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Quick Rental Facts

Beach Rentals area:

Cape town

Accommodation type:

Beach Rentals Hotel

From rental price:

€102.00

Number of rooms:

5

Stars:

****

Number of reviews:

0

Hotel Description

Colona Castle is a magical Villa with 5 Full Suites and 3 Bedroom suites, which can be utilised for honeymoons,  for small incentives groups, Golf groups, for special guests or families, or simply to charm inquisitive and discerning visitors with exceptional hospitality, personal service, haute cuisine ...
Located in the epicentre of Greater Cape Town and gracing the mountainside above a tranquil Lake District on the warmer False Bay coastline, Colona Castle is a splendid 5-Star graded Mediterranean retreat offering character, exclusivity and infinite charm from which to explore the fascinating Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands.
Majestic panoramic views of the Cape Peninsula stretch from Table Mountain across the Winelands and the sapphire blue waters of the South Atlantic Ocean to Cape Hangklip.
In this refined haven of serenity, guests are assured of outstanding hospitality and exceptional personal service. Five luxurious and exceptionally decorated full Suites and two Superior Bedrooms and a Family Suite cater for every comfort and convenience. All Suites and interiors are furnished with treasured antiques and objets d'art collected over many years.
Our resident Executive Chef’s inspired presentations are an artful combination of the Cape’s finest and freshest organic ingredients – a rare culinary delight in the superb architecture of the candlelit Dining Hall. Alternatively, discerning visitors may enjoy a myriad of excellent restaurants in the vicinity.
Wonderful leisure options include picturesque mountain or beach walks, water sports, bird watching, whale watching, sightseeing...
Golfers paradise with several world-class golf courses within a few minutes.
Massages and Spa treatments can be organized upon request
A special microclimate ensures that our weather is very pleasant all year round. With lesser rainfalls, Lakeside is usually warmer in winter and cooler in summer than surrounding areas.
French and Swahili spoken.

2005 Observer UK Award 100 Best places to eat this summer.
Best restaurant with rooms worldwide - rated number 8 out of 100.

About Beach Rentals Southern Suburbs

 Activities to do whilst staying at Colona Castle
Lakeside  -  Cape Town
·         Easy access to all places of interest in and around Cape Town: Airport  25 minutes (N2 & M3) - Waterfront  20 to 25 minutes (M3 & N2)
·         Restaurants  Many trendy & fun places to eat at: Harbour House in Kalk Bay (100 Best Restaurants list 2006) – Cape to Cuba where every item is for sale – Olympia Café – Theresa’s – Live Bait – Scirroco – Klip Cantein - Catharina’s at Tokai – Empire Café in Muizenberg –  Winelands Restaurants of Constantia all a few minutes drive
·         Drive to Cape Point – a mere 35 minutes from Colona Castle. Get there first after breakfast, visit the light houses, weather station, Cape of Good Hope… in pristine surroundings before tourists arrive from town
·         Visit Simonstown and the penguins at Boulders 15 & 20 mns drive
·         Depart from Simonstown Harbour to view Whales (June to November) in False Bay or the Great White Sharks with researcher Chris Fallows
·         Drive around the Winelands - Constantia Wine Route  5 minutes away                  Stellenbosch 35 minutes drive along the scenic  Coastal Route R 310
·         Golf   4 world-class Golf courses within 3 to 10 minutes drive
·         Ecological Guided visits
Rock pools with life in inter-tidal zones in Marine protected area  
Sensuous or twilight Wildlife walks in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Nature Reserves Walks: Rondevlei, Table Mountain, Koeberg Grysbok Trail
·         Take the Sightseeing Train to Simonstown from False Bay station  (5 minutes walk) & back and enjoy the ride along the coast and beaches
·         Spot the Whales & Dolphins (May to November) from Boyes Drive            (5 minutes walk) of along the scenic coastal road M4
·         Go up Table Mountain - this world renowned landmark for the most spectacular views of Cape Town, 25 minutes drive.
·         Picnic in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – world renowned. Some 8,000 plant species of the Cape Floral Kingdom       15 minutes drive
·         Drive to Hermanus along the scenic False Bay Coast – along the rocky landscape of Cape Hangklip, to see the majestic beauty of the Southern Right whales from May to November, visit a wine estate and drive back through the Franschhoek Pass, Stellenbosch and the Coastline
·         Take a Township Tour - take a tour with a knowledgeable guide around 20 minutes drive & visit the Living Hope Community
·         Check out the Beaches Within minutes of Lakeside are glorious beaches  Muizenberg & its 36 kms of fine golden sand  -  Boulders Beach  swim with the penguins – St James - Fish Hoek – Cape Point Nature Reserve
·         Watersports Enjoy the warmer sea  -  Learn to Surf at Surfers Corner with Gary’s Surf School – Paddle ski , Body Surf or simply Swim – Kayak in Simonstown’ Harbour – Shark Dive (May to September) from Simonstown – Deep Sea Fish or venture on a Pelagic Boat trip
·         Birdwatching at Rondevlei Nature Reserve (225 different species of birds) & spot the Hippos and small wild animals in the Reserve wetlands
·         Museums  Het Post Huys  the oldest building in South Africa –                    Battle of Muizenberg  Historical site                                                 Rhodes Cottage  where Cecil John Rhodes spent  last 4 years of his life
·         Masque Theatre  fun plays with talented amateur dramatics society
·         Joan St Leger Lindbergh Foundation Paintings exhibition & Concerts
·         Gardens famous gardens on slopes of Muizenberg & St James by aptmt
·         Walks  pathway above the sea from Muizenberg to Kalk Bay & back on the mountain paths of Silvermine with breathtaking panoramic views
·         Visit Robben Island - declared a Cultural World Heritage Site, Robben Island is where former president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for more than two decades. Catch the hourly ferry from the V&A Waterfront.
·         Wander around Bo-kaap - the Cape Malay area, in one of the city's most historic and interesting areas with narrow cobbled streets and colourfully-painted old houses. Best way to see it is on foot with a guide.
·         Shop at the V&A Waterfront the historic dock area developed into one of the city's most lively attractions, with loads of restaurants, bars, shops and cinemas housed in restored warehouses. The excellent Two Oceans Aquarium is great for children. The area is clean and safe

 

Hotel Amenities

• TV with satellite
• dial-up
• Minibar
• Air conditioning
• Underfloor Heating
• Non-smoking Rooms
• Heated Towel Racks
• Garden
• Terraces
• Welcome Drink
• Fresh Fruit
• Airport Transfer on Request
• Gourment Lunches and Dinners on Request

Walking & Driving Distances

Walking Distances
Beach	5 mins
Shops	5 mins

Driving Distances
Beach	3 mins
Shops	3 mins
Town center	22 mins

Hotel Prices

From 03/07/2007 - 30/09/2007
Single	€102.00
Double	€145.00
Suite	€222.00

From 01/10/2007 - 30/04/2008
Single	€142.00
Double	€190.00
Suite	€305.00

From 01/05/2008 - 30/09/2008
Single	€102.00
Double	€145.00
Suite	€222.00

From 01/10/2008 - 30/04/2009
Single	€147.00
Double	€196.00
Suite	€316.00

LAST MINUTE PRICES - From 03/07/2007 - 30/09/2007
Single	€92.00
Double	€131.00
Suite	€200.00

LAST MINUTE PRICES - From 01/10/2007 - 30/04/2008
Single	€128.00
Double	€171.00
Suite	€275.00

LAST MINUTE PRICES - From 01/05/2008 - 30/09/2008
Single	€92.00
Double	€131.00
Suite	€200.00

LAST MINUTE PRICES - From 01/10/2008 - 30/04/2009
Single	€132.00
Double	€176.00
Suite	€284.00

Availability Calendar

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