THE PRESIDENT HOTEL - Updated 2024 (Cape Town/Bantry Bay, South Africa)
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The President Hotel

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#5 of 7 hotels in Bantry Bay
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
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Located in Bantry Bay between the vibrant city and the Atlantic Ocean, the President Hotel welcomes you to Cape Town and all its breath-taking sights, thrilling activities and inspiring moments. Sophisticated luxury and personal service come standard while local style and innovative design set us apart. Relax in our bright, spacious rooms and apartments with an array of luxury facilities, smart technology and stylish design. Spend sun-kissed days beside the infinity pool, savour delicious locally inspired cuisine in our dining areas and bars. Explore the beaches, mountain, shopping and outdoor adventures just moments away. Experience Cape Town. At The President Proudly part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts Lifestyle Collection
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Poolside bar
Kids club
Airport transportation
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
VIP room facilities
Refrigerator
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Mountain View
Great View
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
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Sharon S wrote a review Mar 2016
Bantry Bay1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fabulous venue. You can see and smell the sea and walk along the Prominade. Fabulous staff. A hotel with a lovely ambience. The rooms are basic, the kitchenette in each is a bonus. I am happy to recommend this hotel
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 30 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your post on TripAdvisor. It's great knowing you had a good stay with us and enjoyed the staff and location of the Hotel. I hope to see you again soon!!! Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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O9100TKgeorgem wrote a review Mar 2016
Bantry Bay1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We really enjoyed our stay at The President Hotel. Service was excellent and room very clean and comfortable. Location is very central to Cape Town places of interest. Food was good and there is a nice atmosphere in the bar.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 29 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback via TripAdvisor. I'm delighted to know you had a great stay with us and loved all the faculties the hotel has to offer. I hope to see you back again soon!! Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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bluesea2016 wrote a review Mar 2016
Bantry Bay2 contributions3 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent stay providing good rest and excellent food. The President hotel is also in a great location and the staff are simply friendly and attentive. The pool area is also very good and the proximity to the sea front makes it very appealing. Thank you
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 28 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post a comment on TripAdvisor. It's great to know you had a wonderful stay with us and that you enjoyed the facilities of the hotel. I hope to see you back again in the future. Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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tova r wrote a review Mar 2016
ramat gan20 contributions32 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed there for 4 nights during a trip to SA and was not impressed. It is yet another regular typical hotel. My room was facing the parking lot and the mountain, it was small and luck of any personality. Breakfast was very good and they had cappuccino, latte,and the like, you just had to ask and wait...For people who likes Hilton, Sheraton, etc., it meets the standards, for people who like more interesting and unique places it is not.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 28 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback. I'm pleased to know you enjoyed your breakfast. Its a pity you were not impressed with anything else. Next time maybe try one of our 1 Bedroom sea facing suites, the view from them is spectacular. Hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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Frank077 wrote a review Mar 2016
Bonita Springs, FL65 contributions31 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
I was upgraded to a suite which was very nice. The sleeping area was a bit small, but I was quite pleased with the room and the view. The room was cleaned promptly and bathroom supplies and towels were more than adequate. I only ate breakfast at the hotel. The breakfast was buffet style with an omelette station. Quality of the food was excellent. Front desk service was excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel. If you have children, they would love the pool.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 28 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your post. It's great to know you had a good stay with us and enjoyed the breakfast buffet. It would be great to have you back, hope to see you soon. Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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GarethSA wrote a review Mar 2016
Vaucluse, Australia33 contributions36 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We have stayed at this hotel at least 10 times. The hotel has changed ownership but still has a lot of the same staff and is pretty much identical. Best pool in Cape Town that is shielded from the wind. Rooms are big and quiet. Good value for money. Easy access to beaches, shops, trendy restaurants. Nice walks to everywhere from here. I would recommend it for families. Bit of a cheek to charge for parking if you ask me, but not the end of the world. All the staff were friendly and wonderful. Will be back soon.
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 28 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback on TripAdvisor. It's great to know you enjoyed your stay yet again. Regarding the parking, most hotels add the parking fee into their rates, we do not do this as we find that to be unfair to the guests that do not have a car on the premises. I hope to see you back again soon!!! Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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Duwayne d wrote a review Mar 2016
Johannesburg, South Africa3 contributions5 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The hotel has great facilities, with friendly and very accommodating staff. My room was in very good condition, equipped with everything you could possibly need.

The pool area is very enjoyable and a pleasure.

I had lunch and breakfast at the hotel and both meals were extremely good.

If you plan on using the gym, hope that there isnt more than 2 people with the same plan. It is very small, but served its purpose. If its too full, a run on the promenade will serve just as well.

An overall good experience and I will definitely look at staying at The President Hotel when I am back in Cape town.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 22 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback via TripAdvisor. I'm delighted you had such a great stay with us and that you enjoyed the facilities of the Hotel aswell as the great service you received. I hope to see you gain on your next visit to Cape Town. Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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biggguy wrote a review Mar 2016
Fort Collins, Colorado28 contributions17 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Upgraded to an apartment, nice view of the pool and the ocean. Room is clean and spacious. Close to the Waterfront Promenade and many restaurants. Buffet breakfast is marvelous. Omelet bar with lots of fruit, cheese, pastries.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 22 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your post. I'm delighted to hear that you were upgraded and that you enjoyed your stay and breakfast. I hope to see you again in the not so distant future. Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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petercZ2588OU wrote a review Mar 2016
Bantry Bay1 contribution1 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very good place to stay in sunny Capetoiwn. Excellent infinity swimming pool looking into Bantry Bay. Very good staff. Great room with view if Lions Head. Good room facilities - excellent beds -with superb quality sheets and great chambermaid service.. Would reyurn if back in Capetowmn
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 22 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your post on TripAdvisor. It's great to know you had a good stay with us and you enjoyed the facilities of the Hotel aswell as the room you stayed in. I hope to see you back again soon!! Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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T5403BYjohnf wrote a review Mar 2016
Bantry Bay1 contribution1 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
A most pleasant experience. The venue was excellent, The bar serving the free whisky and cocktails was understaffed with only two barmen. It required at least four barmen. No complaints about staff or food. The breakfast was excellent. I shall return.
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Response from President_HotelCT, General Manager at The President Hotel
Responded 22 Mar 2016
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback via TripAdvisor. I'm delighted you had a good stay with us and that you enjoyed the St Patrick's Day function at the hotel aswell as the delicious breakfast the next morning. I hope to see you back again soon!! Kind Regards Jeremy Clayton
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Lewis S asked a question Sept 2023
4 contributions2 helpful votes
Hi, are there USB charging ports in the rooms?
Answer from Costanza F
33 contributions11 helpful votes
Not in the room I was, I am sorry.
Answer from Guadalupe M
11 contributions13 helpful votes
The hotel has plugs for European plugs, but only one in the room. Other plugs are specific for SA. I recommend to get cheap ones from Amazon. Not sure if the hotel has plugs for guests to borrow.
Answer from darrenp6969
Peterborough, United Kingdom92 contributions39 helpful votes
as long as you pay with a credit card you will be covered, but maybe not through an email, go direct to the website to pay, never click a link in an email if you are even slightly unsure.
MauiandSon asked a question Aug 2019
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania26 contributions27 helpful votes
We are planning to rent a car. Is parking free?
Answer from Gary C
1 contribution1 helpful vote
Yes there is a small daily fee.
elaine E wrote a tip 11 Apr
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Not good value for a family with children "
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Jon savage wrote a tip Mar 2024
Manchester, United Kingdom5 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Definitely try to get an ocean facing room."
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Carina B wrote a tip Mar 2024
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"A new Chanel on tv, like BBC or CNN "
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Jack L wrote a tip Feb 2024
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Very busy in December with visitors from UK and Johannesburg."
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FarAway20264580789 wrote a tip Feb 2024
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Please book early if you want to stay at the President Hotel over December, January, February and March "
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PRICE RANGE
£104 - £136 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
protea hotel bantry bay, protea hotel president
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Protea Hotel President
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownBantry Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
349
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