Colona Castle

Venue Information for Colona Castle

• Description:Majestic panoramic views of the Cape Peninsula stretch from Table Mountain across the Winelands and the sapphire blue waters of the South Atlantic Ocean to Cape Hangklip.
  
  Located in the epicentre of Greater Cape Town and gracing the mountainside above a tranquil Lake District on the warmer False Bay coastline, Colona Castle is a splendid 5-Star graded Mediterranean retreat offering character, exclusivity and infinite charm from which to explore the fascinating Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands.
  
  In this refined haven of serenity, guests are assured of outstanding hospitality and exceptional personal service. Five luxurious and exceptionally decorated full Suites and two Superior Bedrooms and a Family Suite cater for every comfort and convenience. All Suites and interiors are furnished with treasured antiques and objets d'art collected over many years.
  
  Our resident Executive Chef’s inspired presentations are an artful combination of the Cape’s finest and freshest organic ingredients – a rare culinary delight in the superb architecture of the candlelit Dining Hall. Alternatively, discerning visitors may enjoy a myriad of excellent restaurants in the vicinity.
  
  Wonderful leisure options include picturesque mountain or beach walks, water sports, whale watching. Golfers paradise with several world-class golf courses within a few minutes. Massages and Spa treatments can be organized upon request
  
  A special microclimate ensures that our weather is very pleasant all year round. With lesser rainfalls, Lakeside is usually warmer in winter and cooler in summer than surrounding areas.
  French and Swahili spoken.
• Venue Type:Hotel,
• Maximum Capacity:24
• Ambience:Gay-friendly,
• Dress Code:Smart Casual
• Nearest City (time):Cape Town (Time:15 - 30 mins) **
• Nearest Airport (time):Cape Town International (Time:15 - 30 mins) **
• Cuisine:French, International, Seafood

Gallery

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Location

• Location Information:We have secure off street parking for a limited number of cars and plenty of road side parking. Two train stations are within easy walking distance.
• Nearest City (time):Cape Town (Time:15 - 30 mins) **
• Nearest Airport (time):Cape Town International (Time:15 - 30 mins) **
• Region:Cape Peninsula
• Environment:Mountain
• GPS Location:S34 05" 48' E18 27" 55'

Function Rooms

• Number of Function Rooms:3
• Maximum Capacity:24
• Internet Access:WIFI

Seating Capacities

Room name	Dimensions (m)	Temp Control
Dining Room 24	20m x 40m	a/c and heating	20	40	20	50	20
Penthouse	15m x 20m	a/c and heating		8	12	10	10
Reception		a/c and heating
Veranda		outdoors	40	50		80	50	40

Accommodation

• Star Grading:

Food and Beverages

• Cuisine:French, International, Seafood
• Menu Price Range:R300 - R600pp
• Food Information:Our resident Executive Chef’s inspired presentations are an artful combination of the Cape’s finest and freshest organic ingredients – a rare culinary delight in the superb architecture of the candlelit Dining Hall. Alternatively, discerning visitors may enjoy a myriad of excellent restaurants in the vicinity.
• Beverage Information:A wide selection of wines and spirits. Beer and soft drinks also available

Facilities and Activities

• Activity Information:• 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

Pricing Information

• Venue Pricing Information:Please contact the venue directly for pricing information using the 'email the venue' link above.
• Menu Price Range:R300 - R600pp