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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cape Town 7,s weekend

Dec 11, 2024 D9891SBpeterc Abercynon, United Kingdom

Superb hotel ideally located ,couple minutes walk from the beach. Plenty of bars restaurants & short taxi drive away. Room was kept spotlessly clean thought our stay.Got to give a special mention for all the hotel staff… credit to the president hotel!!👏👏
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best friends December sunshine break

Dec 9, 2024 Ger L Dublin, Ireland

What a place to stay ! Location - perfect and easy access to so many beautiful restaurants and bars with evening sunset views; friendly staff - nothing too much to ask especially Bronwyn; very comfortable rooms and so spacious - perhaps a lower pillow option, delicious breakfast and loved lunch especially Chicken Bao Bun and Grapefruit Galore… Read more
What a place to stay ! Location - perfect and easy access to so many beautiful restaurants and bars with evening sunset views; friendly staff - nothing too much to ask especially Bronwyn; very comfortable rooms and so spacious - perhaps a lower pillow option, delicious breakfast and loved lunch especially Chicken Bao Bun and Grapefruit Galore cocktail by the pool. We will be back. Read less
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Nov 29, 2024 Chris H Eastbourne, United Kingdom

We spent 3 nights in this superb hotel close to shops, restaurants and ideally placed to visit the many attractions that Cape Town has to offer. The staff and service was first class throughout and the breakfast was a real highlight . The beds were very comfortable and the rooms spacious and spotlessly clean . I would highly recommend this 5 star… Read more
We spent 3 nights in this superb hotel close to shops, restaurants and ideally placed to visit the many attractions that Cape Town has to offer. The staff and service was first class throughout and the breakfast was a real highlight . The beds were very comfortable and the rooms spacious and spotlessly clean . I would highly recommend this 5 star hotel and look forward to returning again soon . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great hotel in a great location.

Nov 26, 2024 Andrew S

Lets start at the beginning, the registration was seamless with efficient helpful staff. Our room was really comfortable with the added unexpected bonus of a pillow menu. For our first evening we dined at the hotel restaurant, the menu choices were good, the food excellent and fairly priced. After a great undisturbed night's sleep, we had an… Read more
Lets start at the beginning, the registration was seamless with efficient helpful staff. Our room was really comfortable with the added unexpected bonus of a pillow menu. For our first evening we dined at the hotel restaurant, the menu choices were good, the food excellent and fairly priced. After a great undisturbed night's sleep, we had an amazing breakfast, the choices and constant re-stocking by the kitchen staff is as good as it gets. We spent some quality time by the pool, which is well positioned and presented. Overall the hotel is spotlessly clean and you are looked after by friendly attentive staff. The President is a truly first class hotel in fantastic location. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great base for our golf tour

Nov 26, 2024 NigelSmith Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights at the start of our golf tour. It was my first visit to South Africa and the hotel was most welcome after our long flight from the UK, particularly the pool! The rooms are comfortable and spacious and you can have a choice of pillows. The food was delicious and the choice for breakfast was wide (great poached… Read more
We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights at the start of our golf tour. It was my first visit to South Africa and the hotel was most welcome after our long flight from the UK, particularly the pool! The rooms are comfortable and spacious and you can have a choice of pillows. The food was delicious and the choice for breakfast was wide (great poached eggs). Convenient for Cape Town’s many attractions, and golf courses. Read less