Ac by Marriott Cape Town Water, Cape TownAc by Marriott Cape Town Water in Cape Town, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 61 of 164 hotels we score in Cape Town. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $145 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 2018, this 4-star hotel is located in the Cape Town Waterfront area near the V&A Waterfront and the International Convention Centre. It provides 188 air-conditioned rooms, with several offering views of Table Mountain and Lion's Head. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, and a restaurant serving European-style food. A shuttle service runs to local attractions, and secure parking is available on-site. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services. It serves business travellers and tourists who want to be near the city's main activity hubs. While modern, the decor is functional rather than high-end luxury.What stands out

Near V&A Waterfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Mountain views available

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Lacks high-end luxury

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