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Protea Hotel President

4.0 of 5
4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay 8001, South Africa
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Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in Bantry Bay
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013
markjoe Ellicott City MD
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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
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Ellicott City MD
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57 reviews 57 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Located a short distance from the sea and an easy 15 minute bus ride to the Victoria and Alfred Wharf, this is a very good hotel. The rooms are large, beds comfortable, very clean, and the breakfasts excellent. Service was good as I had trouble connecting to the internet (there is a daily free allowance) but was assisted. However, the... More

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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear MarkJoe, Thank you kindly for your review of the Protea Hotel President following your recent stay! I am elated that you enjoyed your stay and that you rated our Hotel as a good experience. I hope you will return to Cape Town and indeed the Protea Hotel President. Safe travels and regards, PIETER BUITENDAG General Manager More

London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Good points: huge beds and clean rooms. Bad points: huge number of tourist coaches all day long, very slow and limited (100Mb/day) internet and the 'gym' is a tiny room with a couple of pieces of equipment. Despite a notice asking vehicles to switch off their engines, none take any notice and the staff seem to do nothing about it.... More

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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Seb322, Thank you for your patronage for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on your recent stay at the Hotel. Not sure when in May you stayed but we did complete installation of a whole new wireless network infrastructure which has had to effect a massive improvement in the feedback we receive from GUESTS. This installation... More

north east
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71 reviews 71 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I really am surprised that the hotel does not score better on trip advisor. Having just stayed here I really can't find anything much to grumble about. It certainly met 4 star expectations. The décor is modern, the hotel is clean, bright & airy & the rooms are spacious with good facilities & big comfortable beds. Our bathroom was very... More

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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Irishdraft, Thank you so much for your patronage of the Protea Hotel President and for taking the time out to review the Hotel here on Tripadvisor - we sincerely appreciate it! Thank you very much for stating that the Hotel deserves a higher rating - we agree :-)! I note your comments about walking to the V&A Waterfront or... More

Swadlincote, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
23 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

i recently had the pleasure of staying at the president hotel, it is a wonderful hotel with pleasant helpful staff and excellent pool. The restaurant is amazing value and the food perfect, wonderful smoked mash a must, the bar area is bright and has a good buzz, plenty to do in the area which was safe and secure, 5 minutes... More

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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Ian H, THANK YOU for your amazing review of my Hotel! We love hearing any feedback but great feedback makes us particularly happy! Thank you especially for being so complimentary of our food - I wish more people would take your advice because we are super proud of our Chef - Norman Heath and his TEAM who churn out... More

Melbourne, Australia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

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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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Ausie Traveller 31, Thank you so much for your patronage of the Protea Hotel President and for taking the time to review the Hotel here on Tripadvisor. We sincerely appreciate it!. I note that you are mostly complimentary about our facilities and that service inconsistency was the only real negative for you - please accept our sincere apology for... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
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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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Thehzos, Thank you for your patronage of the Protea Hotel President recently! We appreciate that and your feedback on the stay very much! Thank you for being mostly complimentary of our facilties and services - I will investigate your comments about the lack of extraction in our restrooms and address. Thank you for this constructive criticism. We sincerely hope... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Mochalover, Thank you so much for your support of the Protea Hotel President during the month of May - we appreciate it very much! Thank you also for taking time out of your busy schedule to provide us feedback on your experience at the Hotel. I am immensely sorry that noise around the Hotel caused you a less than... More

Boynton Beach, Florida
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 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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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Rama1004, Thank you for your short but powerful review of the Protea Hotel President and for choosing us to be your home in Cape Town during your trip! Please forgive the wi-fi not working - we installed a whole new wi-fi network during the month of May to improve our service in that regard - sorry that this caused... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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53 reviews 53 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
47 helpful votes 47 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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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Jeff1996, Thank you for your support of the Protea Hotel President during the month of May - we sincerely appreciate that support as well as the fact that you took time out of your schedule to provide with your detailed feedback. I am very sorry that we did not exceed all your expectations. I will most certainly pay serious... More

Nerja
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
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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PH-President, General Manager at Protea Hotel President, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Lynn A, Thank you so much for your feedback following your stay with us - please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience we put you through on arrival and my sincere grattitude for being so garcious about it actually! Thank you for choosing to make us your base in Cape Town. Sincere regards, PIETER BUITENDAG General Manager More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Protea Hotel Bantry Bay
Protea President
Protea Hotel President Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
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
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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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