Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge Hotel in Cape Town

About this hotel

Nestled in Cape Town, this lovely hotel for $80 per night is a great choice for your next break. Set in a restored 19th-Century prison, this hotel features modern rooms with panoramic Table Mountain views. Its ground-floor café overlooks V&A Waterfront and serves lights snacks on its patio.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

3.9

Good(1,731 Reviews)

Hotel in Cape Town

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(1,731 Reviews)

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8.0

Apr 2024

Comfortable rooms and conveniently located close to the V&A waterfront.

Great location. Great breakfast.

Our ground floor room was close to the main lobby - it would be noisy sometimes with people outside near the hotel entrance and lobby area

7.0

Apr 2024

Very enjoyable. Will stay again.

Location was good. Staff were friendly.

The glass bathrooms take some getting used to.

9.0

Apr 2024

The location, staff, and facilities make the Breakwater an ideal stay.

The location, price, facilities and genuinely attentive staff make this THE perfect place to stay with a group. The easy walk to the V&A Waterfront, the AMAZINGLY helpful staff, clean and secure environment are highlights. I also like the fact that this is a training center for the hospitality industry and there are many young folks at the front desk and throughout the property who are eager to assist and learn. Since 2001, I have benefited from bring groups to the Breakwater and it was always a good move.

Part of this was my fault, but at check-in it would be helpful for the front desk staff to ask if it is a group vs individuals registering. I should have directly told members of my delegation to WAIT before trying to check in (but we arrived late, and folks were tired). The logistics of check in lasted way too long and could have been simplified had I spoken to the manager first.

10.0

Apr 2024

Great Capetown location

Location, close to waterfront, shops, restaurants Great view Stayed in Jr Suite in newer building

7.0

Apr 2024

It was pleasant

The location and the setting is great. Staff very helpful.

Room was a bit shabby, aircon was broken and they tried to fix it - eventually moved rooms. When I was leaving I saw new people who were staying in the room trying to fix it so the hotel had not fixed it and rented the room out again - not good.

9.0

Apr 2024

Great location, would stay there again

The room was actually two rooms, so my teenage daughter was super thrilled to have her own private space. The location of the hotel is excellent, too.

We've stayed in other Protea hotels and they all had a sign in the breakfast room not to put croissants in the toaster machine, because it will start a fire. This hotel didn't - and guess what - guests were putting the croissants in the machine and starting fires. The breakfast room staff was chill every time it happened, obviously a common occurrence. Why don't they just put up the sign??? Overall the staff in the breakfast room was too unbothered for my liking, like the tea / coffee coming after we've already finished, nobody really trying a little harder, etc.

9.0

Mar 2024

A good location to stay, a few issues at breakfast!

The location was superb for access to the Waterfront and nearby attractions

The choice of breakfast items was amazing but the service not so. Lack of plates, glasses and bowls in situ. Also took a long time to get a coffee. Some of the staff weren’t very pleasant!

7.0

Mar 2024

Empfehlenswertes Hotel für Kapstadt

Das Frühstück war sehr gut , gute Auswahl. Die Lage / Nähe zur VA Waterfront gut, Fußweg ca.10 Min. Das Hotel war komfortabel, zum Frühstück kurzer Fußweg in ein anderes Gebäude. Schöner Blick auf den Tafelberg.

Die Bettdecken waren für die sommerlichen Temperaturen viel zu dick.

8.0

Mar 2024

Excellent location and great breakfast

Location, breakfast, big hotel room

The generator during load shedding was very loud.

7.0

Feb 2024

Goede locatie, maar erg prijzig

De locatie was perfect. Op loopafstand van V&A Waterfront en de Hop On Hop Off bus stopt voor de deur. De kamer was ruim.

De badkamer was een hele open ruimte. Er was geen douchdeur o.i.d. dus de hele badkamer werd nat tijdens het douchen. Voor deze prijs had ik dit beter verwacht.

7.0

Feb 2024

Cape Town, meravigliosa

La posizione, vicina a negozi , ristoranti. Albergo pulito , staff gentile e sempre disponibile

Le camere poco isolate dal punto di vista acustico , internamente

4.0

Feb 2024

Leave

Walking distance to V&A

Hotel is a mix of hotel and campus of the business school, few privacy, The 2 bedroom suite is tiny and has no space store luggage, bathroom has no courtain/door to the shower The „rooftop-bar“ ist not exciting any more, not serviced and dirty pillows

7.0

Jan 2024

Samuel made us feel welcomed at check-in and again was excellent at checkout. Overall great experie.

Our check-in experience was above expectation. Samuel was absolutely brilliant. Centrally located makes for very good access to the stadium and to Waterfront.

The wifi in my room was not great with limited detection.

8.0

Jan 2024

The location of the lodge made it worth the stay, will stay there again.

Location is superb, walking distance to the V&A Waterfront as well as to the Cape Town Stadium.

The lighting in the room is not fantastic.

2.0

Jan 2024

I did not enjoy my stay at this hotel.

Location was great.

The toilet door did not close properly. There was not enough ventilation in the toilet. The Bathroom would get extremely wet for the next person to use. There were not enough floor towels to use. The room design was not good, did not feel cosy.

9.0

Jan 2024

Very enjoyable & satisfying experience

Upgraded room which awesome. Breskfast was amazing with friendly chef who knows how to prepare the perfect eggs. Would recommend to family & friends as the location is superb, should you want to be close to the waterfront.

10.0

Jan 2024

It was excellent and we would recommend the hotel and the location to others.

The staff was helpful and friendly, the rooms were clean, the bed comfortable and the location was superb!! We also really enjoyed the breakfast and how the staff bent over backwards to please us and get us what we wanted. We also made use of the Concierge for information and booking tours and taxis. The Concierge staff, Rolene and Laurien, were fantastic, helpful and friendly.

We booked a taxi from the airport to Breakwater - through the hotel, with the price being added to our room and it cost 1050ZAR (+ tip). Then, on the way home, we booked a taxi back to the airport from Breakwater for a cost of 350ZAR. Why the huge discrepancy? (We felt taken advantage of as we landed, not knowing anything about the prices in the country!!)

6.0

Jan 2024

Incredible location but the low price point is a reflection of the hotel.

This biggest bonus of this property is the fact that it is very reasonably priced for an incredible location. Staff were also great to deal with and we found the lounges very helpful with microwaves and washing facilities.

We found that the rooms were small, dirty and things like the drains didn’t drain water making the whole room damp. Everyone told us to stay in a hotel to avoid load shedding as they have generators but this hotel does not have a generator so that makes it challenging.

7.0

Nov 2023

Geht so

Lage ok aber schwer zu finden

Zimmer zu klein - keine Minibar zur Verfügung … „Bar“ schrecklich, Frühstücksraum ausladend

9.0

Nov 2023

Excellent location and will definitely stay there again

The proximity to the VNA Waterfront was excellent and the staff were fantastic

Nothing

8.0

Sep 2023

Very good

The position is great

It wasn't clean. We found chocopops on the floor. The bathroom sink is ridiculously small!

8.0

Sep 2023

Lovely hotel, location is excellent especially to the Waterfront area

Great location, tasty breakfast. Very good service. Friendly and helpful staff.

The rooms in building 2. It feels like u are not part of the main hotel and living in a school environment. Load shedding affects this area as there was no generator. Therefore the lifts don’t operate which is a problem for luggage, prams, elderly people etc The rooms are renovated beautifully but this external issue put a negative aspect to the hotel.

7.0

Sep 2023

Not bad. Fee is expensive, so this location and service is usual.

Location and staff

Air conditioner doesn’t work. I turned on it but I didn’t feel warm.

10.0

Aug 2023

hotel nice, restaurant needs to cater to business travelers. I know it’s a school, but maybe needs more work training st

location

restaurant

1.0

Aug 2023

Never happened.

My booking for 2 adults was cancelled by the hotel just before my checking in. I changed flights and stayed the extra night for the sole purpose of assessing the facility. On checking in,I was informed my paid for bookings had been cancelled and alternate accommodation arranged at another hotel a few 100 meters away. Staff were contrite and apologetic about the overbooking and moved my luggage down the road to a perfectly fine alternative hotel if I just required accommodation.. Wasted an extra day on a failed mission - Disappointed.

6.0

Jul 2023

Good for a 3 star but not Protea standard

Very central to the food and V&A less than 300m walk away. The area felt very safe walking to and from the V&a. I liked that there was a proper hairdryer, plenty of hangers and a iron and ironing board in every room. Parking was also good

There was plenty not great for a Protea standard. We had a fire alarm go off and my fire alarm in my room did not go off, luckily I heard the hall way one. The second is that the room a/c does not work. This was for 2 of us who had separate bookings. This is most probably because of electricity blackouts that generators can’t cope but the room was freezing. It’s a bit strange having glass walls for the bathroom but that’s a preference rather than a negative. I would finally say most things were clean and staff was incredible but the hallways were very dirty and the carpets in the hallway felt incredibly dirty

6.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant

Amazing location for exlporing the V&A Watefront

Hotel interior is pretty basic.

7.0

Jul 2023

Good

Breakfast wasn’t great- cold food but it was due to loadshedding. Also no lights in the dining room

10.0

Jul 2023

Awesome

Everything

The vending machine only took cash

7.0

Jul 2023

Not my cup of tea Protea Hotels, but staff were great.

The location. Staff were very friendly.

The rooms are so small and the doors are not soundproof. For the same money I booked into a larger and more elegant hotel, I think this Protea Hotel needs a revamp, with comfort as the main objective.

10.0

Jul 2023

It was worth it

The location is not far from the waterfront and the beach. There were no power cuts. Having the conference center within proximity of the hotel was superb especially that it was cold. Also, cut down on the cost to the conference facilities. The staff members were very friendly

Nothing

7.0

Jul 2023

Good location with sumptuous breakfast.

As a family the best we liked was the breakfast spread, it provided wide selection of choices. I personally liked the location, it is very close to the V&A waterfront which has a mall and many outlets that sell local curios.

The size of the room is bit small for families but good enough for a couple or a business travelers. Rooms don't have enough space to keep luggage.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

The staff are extremely friendly, efficient and accomodating. Well sdone to the team.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cape Town?

The average price for a rental in Cape Town is $81 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Hotel in Cape Town

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cape Town?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge?

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