Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Property highlights

About this property

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. Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge’s rooms are bright and sunny and feature full-length windows. Each one features a work desk with access to electrical outlets, satellite TV and plush sofa in seating area. Stonebreakers Restaurant offers a la carte & buffet menus daily in a relaxed atmosphere with magnificent views of both the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. The attentive staff can arrange laundry and dry cleaning services and also organise outdoor excursions around Cape Town city centre. Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge is 10 minutes’ drive from Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens is less than 15 km away. Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is 2.5 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, nice room, very quiet, breakfast was amazing”
Natasha
Australia Australia
“Helpful staff. Excellent location close to VA waterfront. Delicious breakfast .”
Adnan
Pakistan Pakistan
“Staff was very accomodating and progessional, house keeping resturant and receptionist as well”
Neil
Australia Australia
“The Suite rooms were exceptional, staff very accommodating and location to the V&A Waterfront was perfect.”
Angela
Australia Australia
“Room was small but comfortable - breakfast was excellent - Location could not have been better - literally across the road from the V & A Waterfront / hop on and off bus - everything was walking distance.”
Dorawan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location just 5mis walk to the Waterfront. Good breakfast and friendly staffs”
Tania
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the location and the breakfast! Friendly en helpful staff from entry to exit.”
Nikita
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful room Fantastic location Clean and functional space”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic view over beach and breaking waves from room 1. Excellent shower. Comfy bed. Good breakfast..”
Patricia
Australia Australia
“Very cool building, great location and helpful staff”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Stonebreakers Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In the event of an early departure, the hotel reserves the right to charge for the full duration of the original booking.