Protea Hotel President 
Seafront hotel set in the trendy Bantry Bay area, 500 metres from the beach and five kilometres from central Cape Town. Air-conditioned guestrooms offer sea or mountain views, and include satellite television, safes and Internet connections.
Guests can cool down in the outdoor pool with its separate childrens area, or go shark diving off the Sea Point beaches.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Protea Hotel President
Dining at the Protea Hotel President
Islands Restaurant - Nautical-themed restaurant, serving South African and international dishes; includes a varied entertainment programme with live bands and wine tasting. Al fresco dining on the terrace available in fine weather. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Senate Bar - Guests can enjoy local wines and cocktails while watching the sunset from the hotel’s bar and lounge.
Attractions near this hotel
Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 20 kilometres (12.5 miles).
The best way to reach the hotel is by car. Taxis are available from the arrivals terminal, or the hotel can arrange an airport pickup service. A taxi fare to the hotel will cost approximately 180 Rand.
Driving directions: From the airport take the N2 towards Cape Town, and on approaching the city follow signs to Sea Point. At the second set of traffic lights turn right onto the M6 Western Boulevard and continue to the Green Point Stadium roundabout. Take the second exit and continue on Western Boulevard which becomes Beach Road. At the end of Beach Road turn left and then the next right onto Alexander Road. The hotel is on the left.
Cape Town’s bus and suburban rail system covers most parts of the city, and minibus taxis are a common way of getting around. The safest way to travel at night is by taxi.
Central Cape Town – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Aquarium – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Signal Hill (viewpoint) – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Clifton and Camps Bay Beaches – 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – 6 kilometres (3.5 miles)
Table Mountain – 7 kilometres (4.5 miles)