President Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

Classic Ocean Room
Classic Mountain Room
Botany Café
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
Island Restaurant
The Base
Mountain Apartment
One Bed Sea Facing Suite
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Sea View Room
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
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Classic Ocean Room
Classic Mountain Room
Botany Café
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
The Deck Bar
Island Restaurant
The Base
Mountain Apartment
One Bed Sea Facing Suite
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Sea View Room
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment

The hotel

The President Hotel offers guests a friendly atmosphere and relaxed ambiance. Situated in a spectacular setting, the classic design of the hotel mirrors perfectly the laid back lifestyle of Cape Town where lazy afternoons can be spent reclining by the palm-fringed pool, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. The President Hotel has an enviable location set in the exclusive and wind-free Bantry Bay, just 7 km outside Cape Town’s CBD, it offers fresh sea air and panoramic mountain and ocean views that’ll see you unwinding in no time. With an enticing selection of restaurants, bars and lounges, the hotel is situated in a great location for those who want to venture out, Bantry Bay is great for local eateries but the President is also excellently located in the city half way between the famous V&A Waterfront and the first class beaches and eateries of Clifton and Camps Bay.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In Bantry Bay in between Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 40 minutes.

Hotel information

350 rooms and suites on 6 floors in 1 building with 3 lifts. All with air-conditioning, living area with satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, semi self-catering kitchenette with tea/coffee maker, microwave, safe and hairdryer. Classic Rooms, formally known as Standard Mountain Facing Rooms, feature an open-plan kitchenette, seating area, desk, bathroom and separate toilet. Rooms have 1 double bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Classic Mountain/Ocean Rooms, formally known as Mountain/Sea Facing Rooms, have 1 double bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Modern Classic Apartments have a lounge and dining area with an open-plan kitchenette, separate bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Available with mountain or urban views, and 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years).

Ocean Suites overlook the infinity pool and the Atlantic Ocean, and have an open-plan kitchenette, lounge, desk, separate bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Suites have 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years).

Family Ocean Suites have 2 bedrooms (with 1 king-size bed in one room and 2 twin beds in the second room), open-plan kitchenette, lounge, desk and a shared bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Signature Family Ocean Suites have 2 bedrooms, a generous living area, 2 bathrooms and ocean views. Suites have 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 12 years, sharing a sofa sleeper).

Complimentary hotel shuttle to the V&A Waterfront (four times daily) during season.

The Islands Restaurant (buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner), Botany Café (healthy deli), Senate Bar, The Deck Bar, The Base Artisanal Pizzeria.

Swimming pool (unheated). Spa*. Gym and salon*. Kids play area. Available activities nearby at a local charge: tennis, squash, fishing, golf. Hiking and jogging trails. 

Complimentary WiFi for Virgin Holidays guests (download limits apply). Curio shop. 24-hour security, reception and room service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding, WORLD CLASS Hotel experience!

Nov 19, 2024 Coryn K

The President Hotel is exceptional in every way! I have never experienced such incredible service at a hotel before; it is WORLD CLASS! Every staff member is warm, friendly and obliging. The view of my room was sensational, and the room was super spacious, luxurious and clean. It was so well equipped with microwave, and all the important kitchen… Read more
The President Hotel is exceptional in every way! I have never experienced such incredible service at a hotel before; it is WORLD CLASS! Every staff member is warm, friendly and obliging. The view of my room was sensational, and the room was super spacious, luxurious and clean. It was so well equipped with microwave, and all the important kitchen facilities I needed. Parking was so convenient, and the location is magnificent (overlooking the ocean). The porters were available immediately and nothing was too much trouble for them. I made use of the gym, which had all the machines I use, and it was clean, with access to water and gym towels. I loved the delicious room service meals! Breakfast was a highlight too - the friendly staff put one in such a great mood from the start of the day, and the staff are helpful and efficient. Food variety was excellent and the food was delicious. I cannot fault one thing about my stay, except that it was too short! I will be back for sure! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Relaxation

Nov 15, 2024 Derek E

Very Pleased with their exceptional service. Very Friendly and neat and tidy. Slept very comfy. You get a menu of different types of pillows you can use. That was something interesting. Will recommend to anyone using them in the future. They will definitely see me again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A rocky start

Nov 5, 2024 meluk2016 Surrey, United Kingdom

The visit started off with a very rocky start. They tried to give us double room when are party specifically booked twin rooms and had the cheese to talk about charging more. After a good battle the room we then ended up with was poor with shower over a high bath with no handle bar to assist you. A recipe for a nasty accident. The night crew… Read more
The visit started off with a very rocky start. They tried to give us double room when are party specifically booked twin rooms and had the cheese to talk about charging more. After a good battle the room we then ended up with was poor with shower over a high bath with no handle bar to assist you. A recipe for a nasty accident. The night crew were very helpful in sorting us out with a more safety compliant room. The hotel appeared to be partially refurbished with some floors looking swanky and others showing poor choices in finishing. The public areas were fantastic, bright and clean. The best breakfast and salad on offer at lunchtime. Nice pool and relaxation area. Easy to access the V and A waterfront from here. Local shops and restaurants 10 minutes walk. If you end up here, do not allow yourself to be shafted by the unpleasant female receptionist. They need to think about consistency and that guests with money come in all shapes, sizes , abilities and colours! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel, great location... please work on reservations

Sep 30, 2024 Mike G Nairobi, Kenya

The hotel has a great location with beautiful views of Lion Head Mountain on one side and the ocean on the other. It's also accessible to nearby convenient places, with my best being Mojo Market which reminds of London's Covent Garden. Would have given a five star but the reservation process was quite a challenge as the team would take almost two… Read more
The hotel has a great location with beautiful views of Lion Head Mountain on one side and the ocean on the other. It's also accessible to nearby convenient places, with my best being Mojo Market which reminds of London's Covent Garden. Would have given a five star but the reservation process was quite a challenge as the team would take almost two days to respond to my enquiries. I thus went to the hotel with some apprehension as the booking process was not smooth but thankfully my stay was great. Loved it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dissapointing

Sep 30, 2024 LaverneS46 Sea Point, South Africa

Especially came there in person the morning after having made an online reservation for a table, which was confirmed, to ensure that said table will still be available and where it was placed as there was a big rugby game and we wanted to watch this. The manager/staff member, Ashwill still accompanied me to the tables and asked me to choose one… Read more
Especially came there in person the morning after having made an online reservation for a table, which was confirmed, to ensure that said table will still be available and where it was placed as there was a big rugby game and we wanted to watch this. The manager/staff member, Ashwill still accompanied me to the tables and asked me to choose one assuring me that yes my booking will be for that specific one for us to dine and watch the rugby. That he won’t be there but he would make sure that the staff on duty at that stage knows this as well. Only for us to arrive to no table whatsoever being available and that no tables could be booked when there is rugby, notwithstanding that the online booking system allowed a reservation and a manager/staff member in person provider assurance of said booking to be in order! Read less