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Portwood Rd | Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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The Commodore
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Ranked #51 of 121 hotels in Cape Town Central
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Germany
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38 reviews 38 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Friendly staff in the reception and especially the bar. Nice big spacious rooms, very clean and comfy, mine had a nice, small balcony. Great arrangements for tours and transport. Very good choices in the breakfast buffet, but coffee is really bad ;) (this is so in almost all of South Africa). Could improve the service of waiters during breakfast and... More

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Alpharetta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013

Stayed at the Commodore for Business in late May 2013 for 5 nights - find it hard to complain. Great location - close to V&A and all attractions (e.g. restaurants, bars, waterfront, etc.) Staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Agree with previous reviews that the room amenities could be updated - but the breakfast buffet was very enjoyable... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The hotel staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the room was lovely although I think outdated and old fashioned. Stayed one night and was not very impressed as check out time is 10am however at 8 am a staff member entered our room as he wanted to check the bar fridge this could have waited till we had checked out... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The hotel has a prime location in central Cape Town near the V&A waterfront and close to good restaurants and shopping. The accommodations were comfortable, our room had an excellant view of Table Mountain. The breakfast offered in the lobby is typical European style, and is worth the money. The staff were helpful, and were willing to assist in any... More

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London
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18 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This hotel has clearly seen better days. Our room was small, the king-sized bed hard with lumpy pillows. The bathroom was old-fashioned and tiny. You had to set both the hot and cold taps in the shower to make it function. In order to operate WIFI you have to obtain a code from reception and type it in each time... More

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The service here was very good, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The location is perfect. It is only a few minutes walk from the Victoria and Albert Waterfront and the neighborhood feels very safe. We enjoyed both the bar and the restaurant. We were here for two nights and overall we felt we could not have had a better... More

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Wexford
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Having read some of the previous reviews I was a little hesitant when our tour guide told us that we were booked into the Commodore. I shouldn't have worried. From first arrival to our eventual departure we had nothing but 5 * service. Unfortunately I was taken ill on our third day there. The hotel arranged for a doctor to... More

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Dartmoor
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22 reviews 22 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

This was our third stay in this very well positioned hotel only a few minutes from the Waterfront. We enjoyed an excellent room on the executive floor with a balcony and wide ranging views. However the bathroom looked tired and was in need of new fittings if this was to be called an executive room.The staff were attentive and most... More

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Bergen, Norway
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I stayed 4 nights in this hotel at the end of April. I arrived late the first night and went down to the bar for a beer to bring back to my room because there is no mini-bar in the room. There is a fridge, but it’s empty. On two different tables I could see girls dressed and painted in... More

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JvanderMerwe, Manager at The Commodore, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Guest, Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding and thank you for your valuable feedback. Even though the contents of your letter is of great concern to us and most certainly not what we stand for or support in any way or form, at the Commodore Hotel in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, it is a reality... More

Seattle, WA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I recommend the Commodore Hotel. My partner and I stayed there for 5 days/4 nights from Apr 19-Apr 23, 2013. From check-in to check-out, everything was smooth and seamless. The staff is so helpful, positive, and gracious. This was our 4th time to South Africa/2nd time to Cape Town. The location... More

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What travellers say

  • Table Mountain(20)
  • Very friendly(18)
  • Great location(14)
  • Breakfast buffet(13)
  • Pool area(4)
  • Waterfront area(4)
  • Robben Island(3)

Additional Information about The Commodore

Address: Portwood Rd | Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#31 Business Hotels in Cape Town Central
#40 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town Central
#43 Family Hotels in Cape Town Central
Price range (per night): $131 - $307
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located at the Victoria & Alfred waterfront; panoramic views of Table Mountain & the Atlantic Ocean. ... more   less 
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