Dock House

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Dining Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
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Luxury Room
Luxury Room
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The hotel

Fitting neatly into its neighbourhood, the Dock House gives you the full V&A Waterfront experience. It has a charming history – as the Harbour Master’s private home in the 1800s. It oozes Victorian elegance – with lavish chandeliers, exquisite fabrics, and antique-inspired furnishings (and modern luxuries like a courtyard pool with Table Mountain views). And it feels like you’re staying with close friends – with just six rooms, a bijou breakfast room, and the option to pop into other hotels in the ‘family’ for dinner. But you’re here to experience Cape Town – and you’ve picked one of the best addresses, just moments from the waterfront’s dining, shopping, and sights like Time Ball Tower and Nobel Square.

Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On the edge of Portswood Ridge, alongside the Time Ball Tower. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 25 minutes

Hotel information

5 individually decorated rooms and 1 suite. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar* and safe. Luxury Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Rooms on the ground floor enjoy garden/pool views from a veranda and rooms on the first floor overlook the V&A Waterfront from a balcony. 

The Luxury Suite opens onto the lawned garden and swimming pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Small dining room where breakfast is served. Swimming pool with bar area. Spa*. Gym. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary WiFi. Guests can share facilities with both sister hotels; Queen Victoria Hotel and Victoria & Alfred Hotel.

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (263)
  • Very good (16)
  • Average (5)
  • Poor (3)
  • Terrible (2)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A gem of a hotel close to everything on the Waterfront

Nov 1, 2023 Q8120RBmarkd

The Dock House was a delightful place to stay in Cape Town - spacious and well-appointed rooms in a charming and historic building, good location and with excellent service. Ashley our host was delightful - engaging, knowledgeable and took great steps in ensuring a wonderful stay. Be sure to ask him stories about the history of the Dock House.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Historial hotel in a lively area

Oct 24, 2023 Anne B

What a beautiful building, inside and out, right in the lively area of V&A. Everything was perfect and nothing was too much for a member of staff by the name of Ashley, he was attentive to all our needs and his ashleychino in the morning was a perfect start to the day.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great boutique in the V&A area of Cape Town

Oct 9, 2023 Richard V

The hotel is very well placed in the V&A area and is very boutique. The staff were excellent especially Donovan and Ashleigh who looked after us all the time. The room was spacious with a separate bathroom, the bed was very comfortable and the view from the balcony was spectacular.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The start and end to a great holiday

Sep 11, 2023 wehaveveretired Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

We spent two, three day spells here at the beginning and end of our holiday to South Africa. The standard on both occasions was extremely high, whether we ate at the Dock House for breakfast or had an evening meal in the dash restaurant at the sister hotel, the Queen Victoria nearby. The staff were overwhelmingly polite and helpful and nothing… Read more
We spent two, three day spells here at the beginning and end of our holiday to South Africa. The standard on both occasions was extremely high, whether we ate at the Dock House for breakfast or had an evening meal in the dash restaurant at the sister hotel, the Queen Victoria nearby. The staff were overwhelmingly polite and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. This is an excellent base for visiting Cape Town Waterfront and excursions to the wine lands, Table Mountain or trips around the Cape peninsular. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful experience

Jun 25, 2023 007francescot

A welcoming room, with a beautiful view and always kept tidy by the staff who have always been kind, professional and attentive to our comfort. We felt pampered at all times. It is also located in a very safe area where there is an air of joy and sharing.