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Colona Castle

5.0 star property
Lakefront 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, pool loungers
Exterior
Interior detail
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants 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
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
The price is S$294
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, 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

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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Premium bedding, down duvets, 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, 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 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, 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 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Living area

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 Single Beds

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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 Single Bed

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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 Single Beds

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includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Muizenberg Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. James Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • US Consulate General - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Boulders Beach - 31 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 36 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 pickup (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre 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

Colona Castle features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or visit the spa to be pampered with massages or manicures and pedicures. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include a water park, an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: False Bay Station is 13 minutes and Lakeside Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 on-site valet parking

Transfers

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

Off-site

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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/hire
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Use of nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bike hire
  • 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 reception
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Water slide
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout 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 bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

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

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

On-site 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.

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 services are offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, casino shuttle, shopping centre 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 does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

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 an 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 horse riding. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga and hunting. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Colona Castle also has a water slide, 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 on-site restaurant that offers garden views.
Does Colona Castle have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
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.

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

8/10 Very good

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!
pam, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Service above and beyond.
Richard, 5-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Alexander, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Renaldo, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Cape Town
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.
Lawrence, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic , kind, perfect in evertway
Solange, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place with easy access to all sightseeing
Excellent welcome. Lovely room. Great options for breakfast and welcoming hosts. Highly recommended
rams1981, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicole and her staff really pamper you. The place is beautiful, with great views.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon stay
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Live like a local in this new apartment!
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and central to Cape Town attractions
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!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Life in a small castle
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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis of calm
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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful and very pleasant
An amazing place toy stay. We were warmly greeted by Michael and David took our luggage to the room. It was a beautiful suite with an extra large king bed. The tile floors are heated and the space is done in beautiful Italian tiles. We had a fridge, chocolates on the pillows, every night and a small plate of chocolates every day. A fresh fruit basket was filled daily. The view as well as breakfast was amazing. We had two vanities as well as a shower and deep soaker tub. They also supply robes, slippers and wonderful products for the bathroom. It was very private and quiet. Loved the owners as well as David.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

our kids not feeling welcome
We stayed five nights in the Safari suite and the overall feeling is mixed, as we had quite high expectations given the price tag (but it was high season though). Pros: -stunning room decorations and views, -feeling of exclusivity, luxurious and homey treatment of guests, helping with dinner reservations and sightseeing program. -top level room comfort, prepped several times a day. -quiet location away from the city hustle and bustle. on the downside: -the lady owning the hotel looked puzzled when I told her we had 3 young kids. She reminded our kids several times to be quiet when we checked in, and they were not shouting at all. We got the message so we did not use the pool at all during the stay, for fear of upsetting the other customers here (too bad, since we chose this hotel because of its pool in the first place). -we had to wait between 15mn and 40mn to have our coffee and hot chocolate at breakfast, -suite was not ready at 4pm when we arrived. -the Wifi did not work in our suite and the DVD player either. the TV programs could have been better. -the owner ended up charging us extra for our 3rd kid whereas we did not require an extra bed (our twin daughters always sleep in the same bed) and we skipped our last breakfast. As an extra justification for the kid surchage, she also said that Expedia had given us a 20% discount by mistake that we did not deserve. -no private parking despite location requiring a rental car. -our bed seemed a bit too short (190cm)
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful hotel, service could be better
The Castle is absolutely beautiful and stunningly furnished. The breakfasts each morning were divine. It's nicely located - 5min drive to the beach and 25min drive to the CT city centre, wine regions and other touring spots. For the price the day-to-day service was somewhat poor - the small toiletries in the room on arrival weren't replaced every day, we had to ask for glasses and trays to be removed from the room even after it was made up. In general we often felt we had to do something ourselves as otherwise it seemed a bit of a bother to the woman running the hotel. Overall staff was lovely though, and to a degree this is just what to expect in boutique hotels.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Hotel
Colona Castle in a word was Fantastic, it exceed all expectations. Michael and Nicole were incredible hosts, they meet us upon check in, recommended and arranged dinner and sightseeing reservations, provided detailed driving directions and ensured our experience in Cape Town was memorable one. The breakfast included in the rate was a great plus, and the homemade marmalade is not to be missed! The pictures of the room and views on the website do not do justice and all of the personal touches (fresh fruit and brandy upon arrival, turn down service, etc) and friendly staff created a conflicting situation of whether to stay in the b&b or sightsee, lol. The location is just right for easy access to all the major sites and atmosphere is much better than staying in the city centre. If you're looking for an "experience" vs. just a place to sleep, I highly recommend Colona Castle.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home
NIcole and Michael couldn't have made me feel anymore at home and comfortable than they did, I wish I could have stayed longer. They certainly went above and beyond to make sure my stay in their B&B and time in Cape Town was as enjoyable as possible.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for families, couples, really anyone!
It was absolutely wonderful in all regards. The owners, Michael and Nicole, were gracious and hospitable, and we had a fabulous time. I highly recommend their beautiful hotel! Their staff was also exquisite in their attention to detail and their superb manners.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

what a good camera can do....Colona Castle
First of all, Colona Castle is not a castle: it is a house and functions as guest house. Secondly, the pictures on the website mis represent it: it is small, cluttery, with a small pool and the view is mainly over suburbian houses. If you stand on the small deck you can indeed see the see. Although the staff is friendly, they are sometimes not present to offer services etc. All in all we found it very overpriced, having stayed in a lot of hotels in the Cape Town area before.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Five star luxury
Sitting on the hill side with wonderful views, Colona Castle gives you the opportunity to explore the other side of Cape Town you might just drive through. The owners are charming and have trained their staff to perfecion. The rooms are beautifully furnished and very comfortable. You will not be disappointed.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

"Luxury just outside of Cape Town"
The Colona Castle is truly a small, luxury hotel. Gracious staff and fascinating, most hospitable owners. Tranquil, elegant setting, with all the top-notch accessories. Wonderful local restaurants (Harbor House a must try). The Colona is about 25 min drive from the airport and equal distance from Cape Town. A train station is nearby and the hotel will arrange taxi service.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ken, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review