveller • ru
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Maria Florencia • solo_traveller • ar
9
Excelente ubicación, en una zona segura de la ciudad.
Pros:

Buena ubicación, cerca del centro comercial y del estadio. Mi habitación era amplia y muy cómoda. El personal muy amable siempre atento a lo
Que necesitábamos.

Cons:

En mi habitación el agua de la ducha salía tibia, sé que lo solucionaron luego.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Consuelo • couple • cl
10
Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta. El hotel es muy cómodo para una parada de una o dos noches en un viaje por Sudáfrica. El desayuno exquisito y el personal muy amable como ocurre en todo Sudáfrica.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ailsa • family_with_children • gb
8
Stayed here on my 60th birthday & the staff made it special with wine, cake & treats. Cannot thank them enough.
Pros:

Staff were friendly. Property was very close to marina. Great parking. Room, bedding, towels & shower great.

Cons:

Na

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Garth • family_with_children • au
10
Fantastic place to stay when visiting Cape Town
Pros:

Super location close to the Waterfront and with parking,
Friendly and responsive staff - our blocked shower was dealt with immediately once we reported the issue.
Superb buffet breakfast

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Amr • family_with_children • sa
7
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Meghan • extended_group • us
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Naveen • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

The staff courtesy and the Location

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Vasylyna • extended_group • pl
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • fr
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sachin Lonial • solo_traveller • bw
5
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sambola • extended_group • lr
5
My stay was great on the overall with respect to safety, security, sanitation and comfort.
Pros:

The room was comfortable but for the amount of $217.00USD plus per night and still I had to pay extra $15.00USD for breakfast is so discouraging.

Cons:

The room was comfortable but for the amount of $217.00USD plus per night and still I had to pay extra $15.00USD for breakfast is so discouraging.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Anika • solo_traveller • za
7
Budget room not very budget friendly
Pros:

Great location and staff were so kind!

Cons:

The room was so small, had one working overhead light and only one plug point which was for the coffee machine, across the room from the bed... there were lights next to the bed but nowhere to charge phones etc. I stayed in the room only because I didn't intend to spend much time there, but the rate was about double what it was worth. I'm not very picky, and understand the location is great, but the room size and set up was remarkably underwhelming for nearly R3000/night. I imagine a nearby hostel would've provided something much better at this rate.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • za
9
Very impressed !!
Pros:

Very friendly and accommodating staff, nothing was too much trouble !! what a team, well done !!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • ke
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Jandre • couple • na
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Jc • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee