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.
1 Verwood Street, Off Old Boyes Drive-lakeside, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
What's nearby
Muizenberg Beach - 5 min drive
St. James Beach - 7 min drive
US Consulate General - 8 min drive
Fish Hoek Beach - 17 min drive
Boulders Beach - 31 min drive
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
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
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 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
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Colona Castle Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2023
Excellent staff. Service above and beyond.
Richard
Richard, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2023
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
pam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2022
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
Alexander, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 23, 2024
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 15, 2024
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 14, 2022
Renaldo
Renaldo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2021
Luxury night in small elegant hotel
Very elegant, stylish, clean, quiet and nice hotel.
Jaana
Jaana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2019
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
Lawrence, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2018
Fantastic , kind, perfect in evertway
Solange
Solange, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2018
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 traveler
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2018
Lovely place with easy access to all sightseeing
Excellent welcome. Lovely room. Great options for breakfast and welcoming hosts. Highly recommended
rams1981
rams1981, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2017
Nicole and her staff really pamper you. The place is beautiful, with great views.
James
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2017
Tyst & Fint
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
Gunnar
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2016
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.
Shawn
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2016
Um Vero castello a disposizione
Un po' lontano dal centro ma bellissimo e con personale molto gentile
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2016
Fantastic view
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
Henrik
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 29, 2016
Colona castle
Very relaxing, attentive staff, great views, nothing to complain about
ANTHONY
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Feb 19, 2016
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.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2016
Sehr schönes kleines Hotel mit super Service. Leider in nicht ganz so schöner Umgebung.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2015
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.
Karl
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2015
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!
Butlerkid
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2015
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 traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2015
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
Louise
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2015
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.
Peter & Juliana
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2014
Traumhotel pur in familiärer Atmosphäre
Ein Gefühl das sich nicht in Worte beschreiben lässt! Man ist einfach nur willkommen dort! Absolut empfehlenswert!!!