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AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront

Dockrail Road, Foreshore Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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About us

Experience a perfectly crafted stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, one of the top family hotels in Cape Town. Our 188 spacious rooms offer stylish efficiency, with stunning views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head, and Signal Hill. Located just minutes from the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and a short drive from Cape Town International Airport, this Cape Town city hotel is the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. Indulge in Spanish-inspired tapas at the AC Lounge & Bar or enjoy dining options at the nearby Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Unwind with a drink at our bar, featuring locally crafted spirits, and connect with our expert bartenders to discover the true energy of the city. With an excellent location close to the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the convenience of the V&A Waterfront, our hotel is the perfect base for your visit to Cape Town. Enjoy a memorable stay in our beautiful city.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAC Hotels by Marriott
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space2,928 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms188
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (mountain)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • All inclusive
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
2,927.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,625.4 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
818.1 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
100
Seating capacity
100
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
The Helm
279.9 sq. ft.
23.0 x 13.1 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
12
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12
Quay Side
484.4 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
50
16
30
50
16
12
Dock Side
538.2 sq. ft.
19.7 x 29.5 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
50
16
30
50
16
14
Starboard
818.1 sq. ft.
29.5 x 26.2 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
50
18
50
50
30
16
Port
807.3 sq. ft.
29.5 x 29.5 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
50
18
50
50
30
16
Port Starboard
1,625.4 sq. ft.
59.1 x 55.8 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
100
36
80
100
60
32

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
188
Suites
11

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 10.63 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( ZAR 100.00/day )

Local Attractions

Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town canal cruise
Recreation
1 mi
Enjoy a canal cruise from the Hotel to the renowned V&A Waterfront or CTICC.
Castle of Good Hope
Darling Street and Buitenkant Street, Fo
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Recreation
2 kms
Experience stand up paddling at V&A Waterfront canals. All equipment is included and a short lesson is given, you paddle on your own or can pay for a guided tour.
Battery Park
Alfred Road, V & A Waterfront
Cape Town, ZA 8001
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Lions Head and Signal Hill
Signal Hill Road
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Table Mountain
Tafelberg Road, Gardens
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Green Market Square
Burg Street and Longmarket Street
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Robben Island Museum and Ferry
Clock Tower Precinct, V&A Waterfront
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Visit website
Bo-Kaap and District Six
Wale Street, Schotsche Kloof
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm Road, Silo District, V&A Water
Cape Town, ZA 8001
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Cape Town International Convention Centre
Lower Long Street, Convention Square
Cape Town, ZA 8001
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Cape Town, ZA 7735
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Kaskazi Kayaks and Adventures
Beach Road, Seapoint
Cape Town, ZA 8001
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Cancellation Policy

24 Hours

Additional details

ABOUT THIS VENUE • The hotel is located within walking distance to the Cape Town International Convention Center. • Enjoy delectable catering options from creative coffee breaks to bespoke private dinners. • Four state-of-the-art meeting rooms provide over 250sqm of flexible event space. • Our 188 guest rooms and suites can be configured to twin or king set up or interconnecting rooms. • All meeting rooms boast floor to ceiling windows, overlooking the Harbour. • Our event spaces boast cutting-edge audio-visual technology and high-speed internet access.

AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint)

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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