President Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

Classic Ocean Room
Classic Mountain Room
Botany Café
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
Island Restaurant
The Base
Mountain Apartment
One Bed Sea Facing Suite
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Sea View Room
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
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Classic Ocean Room
Classic Mountain Room
Botany Café
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
Island Restaurant
The Base
Mountain Apartment
One Bed Sea Facing Suite
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Sea View Room
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment

The hotel

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

Where is it

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

Hotel 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.

Classic Mountain/Ocean Rooms, formally known as Mountain/Sea Facing Rooms, have 1 double bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Spacious and modern Classic Apartments have a lounge and dining area with an open-plan kitchenette, separate bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Available with mountain or urban views, and 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Ocean Suites overlook the infinity pool and the Atlantic Ocean, and have an open-plan kitchenette, lounge, desk, separate bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Suites have 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Ocean Suites have 2 bedrooms, open-plan kitchenette, lounge, desk and a shared bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Signature Family Ocean Suites have 2 bedrooms, a generous living area, 2 bathrooms and ocean views. Suites have 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

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

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

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. 

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

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

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Warm friendly and professional staff keynote to this excellent hotel

Apr 21, 2024 Susan E

Thoroughly enjoyed the facilities of this big-city establishment. From the buzz at the superb breakfast to the laid back pool bar, and the helpful concierge staff, all our needs were met. Would recommend The President Hotel to anyone visiting Capetown
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Apr 14, 2024 DeeO127

A fantastic stay at the President Hotel. My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights as part of our Honeymoon and would highly recommend this hotel in Cape Town. From check in to check out everything was faultless and if there were any issues it was a quick call and it would get resolved. The staff were amazing. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly… Read more
A fantastic stay at the President Hotel. My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights as part of our Honeymoon and would highly recommend this hotel in Cape Town. From check in to check out everything was faultless and if there were any issues it was a quick call and it would get resolved. The staff were amazing. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffets were amazing and the evening meals were very good. We will definitely be returning. Read less
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Apr 14, 2024 69LisaRain London, United Kingdom

A fabulous welcome from the staff at The President Hotel. From the moment we arrived, we enjoyed great service. Our spacious room overlooked the pool ( a little too fresh for my British bones!) and included a sofa area in which to relax. The breakfast and bar staff were especially welcoming. Thanks, guys. This is a perfect pitstop for a short… Read more
A fabulous welcome from the staff at The President Hotel. From the moment we arrived, we enjoyed great service. Our spacious room overlooked the pool ( a little too fresh for my British bones!) and included a sofa area in which to relax. The breakfast and bar staff were especially welcoming. Thanks, guys. This is a perfect pitstop for a short Cape Town visit. It is a large hotel in Bantry Bay, a short drive from Cape Town’s hustle and bustle, but we enjoyed the promenade walks and local night life in Sea Point too. If you want boutique, try somewhere else. For two British tourists arriving on a late flight, The President pulled out all the stops to make our stay perfect. Read less
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Apr 11, 2024 elaine E

Great location, pity about the service. Booked a family room, the room was spacious but was not made up for the children upon arrival. I notified reception and they said the bed would be made in the evening. Went for dinner and returned around 9.30pm - no beds made up. Notified reception and said they would send someone - waited 30min and called… Read more
Great location, pity about the service. Booked a family room, the room was spacious but was not made up for the children upon arrival. I notified reception and they said the bed would be made in the evening. Went for dinner and returned around 9.30pm - no beds made up. Notified reception and said they would send someone - waited 30min and called again. Finally someone arrived with bedding for 1 child - single duvet. Apparently they had not been notified. I requested another duvet, pillow and towel as I have 2 children. The man scurried away and I didn’t see him for ages. By 10.30pm I called reception again and was diverted straight to housekeeping - no apology nothing. The housekeeping team arrived and apologised. Reception not great. I probably would not stay here again, rooms very tired and service poor. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A must stay for " bantry bay "

Apr 7, 2024 JohnnyP1234gh

Everything about this hotel was class. Great staff, clean areas everywhere and fantastic food. Pool area lovely with attentive serving staff all day and just a hop across the road to main street with bars and restaurants. The hotel gave us a warm welcome for our 40th wedding anniversary and we would recommend to anybody to stay here whilst in… Read more
Everything about this hotel was class. Great staff, clean areas everywhere and fantastic food. Pool area lovely with attentive serving staff all day and just a hop across the road to main street with bars and restaurants. The hotel gave us a warm welcome for our 40th wedding anniversary and we would recommend to anybody to stay here whilst in Capetown. Read less