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Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

3.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Buffet
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner | Living area | 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
$127
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13

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Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

3-star Cape Town hotel, connected to a shopping center in Green Point
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 22-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 25.00 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Stonebreakers Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 25 km
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 25 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 220 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stonebreakers Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650.00 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 25.00
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Breakwater Lodge
Breakwater Lodge Protea Hotel
Breakwater Protea Hotel
Protea Breakwater
Protea Breakwater Cape Town
Protea Hotel Breakwater
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town
Breakwater Hotel Cape Town
Protea Hotel Breakwater Cape Town Central
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge Cape Town, South Africa

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 750 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

con

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Close to waterfront. Room was very good (harbour suite). Had issues with thermostat that they couldn’t fix while I was there (first it would not warm room at all, then after”fixing it it would con’t warming regardless of room temperature and had to be switched off in middle of night as it got to almost 30 degrees!)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Breakwater Lodge for 7 nights and had a wonderful experience. Upon arrival, we were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade and a few days later I requested a late check-out, which worked out perfectly with our flight schedule. Our room was very spacious and comfortable, making our stay extremely pleasant. The hotel is currently undergoing some renovations, but this did not impact our stay at all. The front desk staff were always attentive, helpful, and available whenever we needed assistance. One of the best aspects of the hotel is its proximity to the V&A Waterfront—just a short and safe walk away, both during the day and at night. On a few nights when we returned tired from day tours, we ordered room service. The food was very good, though the menu is quite limited, offering mainly sandwiches and pizzas. The only downside was the bathroom design—the shower doesn’t have a door or enclosure, so water would spill onto the floor quite a bit. Overall, we had a great stay and would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people in 1024 the first night were horribly loud repeatedly after 10 pm (high school or college age I think). Coffee and to-go coffee cups not set out in the front lobby until after 0645, seems way too late, especially in a weekday. Otherwise all good. Staff were excellent in their manner and effort!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MERLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed with our initial rooms. However after talking to management we were moved to another room which was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff waa SUPER SUPER helpful the front desk and African Eagle ladies in particular. Only downside was lack of outlets esoecially one by night stand to charge cell.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing and so helpful! The rooms were very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ronak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location near water front and feels very safe
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot at the Waterfront

Terrific location at the V&A Waterfront. Large, comfortable room and an excellent breakfast with lots of options. The staff members were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaia

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked location and room... did not like the glass bathroom/shower. Need more privacy in room when sharing it with someone else.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Ageing hotel, not very clean

The hotel was OK. The can definitely put more effort into cleanliness. There were several strands of hair on the countertop from a pervious guest, the bathrooms are mouldy and the laminates/vinyl floors are old and worn and need to be retired. For the price of the hotel, it does not live up to the expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Easy walk to the waterfront. Great service. Dated rooms need updating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The “family” room we had was 2 bedrooms sharing 1 bathroom. They were small but perfect for what we needed. The location near the V&A waterfront was perfect. Breakfast was included in our stay and was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointing

We arrived at check in about 15 mins earlier than the time on our booking confirmation to be advised they the hotel had changed it's check in time to an hour later. We were told to wait and the receptionist would see if our room was available. She subsequently disappeared and after 45 mins I asked another receptionist what was happening and he knew nothing as the original person hadn't done anything. He managed to get us a room straight away but have no idea how long we could've waited. The location of the hotel is good but it is tired and needs some TLC. I cannot fault the porters who brought a trolley to our car to collect our luggage so we didn't have to carry it. Breakfast was in another building and very chaotic where we had to wait for food refills and when we asked for cutlery was brought one set when there were 2 at the table. Just felt that they weren't really interested. We had a problem with our aircon and were asked to wait in the room for an engineer even though we said we were going out. No one came.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient and safe area with great staff. Some rooms need upgrades
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

N

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No gym even though advertised on hotels.com

We were disappointed with the checkin process. Protea emailed the day before we travelled to see if we needed anything, and we said would be great if room could be available early so we can freshen up after a long flight. When we checked in there were no rooms available which so not a problem as check-in was at 3pm. We went back at 3:30pm and still no room for us, which was disappointing. What was worse though was the hotel being advertised with a gym and there wasn’t!! I always book hotels with a gym so this was misleading. The option was to pay and use the Virgin Active club in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent access to Cape Town waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michele

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed by the property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024