Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark
5.0-star · Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred
4.7(370 Google reviews)
Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark
5.0-star · Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred
4.7(370 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 2011 · 34 rooms
Near: Two Oceans Aquarium · 3 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
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For dining, the hotel's own Dash Restaurant and Bar serves a menu built around local, seasonal ingredients. The Terrarium Restaurant is another in-house option. Just a short walk away, the V&A Food Market offers a variety of food stalls, and you'll also find Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Mugg & Bean, and Eden nearby. For a different setting, Ginja at the sister Victoria & Alfred Hotel is a short stroll from the water's edge with views of Table Mountain.
You are right in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, with the Two Oceans Aquarium and The Cape Wheel just a short walk away. The Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island is also close by, making it easy to join a tour. For a stroll, Green Point Park is a 20-minute walk, and the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum is 22 minutes away. Around the hotel, you will find places like the V&A Food Market, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, and Dash Restaurant & Bar. The MyCiTi bus station at Granger Bay is about 600 meters away for getting around.
From Cape Town International Airport, a taxi or ride-hailing service takes about 20 minutes for the 21 km trip. The hotel is within the V&A Waterfront, so your driver can drop you at Portswood Square. From Cape Town Train Station, take a taxi or ride-hailing for the 2.3 km journey, or use the MyCiTi bus from Waterfront Station, about 700 m away. The closest MyCiTi stop is Granger Bay, roughly 600 m from the hotel. A pre-booked transfer is another straightforward option from the airport.
In the evening, you can stroll to the V&A Waterfront, just a 3-minute walk away, where the Two Oceans Aquarium and The Cape Wheel are also within a short walk. For a drink or dinner, Dash Restaurant and Bar is right in the hotel, and the V&A Food Market is about 200 meters away. You could also take a Sunset Champagne Cruise from Cape Town, a popular tour that departs from the area. The waterfront setting is pleasant for an evening walk, with the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island just 5 minutes away.
Yes, the Queen Victoria Hotel is a great base for exploring Cape Town. You can walk to the Two Oceans Aquarium and the V&A Waterfront in just 3 minutes, and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island and the Cape Wheel are a 5-minute stroll. Green Point Park is a 20-minute walk, and the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum is 22 minutes away. For sights further out, like the Castle of Good Hope (2.4 km) or Lion's Head Hiking Trail (4.1 km), you can easily take a taxi or ride-hailing service. The MyCiTi bus station at Granger Bay is about 600 m away for getting around the city.
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