Colona Castle

Perched on a mountainside above False Bay, Colona Castle is a 5-star boutique country house in Cape Town’s Lakeside/Muizenberg area. Minutes from Learn 2 Surf and Muizenberg Beach, it’s an easy drive to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and the Winelands — a family-friendly base with big coastal views.

This Mediterranean-style retreat blends antiques with modern comforts across eight rooms (five full suites and three superior bedrooms). Rooms feature Tempur-Pedic beds, private patios or furnished balconies, luxury marble Victorian bathrooms, and some suites with four-poster beds, deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers.

Full-service spa with in-suite treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, water-park access (surcharge), diving-club options, library, bowling and BBQ areas, plus concierge and free on-site parking. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected; front-desk and some services run on limited hours — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and table-mountain views.

Business center, conference and meeting rooms with presentation facilities, express check-in and optional airport/cruise terminal shuttles (surcharge). High-speed wired and wireless internet available throughout.

Terrace restaurant and bar/lounge with garden and bay views, complimentary English breakfast served daily (8 AM–1 PM), plus room service and lunches/dinners on request — regional seafood and Cape flavors are easy to arrange.