The Commodore

Cape Town, South Africa

Star rating

Standard Twin Room
The Clipper Restaurant
King Suite
King Suite
King Suite
The Clipper Restaurant
Deluxe Room
The Admiralty Bar
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Spa
Admiralty Bar
Gym
Standard Twin Room
The Clipper Restaurant
King Suite
King Suite
King Suite
The Clipper Restaurant
Deluxe Room
The Admiralty Bar
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Spa
Admiralty Bar
Gym

The hotel

Cape Town has plenty to offer when it comes to sightseeing, and The Commodore is perfectly placed for you to enjoy the V&A waterfront, Table Mountain, and Robben Island with ease. Upgrade to an Executive room to make the most of the views from your balcony on the top floor, or even to a King Suite if you want the extra space for your stay. The nautical theme runs throughout the hotel, from your room right through to the bar and restaurant, where you can enjoy fresh seafood and local wines. As you’re in the heart of the harbour, you don’t have to go far to find more restaurants and bars either, where you can while away sunny evenings in the oldest working harbour in South Africa. 

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, approximately 25km from Cape Town International Airport.

Hotel information

234 rooms, all with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, safe, mini bar*, satellite TV, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer.

Standard Rooms have either 1 queen-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Rooms are larger in size, with balconies offering views of the waterfront or Table Mountain, and either 1 queen-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Family rooms feature either 1 queen-size bed or twin beds, plus an additional sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Executive Rooms are located on the top floor with stunning views from the balcony, and either 1 queen-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suites feature a separate seating area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Suites feature 180 degree views of Table Mountain or the waterfront, with a separate lounge, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Clipper Restaurant (offering buffet breakfast, and a la carte menus for lunch and dinner). The Admiralty Bar.

Outdoor pool. Spa*. Gym. Bicycle tours*.

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting service*. Private parking available at ZAR 75 per day (payable locally, fee subject to change). Laundry service*. 

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (853)
  • Very good (889)
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  • Poor (60)
  • Terrible (44)
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Jul 19, 2025 Pap611

Great location near V and A rooms were a good size, clean, with fridge and TV. Nice bathroom. Restaurant and bar staff were wonderful, great buffet. Housekeeping staff were so friendly.
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Jul 16, 2025 BAZ1977 Hertfordshire, England.

The Commodore is an okay hotel in the V&A Waterfront. Nothing special. Hotel and rooms quite tired and in need of an upgrade. Location is good, but somewhat on the periphery of the Waterfront complex. This was fine for us, as we have been to Cape Town many times before, but could put some off. Breakfast was good, but service lacking. Took ages… Read more
The Commodore is an okay hotel in the V&A Waterfront. Nothing special. Hotel and rooms quite tired and in need of an upgrade. Location is good, but somewhat on the periphery of the Waterfront complex. This was fine for us, as we have been to Cape Town many times before, but could put some off. Breakfast was good, but service lacking. Took ages to get coffees etc., and staff too busy chatting and setting tables. All in all not bad. Just not brilliant. A good 3/4 star hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay where service is everything.

Jul 15, 2025 Janelle F

There are not a lot of hotels where I could stay I would be sad to leave. Our room overlooking Table Mountain with Balcony was amazing and quiet. The general visitor areas are beauty and inviting. Buffet breakfast was delicious with so many choices. Dinner menu was great. The most amazing part of this hotel is the staff. Every one of the staff… Read more
There are not a lot of hotels where I could stay I would be sad to leave. Our room overlooking Table Mountain with Balcony was amazing and quiet. The general visitor areas are beauty and inviting. Buffet breakfast was delicious with so many choices. Dinner menu was great. The most amazing part of this hotel is the staff. Every one of the staff could not be more accommodating and friendly. Just loved this hotel. Read less
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Jul 13, 2025 Stefanie L

Lovely hotel in a great location with very friendly staff. All contributed to our wonderful holiday.
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Jul 10, 2025 Sam D

Great location, excellent facilities. And super friendly customer service centric team up front. Andile, Sarah-Lee, and Brittany were awesome in alleviating a nuisance for our family. Love the Commodore! High marks for this hotel.