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8.3

3,686 reviews

President Hotel

President Hotel

4 Alexander Road, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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Spa/Wellness packages

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

President Hotel

President Hotel is a four-star retreat in Cape Town, South Africa, located about 2.5mi from the city center. The address is 4 Alexander Road. Breakfast is offered, and prices start from $133 per night.

On-site amenities include Spa/Wellness packages, a Restaurant, and an Outdoor swimming pool, with free Wifi and a Fitness center (free). Streaming service, a Balcony with Mountain view and Landmark view, Beach access, and a Terrace add extra appeal, along with a 24-hour front desk and wheelchair accessibility. Non-smoking rooms and Elevator access keep comfort high, while Private Parking and Parking On Site are available for an extra charge.

Reviews: 3686

On-site dining keeps the energy high enough to power through Cape Town days. Islands Restaurant brings a family-friendly, modern, and romantic vibe, while Botany Café offers casual fare. The Base serves pizza, and The Deck Bar delivers international flavors, complemented by The Senate’s international offerings, making mealtime feel like a mini world tour. Breakfast is available to kick off mornings with gusto.

Outdoor life is equally inviting. An outdoor pool with Infinity edge, a shallow end, and views awaits for sun-soaked downtime. Beach access is right nearby, and a Terrace invites sunset strolls. A Balcony with Mountain view and Landmark view adds drama to the scenery, and a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, plus a Fitness center with Spa/Wellness packages provide convenient ways to unwind after a day of exploring.

Practical details include cash being off the table for payments, with accepted methods including Diners Club, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Maestro. Parking is convenient, with Private Parking and Parking On Site available for an extra charge. The stay is supported by around-the-clock service and on-site conveniences to keep travel smooth.

Closest airports

Cape Town International Airport

13.1mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Playground

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Soundproof

Rooms

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Studio

1 Double Bed

375 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The twin/double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services.

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Classic, King Size, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

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Classic, 1 Bed

300 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The double room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

Classic Double Room with Sea View in President Hotel

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Classic, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

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Presidential Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View in President Hotel

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Presidential Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Kitchenware

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Suite, Sea View

1 Double Bed

Kitchenette

Microwave

Minibar

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Classic, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Kitchenette

Microwave

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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One Bedroom Apartment with Sea View and Balcony in President Hotel

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Balcony

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

515 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Kitchenware

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Classic Room in President Hotel

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Classic

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

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Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment Sea Facing in President Hotel

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

2 Twin Beds

960 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Microwave

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One-Bedroom Apartment with Mountain View in President Hotel

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Apartment, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

515 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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Guest reviews

8.3

3,686 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Danielle

10

June 2025

The facilities, the different options for restaurants. Also the Location! It’s beautiful.

Staff were not friendly. We ended up in a room made for Disabled.

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Francis

9.1

May 2024

The rooms are spacious, the beds are confortable, staff are professional, food is also great.

There is need for more lighting in the room, the TV is too small and a bit old, also consider separating the shower from the bathtub. This is for room 005

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Margaret

8.2

March 2025

The View. People/staff were super helpful and could not have been more charming. There was an amazing cheese and fruit platter plus wine waiting to receive me The view from the room was amazing and the room itself was spacious, beautiful and comfortable The location is perfect - close to shops, restaurants, and hikes along the beach front. I will return.

when I checked in, I did so alone. Booking.com does this thing where they change the number of people making the reservation. the hotle did not pick up on it and I was charged double. but I believe this is a booking.com issue - the site makes it incredibly difficult to alter or cancel something.

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Patricia

8.2

May 2024

Very well located , great facilities , great staff

Room cleaning was not the best . Housekeepers seemed to only change the sheets and towels and not actually clean the room

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David

10

July 2025

The President lives up to the hype. It is a tremendous place. It offers an excellent location, a charmed history, and an outstanding building to its guests. I recommend it without reservation to anyone who is planning a trip to Cape Town. The location is a couple of hundred meters from the seafront and the esplanade/walkway/corniche there. The view from the front of the hotel is the ocean, and from the back of the hotel you see Signal Hill. A street with several restaurants and a very good grocery store is just a few hundred meters from the hotel. The room I was in was very large with a small useless balcony. It is a one-bedroom apartment with a sink, microwave, and refrigerator. The separate toilet and shower rooms are a nice idea, but the toilet room is so small that it was not a well executed idea. That said, I have no complaints about the room. The staff are fantastic and, to a person, helpful and friendly. The food at breakfast is fabulous. The food in the informal restaurant (there are three or four restaurants, but the informal ones sort of blend together) was not bad, but not exceptional in any way.

My only complaint about the hotel is poor responsiveness regarding a room change during my stay. The electricity went off in my room the middle of the first night I was there. The next morning, reception informed me that they would probably not be able to repair it and that most people on my floor were being moved to other rooms. Yet when I returned at about 1630h and went to my room, I had no electricity and no message about moving. I called reception and they confirmed that, yes, I would have to move. From that point, it still took over an hour for them to arrange another room for me. Remember that they are the ones who told ME that same morning that I would have to move, yet I had to remind them and then wait an hour after returning in order to do that.

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Malesela

8.2

December 2024

Location was good, clean spacious room, clean linen, facilities top notch, staff was fantastic from check-in, it was my birthday and they prepared something nice on the house, including welcome drinks for me and my family. The pool area was good, the sea view from my balcony room also amazing. Proper hotel experience, room service and all. I will definitely return next time I'm in Cape Town.

Wifi kept on dropping. The shuttle to and from Camps Bay should be a bit longer in the afternoons. They drop you at 18:00 and fetch at 18:45, that's not near enough time to be at the beach or even eat at a restaurant there. For the 18:00 drop off collection should be at 20:00 minimum.

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Filday

8.2

June 2025

Staff were top notch. Attentive, friendly and super helpful.

It would be really helpful to place the pillow options card on the bed for immediate use. The 1st night was awful as we had the wrong pillow. The food was a bit disappointing, compared to few years ago. It was very average and there was nothing interesting or outstanding or memorable. It would great to add a touch of sophistication to the food so that we could eat in instead of having to go out for food.

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Moona

10

August 2024

We stayed in President hotel for a week, last week. It’s a great hotel in the beautiful setting over looking the ocean. We booked a suite with beach view which was a very good size room with a small kitchenette and all the essentials one could need for a short trip. The beds were super comfortable. We slept very well. We could also enjoy the beautiful sunset from the comfort of our room. Breakfast was very good with plenty of variety. We also had light lunch and dinner here once and thoroughly enjoyed it. But the 10/10 score goes to staff. Each and everyone of them. From the check in desk to the porter to the breakfast ladies and gents , he concierge, as well as the guard at the gate. Each one of them makes every effort to make you feel welcome. Nothing is too much for the staff and that’s what make the President hotel truest wonderful place to stay.

Nothing really. Everything was excellent

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Ian

8.2

June 2025

My 2nd room was spacious with a spectacular view. The bed is very comfortable. The hotel is beautiful and has a wonderful location. The staff were amazing! Breakfast was great - a great variety of foods. The restaurants all served great food. Room service was slow, but the food was good.

My first room, a disability room, was small. The bedding feels short and doesn't cover your shoulders unless you undo the entire bedding. The sofa in my 2nd bedroom needed a good vacuum. The towels will have to be replaced soon. The water takes a long time to heat up, and the water wasn't hot but warm.

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Asha

8.2

May 2025

The location was great, just a short walk to promenade and to a few cafes. The rooms were very clean as was the entire hotel. The service was great all round too.

Being a vegetarian, I was not happy with the breakfast buffet having baked beans and chicken sharing the same serving dish and one spoon for both. When mentioned it to the lady’s making omelette at the station they didnt seem to care at all and didn’t even offer a separate serving spoon until I asked. Their response was that it’s going to happen anywas. After speaking to the breakfast manager, she assured me that they will change it and thanked me for bringing it to her attention.

Points of Interest Around President Hotel

Attractions

Lion's Head

1.4mi

Noon Gun

1.8mi

Long Street

2.1mi

Cape Town Stadium

2.3mi

South African Jewish Museum (SAJM)

2.3mi

Two Oceans Aquarium

2.4mi

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

5.5mi

World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park

6.6mi

Rhodes Memorial

7.2mi

Langa Township

8.7mi

Duiker Island

9.8mi

Simon’s Town

18.7mi

Jordan Wine Estate

21mi

Delheim Wine Estate

29.3mi

Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

30.5mi

Restaurants

Islands Restaurant

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Botany Café

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

The Base

Cuisines

  • Pizza

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

The Deck Bar

Cuisines

  • International

The Senate

Cuisines

  • International

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of President Hotel

Spa/Wellness packages

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Playground

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Soundproof

Stay rules - President Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - President Hotel

Can pets stay with guests at President Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at President Hotel, but be aware that charges may apply.

At what times are check-in and check-out at President Hotel?

For those planning to reside at President Hotel, the doors open for check-in at 02:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 11:00 AM.

Does President Hotel offer complimentary parking?

Yes, President Hotel offers on-site private parking for R70 per day, and no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at President Hotel?

President Hotel's room rates start around $133. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

Which room categories can I book at President Hotel?

The President Hotel offers a variety of rooms including Classic Twin and Double rooms with sea or mountain views, accommodating 2 adults with non-smoking policy. The One and Two Bedroom Apartments, Suite with sea view, and Presidential Two Bedroom Apartment boast larger floor plans, sofa beds, and can accommodate additional adults and children, with non-smoking policy. The beds vary from twin, queen, and king size.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at President Hotel?

Guests at the President Hotel can enjoy their time at the hotel by taking advantage of the various leisure amenities provided. They can relax at the outdoor swimming pool which features an infinity edge and a shallow end, offering a beautiful view. The hotel has a variety of dining options including Islands Restaurant, Botany Café, The Base (offering pizza), The Deck Bar, and The Senate, catering to different tastes and ambiances from family-friendly to romantic settings. They can also spend their time at the spa, or take a stroll on the beach which is conveniently located. For those interested in golf, there's a golf course nearby. The hotel also provides 24-hour front desk service and rooms with balconies for a comfortable stay.

Does President Hotel have a pool for guests?

The President Hotel offers an outdoor pool, which is available throughout the year. The pool features an infinity edge, a shallow end, and offers a view.

Does President Hotel feature its own restaurants?

The President Hotel offers several on-site dining options, including Islands Restaurant, Botany Café, The Base, The Deck Bar, and The Senate. The restaurants feature a variety of cuisines, including pizza and international fare, and offer ambiances suitable for families, as well as modern and romantic settings.

What methods of payment does President Hotel accept?

The President Hotel does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept payment via Diners Club, Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Maestro.