Magellans Hotel

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Magellans Hotel in Simon's Town offers a guest house experience with a private beach area, lush garden, terrace, and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional features include balconies with sea views, parquet floors, and soundproofed rooms. Dining and Leisure: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. The outdoor fireplace and outdoor seating area provide relaxing spaces. Prime Location: Located 25 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Boulders Beach. Nearby attractions include Chapman's Peak (12 mi) and Cape Point (15 mi). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
2 king beds
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kelly
United States United States
“The property is on the hill with a beautiful view. The room and bed were so comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. The staff was very attentive and very friendly. I would definitely recommend staying here.”
Peeyoosh
India India
“The room is nice, big with beautiful view of the sea. The people are friendly. Breakfast eggs were to order and well made!”
Rossen
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Excellent staff. Always accommodating. Very customer-service oriented. Hotel quiet, tranquil.”
Sarah
United States United States
“I loved seeing the mountain right behind the hotel; it was such a lovely natural vibe. Plus, the elevation gave a great vantage point of the beach for breakfast.”
Kathryn
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“lovely and quiet with a great view. staff were so lovely and breakfast was excellent”
Iain
South Africa South Africa
“Good location. Nice view of sea from breakfast area”
Boulter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly and helpful,.booking Ubers for us and helping with a lost phone”
Anodha
South Africa South Africa
“The room was big for our family of 4( 2 adults and 2 kids). Comfortable big beds and spacious bathroom. Staff were very friendly and always willing to assist. Decent breakfast and nice view from the restaurant.”
Huda
South Africa South Africa
“The view from the main bedroom was nothing short of incredible. It is really the reason to stay there. We had the king sea facing room. Woke up to the sunrise across the bay and it was a moment worth every cent.”
Cherene
South Africa South Africa
“We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely hotel. Wonderful warm staff, comfortable stylish rooms and delicious breakfast! Stunning views and a nautical feel throughout. Highly recommended. Thank you to Shakira for being a wonderful host.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 163 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

ABOUT MAGELLAN'S HOTEL Magellan's Hotel has stunning views over False Bay and the Swartkop Nature Reserve. From July to November you can see the southern right whale from the balcony through our telescope or the ships and submarines of the SA Navy. It is an unexpected alchemy of fabulous food and welcoming friendship transform this luxury small hotel into a home far away from home. Magellan's Hotel is one of Simon's Town’s accommodation providers with 6 luxurious guest rooms for tourists visiting the False Bay region on a holiday as well as business visits.MAGELLAN'S HOTEL ACCOMMODATION All the bedrooms are named after famous ships. They all have well appointed, spacious bedrooms, individually designed and decorated with great emphasis on comfort and extravagant luxury. All rooms come standard with free Wi-Fi in the entire property, air condition, room fan, en suite luxurious bathrooms/shower with under floor heating, dressing tables and chairs / sofa’s, telephone (landline), flat screen TV (wall mounted) with Hotel satellite bouquet channels, safe (fits a laptop), mini bar fridge, tea and coffee station in each room, hairdryer and bathrobe.

Languages Spoken

English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

House rules

Magellans Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 370 per child, per night
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 580 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Magellans Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.