Cvent Supplier Network
  2. Venues

AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront

Dockrail Road, Foreshore Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
Contact us
Venue image

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
Explore Meeting Rooms
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.

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
----
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
Lions Head and Signal Hill
Signal Hill Road
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
Visit website
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
Visit website
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Lower Long Street, Convention Square
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Visit website
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Cape Town, ZA 7735
Visit website
Kaskazi Kayaks and Adventures
Beach Road, Seapoint
Cape Town, ZA 8001
Visit website

Nearby vendors

SongDivision
SongDivision
Worldwide
SongDivision transforms teams through collaborative music creation, team building, and interactive entertainment. We reinforce your values and ‘big ideas’ to create stronger, more unified cultures for teams of all sizes (both in-person and virtually). Reach out to our team today and let us craft a custom experience designed specifically for your team. We know your ambitions, pain points and concerns better than most!
Activity
Visit Profile
Mystery Trip
Mystery Trip
Multi-city
Mystery Trip is a team bonding event planning company that creates unique experiences for our clients. The "mystery" is that none of your guests will know what they'll be doing until they experience it (don't worry...you'll be in the know!). We believe in the concept of "true fun" - where playfulness, connection, and flow merge - and build each of our events with this philosophy in mind in order to create a space for organic connection as guests have a shared visceral experience. Over the last 15 years, we have worked all over the US with hundreds of international blue-chip companies, including SpaceX, Chevron, Google, Red Bull, YouTube, Facebook, Netflix, Cisco, Tiffany & Co, Shopify, and many more.
Activity
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
Corporate Curling
Corporate Curling
Worldwide
We leverage curling as a learning and team building activity for any age or ability.
Activity
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
ESM Pros
ESM Pros
Worldwide
At ESM Pros, we don’t just provide solutions—we craft seamless, unforgettable event experiences. Acting as an extension of your team, we bring a consultative, hands-on approach to every stage of your event, from strategic pre-planning to flawless on-site execution and insightful post-event analysis. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Instead, we tailor every detail to amplify engagement, streamline staffing, and deliver experience-driven solutions—all while respecting your budget. Backed by a combined 40+ years of staffing and staff management experience, our dedicated team ensures your event is staffed with top-tier brand representatives who captivate, connect, and leave a lasting impression. With us, your vision isn’t just realized—it’s elevated beyond expectations. Let’s craft something extraordinary together.
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
The Agility Group
The Agility Group
Worldwide
The Agility Groups’ interactive keynotes and workshops lead audiences through activities and exercises that give them the Three Rules of Improvisation: Deep Listening, Being Present in the Moment, and Collaboration that “Yes …and” brings. Instead of learning about comedy they learn how to be agile when needed. The bottom line? Our keynotes & workshops deliver increased trust and a culture of innovation for your group - the drivers of success.
Activity
Hired Entertainment
Visit Profile
Thomas Wardle
Thomas Wardle
Multi-city
Tom Wardle is Brooklyn-based British singer/guitarist, bringing his brand of acoustic pop, rock and soul to high-end parties in the New York City, the Hamptons and across the US, as well as Turks And Caicos. Tom’s mix of acoustic guitar and his raspy vocals have captured significant press attention since his move to the States, with Rolling Stone Magazine saying his “gritty vocals echo Rod Stewart”, and the socialite Hamptons Magazine calling his music “Perfect for a summer’s evening”, when they profiled him on his move over to the States. His recent client list includes such luxury brands as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik and Vogue Magazine, as well as events for fashion mogul Donna Karan. Tom has been a live music favourite across the Hamptons for the last six years, becoming a summer staple at such hotspots as Wölffer Estate, Gurney’s Montauk and Bounce Beach to name a few.
Hired Entertainment
Visit Profile
G6 Travel Meetings & Events
G6 Travel Meetings & Events
Worldwide
With 9 years of experience, G6 Travel Meetings & Events specializes in helping clients find the perfect destinations while staying within budget. We advocate for your organization, leveraging our expertise to negotiate the best rates, valuable concessions, and favorable contract terms. Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, conference, or incentive trip, we ensure a seamless experience from start to finish. Let us handle the details so you can focus on what matters most—creating successful and memorable events.
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Big Wave Productions, LLC
Big Wave Productions, LLC
Worldwide
Big Wave Productions specializes in full-service conference photo and video production services, including: • Conference/Event Promo & Highlight Videos • Complete Session Videos (long-form edits) • Formal & Walkaround Interviews • Multi-Camera Live Event Streaming • Conference/Event Still Photography (w/same-day delivery) • Professional Headshot Stations • Product, Service, and Lifestyle Marketing Photo and Video Production Big Wave Productions specializes in capturing the essence of your conference with professional photography and videography services. Our experienced team uses top-of-the-line equipment to document every important moment, from keynote speeches to networking sessions. We tailor our services to suit your event’s needs and provide polished, high-quality photos and videos through expert editing and post-production. Plus, our fast turnaround times—including same-day delivery of edited photos—ensure you can share your conference highlights right away. Click to see our conference/meeting/event photography portfolio and video reel: https://meetbigwave.com/conference-meeting-convention-photo-video-production
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Bravo Entertainment
Bravo Entertainment
Multi-city
Your Full-Service Dallas Entertainment Agency Bravo Entertainment, a Dallas Entertainment Agency with 35 years of experience, crafts immersive, visually stunning productions for corporate events, destination management and global event planners.
Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Hughie's Event Production Services
Hughie's Event Production Services
Multi-city
From our company’s inception in 1953, Hughie’s Event Production Services has been considered a premiere source of quality event production service and professional industry equipment in the Ohio and Western Pennsylvania region. With our regional offices in Cleveland, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we are able to serve clients nationally as well as locally. Hughie’s has always placed the highest value on quality of service to the client and focuses on the satisfaction throughout and after each event. From our sales staff to our on-site technicians, we are all focused on each show and our client’s overall happiness. We work harder than the competition by hiring technicians with experience in the field and purchasing equipment as new technology becomes available.
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Looking for more vendor options?
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Looking for more vendor options?

Additional Information

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. 
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.