The Commodore

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin 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 (774)
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  • Poor (56)
  • Terrible (42)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Commodore Hotel V&A Waterfront - A Group of Old Trusted Friends

Apr 18, 2024 GrandTour816646

The Commodore Hotel is one of the secret gems of the V&A Waterfront Hotel Gallery. I used it for the past 15 years and it's always a hearty pleasure to meet the staff and enjoy the overall hospitality of the hotel. If you are looking for clean and up to date accommodation, great food and very friendly staff, the Commodore is the right place for… Read more
The Commodore Hotel is one of the secret gems of the V&A Waterfront Hotel Gallery. I used it for the past 15 years and it's always a hearty pleasure to meet the staff and enjoy the overall hospitality of the hotel. If you are looking for clean and up to date accommodation, great food and very friendly staff, the Commodore is the right place for you. At a very reasonable price. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hotel excellent,extremely poor reception

Apr 15, 2024 Attilia M

We asked for an Uber at the reception and theydid it for us. We asked for the price and we were told 220 zar for the round trip to a restaurant very close to the hotel. A car came to pick us but we realized later in the evening that it was not a Uber but a car rental connnected with the hotel. When we were ready to go back from the restaurant to… Read more
We asked for an Uber at the reception and theydid it for us. We asked for the price and we were told 220 zar for the round trip to a restaurant very close to the hotel. A car came to pick us but we realized later in the evening that it was not a Uber but a car rental connnected with the hotel. When we were ready to go back from the restaurant to the hotel we called the car but we had to wait half an hour without any explication. In lack of an answer we called Uber who gave us a quotation of 50 zar (one way) Because our original car phoned us announcing his arrival we cancelled Uber. Finally back to the hotel he pretended from us another 220 zar. Totally 440 zar versus the 100 zar that we would have paid with Uber. Clearly a very bad and not fair deal and a strong unpleasant discussion with the hotel Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location superb service!!!!

Apr 10, 2024 Kasikci Istanbul, Turkiye

We stayed in this hotel for five days with my family and it was my son‘s birthday. The hotel is located near the waterfront center which is a great location. The hotel looks a little old however, it is very well kept and maintained so everything is perfect even better is the, the team and the service. The team especially Gadija at he guest… Read more
We stayed in this hotel for five days with my family and it was my son‘s birthday. The hotel is located near the waterfront center which is a great location. The hotel looks a little old however, it is very well kept and maintained so everything is perfect even better is the, the team and the service. The team especially Gadija at he guest relations was superb. We came without any plans, but she took very good care of us and we had a wonderful five days in Cape Town and she did a surprise for my son. Thank you very much for everything. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Would definitely come back.

Apr 8, 2024 cath1964 Bath, United Kingdom

We stayed here for 3 nights in mid January , easy check in , pleasant staff, lovely views over table top mountain, great breakfast. Close to V @A waterfront which was ideal. Friendly guys at the door to greet you and help you if you need anything.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel convenient to V&A Waterfront

Apr 6, 2024 Jennifer R Kansas

One of the best parts about this hotel is its super convenient location to the Waterfront. Just a few minutes walk and you're there! I walked back several times late in the evening and never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. The room was clean and well maintained, but had a very strange layout when it came to light switches and outlets. The only… Read more
One of the best parts about this hotel is its super convenient location to the Waterfront. Just a few minutes walk and you're there! I walked back several times late in the evening and never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. The room was clean and well maintained, but had a very strange layout when it came to light switches and outlets. The only place I could find to charge my devices was a single accessible outlet all the way across the room on the far side of the desk. Thankfully it was just me and I could rotate through my electronics, but if you had more than one or two things to charge it might be a challenge! Excellent breakfast buffet. Hotel has a generator that kicks in during load shedding (which they post a schedule of in the lobby). The shortbread cookies with the tea/coffee in the room was a nice touch. Read less