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Colona Castle

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with water park, near Learn 2 Surf Cape Town

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Fireplace
Property entrance
Superior Room Green | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar
Perched on a hill overlooking the ocean, Colona Castle offers an exclusive getaway with English breakfast and golfing. Relax at the spa or rooftop terrace, then indulge in dinner at the on-site restaurant; guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Room options

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Executive Suite(Chinese) | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Executive Suite(Chinese)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 83 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 63 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Moroccan Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Moroccan Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 45.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Safari Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Safari Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 48 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 102 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

Executive Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Luxury Penthouse | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Luxury Penthouse

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 102 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room Green | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Superior Room Green

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 48 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Verwood Street, Off Old Boyes Drive-lakeside, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945

What's nearby

  • Muizenberg Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. James Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • US Consulate General - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Boulders Beach - 17 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 34 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 30 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 32 min drive
  • False Bay Station - 13 min walk
  • Lakeside Station - 15 min walk
  • Muizenberg Station - 18 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk Restaurant and Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Knead Bakery & Coffee Shop Muizenberg - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Colona Castle

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Colona Castle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or visit the spa to be pampered with massages or mani/pedis. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include a water park, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: False Bay Station is 13 minutes and Lakeside Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite valet parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6 AM to 11:30 AM*
    • Train station shuttle*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8 AM–1 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Toys
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Yoga classes
  • Mini golf
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1929
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Waterslide
  • Reception hall
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • DVD player
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • First-run movies

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
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Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 495 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, casino shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Colona Castle
Colona Castle Cape Town
Colona Castle House
Colona Castle House Cape Town
Colona Castle Country House Cape Town
Colona Castle Country House
Colona Castle Cape Town, South Africa - Lakeside
Colona Castle Hotel Lakeside
Colona Castle Cape Town South Africa - Lakeside
Colona Castle Cape Town
Colona Castle Country House
Colona Castle Country House Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Colona Castle?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Colona Castle?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Colona Castle?

Yes, there's free valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Colona Castle?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6 AM to 11:30 AM. The charge is ZAR 495 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Colona Castle?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Colona Castle and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga and hunting. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Colona Castle also has a waterslide, a health club, and spa services, as well as a garden and access to a nearby indoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Colona Castle?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers garden views.

Does Colona Castle have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Colona Castle have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around Colona Castle like?

Colona Castle is a short 8-minute walk from Table Mountain National Park and 5 minutes' walk from Learn 2 Surf Cape Town.

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Colona Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent staff. Service above and beyond.
5-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

8/10

Unique property for an overnight stay. Enjoyed the extra touches especially the hot water bottles for a cold African night. We were able to leave our bags safely prior to check in while we went to the Cape, then our room became available so we had an unexpected early check in which was above and beyond. Thank you!
1-night trip

8/10

Colona Castle is an extremely unique hotel…it’s very old school with actual keys for rooms…views over Muizenburg were great, but the surrounding area felt kind of unsafe…breakfast was excellent…one thing that bothered me was that they advertised complimentary welcome drinks but then charged us for them…not a huge thing but still…rooms are very comfortable and bathrooms are excellent…we didn’t use the pool but it has a wonderful view….very close to beaches…if you’re looking to stay in Muizenburg or Kalk Bay I would recommend Colona Castle
1-night trip

2/10

1-night trip

10/10

Very elegant, stylish, clean, quiet and nice hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel in a good location especially if you want to explore the beaches of Cape Town. The staff and service was exceptional. Note that it is potentially a bit more challenging if staying with younger children.
6-night trip

10/10

4-night trip

10/10

Charming hosts and helpful staff. A beautiful hotel with great views. Nothing too much trouble. Felt very at home and yet spoilt at the same time.

10/10

Excellent welcome. Lovely room. Great options for breakfast and welcoming hosts. Highly recommended
1-night trip

10/10

Nicole and her staff really pamper you. The place is beautiful, with great views.

10/10

Mycket fint välkomnande av ägaren Uppgraderade utan att efterfråga detta Fantastisk god 3 rätters middag med några olika alternativ Liten frukostmeny framställd med möjlighet till att beställa in varma alternativ

10/10

Nicole and the staff was super helpful! Made our stay stress free. The staff would make breakfast fresh every morning to our liking. Stayed there for our honeymoon and would definitely would recommend this hotel. It is about 20 minute taxi ride to the town, but it is very peaceful and has such an amazing view of false bay, the ocean and table mountain away from city traffic.

10/10

Um Vero castello a disposizione Un po' lontano dal centro ma bellissimo e con personale molto gentile

10/10

Nice hotel with a stunning view, quiet neighborhood and only a few rooms. Fantastic service. No restaurant at the hotel besides breakfast but close to good restaurants. A lovely terrace with pool and views against three horisoner

10/10

Very relaxing, attentive staff, great views, nothing to complain about

6/10

Synes det var for dyrt for en overnatning i forhold til det vi fik for prisen. Har overnattet på andre B&B i området, hvor det var meget billigere og hvor vi fik mere for pengene. Forstår ikke, at det er et 5-stjernet B&B. Fik opvarmede croissanter, som ikke var fra samme dag. Poolen indbød ikke til, at man benyttede den - trængte til at blive renset og indtrykket generelt var, at huset var nedslidt.

10/10

Sehr schönes kleines Hotel mit super Service. Leider in nicht ganz so schöner Umgebung.

10/10

A brand new apartment conveniently located to the attractions of the V&A waterfront area. Safe and secure with nice views of Table Mountain out the front balcony.

10/10

Beautiful, small hotel located on hillside with views of lake and ocean. Tastefully decorated with antiques and art work acquired during owners travels. Perfectly located for easy access to the wine area, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Point, Table Mountain, etc. Having your own car or renting one is advisable. Driving on the left was NOT a problem. Hotel staff is outstanding! Each day David inquired about our plans, checked weather or other details and ensured we had good driving information. I arrived suffering from a case of food poisoning from airplane food. They even brought me meds to help alleviate my symptoms! Since the hotel is on a hillside, there are steps leading up to the hotel. You do not have to walk a long way, but simply need to be able to walk up steps safely. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend staying here!

6/10

Our stay was pleasant and both staff and owner were very attentive to our needs. The problem was in the descriptions of the location and facilities. Internet was slow and not not available most times Finally the biggest problem we had was with the conditions of reservations stated and later handling of expuda for our request. We called on 13th to change the departure to 15th long distance from South Africa and after 20 Minutes were told all has been taken care off. Again we called on 14 th and found nothing has been updated on the reservation after the owner confirmed that she had not received an email this time I was put on hold for half an hour and the expedia agent came back assuring all is done. Finally on day of check out the owner tells us that expedia is lying and I am liable for remaining three nights When I called again there was no changes made to reservation and when I talked to supervisor he said I am telling now you have to pay This is both unbusisiness like and I wish to lodge a complaint

8/10

Beautiful getaway in a quiet neighbourhood but remote so that a car is needed , Personnel was diligent to help out The breakfeast is cooked to order and varied

10/10

We stayed here for 3 nights April 2015 arriving from the UK. Hotel is in a quiet location excellently placed for exploring the Cape. Cape Town is 35 minutes away. Discrete and gracious owners and staff. Very helpful in providing us with touring information, dinner reservations and transport to the cruise terminal. Rooms are tastefully decorated and full of antiques and many thoughtful extras such as range of books, carafe of water, sherry, fresh fruit. We have travelled extensively and always try and book small, independent luxury hotels and Colonna Castle is one of the best we have enjoyed.

10/10

Ein Gefühl das sich nicht in Worte beschreiben lässt! Man ist einfach nur willkommen dort! Absolut empfehlenswert!!!