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Breakwater Lodge
Portswood Road Victoria and Alfred Waterfront C
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Breakwater Lodge: Basic Affordability right in the Waterfront
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  • By glennkasner on December 10, 2003
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    You won't find another hotel this close to the waterfront offering rates so low.

    Built in a converted 19th-century prison on Portswood Ridge, the Breakwater certainly won't win any awards for charm or coziness. Its history is quite evident in the long, narrow corridors, which lead to tiny, sparsely furnished cells (sorry, rooms). Nevertheless, the rooms are clean and have TVs, phones, and tea- and coffeemakers. Ask for a room with a view of Table Mountain. www.breakwaterlodge.co.za. 327 rooms, 110 family units without bath. 2 restaurants, bar. AE, DC, MC, V.

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  • Price: US$80-120    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Phone: Phone: 021/406-1911
  • Directions: Portswood Rd., Cape Town 8001, South Africa
  • Website: www.breakwaterlodge.co.za
  • Other Contact: Fax: 021/406-1070

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    Breakwater Lodge: BIG VIEWS AT BUDGET PRICES
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  • By BerniShand on September 12, 2006
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    by BerniShand
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    The rooms are comfortable but basic, and the prices are budget, but where the Breakwater Lodge really scores top points is its location, right across the road from the superb V&A Waterfront, our room had views both of the Warefront and Table Mountain
    Because of the location and well lit streets its a short safe stroll for an evening out on the waterfront with its many bars and restaurants

    this is a busy hotel, it shares space with the Graduate School of Business and there can be a lengthy wait at reception. Its rooms are also not very soundproof but our floor was relatively quiet and we did not have any disturbed nights. the cleaning was adequate but not pristine and the towels were tiny. The car park is rather small too but if people parked straight there would have been lots more spaces

    there is a small not very comfortable bar attached to the the a la carte Treadmill restaurant which serves lunch and dinner, Stonebreakers the self service restaurant is open from 6.30am untill dinner, both restaurants are in an annexe at the opposite end of the hotel from reception

    Breakwater Lodge was originally built in 1859 a prison used to house the convicts who were used as forced labour building the breakwater in Table Bay, a later building with four turrets was built in 1901 and used to segregate white convicts untill 1911 when it was used for Juvenile convicts for 15 years before becoming a hostel for black dock workers

    internet access is available in the Transit lounge, access costs R60 for 1 hour or is available in blocks of 10 minutes for R10

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  • Price: US$40-80    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 021 406 1911
  • Website: www.breakwaterlodge.co.za

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    Breakwater Lodge: Simple clean accomodation
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  • By raraavis on January 6, 2006
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  • This hotel is a nice accomodation: clean rooms, private bathrooms, food, and offers tour bookings. If you aren't looking for something too fancy and doesn't cost too much money, this might be your kinda of hotel. It is about five minutes walking distance to the Victoria Waterfront (restaurants and shops) and the Two Oceans Acquarium (Atlantic and Indian ocean). Affordable and very accessible.

    Anything that involved running hot water and air conditioning felt like luxury to me coming off a month-long camping trip. So my memory of the hotel maybe skewed. :)

    Used to be a prison in the 19th century.

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  • Price: US$40-80    » Currency Converter
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  • Website: http://www.bwl.co.za/

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    Breakwater Lodge: Best value for money
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  • By Runrig on November 24, 2003
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    Slap-bang at the Waterfront! Clean rooms at good value. It doesn't get better than this for that budget.
    The staff are really helpful and there are so many students around which you can always ask for additional advise.

    Former prison turned into hotel and University/Business School. It's really fun and so close to everything central.
    Early in the morning the sun throws a beautiful light over Cape Town and you can sit just outside on the patio and watch.

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  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Phone: +27 21 406-1911
  • Website: www.breakwaterlodge.co.za

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    Breakwater Lodge: best location for cost
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  • By lgtraveler on July 26, 2007
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    I have been staying here on ever visit since 1998 and evertime it is better. Great location at reasonable rates and great service- very friendly and helpful staff.

    Once a 19th century prison and great views of the harbour and Table Mountain

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  • Price: US$40-80    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Directions: located in the V&A Waterfront
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