Information about Colona Castle, Cape Town

Colona Castle has been established to offer the discerning visitor a comfortably elegant base from which to explore the interesting and beautiful Cape Peninsula. Situated on the warm False Bay coast, Colona Castle is within easy reach of the airport and Cape Town city centre.

Situated within easy reach of Cape Town city centre and the airport on the warm False Bay Coast, Colona Castle, originally built in 1929 as a turreted and crenellated edifice, has recently been renovated in the Tuscan style and boasts a three story entrance tower. 

Poised for extraordinary sunrises, graced with magical light throughout the day, this enchanting site enjoys soft hues across sky and mountains at sundown before coming alive with the scintillating night city lights.

Our Executive Chef can prepare exquisite gourmet lunches and dinners on request. Colona Castle, a small Luxury Boutique Hotel, offers TGCSA 5 Star graded accommodation: Four fully appointed Luxury Suites, one Family Suite and two Superior Rooms.

All major tourist attractions and sporting facilities are within easy reach. For the more energetic, venture on picturesque mountain walks amongst the wild flora through the Muizenberg and Silvermine ranges. and on exciting rock climbing for the experienced mountaineer. Below, on Sandvlei Lake, there are many boating activities, such as yachting, windsurfing and canoeing. There are four golf courses within easy reach. Cruises or deep sea fishing trips can be arranged out of Hout Bay harbour. False Bay is famous for its whales and, at Boulders Beach, a colony of almost tame penguins are always on parade. The Cape Point Nature Reserve is within an easy driving distance with its selection of wildlife and birds. As a highlight of its outstanding hospitality, Colona Castle will prepare innovative Grande Cuisine for gourmet and discerning diners. Great emphasis is devoted to the creation of healthy and well balanced dishes where only the freshest produce is included.

Renovated in the Tuscan style with luxurious furnishings and antiques throughout. In the winter months the house is heated throughout to make you comfortable. For special atmosphere, settle down around one of two beautiful open hearth log fires and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Two of the tastefully furnished and individually decorated double suites. 

SAFARI SUITE - Family Suite A three or four bedded family suite, a bathroom en suite with a large shower and face to face Victorian bath. Views across Sandvlei Lake and the Peninsula.

MOROCCAN ROOM - Superior room A mini suite with a Queen size bed and sitting area, a separate dressing area, a separate shower room. Patio. Views across Sandvlei Lake, the Peninsula.

GREEN ROOM - Superior room A bedroom with large twin beds. a bathroom en-suite with a large open adjustable shower. Enjoys a large conservatory and a private balcony overlooking the garden, Sandvlei Lake and the sea through the trees.

CHINESE SUITE - Executive Suite A large double bedroom (Four Poster King-size extra length bed), a bathroom en-suite with a Victorian bath/telephone shower and separate marble shower. Separate lounge. Large balcony. Views of Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula.

MOGUL SUITE - Executive Suite Twin bedded bedroom, marble bathroom en-suite with large open shower, a separate dressing room, a large lounge, and a balcony overlooking Table Mountain, Sandvlei Lake, the Peninsula and False Bay.

ENGLISH SUITE - Full Luxury Suite A twin bedded room, extra length ¾ twin beds, with two bathrooms en-suite, one with a large open shower and the other with a large Victorian bath. Separate lounge. Large balcony. Views across Table Mountain, Sandvlei Lake, Peninsula.

PENTHOUSE SUITE - Full Luxury Suite King-size extra length bed in the bedroom. A large library lounge, both leading onto an opulent private balcony. A marble bathroom with bath and open shower. Panoramic sweeping views of Table Mountain, the Peninsula and the sea.

Panoramic swimming pool and patios. Bedrooms and suites have safes, mini-bars, refreshments facilities, welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, Satellite TV and telephones with International dialing facilities, Suites have air conditioning. A full English style breakfast is included.