Colona Castle Hotel Cape Town

The Colona Castle in Lakeside, Cape Town, is a five star small luxury boutique hotel. The Colona Castle Hotel allows guests easy access to Table Mountain (25 minutes), the penguin colony at Boulders Beach (15 minutes), the Cape Point Nature Reserve (30 minutes), the Victoria &  Alfred Waterfront (20 minutes) and the magnificent Cape Winelands (Constantia 10 minutes-Stellenbosch 30 minutes).

Nestling on the mountainside above a tranquil Lake District on the warmer False Bay coastline, South Africa, the five star Colona Castle Boutique Hotel is a splendid Mediterranean retreat from which to explore the many sights and attractions Cape Town and its surroundings have to offer.

Guests staying at the elegant Colona Castle Hotel may admire the beautiful panoramic views, which stretch from Table Mountain across the Peninsula and Winelands to False Bay and the South Atlantic Ocean.
   
The elegant Colona Castle is a magical Villa with 5 Full Suites and 3 Bedroom suites, which are ideal 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, and gourmet cuisine.

Accommodation at the Colona Castle, False Bay

All the suites at the Colona Castle and their interiors are furnished with treasured antiques and objects d'art collected over many years. Four sumptuous Suites, one Family Suite and two Superior Bedrooms cater for every comfort and convenience.

The following room types are available at the Colona Castle Boutique Hotel:

Safari Suite: Family

This air-conditioned three-bedded Family Suite at the Colona Castle features three alcoves. One is the entrance/lounge, another is a Bedroom with a Queen size bed, and the other has a single 3/4 bed leading onto a bathroom en-suite with a large shower and a separate Victorian face to face bath. It enjoys views across Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula, False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean

Green Room: Superior Room

The elegant Green Room at the Colona Castle Hotel is an air-conditioned Superior Bedroom which provides two 3/4 twin beds set together (or King), a bathroom en-suite with a large open adjustable shower. It enjoys a conservatory and a private balcony overlooking the garden, Sandvlei Lake and the Atlantic Ocean through the trees.

Moroccan Room: Superior Room

The Moroccan air-conditioned Superior Bedroom is a mini-Suite with a Queen size bed and sitting area has a separate dressing area and a separate shower room. It enjoys a sheltered patio with views across Sandvlei Lake and the Peninsula.

Mogul Suite: Executive Suite

This elegant Executive Suite at the Colona Castle Hotel features an air-conditioned bedroom with two large 3/4 twin beds set together (or King), a marble en-suite bathroom with a large open shower, a separate lounge with two reclining beds and a separate dressing room. Views from the patio span from Table Mountain, across Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula and False Bay.

Chinese Suite: Executive Suite

The Chinese Executive Suite enjoys a large serene air-conditioned bedroom with a Four Poster King-size extra-length bed, a bathroom en-suite with a Victorian bath/telephone shower and a separate marble shower, a separate lounge and a large sheltered balcony with views of Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula.

New Suite: Executive Suite

This Executive Suite room type at the Colona Castle Boutique Hotel offers all marble and glass from floor to ceiling, has an air-conditioned bedroom with a Four Poster King-size extra-length bed (2 metres x 2 metres), and sitting area. A contemporary bathroom en-suite enjoys a face to face bath with lumbar support, a large separate steam shower with a bench, and a separate cloakroom. Private patio. Views of Sandvlei Lake, False Bay, beaches and Cape Hangklip in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Penthouse Suite: Full Luxury Suite

This Full Luxury Suite referred to as the Penthouse Suite at the Colona Castle Hotel offers a King-size extra-length bed in the bedroom, a large air-conditioned library lounge, both leading onto an opulent private balcony. A marble bathroom with bath and open shower. Panoramic sweeping views of Constantia, Table Mountain, the Peninsula, Sandvlei Lake, False Bay and the South Atlantic Ocean.

English Suite: Full Luxury Suite

The English Full Luxury Suite is equipped with a twin bedded air-conditioned bedroom with two ¾ extra length beds set together (or King), has two bathrooms en-suite, one with a large open shower, the other with a face to face Victorian bath and a separate cloakroom. It also has a separate lounge and a large balcony with sweeping panoramic views across Table Mountain, the Peninsula, Sandvlei Lake, and False Bay.

Services and amenities at the Colona Castle Hotel, Lakeside Cape Town

• Breakfast inclusive
• 18 hour room service
• Flatscreen TV (CNN & BBC) and DVD
• In room fax on request
• Laundry & Valet
• Secretarial services ad-hoc
• IT ports & Wi-fi Internet
• Garden, terraces & swimming pool
• Executive Chef
• Private Butler on request
• In-Suite therapeutic spa treatments on request
• Virgin Active Health Club Nearby
• 24 hour security
• Private and secure parking is available at the Colona Castle Hotel
• Airport transfers can be arranged upon request

Patios and Lounges

The perfect setting to lounge, relax and unwind is the patios at the Colona Castle Boutique Hotel. Most patios provide panoramic breathtaking views of world famous Table Mountain, Constantia, the Peninsula, Sandvlei Lake, False Bay legendary beaches and the South Atlantic Ocean with the Winelands in the distance.

For a special atmosphere, guests are welcome to settle down around one of two beautiful open-hearth log fires and enjoy the peaceful surroundings from the lounges.

Dining at the Colona Castle Boutique Hotel, Cape Town

The hotel's award-winning Executive Chef creates inspired presentations which are an artful combination of the Cape's finest and freshest organically grown ingredients, a rare culinary celebration in the superb architecture of the candlelit Dining Hall.

The Colona Castle small luxury boutique hotel provides guests with the following special and unique features

• Breathtaking 200 degree views from Table Mountain spanning city, southern suburbs, lake to the Atlantic Ocean in a peaceful and tranquil setting can be enjoyed
• Great Wine tasting experience: Winesense at computerised dispensers
• Spectacular sunrises over the Stellenbosch Winelands, False Bay and Boland Mountains can be admired from the comfort of the Colona Castle, Cape Town
• Close proximity to the famous penguins of Boulders Beach
• Close proximity to the Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope
• The Colona Castles furthermore enjoys close proximity to Constantia which is the oldest wine region in South Africa with 5 wine estates
• Kalk Bay and its fishing Harbour with quaint Shops and Hip Restaurants are nearby the Colona Castle
• Whale watching from August to November and Shark exploring around Seal Island are available to guests
• Golf: 4 world-class Golf courses are located within 3 to 10 minutes drive from the Colona Castle Hotel
• Massages and Spa Treatments are available upon request.

Activities which are available 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 and fun places to eat are nearby the Colona Castle: Harbour House in Kalk Bay (100 Best Restaurants list 2009) - 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 and more
• 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…
• Walk with Baboons & learn about their habitat in Glencairn 10minutes drive
• Take the Sightseeing Train to Simonstown from False Bay station (5 minutes walk) & back and enjoy the ride along the coast and beaches
• 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 August to November, visit a wine estate and drive back through the Franschhoek Pass, Stellenbosch and the Coastline
• Check out the Beaches: within minutes of Lakeside one can find beautiful 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
• Shop at the V&A Waterfront with its many restaurants, bars, shops and cinemas housed in restored warehouses. The Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront is great for children.

Directions from the Cape Town International Airport ( 25 km )

After leaving the Cape Town Airport, take the N2 in the direction of Cape Town (8 kms). Turn left into the M3 Direction Muizenberg (17 Kms). At the end turn right, then left in the direction of Stonehust. Keep left at the circle, and at the T Junction, turn right into Boyes Drive (M75), drive for 4 kms and turn left into Old Boyes Drive, and at the hairpin bend, left into Verwood Street. The Colona Castle Hotel is on the left.