Colona Castle Reviews

Ein Gefühl das sich nicht in Worte beschreiben lässt! Man ist einfach nur willkommen dort! Absolut empfehlenswert!!!

An amazing place toy stay. We were warmly greeted by Michael and David took our luggage to the room. It was a beautiful suite with an extra large king bed. The tile floors are heated and the space is done in beautiful Italian tiles. We had a fridge, chocolates on the pillows, every night and a small plate of chocolates every day. A fresh fruit basket was filled daily. The view as well as breakfast was amazing. We had two vanities as well as a shower and deep soaker tub. They also supply robes, slippers and wonderful products for the bathroom. It was very private and quiet. Loved the owners as well as David.

En hiver trop loin du centre du Cap, petit déjeuner un peu léger, manque de viennoiseries fraîches, chambre non chauffée à notre arrivée donc très froide, ne sachant pas que c'était plutôt " chambres d'hôtes ", j'ai été déçue, car je préfère les hôtels.

We stayed five nights in the Safari suite and the overall feeling is mixed, as we had quite high expectations given the price tag (but it was high season though). Pros: -stunning room decorations and views, -feeling of exclusivity, luxurious and homey treatment of guests, helping with dinner reservations and sightseeing program. -top level room comfort, prepped several times a day. -quiet location away from the city hustle and bustle. on the downside: -the lady owning the hotel looked puzzled when I told her we had 3 young kids. She reminded our kids several times to be quiet when we checked in, and they were not shouting at all. We got the message so we did not use the pool at all during the stay, for fear of upsetting the other customers here (too bad, since we chose this hotel because of its pool in the first place). -we had to wait between 15mn and 40mn to have our coffee and hot chocolate at breakfast, -suite was not ready at 4pm when we arrived. -the Wifi did not work in our suite and the DVD player either. the TV programs could have been better. -the owner ended up charging us extra for our 3rd kid whereas we did not require an extra bed (our twin daughters always sleep in the same bed) and we skipped our last breakfast. As an extra justification for the kid surchage, she also said that Expedia had given us a 20% discount by mistake that we did not deserve. -no private parking despite location requiring a rental car. -our bed seemed a bit too short (190cm)

The Castle is absolutely beautiful and stunningly furnished. The breakfasts each morning were divine. It's nicely located - 5min drive to the beach and 25min drive to the CT city centre, wine regions and other touring spots. For the price the day-to-day service was somewhat poor - the small toiletries in the room on arrival weren't replaced every day, we had to ask for glasses and trays to be removed from the room even after it was made up. In general we often felt we had to do something ourselves as otherwise it seemed a bit of a bother to the woman running the hotel. Overall staff was lovely though, and to a degree this is just what to expect in boutique hotels.

Colona Castle in a word was Fantastic, it exceed all expectations. Michael and Nicole were incredible hosts, they meet us upon check in, recommended and arranged dinner and sightseeing reservations, provided detailed driving directions and ensured our experience in Cape Town was memorable one. The breakfast included in the rate was a great plus, and the homemade marmalade is not to be missed! The pictures of the room and views on the website do not do justice and all of the personal touches (fresh fruit and brandy upon arrival, turn down service, etc) and friendly staff created a conflicting situation of whether to stay in the b&b or sightsee, lol. The location is just right for easy access to all the major sites and atmosphere is much better than staying in the city centre. If you're looking for an "experience" vs. just a place to sleep, I highly recommend Colona Castle.

NIcole and Michael couldn't have made me feel anymore at home and comfortable than they did, I wish I could have stayed longer. They certainly went above and beyond to make sure my stay in their B&B and time in Cape Town was as enjoyable as possible.

It was absolutely wonderful in all regards. The owners, Michael and Nicole, were gracious and hospitable, and we had a fabulous time. I highly recommend their beautiful hotel! Their staff was also exquisite in their attention to detail and their superb manners.

Sitting on the hill side with wonderful views, Colona Castle gives you the opportunity to explore the other side of Cape Town you might just drive through. The owners are charming and have trained their staff to perfecion. The rooms are beautifully furnished and very comfortable. You will not be disappointed.

The Colona Castle is truly a small, luxury hotel. Gracious staff and fascinating, most hospitable owners. Tranquil, elegant setting, with all the top-notch accessories. Wonderful local restaurants (Harbor House a must try). The Colona is about 25 min drive from the airport and equal distance from Cape Town. A train station is nearby and the hotel will arrange taxi service.