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.

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Traveller rating

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Aug 11, 2025 arider762 Sandton, South Africa

Great location, friendly staff, The Hotel offers all one needs when away from home on business, i would certainly recommend this Hotel to other business persons travelling to Cape town
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Aug 4, 2025 ninangandewe Johannesburg, South Africa

Conveniently located near Waterfront, great room service and warm welcome from the staff. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating good location, rooms are outdated and not too clean

Aug 3, 2025 mohamedvariava Johannesburg, South Africa

Location is great. Rooms are outdated. Rooms were not too clean. Water had a terrible smell. Breakfast was decent
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Highly Recommend! Service staff is exceptional!

Aug 2, 2025 jkjb2 Santa Barbara

The staff at the the Commodore are truely exceptional, so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the restaurant for the breakfast buffet and dinner. The hotel is located a short comfortable walk to the waterfront. The front desk staff connected me with Kwathlano Tours and Safari for our airport shuttle. and the driver was prompt and friendly. Hotel… Read more
The staff at the the Commodore are truely exceptional, so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the restaurant for the breakfast buffet and dinner. The hotel is located a short comfortable walk to the waterfront. The front desk staff connected me with Kwathlano Tours and Safari for our airport shuttle. and the driver was prompt and friendly. Hotel guest relations helped us to select and book a tour. Read less
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Jul 31, 2025 A M Dunfermline, United Kingdom

One of the older hotels at the Waterfront but it is full of character and charm Room are big and spacious and beds are comfortable. However, the staff are outstanding. The could not do enough for you. The food delicious and the selection of drinks was great and very reasonable for a city break. I would really recommend this hotel as it's… Read more
One of the older hotels at the Waterfront but it is full of character and charm Room are big and spacious and beds are comfortable. However, the staff are outstanding. The could not do enough for you. The food delicious and the selection of drinks was great and very reasonable for a city break. I would really recommend this hotel as it's location is perfect and the staff are amazing. Would I stay again, absolutely. Read less