Dock House

Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
9.6 13 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    9.8
  • Comfort
    9.8
  • Facilities
    9.1
  • Staff
    10
  • Value for money
    8.9
  • Free WiFi
    10
  • Location
    10

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Dock House One of our bestsellers in Cape Town! Built in the 1800’s as a private residence for the harbour master, this beautifully restored building, situated in the V&A Waterfront, is home to one of Cape Town’s most exclusive boutique hotels.Situated just opposite the V&A Waterfront’s timeball tower, Dock House impresses with personalized service and panoramic views of the harbour and its surroundings. Enjoy breakfast in the elegantly furnished morning room, followed by a swim in the stylish outdoor pool.While you soak up the sun on a lounger in the garden area, your very own butler can arrange a massage or treatment at the nearby wellness centre, which also offers guests the use of state-of-the-art gym facilities.Classic décor and a spacious layout make each of the guest rooms and suites at Dock House a welcome retreat after a busy day. Marvel at stunning views of the waterfront from your balcony.Next to a library and free wireless internet, Dock House features a tranquil outdoor dining area, perfect for trying the private chef’s sophisticated dinner menu. Alternatively, you can indulge in delicious cuisine in the comfort of your beautiful room. Waterfront is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, wine and restaurants.When you stay at Dock House Boutique Hotel in Cape Town, you'll be on the waterfront and minutes from Nobel Square and Two Oceans Aquarium. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel map
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Special diet menus (on request)
Entertainment and family services
Babysitting/child services
Reception services
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Concierge service
Express check-in/check-out
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Private check-in/check-out
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Cleaning services
Laundry
Ironing service
Shoeshine
Trouser press
Dry cleaning
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Pool and wellness
Sauna
Spa and wellness centre
Swimming pool
Fitness centre
Solarium
Outdoor pool (all year)
Massage
Outdoors
Terrace
Garden
Parking
Free!Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Business facilities
Business centre
Fax/photocopying
Meeting/banquet facilities
General
Pool
Fitness Center
Free Breakfast
Airport Shuttle
Child Care
Concierge
Business Center
Bar or Lounge
No Smoking
Handicap
Restaurant
Spa or Sauna
Air-conditioned
Swimming Pool
Spa & Wellness Centre
Safe/Vault
Restaurant
Parking
Non-smoking Rooms
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Highspeed Internet
Business Centre
Bar/Lounge
Babysitting/Child Services
Airconditioning
Room service
Heating
Car hire
Packed lunches
VIP room facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Newspapers
Safety deposit box
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)
Bikes available (free)
Cycling
Library
Closest landmarks
The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum
0 miles
Cape Town Comedy Club
0.1 miles
Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
0.1 miles
Waterfront Amphitheatre
0.1 miles
V & A Waterfront Shopping Centre
0.1 miles
Red Open Top Bus
0.1 miles
Two Oceans Aquarium
0.2 miles
Chavonnes Battery Museum
0.2 miles
Clock Tower Retail Centre
0.2 miles
MyCiTi Station Waterfront
0.2 miles
Most popular landmarks
V&A Waterfront
0.2 miles
Long Street
1.5 miles
Table Mountain
3.2 miles
Canal Walk
5.3 miles
Kenilworth Race Course
7.3 miles
Robben Island Museum
7.8 miles
Groot Constantia
8.6 miles
Klein Constantia Wine Estate
9.2 miles
Steenberg Wine Estate
11.4 miles
US Consulate General
11.8 miles
Restaurants and markets
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
0.1 miles
Natural beauty
Table Mountain
5.6 miles
Closest airports
Cape Town International Airport
11 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • Dock House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • From 14:00 hours
  • Check-out
    • Until 11:00 hours
  • Children and extra beds
    • All children are welcome.
    • There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
  • Pets
    • Pets are not allowed.

What guests loved the most

“Stayed in Room 5 spacious high standard nice balcony with great view of the V&A waterfront”

, United Kingdom

“Beautiful rooms and friendly helpful staff and a good location”

, United Kingdom

“I loved the ambiance :) It was quaint and extraordinary - much more than I ever expected.”

, South Africa

“The staff were excellent, particularly the general manager”

, United Kingdom

“Staff with super friendly and helpful . Location is remarkably convenient to the waterfront”

, South Africa

“Everything about the hotel is excellent. We have already booked again for March 2016.”

, United Kingdom

“Das Personal ist absolut hilfsbereit und vermittelt eine "Wohlfühlatmosphäre". Der Standort ist top!”

, Switzerland