AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Property description
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cape Town? This hotel has 2927 square feet (272 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at AC Kitchen serving the guests of AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 188 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, a short 7-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 11 minutes by foot from Long Street. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cape Town Stadium.
What's nearby
Cape Town International Convention Centre(0.3 miles)
Bree Street(0.6 miles)
Long Street(0.6 miles)
Artscape Theatre Centre(0.7 miles)
Adderley Street(0.7 miles)
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa(0.7 miles)
Greenmarket Square(0.8 miles)
Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village(0.8 miles)
Africa Centre(0.8 miles)
Clock Tower(0.8 miles)
Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre(0.9 miles)
The Watershed(0.9 miles)
South African Missionary Meeting House Museum(0.9 miles)
Christian Barnard Hospital(1 miles)
Table Mountain National Park(1 miles)
The preferred airport for AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)(12.9 miles)
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$205
/ night
Guest reviews
8.9
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What guests think
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At AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, travelers praise very friendly, professional staff, clean spacious rooms, and a standout breakfast, while noting the location sits near the V&A area but requires shuttles, taxis, or a longer walk.
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At AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, travelers praise very friendly, professional staff, clean spacious rooms, and a standout breakfast, while noting the location sits near the V&A area but requires shuttles, taxis, or a longer walk.
Many appreciate the free shuttle and canal boat when operating, though schedules and closed gates at night can make returning on foot inconvenient. Several reviews mention great views of Table Mountain from some rooms, while others face the working port and can pick up noise. Facilities are modern with a basic gym; the outdoor pool is often described as cold, and parking is available but typically paid. Expect a comfortable, well-run base slightly outside the Waterfront hub.
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Facilities
Free shuttle and canal boat to the Waterfront are widely praised; parking is convenient but usually paid. The gym is small but adequate, and the outdoor pool is frequently reported as cold.
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Stephen
Feb 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great value for money. Uber is cheap and plentiful, and makes up for the walking distance to the waterfront. Easy underground parking with lift to foyer. Friendly. Great breakfast.
Great value for money. Uber is cheap and plentiful, and makes up for the walking distance to the waterfront. Easy underground parking with lift to foyer. Friendly. Great breakfast.
10
Paulus H A
Dec 28, 2022
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Stayed 19,353 nights
Location near V&A, good parking facilities for rental car. Outdoor pool very cold!
Location near V&A, good parking facilities for rental car. Outdoor pool very cold!
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M David
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Easy walk to V&A waterfront. Lovely view of working harbour. V safe underground parking and direct access to hotel. Late dining. Room service excellent. Pool deck small but v private (though looses sun by 2pm.) Staff most helpful! Hard to find on first arrival (unless on shuttle). Access via "CTICC P1" entrance & underpass. Signage needed!!
Easy walk to V&A waterfront. Lovely view of working harbour. V safe underground parking and direct access to hotel. Late dining. Room service excellent. Pool deck small but v private (though looses sun by 2pm.) Staff most helpful! Hard to find on first arrival (unless on shuttle). Access via "CTICC P1" entrance & underpass. Signage needed!!
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Paul
Jan 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel for business or personal reasons! Excellent location to the city and a shuttle that runs multiple times a day free of charge. The food and service is very good and the rooms are clean and very spacious (just make sure your room is 3rd floor or higher otherwise you’ll have no view)! All in all a fantastic stay and would stay here again
Great hotel for business or personal reasons! Excellent location to the city and a shuttle that runs multiple times a day free of charge. The food and service is very good and the rooms are clean and very spacious (just make sure your room is 3rd floor or higher otherwise you’ll have no view)! All in all a fantastic stay and would stay here again
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Natalia
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
breakfast was very good, and the restaurant was a lot cheaper than V&A restaurante. Pool could be heated
breakfast was very good, and the restaurant was a lot cheaper than V&A restaurante. Pool could be heated
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Rob
Mar 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
1. NB you will get hit for additional parking costs. 2. There are views of the harbour if you blank out the containers 3. V&A Waterfront is not within walking distance, but they do provide shuttles, but only until 20h00 4. It is clean and well serviced. 5. Breakfast is ok, just the koki pen dish labelling on the counters is quite tacky 6. Difficult to locate if travelling alone, basically go through the CITCC parking lot It’s ‘ok’
1. NB you will get hit for additional parking costs. 2. There are views of the harbour if you blank out the containers 3. V&A Waterfront is not within walking distance, but they do provide shuttles, but only until 20h00 4. It is clean and well serviced. 5. Breakfast is ok, just the koki pen dish labelling on the counters is quite tacky 6. Difficult to locate if travelling alone, basically go through the CITCC parking lot It’s ‘ok’
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Renato
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel novo, excelente e com atendimento excelente, não fica bem no centro comercial de Waterfront mas o hotel possui um serviço de barco que leva até Waterfront. Comidas deliciosas. Recomendo!
Hotel novo, excelente e com atendimento excelente, não fica bem no centro comercial de Waterfront mas o hotel possui um serviço de barco que leva até Waterfront. Comidas deliciosas. Recomendo!
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Maria H
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Nice room, spacious and clean. It is not that close to the Waterfront, but the hotel has a shuutle a few times a day, to and from the area.
Nice room, spacious and clean. It is not that close to the Waterfront, but the hotel has a shuutle a few times a day, to and from the area.
8
Cato
Feb 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Great hotel located 15 minutes walk from The V&A Waterfront. Safe to walk during the day, need transport evenings and night. The hotel provide shutle bus and boat. Nice hotel, clean, friendly staff and great food - but if you want a pool and sun it's in the shadow most of the day. The gym could be better equiped. We enjoyd a week at the hotel but needed to book a Beach Club to enjoy a day at the pool side
Great hotel located 15 minutes walk from The V&A Waterfront. Safe to walk during the day, need transport evenings and night. The hotel provide shutle bus and boat. Nice hotel, clean, friendly staff and great food - but if you want a pool and sun it's in the shadow most of the day. The gym could be better equiped. We enjoyd a week at the hotel but needed to book a Beach Club to enjoy a day at the pool side
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Victoria
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
While the location looks like it's nearby to attractions, it's actually all fenced off. It becomes a 30 min walk to get to the waterfront. After that 1.5 mile walk, would appreciate water in the lobby. Otherwise, stay was good. Excellent breakfast selection. Decent gym. Rooms spacious and clean. Would stay in the actual waterfront area next time
While the location looks like it's nearby to attractions, it's actually all fenced off. It becomes a 30 min walk to get to the waterfront. After that 1.5 mile walk, would appreciate water in the lobby. Otherwise, stay was good. Excellent breakfast selection. Decent gym. Rooms spacious and clean. Would stay in the actual waterfront area next time
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across rooms and common areas, with housekeeping generally reliable. A few isolated complaints appear, but they are not a trend.
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yvette
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great location before getting on the cruise. Its right there! I'm a lil Ocd when it comes to clean before I relax in a room. I use Clorox wipes for everything I will touch! from the door to windows. Me and a friend tag team the room and there was literally no dirt on the wipes! do you know how rare that is?! The cleaning services there is amazing!
This was a great location before getting on the cruise. Its right there! I'm a lil Ocd when it comes to clean before I relax in a room. I use Clorox wipes for everything I will touch! from the door to windows. Me and a friend tag team the room and there was literally no dirt on the wipes! do you know how rare that is?! The cleaning services there is amazing!
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Constance
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet. Nice relaxing area for drinks/tapas. Spacious clean & secure room with view of Table Mountain. Pick-up airport service (booked through hotel but not included in room rate) was efficient and friendly. The hotel is a long & somewhat complicated walk from the V&A waterfront and the cruise terminal. The free boat-shuttle to the waterfront was not operating because it was too windy, and the free shuttle bus schedule was not convenient for our schedule, so we ended up using a taxi service to both. If you are looking for a premium upscale property, this is not that. However, for its class, I give it five stars and would happily stay there again.
Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet. Nice relaxing area for drinks/tapas. Spacious clean & secure room with view of Table Mountain. Pick-up airport service (booked through hotel but not included in room rate) was efficient and friendly. The hotel is a long & somewhat complicated walk from the V&A waterfront and the cruise terminal. The free boat-shuttle to the waterfront was not operating because it was too windy, and the free shuttle bus schedule was not convenient for our schedule, so we ended up using a taxi service to both. If you are looking for a premium upscale property, this is not that. However, for its class, I give it five stars and would happily stay there again.
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per
Jan 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fina rena stora rum. God frukost. Bra restaurang.
Fina rena stora rum. God frukost. Bra restaurang.
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Antonia
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was beautiful, the room was updated, clean and well stocked and the staff was outstanding
The property was beautiful, the room was updated, clean and well stocked and the staff was outstanding
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Dalia
Jan 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Better than most 5-star hotels we’ve stayed in! Great service, clean, nice breakfast buffé.
Better than most 5-star hotels we’ve stayed in! Great service, clean, nice breakfast buffé.
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julie
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel was very clean.
The hotel was very clean.
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R
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Reasonably safe location in Cape Town in waterfront area. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Hotel was relatively new. Staff were enthusiastic.
Reasonably safe location in Cape Town in waterfront area. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Hotel was relatively new. Staff were enthusiastic.
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Kathryn
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Really friendly and helpful staff, room v clean
Really friendly and helpful staff, room v clean
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Kim
Jan 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the AC Hotel for a quick weekend in CT. The hotel staff are pleasant, the food served was really good, and the hotel itself is spotlessly clean with modern amenities. The room was lovely and spacious and we stayed in a corner room. The hotel itself was also a relatively cost effective choice. It is located about a 2,5km or 20 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront. So, not too far, but if you want to be close to the V&A waterfront, my recommendation would be to choose a closer hotel, understanding that it will be more expensive. That being said, this hotel does offer a shuttle service and a boat service to the V&A Waterfront every 2 hours, so if you can schedule your plans around that, or you don't mind walking along the picturesque canals, you are all set. On the Saturday morning, there was a long queue for breakfast, and it didn't seem like the hotel had enough capacity to manage the number of guests that had arrived for breakfast at the same time; people were asked to wait and couldn't be given a time of how long they would be expected to wait. Despite this, I would stay here again.
We stayed at the AC Hotel for a quick weekend in CT. The hotel staff are pleasant, the food served was really good, and the hotel itself is spotlessly clean with modern amenities. The room was lovely and spacious and we stayed in a corner room. The hotel itself was also a relatively cost effective choice. It is located about a 2,5km or 20 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront. So, not too far, but if you want to be close to the V&A waterfront, my recommendation would be to choose a closer hotel, understanding that it will be more expensive. That being said, this hotel does offer a shuttle service and a boat service to the V&A Waterfront every 2 hours, so if you can schedule your plans around that, or you don't mind walking along the picturesque canals, you are all set. On the Saturday morning, there was a long queue for breakfast, and it didn't seem like the hotel had enough capacity to manage the number of guests that had arrived for breakfast at the same time; people were asked to wait and couldn't be given a time of how long they would be expected to wait. Despite this, I would stay here again.
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Lisa
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Spotless room and friendly staff. Great location with a complimentary shuttle to the waterfront and close to the cruise terminal. The food was delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 5-star experience!
Spotless room and friendly staff. Great location with a complimentary shuttle to the waterfront and close to the cruise terminal. The food was delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 5-star experience!
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, modern, and comfortable, with some offering Table Mountain views. A number face the working port and may experience noise.
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Emanuel
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Das Hotel verspricht genau das, was man auf den Bildern auch zu sehen bekommt. Saubere, große Zimmer mit gemütlichen Bett und ausreichend Platz für Koffer. Zudem ist das Bad sehr sauber und die die Dusche im einwandfreien Zustand. Sehr guter wifi Empfang (überall im Hotel) und schöne Aussicht auf den Lions Head (je nach Zimmerauswahl). Fitnessraum völlig ausreichend, Frühstücksbuffet inkl a la carte sehr ausgiebig und lecker. Kann das Hotel nur weiterempfehlen !
Das Hotel verspricht genau das, was man auf den Bildern auch zu sehen bekommt. Saubere, große Zimmer mit gemütlichen Bett und ausreichend Platz für Koffer. Zudem ist das Bad sehr sauber und die die Dusche im einwandfreien Zustand. Sehr guter wifi Empfang (überall im Hotel) und schöne Aussicht auf den Lions Head (je nach Zimmerauswahl). Fitnessraum völlig ausreichend, Frühstücksbuffet inkl a la carte sehr ausgiebig und lecker. Kann das Hotel nur weiterempfehlen !
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Constance
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet. Nice relaxing area for drinks/tapas. Spacious clean & secure room with view of Table Mountain. Pick-up airport service (booked through hotel but not included in room rate) was efficient and friendly. The hotel is a long & somewhat complicated walk from the V&A waterfront and the cruise terminal. The free boat-shuttle to the waterfront was not operating because it was too windy, and the free shuttle bus schedule was not convenient for our schedule, so we ended up using a taxi service to both. If you are looking for a premium upscale property, this is not that. However, for its class, I give it five stars and would happily stay there again.
Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet. Nice relaxing area for drinks/tapas. Spacious clean & secure room with view of Table Mountain. Pick-up airport service (booked through hotel but not included in room rate) was efficient and friendly. The hotel is a long & somewhat complicated walk from the V&A waterfront and the cruise terminal. The free boat-shuttle to the waterfront was not operating because it was too windy, and the free shuttle bus schedule was not convenient for our schedule, so we ended up using a taxi service to both. If you are looking for a premium upscale property, this is not that. However, for its class, I give it five stars and would happily stay there again.
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Warren
Jan 14, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
It was for a leisurely stay and in a quieter part of the waterfront which was ideal for me. Good size bedroom overlooking the working harbour. Great views. Bathroom is a good size. Comfortable large bed with soft bedding.
It was for a leisurely stay and in a quieter part of the waterfront which was ideal for me. Good size bedroom overlooking the working harbour. Great views. Bathroom is a good size. Comfortable large bed with soft bedding.
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john
Jan 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were nice and clean, and the bar area was enjoyable. Restaurant had great food. Get the Mozambique shrimp! Great views of Table Mountain from our room. Not much immediately next to the hotel but a short walk to the V&A Wharf and there is a water taxi directly in back to take you there. Also UBER came quickly.
We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were nice and clean, and the bar area was enjoyable. Restaurant had great food. Get the Mozambique shrimp! Great views of Table Mountain from our room. Not much immediately next to the hotel but a short walk to the V&A Wharf and there is a water taxi directly in back to take you there. Also UBER came quickly.
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Annemette
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good service and helpful staff. The room was nice and clean but facing the container harbour and containers were bring loves around during night, making the room noisy. Very good breakfast with a lot of variety.
Very good service and helpful staff. The room was nice and clean but facing the container harbour and containers were bring loves around during night, making the room noisy. Very good breakfast with a lot of variety.
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Paul
Jan 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel for business or personal reasons! Excellent location to the city and a shuttle that runs multiple times a day free of charge. The food and service is very good and the rooms are clean and very spacious (just make sure your room is 3rd floor or higher otherwise you’ll have no view)! All in all a fantastic stay and would stay here again
Great hotel for business or personal reasons! Excellent location to the city and a shuttle that runs multiple times a day free of charge. The food and service is very good and the rooms are clean and very spacious (just make sure your room is 3rd floor or higher otherwise you’ll have no view)! All in all a fantastic stay and would stay here again
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Carly
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Not being right on the waterfront - and having to Uber there and back at night, rather than walk - is a little frustrating, but other than that this hotel was perfect. Rooms are huge and tasteful, everything is spotlessly clean and the staff are exceptional - pleasant and efficient service at every encounter.
Not being right on the waterfront - and having to Uber there and back at night, rather than walk - is a little frustrating, but other than that this hotel was perfect. Rooms are huge and tasteful, everything is spotlessly clean and the staff are exceptional - pleasant and efficient service at every encounter.
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Rodrigo
Feb 9, 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Localização excelente, segura e próximo ao Water Front. Quartos amplos, limpos e modernos, ideal para famílias. Equipe atenciosa. Café da manhã completo, delicioso e com opções a la carte. Fornecem transporte terreste e marítimo até o Water Front. Única sugestão seria eles facilitarem o acesso a pé até o Water Front.
Localização excelente, segura e próximo ao Water Front. Quartos amplos, limpos e modernos, ideal para famílias. Equipe atenciosa. Café da manhã completo, delicioso e com opções a la carte. Fornecem transporte terreste e marítimo até o Water Front. Única sugestão seria eles facilitarem o acesso a pé até o Water Front.
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Anders
Feb 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Modernt hotell med mycket sköna sängar och bra frukostbuffé på gångavstånd till Waterfront. Prisvärd och bra parkering direkt under hotellet.
Modernt hotell med mycket sköna sängar och bra frukostbuffé på gångavstånd till Waterfront. Prisvärd och bra parkering direkt under hotellet.
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NAZMEEN
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Large room horrible house keeping.friendly staff Upon check-in, staff noted we are assigned waterfront view room unfortunately our view was railway track, ship containers/dock. At 4am we could hear container noises being moved around.VA waterfront is 25-30 minutes walking distance and not safe even at daytime especially walking through canal walkways. Yes we did get followed by a young man asking for money. I cancelled my previous reservation at different hotel and booked AC marrriot for almost double the cost hoping for waterfront view and closer: safer to VA waterfront,Big Mistake…Hotel is located at a secluded area and definitely need transportation to get around.
Large room horrible house keeping.friendly staff Upon check-in, staff noted we are assigned waterfront view room unfortunately our view was railway track, ship containers/dock. At 4am we could hear container noises being moved around.VA waterfront is 25-30 minutes walking distance and not safe even at daytime especially walking through canal walkways. Yes we did get followed by a young man asking for money. I cancelled my previous reservation at different hotel and booked AC marrriot for almost double the cost hoping for waterfront view and closer: safer to VA waterfront,Big Mistake…Hotel is located at a secluded area and definitely need transportation to get around.
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Service
Service is widely described as warm, professional and responsive, with quick help from reception, concierge and dining teams. A small number of guests reported check in issues or inconsistent communication.
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Denise
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A generally fine hotel but inconvenient unless your plans are mostly the convention center, and service hit and miss. Not convenient to the waterfront and with limited shuttles. It’s walkable but not after dark. The staff are hit and miss. When we checked in, the desk clerk seemed to be upset to be working on Christmas. We’d booked separately one night from a separate booking of three additional nights. Because my husband booked the one night directly thru the Marriott site and it didn’t show him the quantity of guests at booking, she charged us an additional 150 USD to add the second guest. She delivered overall info in a very unclear manner and then gave us a room on the lowest guest floor directly next to the elevator. After seeing the room and thinking of four nights there, we went back down and asked a different desk clerk for a different room — which she happily provided, in a higher floor and much further away from the elevator. Concierge will only do as much as you ask and nothing further, even with a tip. That was disappointing — we ended up figuring things out on our own but could have been better helped with service. Breakfast is good and waitstaff/bartenders very friendly. Rooms lack robes and hair dryers.
A generally fine hotel but inconvenient unless your plans are mostly the convention center, and service hit and miss. Not convenient to the waterfront and with limited shuttles. It’s walkable but not after dark. The staff are hit and miss. When we checked in, the desk clerk seemed to be upset to be working on Christmas. We’d booked separately one night from a separate booking of three additional nights. Because my husband booked the one night directly thru the Marriott site and it didn’t show him the quantity of guests at booking, she charged us an additional 150 USD to add the second guest. She delivered overall info in a very unclear manner and then gave us a room on the lowest guest floor directly next to the elevator. After seeing the room and thinking of four nights there, we went back down and asked a different desk clerk for a different room — which she happily provided, in a higher floor and much further away from the elevator. Concierge will only do as much as you ask and nothing further, even with a tip. That was disappointing — we ended up figuring things out on our own but could have been better helped with service. Breakfast is good and waitstaff/bartenders very friendly. Rooms lack robes and hair dryers.
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Tamara
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 17 nights
We had a semi long stay at the AC, it was wonderful, from the reception staff, to the tour advisors to the in room dining, to the morning breakfast staff, everyone is just wonderful and attentive. They are super polite and caring and helpful beyond normal. Would 100% recommend
We had a semi long stay at the AC, it was wonderful, from the reception staff, to the tour advisors to the in room dining, to the morning breakfast staff, everyone is just wonderful and attentive. They are super polite and caring and helpful beyond normal. Would 100% recommend
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Mikki
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Friendly staff.
Friendly staff.
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JIM
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Started terribly with the evening checkin staff, but all other staff were great
Started terribly with the evening checkin staff, but all other staff were great
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Candace
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Some hotels get it right — and the AC Marriott is absolutely one of them. Across the globe, this brand delivers consistent quality with beautiful rooms and thoughtful amenities. But what truly stood out on this stay was the staff in Cape Town — exceptional in every way. Warm, professional, attentive… they elevated an already great experience into something memorable. Highly recommend.
Some hotels get it right — and the AC Marriott is absolutely one of them. Across the globe, this brand delivers consistent quality with beautiful rooms and thoughtful amenities. But what truly stood out on this stay was the staff in Cape Town — exceptional in every way. Warm, professional, attentive… they elevated an already great experience into something memorable. Highly recommend.
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Jenny
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Service was excellent..quick responses to requests. Reception staff and all other staff friendly and efficient. Amazing selection at breakfast!
Service was excellent..quick responses to requests. Reception staff and all other staff friendly and efficient. Amazing selection at breakfast!
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Seth
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Staff was judicious, helpful and friendly. It was clean and plenty of little niceties like iced tea in the lobby along with little sweet gelatin bits. (I don’t like them, but the gesture was good). When you asked for something for the room, it was delivered quickly.
Staff was judicious, helpful and friendly. It was clean and plenty of little niceties like iced tea in the lobby along with little sweet gelatin bits. (I don’t like them, but the gesture was good). When you asked for something for the room, it was delivered quickly.
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DAVID A
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The concierge staff was amazing! Very pleasant and professional.
The concierge staff was amazing! Very pleasant and professional.
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Siobhan
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Outstanding service. Professional, efficient, friendly and helpful. Well trained and attentive staff. Great food.
Outstanding service. Professional, efficient, friendly and helpful. Well trained and attentive staff. Great food.
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Peter
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Stunning helpful and friendly staff! Really did not want to leave!
Stunning helpful and friendly staff! Really did not want to leave!
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Location
Near but not directly on the V&A Waterfront; walking often takes 15–30 minutes via a circuitous, fenced route, and many guests use the free shuttle or inexpensive rideshares. Close to the cruise terminal, though industrial views, occasional noise, and tricky access are noted.
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Charles
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location easy walk along canal to the waterfront area. Hotel modern and clean staff very happy to help with any questions
Great location easy walk along canal to the waterfront area. Hotel modern and clean staff very happy to help with any questions
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Mikhail
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
AC Hotel is excellent in all categories except for the location. We booked it because we thought it was close to the V&A Waterfront. However we were told repeatedly by the hotel staff that walking there is unsafe outside of busy hours of the day. Also note that Google Maps shows a circuitous walking route that takes half hour. You can cut it in half by taking a walkway along the canal along the back of the Canal Quays Apartments. We did that during the day and took Uber in the evening; it costs less than $3 from the Waterfront.
AC Hotel is excellent in all categories except for the location. We booked it because we thought it was close to the V&A Waterfront. However we were told repeatedly by the hotel staff that walking there is unsafe outside of busy hours of the day. Also note that Google Maps shows a circuitous walking route that takes half hour. You can cut it in half by taking a walkway along the canal along the back of the Canal Quays Apartments. We did that during the day and took Uber in the evening; it costs less than $3 from the Waterfront.
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andrew
Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We liked this hotel due to it's close proximity to the cruise ship terminal.
We liked this hotel due to it's close proximity to the cruise ship terminal.
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Douglas James
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The hotel itself is clean, and the common areas are well maintained. One thing to keep in mind is that the location is quite remote — it’s not walkable to any nearby attractions or shops, so transportation is necessary to get around. Overall, it’s a nice property
The hotel itself is clean, and the common areas are well maintained. One thing to keep in mind is that the location is quite remote — it’s not walkable to any nearby attractions or shops, so transportation is necessary to get around. Overall, it’s a nice property
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A.Deborah
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel but misleading calling it waterfront and not on the waterfront. I front of a working port.
Nice hotel but misleading calling it waterfront and not on the waterfront. I front of a working port.
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Stephen
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Our stay at the hotel was amicable, unfortunately when booking it states that it is on the waterfront - what is not noted is that it is quite far from the waterfront and there is not an easy access route for driving or walking to the waterfront. With a young family the rooms were adjoining, however breakfast was interesting. As a family of 5 it’s not great when servers communicate very openly to one another about a table being free or not, this could have been done in a different manner, to top it off we got give a squished table and 5 sitting as it was convenient instead. At least a dish was broken by a server daily and it is not child friendly. Many times an order repeated for a drink, or forgotten and reminded, the fruit was semi frozen and as a bonus the cereal was stale. There is no mention of room service in the room, until you walk down and ask and when the food did come it was cold. Our biggest issue was the walk to the waterfront, coming back after 8pm - you have to walk around not along the canal which is already a 20/25 min walk. The beds were comfortable and the staff were friendly and the room was always clean.
Our stay at the hotel was amicable, unfortunately when booking it states that it is on the waterfront - what is not noted is that it is quite far from the waterfront and there is not an easy access route for driving or walking to the waterfront. With a young family the rooms were adjoining, however breakfast was interesting. As a family of 5 it’s not great when servers communicate very openly to one another about a table being free or not, this could have been done in a different manner, to top it off we got give a squished table and 5 sitting as it was convenient instead. At least a dish was broken by a server daily and it is not child friendly. Many times an order repeated for a drink, or forgotten and reminded, the fruit was semi frozen and as a bonus the cereal was stale. There is no mention of room service in the room, until you walk down and ask and when the food did come it was cold. Our biggest issue was the walk to the waterfront, coming back after 8pm - you have to walk around not along the canal which is already a 20/25 min walk. The beds were comfortable and the staff were friendly and the room was always clean.
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Kenneth
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This property is listed as a VC Waterfront hotel. However, it is a 15-20 minute walk to the central VC Waterfront district. It's a nice walk, but the gate to the walkway closed at 8:00 pm so be mindful of this when venturing out. Breakfast was nice and convenient.
This property is listed as a VC Waterfront hotel. However, it is a 15-20 minute walk to the central VC Waterfront district. It's a nice walk, but the gate to the walkway closed at 8:00 pm so be mindful of this when venturing out. Breakfast was nice and convenient.
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Uwe
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Good Hotel, waterfront difficult to reach
Good Hotel, waterfront difficult to reach
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Tarcisio
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel staff is very polite and welcoming. However, despite the name ‘Waterfront,’ the location is somewhat misleading. While Maps view might give the impression that it’s close to the V&A Waterfront, it’s actually around a 20-minute walk, as the direct route is blocked by a container port, train tracks, and fencing. This isolation, along with the views of industrial activity, makes the hotel feel quite cut off from the vibrant V&A area. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend staying here if easy access to the Waterfront is important.
The hotel staff is very polite and welcoming. However, despite the name ‘Waterfront,’ the location is somewhat misleading. While Maps view might give the impression that it’s close to the V&A Waterfront, it’s actually around a 20-minute walk, as the direct route is blocked by a container port, train tracks, and fencing. This isolation, along with the views of industrial activity, makes the hotel feel quite cut off from the vibrant V&A area. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend staying here if easy access to the Waterfront is important.
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Luciano
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel, location is tricky, though -- looks very close to V&A Waterfront on the map, but effectively walking there will take you ~20 minutes crisscrossing the canals.
Great hotel, location is tricky, though -- looks very close to V&A Waterfront on the map, but effectively walking there will take you ~20 minutes crisscrossing the canals.
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Dining
Breakfast is repeatedly called excellent and varied, and many enjoyed the on site restaurant and bar. Some mention occasional crowding or uneven items at times.
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Gareth
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Nice view. Nice free boat & bus transport to V&A tourist area. Helpful staff. Restaurant not the greatest for breakfast (very boring) or dinner (poor choices).
Nice view. Nice free boat & bus transport to V&A tourist area. Helpful staff. Restaurant not the greatest for breakfast (very boring) or dinner (poor choices).
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Florence
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Buffet breakfast was terrific.
Buffet breakfast was terrific.
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Constance
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet. Nice relaxing area for drinks/tapas. Spacious clean & secure room with view of Table Mountain. Pick-up airport service (booked through hotel but not included in room rate) was efficient and friendly. The hotel is a long & somewhat complicated walk from the V&A waterfront and the cruise terminal. The free boat-shuttle to the waterfront was not operating because it was too windy, and the free shuttle bus schedule was not convenient for our schedule, so we ended up using a taxi service to both. If you are looking for a premium upscale property, this is not that. However, for its class, I give it five stars and would happily stay there again.
Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet. Nice relaxing area for drinks/tapas. Spacious clean & secure room with view of Table Mountain. Pick-up airport service (booked through hotel but not included in room rate) was efficient and friendly. The hotel is a long & somewhat complicated walk from the V&A waterfront and the cruise terminal. The free boat-shuttle to the waterfront was not operating because it was too windy, and the free shuttle bus schedule was not convenient for our schedule, so we ended up using a taxi service to both. If you are looking for a premium upscale property, this is not that. However, for its class, I give it five stars and would happily stay there again.
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Kelly
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The AC Mariott was exceptionally clean, the facility was well kept and the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was excellent providing a wide range of food items to choose from. We had dinner one night at the hotel, and the food was excellent. The only drawback was finding the hotel, missed the road a couple of times. Also offering a shuttle to the V&A waterfront more frequently would be helpful.
The AC Mariott was exceptionally clean, the facility was well kept and the staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was excellent providing a wide range of food items to choose from. We had dinner one night at the hotel, and the food was excellent. The only drawback was finding the hotel, missed the road a couple of times. Also offering a shuttle to the V&A waterfront more frequently would be helpful.
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mariana
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Habitación y atención impecable. Desayuno fantastico!!
Habitación y atención impecable. Desayuno fantastico!!
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Tomas
Aug 18, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful breakfast
Wonderful breakfast
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Katherine
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Great experience, lovely hotel with great friendly staff. Only little issues to stop this being top score, had to get a taxi to the V&A in the evenings and most days 20-30 min walk and the buffet hot food was always cool to cold.
Great experience, lovely hotel with great friendly staff. Only little issues to stop this being top score, had to get a taxi to the V&A in the evenings and most days 20-30 min walk and the buffet hot food was always cool to cold.
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per
Jan 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fina rena stora rum. God frukost. Bra restaurang.
Fina rena stora rum. God frukost. Bra restaurang.
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Madeline
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice hotel with excellent food. The included breakfast is extensive and very good. Dinners there were also delicious. All of the staff were polite and helpful.
Very nice hotel with excellent food. The included breakfast is extensive and very good. Dinners there were also delicious. All of the staff were polite and helpful.
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Lisa
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Spotless room and friendly staff. Great location with a complimentary shuttle to the waterfront and close to the cruise terminal. The food was delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 5-star experience!
Spotless room and friendly staff. Great location with a complimentary shuttle to the waterfront and close to the cruise terminal. The food was delicious for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 5-star experience!
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Leanne
Jun 5, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is handy although you need to uber to most places . The breakfast is delicious and rooms very comfy. If you’re cruising you will need an uber to get your luggage to the hotel.
The hotel is handy although you need to uber to most places . The breakfast is delicious and rooms very comfy. If you’re cruising you will need an uber to get your luggage to the hotel.
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Deborah
Jun 4, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great hotel with delicious breakfast and bar. The staff are friendly and helpful. They have a shuttle to the waterfront.
Great hotel with delicious breakfast and bar. The staff are friendly and helpful. They have a shuttle to the waterfront.
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Stephanie
May 10, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Very well situated and the staff were lovely
Very well situated and the staff were lovely
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Ulla
May 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We were 11 people staying for 2 nights in May 2026 and everyone appreciated this hotel and its helpful staff so much! And we are all used travellers from 7 differents countries. From our side, we can really recommend this hotel!
We were 11 people staying for 2 nights in May 2026 and everyone appreciated this hotel and its helpful staff so much! And we are all used travellers from 7 differents countries. From our side, we can really recommend this hotel!
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Gail
Apr 19, 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Nice place to stay in a great location to explore the city. Clean comfortable room, friendly helpful staff, and an amazing breakfast. Ask for a Mountain View room otherwise you’ll be looking at the ship yard.
Nice place to stay in a great location to explore the city. Clean comfortable room, friendly helpful staff, and an amazing breakfast. Ask for a Mountain View room otherwise you’ll be looking at the ship yard.
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa
Location
With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, a short 7-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 11 minutes by foot from Long Street. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cape Town Stadium.
Cape Town International Convention Centre(0.3 miles)
Bree Street(0.6 miles)
Long Street(0.6 miles)
Artscape Theatre Centre(0.7 miles)
Adderley Street(0.7 miles)
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa(0.7 miles)
FAQs about AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, self-parking is available at the hotel for a fee of approximately ZAR 100 per day.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
The hotel offers a buffet breakfast for approximately ZAR 285.00 per person. The specific serving hours are not mentioned.
Does the hotel allow pets?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2). Guests must contact the property with their arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel provides disabled access features including elevators and step-free entrances, as well as wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?
The hotel is located in the Foreshore district of Cape Town, approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) from the Cape Town International Convention Centre and 1.2 miles (2 km) from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Public transport options are available nearby.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is available for guests to enjoy. Specific operational hours are not mentioned.
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 285.00 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
- Self parking fee: ZAR 100 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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