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Protea Hotel President

4.0 of 5
4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay 8001, South Africa
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Protea Hotel President
Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in Bantry Bay
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Melbourne, Australia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I recently spent three nights at the Protea Hotel President. The hotel is well located within close walking distance to the waterfront (Bantry Bay) and also to local shops and restaurants. The hotel itself is well presented with a nice pool area and outside bar and cafe. Our room was located at the far side of the... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We attended a wedding in Cape Town and were afforded a lower rate. The room was not a standard hotel room but was modelled to take up a corner in the building. The room was large and the bed was too far to see the TV screen. It was OK if you sat in the very comfortable arm chair in... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Having arrived at this hotel with no prior knowledge of it's personality I was pleasantly surprised by the decor and facilities available. A good position, and a view of the ocean definite bonuses.My room however had no view and I was subjected to the comings and going of tour buses at the entrance to the hotel which was below my... More

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Boynton Beach, Florida
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44 reviews 44 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Conveniently located. Clean & efficient. Didn't swim at all. Had breakfast all 3 days. No complaints of any sort. The staff were helpful. The internet for the 2 days was off. Was able to connect on the 3rd day.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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53 reviews 53 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Well situated at the beginning of Bantry Bay, the President Hotel is a decent family hotel with a nice pool area. Breakfasts are decent and fair value offering enough for anyone's tastebuds. The Hotel is well situated for beach front walks and close to shops. If you want luxury, go elsewhere. On an occasion I asked the concierge to arrange... More

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Nerja
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Clean hotel, well situated and generally the staff are all very attentive. Our stay was only spoiled by the attitude of the staff on the reception desk. We arrived at 3.00pm after an over-nighter from Madrid, and were quite exhausted. We were told that our room was ready, but just needed to be inspected by the floor manager. We said... More

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My wife, infant daughter and I stayed at this hotel for a week while visiting Cape Town on holiday. The hotel's location is great. Two blocks from the ocean, a 25 minute walk from the picturesque Camps Bay, and a 10 minute taxi from downtown Cape Town. The hotel itself is also very nice. The rooms are as described, and... More

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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We stayed at this hotel for a week on January 2013, the hotel location is very convenient within walking distance to restaurants, the beach and on the Red City Sightseeing tour bus rout (there is a stop in front of the hotel). This was very useful to us since we took a 2 day tour throughout the city and the... More

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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We stayed at this hotel for a week on January 2013, the hotel location is very convenient within walking distance to restaurants, the beach and on the Red City Sightseeing tour bus rout (there is a stop in front of the hotel). This was very useful to us since we took a 2 day tour throughout the city and the... More

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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear Onderoad, Thank you so much for your patronage of the Protea Hotel President recently - we sincerely appreciate the support! Thank you also for being so complimentary of our facilities and services. We sincerely appreciate it! We hope you will soon return to South Africa, to Cape Town and the Protea Hotel President! Best regards, PIETER BUITENDAG General Manager More

London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This hotel suprised me from the time we checked in until our departure. The staff were so courteous and nothing was too much trouble. We were lucky to have a suite on the 4th floor overlooking the pool and part seaview where one can witness the fantastic sunsets. The suite had a kitchen section, lounge/dining, separate toilet and full bathroom... More

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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear LHC104, Thank you so much for your patronage of our Hotel! We appreciate it so much as well as the time you took to write such a lovely review on the Hotel. I am sorry again that our conference interfered with your lunch and caused you inconvenience. We will most certainly ensure we handle things differently in the future!... More

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  • Pool area(7)
  • Good location(5)
  • Very good(5)
  • Breakfast buffet(3)

Additional Information about Protea Hotel President

Address: 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay 8001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Bantry Bay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Bantry Bay
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Bantry Bay
#3 Luxury Hotels in Bantry Bay
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The atmosphere of this magnificent sea-side 4 star hotel in Cape Town’s Bantry Bay area is relaxed, yet professional. For business or leisure there is no better choice of venue. Surrounded by the stunning Lion’s Head Mountain range and Atlantic Ocean, the hotel’s spacious rooms offer all the facilities that one would expect from a world-class hotel. One can enjoy a cocktail in the Senate Bar or a sundowner on the terrace, overlooking the magnificent rim-flow pool to the ocean. Once you have taken in the spectacular view you can let the Islands Restaurant tantalise your taste buds with its sumptuous cuisine. When you are not visiting the famous Clifton Beach, the V&A Waterfront or Table Mountain why not pamper yourself at the Amber Hair Salon, or take in the sites of Cape Town with a tour on the hop-on-hop-off Cape Town Site Seeing Bus. Not only can you purchase these tickets from the Travel Desk but you can also use the bus stop situated right outside the hotel as your starting point. Once you have discovered its remarkable variety of facilities, impeccable service and consummate luxury, you will agree that there really is no better choice of venue than Protea Hotel President, and it’s without a doubt the most eminent Cape Town hotel on the Platinum Mile. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Protea Hotel Bantry Bay
Protea President
Protea Hotel President Cape Town/Bantry Bay, South Africa

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