Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
- View
- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
About this property
Set in a restored 19th-Century prison, this hotel features modern rooms with panoramic Table Mountain views. Its ground-floor café overlooks V&A Waterfront and serves lights snacks on its patio. Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge’s rooms are bright and sunny and feature full-length windows. Each one features a work desk with access to electrical outlets, satellite TV and plush sofa in seating area. Stonebreakers Restaurant offers a la carte & buffet menus daily in a relaxed atmosphere with magnificent views of both the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. The attentive staff can arrange laundry and dry cleaning services and also organise outdoor excursions around Cape Town city centre. Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge is 10 minutes’ drive from Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens is less than 15 km away. Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is 2.5 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Angela
Australia
“Room was small but comfortable - breakfast was excellent - Location could not have been better - literally across the road from the V & A Waterfront / hop on and off bus - everything was walking distance.” - Dorawan
United Kingdom
“Good location just 5mis walk to the Waterfront. Good breakfast and friendly staffs” - Tania
South Africa
“Loved the location and the breakfast! Friendly en helpful staff from entry to exit.” - Nikita
South Africa
“Beautiful room Fantastic location Clean and functional space” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Fantastic view over beach and breaking waves from room 1. Excellent shower. Comfy bed. Good breakfast..” - Patricia
Australia
“Very cool building, great location and helpful staff” - Louise
South Africa
“Attentive staff. I flew in from Angola and they went out of their way to accommodate me” - Marius
United Kingdom
“The staff is very friendly and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble. We have stayed here multiple times and use this our Base when ever visiting Cape Town. It is very central to the waterfront. It provides you with everything you need to be...” - Catherine
Australia
“I booked a suite for a week and loved it! Great views, close to the waterfront and a safe area for a solo traveller. The restaurant breakfast was great, and the dinner offerings were delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful.” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Clean and basic and good location. Staff very friendly and helpful”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Stonebreakers Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
In the event of an early departure, the hotel reserves the right to charge for the full duration of the original booking.