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Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge

Portswood Road, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa 8001 (Show on map)

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Hotel Area: V & A Waterfront Number of Rooms: 191
Free Wi-Fi

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Ee, Malaysia April 14, 2013

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Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Bathroom
Bathroom
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Guest Room
Guest Room
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Family Twin
Family Twin
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Family Room Interior
Family Room Interior
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Living Area
Living Area
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Stonebreakers Restaurant
Stonebreakers Restaurant
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Reception
Reception
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Hotel Reception Area
Hotel Reception Area
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Prokids Club
Prokids Club
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Lounge Area
Lounge Area
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Conference Venue
Conference Venue
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Hotel Elevators
Hotel Elevators
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Stonebreakers Restaurant
Stonebreakers Restaurant
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Buffet
Buffet
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Exhibition Hall
Exhibition Hall
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Business Suite Lounge
Business Suite Lounge
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Interior
Interior
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Hotel Exterior
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Business Suite Interior
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Business
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Bathroom
Bathroom
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Meeting Room
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Business Suite
Business Suite
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Restaurant
Restaurant
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Restaurant Interior
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Restaurant
Restaurant
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Seating
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Standard
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Standard
Standard
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Standard Room
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Reception
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Lounge
Lounge
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Family Room
Family Room
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Interior
Interior
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Business suite
Business suite
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Exterior
Exterior
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Time Out Cafe
Time Out Cafe
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Conference Room
Conference Room
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Time Out Cafe
Time Out Cafe
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Exhibition Hall Foyer
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Prokidz Room
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Gym
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Main View
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Boardroom
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Guest Lounge
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Bar
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Hotel Reception
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Lecture Theatre
Hotel Features

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Facilities

24hr room service

airport transfer

babysitting

bar/pub

bicycle rental

business center

casino

coffee shop

concierge

disabled facilities

elevator

executive floor

family room

laundry service/dry cleaning

meeting facilities

nightclub

pets allowed

poolside bar

restaurant

room service

safety deposit boxes

salon

shops

shuttle service

smoking area

tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Sports and Recreation

fitness center

games room

garden

golf course (on site)

golf course (within 3 km)

hot spring bath

indoor pool

jacuzzi

kids club

massage

outdoor pool

pool (kids)

private beach

sauna

spa

squash courts

steamroom

tennis courts

water sports (motorized)

water sports (non-motorized)

 
Internet in Rooms

Free WiFi access (may be charged in some rooms)

Parking

car park

valet parking

 

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Value-for-money accommodation in the heart of the V&A Waterfront Development, Cape Town's favorite playground. Guests of the Protea Breakwater Lodge will enjoy comfortable lodging a far cry from that enjoyed by its original guests, when the building was known as the Breakwater Prison. Built in 1854 to house the male convicts working on the breakwater in Table Bay, it remained a correctional institution until the end of the 20th century. Today, this historical building is superb choice for those wanting to stay in the heart of the city. For those visiting on business, the corporate facilities are considered some of the best in South Africa, affiliated with University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business, the hotel offers 36 conference and meeting venues, all supported by state-of-the-art audi-visual equipment, and a dedicated function staff.
Children and extra beds:
Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding. Note, if you need a cot there may be an extra charges.
Children 2-3 year(s)
Must use an extra bed

Guests over 3 years old are considered as adults.

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose, please check the individual room policy for more details.

Airport Transfer Available
Yes

Airport Transfer Fee
440 ZAR

Breakfast Charge (when not included in room rate)
145 ZAR

Check-Out
10:00 AM

Distance from City Center
3.4 Km

Distance to Airport
21.5 Km

Earliest Check-In
2:00 PM

Elevator
Yes

Non-Smoking Rooms / Floors
Yes

Number of Bars
1

Number of Floors
3

Number of Restaurants
2

Number of Rooms
191

Parking Available
Yes

Parking Fee (per day)
25 ZAR

Room Service (Yes, No, 24 Hrs)
Yes

Room Voltage
220

Time to Airport (Minutes)
25

Year Hotel Built
1991

Year Hotel Last Renovated
2011


Recent customer comments

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Very Good

7.6

from 38 reviews

Value for Money
7.5
Location
9.0
Staff Performance
7.1
Hotel Condition/Cleanliness
7.9
Room Comfort/Standard
7.8
Food/Dining
6.5
All reviews (38)
Ee K. Couples Malaysia, April 14, 2013
Best all round valUe for money stay in Cape Town

Location, price and comfort of the room given
9.3
It was fabulous, and I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends
Judith R. Couples Australia, March 03, 2013
excellent

location, size and decor of room
8.3
excellent - thats all I can say.... the location was excellent the staff great everything that we needs was availble
Gregory B. Couples United States of America, February 22, 2013
Good location/tiny rooms

within walking distance to the waterfront
7
the hotel was fine for what we needed but if we had stayed more than one night it would not have been fun. the rooms are ridiculously small, although nice.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip: table mountain!

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Food, drink and entertainment
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Food, drink and entertainment Time-Out Café
Why not drink a hot coffee at Time-Out Café? You will enjoy the contemporary style of this place, which also offers a fabulous food menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront. A full service bar will serve you alcoholic drinks and other beverages.
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town - Food, drink and entertainment Stonebreakers Restaurant
Stonebreakers offers buffet lunch and dinner. Why not enjoy delicious meals, sandwiches, snacks, hot or cold drinks and alcoholic beverages. The restaurant is open all day so that you can satisfy your appetite all day at any time. You can find it on the ground floor of our hotel.

What's nearby? / Directions

What's nearby?
  • Waterfront
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
  • Red Shed
  • Clifton Beach
  • Camps Bay Beach
  • Blouberg Beach
  • Lions Head
  • Signal Hill
  • Table Mountain Cable Way
  • Claypigeon Shooting Cruise
  • Huey Helicopter Flight
  • Robben Island Cruise
  • Nobel Square
  • Quantum Spa

Nearest major airport
  • Cape Town International Airport

Directions
From Cape Town International Airport: Take the N2 from the Airport to town. The N2 and N1 meet up at this point. Carry on straight over the traffic lights passed the Holiday Inn Hotel. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right into Western Boulevard. Take the right hand lane that leads to a small set of robots leading into Portswood Road. Turn right into Portswood Road.

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