THE PRESIDENT HOTEL - Updated 2024 Prices & Reviews (Bantry Bay, Cape Town)

The President Hotel

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4.0
#5 of 7 hotels in Bantry Bay
Location
4.6
Cleanliness
4.4
Service
4.3
Value
4.3
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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 Center 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 Center 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
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles3,308 reviews
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At The President Hotel, guests often celebrate the inviting atmosphere, enhanced by elegant decor and captivating views, along with a lively bar scene. While the hotel's cleanliness and service receive applause for tidiness and attentive staff, some visitors note occasional lapses in organization and pool maintenance. The prime location is a hit among patrons for its proximity to beaches and local attractions. Opinions on rooms and amenities are mixed, with praise for space and location but critiques on decor and crowding. Value-wise, the hotel is generally seen as a cost-effective choice despite some concerns.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Welcoming
Rooms
Dated
Value
Affordable
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Satisfactory
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563reubenj wrote a review Nov 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Staff, great location! Good place to have meetings. Great complimentary shuttle service. Love Staying at this hotel, have been doing so for most of my life and I have always enjoyed myself. Keep up the good work!
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Date of stay: November 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 9, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent Visit. It's great to know that you had a great time with us once again and that you enjoyed the location, and the great staff. I look forward to your next stay with us. Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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949ianu wrote a review Nov 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Hotel with very pleasant staff. All spoilt by a lousy dinner experience. Handy phone in room to assist with sight seeing and internet etc - works well. Room (1 bedroom with lounge) very spacious and comfortable.
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Date of stay: November 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 7, 2017
Dear 949ianu Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your recent stay. We are pleased to hear that you had a good stay overall however disappointed to learn that our dinner let us down. We have invested a lot of time in improving our dinner offer related to product and service and certain that this experience was a once off. I would however love to hear from you in more details as to what we failed at so that I can ensure this is correctly addressed. Please send me an mail via reinard@presidenthotel.co.za. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Reinard Korf
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118liul wrote a review Nov 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
president hotel is near to sea point, five minutes on walk. Food is delicious, nice service, hot water pot for Chinese. I have a meeting in this hotel. I like the tea, but cold air conditioner made me got a cold.
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Date of stay: November 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Director of Sales at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 7, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent Visit. It's great to know that you had a great time with us and that you enjoyed the food and the service at the Hotel. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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Claude-Francois N wrote a review Nov 2017
2 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
High speed of WiFi, best location , friendly staffs. Specially the handy device that plays a function of a personal Butler with free international and local calls. Could not find something like this anywhere in the Country. Not even five stars hotel in the country got this.

This is a very wonderful hotel to recommend .
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 7, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent Visit. It's great to know that you had a great time with us and that you enjoyed the location, The handy Device in your room, WIFI and the friendly staff. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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Janine M wrote a review Nov 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Thank you so much me and my family had a blessed time ,lunch was perfect more then what we bargain for and the atmosphere was amazing not to mention the weather
Will def come again

Staff was absolutely amazing
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 1, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent Visit. It's great to know that you had a great time with us and that you enjoyed lunch, the staff and the atmosphere. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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Nat D wrote a review Oct 2017
3 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I had the pleasure of experiencing High Tea at this lovely hotel.

The views are incredible and the food an absolute treat!

Special mention must go to the wonderful staff who make you feel like royalty, in particular Nadia and Bongani.

Highly recommended
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 1, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit I'm delighted to know that you had a lovely High Tea with us and that you enjoyed the food, staff and stunning views. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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679garethh wrote a review Oct 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The hotel is amazing and the staff are super friendly, the food is incredible and the view is fantastic. The hotel is well worth the stay and very well priced for what you get. we will definitely be back again.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 1, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. It's great to know that you had a great stay with us and that you enjoyed your time with us as well as the beautiful views, delicious food and friendly staff. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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Mrsantarctica wrote a review Oct 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 1, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. It's great to know that you had a great stay with us. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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H3342WKpeterm wrote a review Oct 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very bright building, very friendly and helpful staff, quiet part of the town, close to the beach, very clean, excellent travel desk, great spa treatment and hairdresser, lovely bar, great views over the ocean
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 1, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. It's great to know that you had a great stay with us and that you enjoyed your time with us as well as the beautiful views. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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rkornau wrote a review Oct 2017
1 contribution1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Good service, great beach acess location and very helpful satff. Guest of the day award was a great suprise, and I enjoyed the privilege. The upgrade to a bigger room was great to see what different rooms was available!
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from President_HotelCT, Guest Relations Manager at The President Hotel
Responded Nov 1, 2017
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. It's great to know that you had a great stay with us and that you enjoyed the upgraded room, staff and location. I hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards Nadia Dreyer Guest Relations Manager
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Lewis S asked a question Sep 2023
4 contributions2 helpful votes
Hi, are there USB charging ports in the rooms?
Answer from Costanza F
31 contributions10 helpful votes
Not in the room I was, I am sorry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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AlfieS88 wrote a tip Feb 2024
Guildford, United Kingdom6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"If you can, pay the extra for the guaranteed good view."
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joyc150 wrote a tip Feb 2024
Bourne, United Kingdom98 contributions66 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The sunbeds are close together but plentiful "
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Kayleigh wrote a tip Jan 2024
Stellenbosch, South Africa1 contribution1 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don’t pay extra for a mountain view room"
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PRICE RANGE
$140 - $236 (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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