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V&A Waterfront, South Africa
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Lets start planningThe PortsWood is part of Cape Town’s colonial history.
The restaurant and lobby are built over the original well and holding cells for prisoners en route to Robben Island some 300 years ago.
Today the PortsWood is famous for its uniquely personal approach to service – catering to international travellers’ every need and anticipating their every desire.
Rich in South Africa’s unique culture, the PortsWood is a must for any traveller.
The The PortsWood Hotel has 101 rooms. Select a room for more details.
Standard Twin Room
All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Standard twin rooms feature either a shower only, or have a combined shower over bath available.
Standard Queen Room
All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Standard Queen rooms feature either a shower only, or have a combined shower over bath available.
Deluxe Queen Room
All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Deluxe Queen Rooms have separate baths and showers and a little more seating space than the standard Queen rooms.
Studio King Room
All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Studio King rooms have separate baths and showers and a small seating area
Captains Suite
All rooms are decorated in a nautical style, and have individual air-conditioners, television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and hair dryers.
Coffee/Tea
En-Suite
Air Conditioning
Safe
Hairdryer
Television
Boat Cruise
Scenic Flight
Cultural Tour
Quarter Kitchen
A relaxed, elegant restaurant offering an a la carte breakfast and comprehensive a la carte lunch and dinner menu, specializing in Malaysian / Cape Malay cuisine.
Breakfast : Monday to Sunday – 06h00-10h00
Lunch : Monday to Sunday – 12h00-14h00
Dinner : Monday to Sunday – 18h30-22h00
A terrace menu is also available from 10h00-20h00 daily
The Links Bar
A cocktail bar right by the pool, with a relaxing atmosphere.
A relaxing swimming pool right next to the Links Bar, with complimentary loungers, sun umbrellas and towels.
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