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Colona Castle

★★★★★ 1 Verwood Street, off Old Boyes Drive, Lakeside, ZA

9.4 guest rating· 48 reviews

The five stars

Colona Castle holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Spa/wellness center and Valet parking.

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Colona Castle, a boutique hotel nestled on a mountain-side overlooking False Bay, offers uniquely-styled guest rooms with marble bathrooms and breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula.

Relaxation and Recreation

Guests can unwind at the spa, outdoor swimming pool, and sun terrace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to top-notch golf courses.

Convenient Location for Exploration

Situated just 200 meters from Marina De Gama, Colona Castle provides easy access to Stellenbosch, Winelands, and Cape Town's Waterfront, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure.

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Rooms & rates

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Luxury Penthouse

Sleeps 3 · 102 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>1098-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with beach and sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Clothes dryer, access to in-room child care, and laptop-compatible safe; rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>

Safari Suite

Sleeps 4 · 48 m² · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>517-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with lake and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Clothes dryer, access to in-room child care, and laptop-compatible safe; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Luxury King Suite

Sleeps 5 · 102 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Includes a spacious lounge area and 2 luxurious bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. It has a large balcony with panoramic views across Table Mountain and False Bay.

Executive King Suite

Sleeps 4 · 63 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This open-plan room opens out onto a private patio with panoramic views over beaches, lakes and sea. It Includes a luxury bathroom made of marble and glass and a separate lounge area. Some have 4-poster beds.

Executive Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 83 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Large bedroom with a four poster bed, an private bathroom with a Victorian bath/telephone shower and a separate marble shower. There is a separate lounge and a large sheltered balcony with views of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula.

Executive Suite

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Includes a bedroom with a marble private bathroom and a large open shower. There is a separate lounge with 2 sofa beds and a separate dressing room. Views from the patio span from Table Mountain, across Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula and False Bay. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies for extra bed charges). These charges vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Luxury Suite

Sleeps 3 · 102 m² · 5× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Includes a spacious lounge area and 2 luxurious bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. It has a large balcony with panoramic views across Table Mountain and False Bay. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies for extra bed charges). These charges vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Superior Room Green

Sleeps 2 · 48 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Includes a sunroom and a private balcony overlooking the garden, Sandvlei Lake and the Atlantic Ocean through the trees.

Superior Room Moroccan

Sleeps 2 · 45 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This room includes a separate sitting and dressing area and a shower room. It enjoys a sheltered patio with views across Sandvlei Lake and the Peninsula.

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 48 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This room offers an entrance/lounge, a bedroom with an private bathroom including a large shower, a Victorian face to face bath, and 2 glass sinks. Offers views across Sandvlei Lake, the Cape Peninsula, False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies for extra bed charges). These charges vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool cover
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Allergy-free room
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Snorkelling
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Squash
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Location

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1 Verwood Street, off Old Boyes Drive, Lakeside, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.448 reviews

+ Excellent service+ Interesting propertyBetter lighting in the bedroomBetter lighting in the bathroom
Cleanliness8.4
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.4
Value for Money9.4

Very interesting stay in a very interesting priperty

8.0

David, who was the welcoming committee, and gentleman who looked after us, couldn't have done more to be so kind and caring. We were a last minute booking owing to flight disruptions, and nothing was too much trouble for him. Excellent.

Better lighting in the bedroom and bathroom

Peter · GB · 2026-03-07

A fantastic hotel with great staff

10.0

Excellent breakfast, great location

Nothing could have been done any better

Adrian · GB · 2025-03-04

Very good

8.0
Jacques · ZA · 2023-12-11

Guest review

8.0

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 · 2023-09-05

Bad

1.0

The room was extremely cold and the air conditioning was in effective

Anonymous · ZA · 2023-08-27

Very good

8.0

staff were excellent

safe and secure, nice and tidy

Steve · GB · 2023-03-07

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Colona Castle really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please note that for 1 night stays, the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking.

Please show a valid photo ID and sign a credit card imprint upon check-in.

Please note that lunch and dinner are available upon request and costs vary.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 15 years old stay for ZAR 1,095 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for ZAR 1,095 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.