COLONA CASTLE – CAPE TOWN

Be seduced by scenic grandeur: a panorama of majestic mountains, shimmering lakes, dazzling beaches and azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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

A golfers paradise with more than 4 world-class Golf courses in the vicinity

SAFARI – SUPERIOR SUITE
This air-conditioned three-bedded family Suite has three alcoves: first an entrance/lounge, then a Bedroom with a Queen Size bed with a flat screen TV, and third a single ¾ bed leading onto a bathroom en-suite with a large shower, a Victorian face to face bath, and a beautiful all mirrored unit floor to ceiling with 2 glass wash basins. Views across Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula, False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean

GREEN ROOM – SUPERIOR SUITE
This air-conditioned Superior Bedroom has 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 SUITE
This air-conditioned Superior Bedroom, 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 ROOM – EXECUTIVE SUITE
This Executive Suite has 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
This Executive Suite has a large 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, 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.

ENGLISH SUITE – FULL LUXURY
This Full Luxury Suite, 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

PENTHOUSE – FULL LUXURY
This Full Luxury Suite has 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.

SERVICES AND AMENITIES

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 & secure parking

Airport transfers arranged

SPA TREATMENT
In-Suite therapeutic spa treatments on request

ACTIVITIES
Easy access to all places of interest in and around Cape Town and: 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 2009) – Cape to Cuba where every item is for sale – Olympia Café – Theresa’s – Live Bait – Sirroco – Catharina’s at Tokai – Café Sixteen82 –

Winelands Restaurants of Constantia all a few mns drive and more…

Drive to Cape Point – a mere 35 minutes from Colona Castle. Get there first, in pristine surroundings before tourists and buses arrive from town

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

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…

Private Wine Tasting: Constantia the oldest Winelands of the Cape

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…

Walk with Baboons & learn about their habitat in Glencairn 10mns drive

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 iconic 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 Cultural Field Trip with Uthando SA Experience South Africa like never before – be inspired !

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   all 5 minutes away Rhodes Cottage where Cecil John Rhodes spent last 4 years of his life

Painter’s Gallery: Rachelle Bomberg in Muizenberg by appointment

Joan St Leger Lindbergh Foundation Paintings exhibition & Concerts

Masque Theatre fun plays with talented amateur dramatics society

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

Wander around Bo-kaap - the Cape Malay area, one of the city's most historic area with narrow cobbled streets and colourfully-painted old houses

Shop at the V&A Waterfront with loads of restaurants, bars, shops and cinemas housed in restored warehouses. The whole area is clean and safe. The excellent Two Oceans Aquarium is great for children.

Tenpin Bowling at Stadium on Main, Claremont

Guided Hiking and Bicycle Tours Townships - Table Mountain - Winelands

Visit a Game Reserve at Inverdoorn (10000 ha of which 3500 ha dedicated to wild animals and research projects) only 2 & ½ hrs drive

Crayfishing trips from Kommetjie enjoy the fun of catching your own

Skydive at Melkbosstrand with instructors

Racing world-class racing cars at Killarney

Take a Helicopter trip over the Cape Peninsula

Panoramic views from swimming pool and patios. Welcome drink - Fresh fruit and flowers.Any gratuities are at client’s discretion.

Our rates are inclusive of a full English style breakfast, and VAT

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