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President Hotel | Cape Town, South Africa | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Cape Town, South Africa

4 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade 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.

Hotel details

Getting Around

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

Dining

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

Fun and Games

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.

Handy Stuff

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

Accessibility

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

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.2/5

3,396 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

51%

Very Good

30%

Average

11%

Poor

Terrible

“Amazing Stay with My Daughter”

Sep 12, 2025Lebohang S

Myself and my daughter really enjoyed our stay at the President hotel. Despite the current construction that couldn’t allow us to swim at the hotel or explore the play area for kids, the walking distance to the beach was a great surprise, staff are friendly and helpful, the breakfast buffet had excellent variety and the breakfast in bed option was a treat. We had a good stay. Lebohang Sitole

“Book elsewhere and save yourself the stress of staying at this hotel”

Sep 09, 2025suzetter2018

Absolutely terrible experience. My flights were cancelled in Amsterdam, making it impossible for me to even reach this hotel. I explained the situation and requested either a refund or at least to not be charged in full for circumstances completely beyond my control. The reservations staff showed zero understanding or flexibility and told me I “should have let them know the day before.” How exactly am I supposed to predict airline cancellations in advance? To make matters worse, this hotel is undergoing major construction — something they conveniently fail to disclose before booking. Only after confirming did I receive a notice warning about loud daytime noise. Between their lack of transparency and their dismissive, unhelpful customer service, I cannot recommend this property to anyone. Save yourself the stress and book elsewhere.

“I just need a good night's sleep”

Sep 04, 2025SteveK843

The President is my go-to when it comes to short business trips to Cape Town. Typically, it works out really well, as the rates are good, the rooms nice and the staff friendly. This trip however was a mess. 1. The pool and pool area were being re-done / repaired. Would have been great to know in advance as it is a key feature of the hotel 2. At around 02:00 on Wednesday the fire alarm went off in the hotel, the lights in my room went on, and the alarm stayed on for around an hour. I got no notice that the alarm was triggered accidentally, and had to phone reception twice for clarity and updates (could give no information). It made it impossible to sleep and completely messed me up for a busy day full of meetings and work. 3. At around 03:15 on Thursday a group of loud guests started screaming and making a lot of noise outside the main hotel entrance, for around 10 minutes, which once again woke me up and left me wrecked for another day Maybe the hotel couldn't control any of these incidents, but maybe they could have shown some empathy. Send a note of apology for each incident. Warn incoming guests about the pool area. Do something. Instead, nothing. Nothing shows how much a hotel cares for its guests like how they handle or recover from bad guest experiences. I got nothing. Messages received.

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