The Victoria & Alfred Hotel Photos & Info

Overview

The timeless and award-winning Victoria & Alfred Hotel boasts an enviable perch in the heart in of its eponymous V&A Waterfront. Built in 1904 and named for Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Alfred, the historic, yet thoroughly modern luxury hotel provides stunning views of Cape Town Harbour, Table Mountain and enticing Cape Town.

Rooms

Within one of Cape Town’s finest hotels, guests stay in one of 94 well-appointed, contemporary rooms with view of the Alfred Basin, Table Mountain or the piazza. Piazza-facing rooms have the added advantage of overseeing the vibrant waterfront culture, with traditional music and performers livening up the public square throughout the day and into the evening.

All rooms feature a flat-screen smart TV, mini bar, complimentary coffee and tea, a king bed with luxury cotton linens, air conditioning, writing desk, bathrobes, hairdryer, ironing board and iron, international plugs and electronic safe.

Amenities

Hotel guests have access to the on-site Ginja restaurant. Breakfast is also available at Dash, located at the Queen Victoria Hotel, at no additional cost to those staying on the bed-and-breakfast plan.

Downstairs at the nearby Dock House Boutique Hotel, a sparkling swimming pool is open to V&A guests. A bar, lounge chairs and glorious Table Mountain views round out a picture-perfect courtyard setting for relaxation.

For the spa lover, the Sanctuary Signature Spa is a must, with a variety of treatments and world-class products. The spa’s Tylarium is a unique combination of traditional sauna and soft, mild steam bath. A fully equipped gym is located next to the spa. Personal training sessions are available upon request at an additional cost.

The V&A Hotel provides its guests with WiFi, concierge service, 24-hour room service, daily newspaper upon request, laundry and dry-cleaning services (at an additional cost) and more. The hotel goes above and beyond to be environmentally conscious, with electricity- and water-saving facilities.

Airport, city and restaurant transfers are readily available. If guests are driving, there is secure underground valet parking. The hotel is also set up for persons with limited mobility.