Magellan's Passage is located in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, and is near a train station and near the beach. Cape Point Vineyards and Westlake Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boulders Beach and Scarborough Beach. Longbeach Mall and Noordhoek Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
Located close to Scarborough Beach, Magellan's Passage provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and ecotours, at this property. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy, a body treatment or a sports massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An indoor pool
Express check-in, a computer station and a lift
Beach towels, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a reception hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Magellan's Passage boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
Daily housekeeping and phones
Languages
English, Xhosa, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
A restaurant
Things to do
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Indoor pool
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
DVD player
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Beach towels
Garden
Terrace
Spa
Aromatherapy
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
In-room massages
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Treatment room
Accessibility
Lift
More
2 buildings
4 floors
Built in 2010
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
Pool access available from 8 AM to 6 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Magellan's Passage Cape Town
Magellan's Passage House
Magellan's Passage House Cape Town
Magellan's Passage Guesthouse Cape Town
Magellan's Passage Guesthouse
Magellan's Passage Hotel
Magellan's Passage Cape Town
Magellan's Passage Hotel Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Magellan's Passage have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 6 PM.
What time is check-in at Magellan's Passage?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Magellan's Passage?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Magellan's Passage located?
Located in Simon's Town, this property is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Boulders Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Longbeach Mall and Scarborough Beach. Cape Point Vineyards and Noordhoek Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Magellan's Passage Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Beautiful guesthouse, amazing views, comfy room and nice staff, one thing I did not realize the hotel is on a pretty steep hill so be ready to be out of breath when you walk down to the main road, the penguins are a short walk and the town is nice but busy during holiday season.
We truly enjoyed our stay at Magellan's Passage. The room was very comfortable and had a balcony with a beautiful view of the bay. We enjoyed being close enough to town to dine at the restaurants and go kayaking with the penguins (as well as visit the penguin colony) but far enough up the hillside to enjoy quietness. We both had a massage through the spa there (across the street) and it was truly one of the best massages we've had in a long time. Darwin and his staff are amazing. We'll definitely stay again when we get back to Simonstown!
This is a modern hotel with a small number of rooms. It is on a steep hill which gives great views. Our room was fantastic. A nice bedroom, with a large, well appointed modern bathroom. But then there was a spiral staircase to our lounge. The lounge had views to the mountain at the back but the view over the bay to the front was exceptional. After we had visited the local penguin colony (a must do in Simons Town) all we wanted to do was to relax in our sitting room and enjoy the view.
The furniture and fittings in the room(s) were very tasteful, and the staff could not have been more helpful with our luggage, providing directions and generally making us feel welcomed.
The breakfast was excellent, served in the dining room with all glass walls with a view over the bay.
The hotel provides a dinner service if booked in advance. We are glad we took up this option. We had a lovely meal with great wine. We were the only guests who had booked dinner that night and it was like having a meal prepared by your own private chef.
Six out of five stars.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Gary
24 Aug 2018
Pleasantly surprised
Stunning views , a great bedroom ( I think we were upgraded because it was quiet season) , very good value for money. The room we got was very comfortable, spacious with spectacular views. The house and area is safe ( security even at the bottom of the road). The manager is a great people person. He makes you feel very welcome and it’s home from home. I will definitely go back
I was pleasantly surprised from the condition of the property to the staff who managed Magellan! I am an extensive traveler and this is by far one of the best properties I have come across and if I ever return to Cape Town, I will seek out Magellan's Passage.