President Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

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Classic Ocean Room
Classic Mountain Room
Botany Café
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
Island Restaurant
The Base
Mountain Apartment
One Bed Sea Facing Suite
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Sea View Room
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
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Classic Ocean Room
Classic Mountain Room
Botany Café
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
Island Restaurant
The Base
Mountain Apartment
One Bed Sea Facing Suite
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Sea View Room
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment

The hotel

The President Hotel offers guests a friendly atmosphere and relaxed ambiance. Situated in a spectacular setting, the classic design of the hotel mirrors perfectly the laid back lifestyle of Cape Town where lazy afternoons can be spent reclining by the palm-fringed pool, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. The President Hotel has an enviable location set in the exclusive and wind-free Bantry Bay, just 7 km outside Cape Town’s CBD, it offers fresh sea air and panoramic mountain and ocean views that’ll see you unwinding in no time. With an enticing selection of restaurants, bars and lounges, the hotel is situated in a great location for those who want to venture out, Bantry Bay is great for local eateries but the President is also excellently located in the city half way between the famous V&A Waterfront and the first class beaches and eateries of Clifton and Camps Bay.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In Bantry Bay in between Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

350 rooms and suites on 6 floors in 1 building with 3 lifts. All with air-conditioning, living area with satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, semi self-catering kitchenette with tea/coffee maker, microwave, safe and hairdryer. Classic Rooms, formally known as Standard Mountain Facing Rooms, feature an open-plan kitchenette, seating area, desk, bathroom and separate toilet. Rooms have 1 double bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Classic Mountain/Ocean Rooms, formally known as Mountain/Sea Facing Rooms, have 1 double bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Modern Classic Apartments have a lounge and dining area with an open-plan kitchenette, separate bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Available with mountain or urban views, and 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years).

Ocean Suites overlook the infinity pool and the Atlantic Ocean, and have an open-plan kitchenette, lounge, desk, separate bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Suites have 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years).

Family Ocean Suites have 2 bedrooms (with 1 king-size bed in one room and 2 twin beds in the second room), open-plan kitchenette, lounge, desk and a shared bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Signature Family Ocean Suites have 2 bedrooms, a generous living area, 2 bathrooms and ocean views. Suites have 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 12 years, sharing a sofa sleeper).

Complimentary hotel shuttle to the V&A Waterfront (four times daily) during season.

The Islands Restaurant (buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner), Botany Café (healthy deli), Senate Bar, The Deck Bar, The Base Artisanal Pizzeria.

Swimming pool (unheated). Spa*. Gym and salon*. Kids play area. Available activities nearby at a local charge: tennis, squash, fishing, golf. Hiking and jogging trails. 

Complimentary WiFi for Virgin Holidays guests (download limits apply). Curio shop. 24-hour security, reception and room service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Try the 'Open House Daquiri' Cocktail

Jul 9, 2025 Lindy D Guildford, United Kingdom

Arrived to a warm welcome, very friendly staff. We booked a suite over looking the pool/seaview. The room was lovely, lots of space and an amazing king size bed. Breakfast was amazing, lots of choice and constantly replenishing. Drinks and pool lunch delicious, room service was also top class (and very responsibility priced). Beach/Pool towels… Read more
Arrived to a warm welcome, very friendly staff. We booked a suite over looking the pool/seaview. The room was lovely, lots of space and an amazing king size bed. Breakfast was amazing, lots of choice and constantly replenishing. Drinks and pool lunch delicious, room service was also top class (and very responsibility priced). Beach/Pool towels available so no need to bring your own (which we did). The only reason we have not put 5 stars is that there was some renovations going on during our staff - getting ready for high season and it was a little distruptive at times. Also the pool and bar staff extremelly slow in taking and delivering orders - we put this down to a number of new staff being trained. However, ALL the staff are absolutely lovely and we wouldn't hesitate to return to The President. The location is perfect - we walked along the prom into Cape Town. There is plenty of security and gates were controlled by lovely 'Daddy and Emenise' and if you can have a spa treatment, Pamela is lovely and does a great massage. Try the 'Open House Daquiri' - its non alcololic absolutely delicious. Don't forgot to visit MoJo and Braids along Sea Point - Braids do the best steak we have ever eaten. Enjoy it was the best holiday we have ever had - despite travelling most of the world. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lots of noise due to jack-hammers

Jul 7, 2025 Quest18509990749

Major renovations at pool area with lots of noise from jack hammers. The Hotel did not disclose this on their website at time of booking. We only stayed one night and then left. We recommend the Peninusal All-Suite which is just around the corner.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We only do doubles

Jun 25, 2025 juliesY173TC Margate, United Kingdom

We were drop of and the president and went to reception , it was as though all the staff were waiting for us to turn up as they were all so happy to see us while doing there job. Our room wasn’t quite ready so we went and had some lunch.she took our meal order and then ask for our drinks. I couldn’t decide if to have a single or double, she calmly… Read more
We were drop of and the president and went to reception , it was as though all the staff were waiting for us to turn up as they were all so happy to see us while doing there job. Our room wasn’t quite ready so we went and had some lunch.she took our meal order and then ask for our drinks. I couldn’t decide if to have a single or double, she calmly said sorry we don’t do singles 😂so a double was had . I caught with her a few day later and she remembered the drinks we had and when I mentioned the double, we both had a really good giggle about which was lovely and every time she see after that she had a cheeky smile. The bar was amazing they could make any drink you wanted. Breakfast was fresh hot and had so much choice . While staying at the president I lost a pullover out by the swimming pool , I had received some sad news and my head was a mess . The next day I reported it to reception and one of the managers had found it . But I think it’s a good idea to take a picture of the item , then they can show the guest and be reunited. On the day I received the sad news we had a trip booked through the president guest experience we did cape point , cape of good hope , ostrich farm and Boulders beach we had an amazing half day experience, but it felt like a full day . And our driver and guide Adolf was great too. The guest experience team sent me a card and a vase of flowers to my room as I mentioned to the lady that book the trip for us it was the day we had the sad news. The president didn’t have to do this , but to them my news could have ment nothing but the flowers ment the world, and I’m truly thankful we stayed there. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Never fails to deliver

Jun 25, 2025 Davekerr1848 Dublin, Ireland

This is the 7th Time to stay here and honestly it just gets better all the Time. The staff are so attentive, the rooms are spotless and most have a sea view, the food is second to none with the new salad bar adding a great lunch service for nibbles. The location is fantastic for one who might want to run on the promenade or into camps Bay and… Read more
This is the 7th Time to stay here and honestly it just gets better all the Time. The staff are so attentive, the rooms are spotless and most have a sea view, the food is second to none with the new salad bar adding a great lunch service for nibbles. The location is fantastic for one who might want to run on the promenade or into camps Bay and maybe a dip in the pools afterwards!! Can't rate this pace highly enough Read less
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Jun 23, 2025 Salemeen A

My experience was the most amazing stay and im definitely coming back. Lianna and Amy-Lee was the best at reception. Keep up the good work ladies.