The President Hotel
4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay 8001 South Africa
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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
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Air conditioning
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Private balcony
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Great View
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
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Grade: 95 out of 100
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Wonderful friendly and efficient service starting with the welcome at the Guard's entrance all the way through to the Porter's helpful assitance with your departure. Superb views and good location ensure a fantastic Cape Town experience.
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Executive PA at The President Hotel
Responded Jul 15, 2018
Good Day Miglet1961, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay at the President Hotel. We are every proud of our dedicated and hard working staff who go out of their way to make the guest experience extra special. Please visit us again soon! Best wishes, The President Team
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I travelled with my 20 year old son and 19 year old niece and we stayed in a mountain facing one bedroom apartment. The facilities were excellent, staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the breakfasts were amazing! My only real disappointment was that we could only just see the tip of the Lions Head mountain from our room which was blocked by a rather large apartment building. Because we travelled in June, Winter, we didn't actually spend a lot of time in the hotel, so it didn't matter too much. The hotel is situated right at the end of Sea Point, going in to Bantry Bay, which was a good location. The hotel recommended we use Unicabs to travel around, who were great. The hotel also provided us with a complimentary android phone which was extremely useful for calling cabs…
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Executive Assistant at The President Hotel
Responded Jul 10, 2018
Hello Jonathan, It's great to hear such wonderful feedback from our guests! We pride ourselves on our world class service and delicious breakfast buffet and will definitely share your comments with the team. Glad to hear that the handy smartphone was so useful and assisted you during your stay with us. Best wishes, The President Team
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great location, friendly staff, perfect room and amazing views. This is the perfect hotel for visitors from abroad or for locals, like us, looking for an escape in our own city. We will definitely be back again and again.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 28, 2018
Dear 985jonathanv Thank you very much for your feedback. It is so great to hear that you had a great experience with us. I will certainly share your feedback with the team we are looking forward to welcoming you back to the President Hotel Best Regards Jessica Executive Assistant
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The hotel location is very good. The receptionists were nice and helpful. The travel desk helped me a lot to arrange tours for me. The rooms and the bed are comfortable. However, the pictures are better than what you get in reality. I was a bit disappointed as I paid additional to get a room with an ocean view (as it appears in the pictures). But what I got was a room with a little view of the ocean from the window corner.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 28, 2018
Dear smera767880 Thank you very much for your review and for you kind words regarding our receptionists and travel desk, they will be very happy to hear your feedback. I must say that we are disappointed that we couldn’t exceed your expectations on your stay with us. Please allow us to look into this matter with the departments involved. We would like to get back to you as soon as possible. Kindly forward us your contact details, my email address is jessica@presidenthotel.co.za. Best Regards Jessica Executive Assistant
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Overall good hotel, refreshments include rooibas tea and a red tea, and two bottles of water. Room was very decent, location was great. Hotel staff were friendly and professional, particularly the reception and breakfast services.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 28, 2018
Dear vitopun Thank you for your kind feedback, I have already shared this with the entire team and we are very happy that you had a great experience with us. Hope to see you again very soon Best Regards Jessica Executive Assistant
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We sought after an upgrade hotel for our often breakaway overnight stay. This we found at The President Hotel. Was specifically impressed by the big variety of food available for breakfast! Especially the pancake machine I have never seen before! Thank you for a most wonderful stay with beautiful memories to take home!
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 28, 2018
Dear danielbN8874YV Thank you very much for your positive feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you also for your wonderful comments on the breakfast buffet, we're constantly working on the variety to always offer the best for our guests. We hope you are able to visit us again soon, Best Regards Jessica Executive Assistant
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We booked three days at this hotel for my wife´s Birthday and had wonderful experience. The Room was nice, spacious, modern (renovated) and clean. The Service in all restaurants were very good and the food and drink delicious. Everyone at the hotel was always very friendly and helpful whereby the location of the hotel is good. We will stay again at this hotel, next time we are in Cape Town. Fining the hotel was a little challenge as our navigation system send us to the wrong area as there are two streets with the same name.
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Date of stay: May 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 28, 2018
Dear Pascal v Thank you very much for your wonderful comments. We are very happy that you had a amazing time with us. I will share your feedback with the team that will be thrilled to hear from you. We can't wait for your return, Best Regards Jessica Executive Assistant
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We had a wonderful stay in President Hotel, Cape Town. The location and views were excellent. The Hop on Hop off bus stop was next to the hotel and was very convenient. The overall service was excellent. We did our best to save water for Cape Town.
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Date of stay: June 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 29, 2018
Dear Shanky68 Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you to be on-board with helping us to make every drop count in Cape Town. We are really happy that you had a excellent stay and hope to see you again very soon Best Regards Jessica Executive Assistant
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The pictures look a lot nicer than the actual hotel. The service & facilities were average however if location is more important to you, the hotel is a stone throw away from sea point promenade and well located.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 20, 2018
Dear Sasha_Mieszko Thank you very much for sending through your valuable feedback. I will certainly address this with our leaders. Kindly forward us your contact details, we would like to hear more about your experience . My email address is jessica@presidenthotel.co.za. Best Regards Jessica
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Staff not Friendly and accomodative to guests. The Hotel is amazing but the staff don't treat everyone equal. Rooms is lovely. The room service person put the phone down in my ear. The staff at the restaurant only attend to you when they have attended to everyone else. I don't know if it is the colour of my skin but maybe the Hotel manager can advise.
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Review collected in partnership with this hotel
Date of stay: May 2018
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Jun 19, 2018
Dear dyanep724 Thank you for taking the time to review us, we are very disappointed to hear about your negative experience on our property. We assure you that we have a passionate, dedicated team that are extremely focused on our guests well being. We also assure you that we will take the necessary steps to rectify the service short comings. Our General Manager, Nikki Vardan would like to contact you directly, could you please send me your contact details on the email jessica@presidenthotel.co.za. Best Regards Jessica Onaran Executive Assistant
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Lewis S asked a question Sep 2023
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Michelle asked a question Mar 2023
New York34 contributions
Answer from Guadalupe M
Apr 2023 |
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.
Katiews asked a question Feb 2020
London, United Kingdom89 contributions
Answer from darrenp6969
Feb 2020 |
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.
Katiews asked a question Feb 2020
London, United Kingdom89 contributions
Answer from Mario M
Feb 2020 |
Booked through the hotel own website and had to pay before via secure link as well.
MauiandSon asked a question Aug 2019
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania26 contributions
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hannahj72018 wrote a tip Jan 12
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom5 contributions
"My Husband enjoyed a massage so would recommend that."Read full review
al wrote a tip Dec 2023
Wakefield, United Kingdom4 contributions
"No need to hire a car - Ubers are very affordable and the hotel is well-placed for getting a cab"Read full review
JonGab123 wrote a tip Oct 2023
Los Angeles, California11 contributions
"The ocean view rooms in the center of the property, especially on floor three through six, have nice views."Read full review
AndyLawler wrote a tip Sep 2023
Centurion, South Africa136 contributions
"Go somewhere else where they get the basics of hospitality correct. The only friendly person was the old gentleman at the front gate. "Read full review
Antonio Manjate wrote a tip Jul 2023
Maputo, Mozambique2 contributions
"Forget trouble, President Hotel is fantastic to help you."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$228 - C$384 (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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