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Magellan's Passage

4.0 star property
Upscale property near Boulders Beach

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Magellan's Passage

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Indoor pool
Front of property
Sea Facing | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi
Dining
Sea & Mountain Facing | View from room

Overview of Magellan's Passage

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Meryl Road 3, 3, Cape Town, Western Cape (province), 7995
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCafe Penguino11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeaforth Restaurant12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSimonstown Station8 min drive
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Room options

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Mountain Facing | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Mountain Facing

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sea & Mountain Facing | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Sea & Mountain Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sea Facing | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Facing suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Pool Facing suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

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.
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What's nearby

  • Boulders Beach - 16 min walk
  • Fisherman's Beach - 3 min drive
  • Simon's Town Museum - 3 min drive
  • Noordhoek Beach - 19 min drive
  • Chapmans Peak - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Glencairn Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seaforth Restaurant - 12 min walk
  • Cafe Penguino - 11 min walk
  • Cattle Baron - 6 min drive
  • Harbour View Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Fran's Place - 3 min drive

About this property

Magellan's Passage

Upscale property near Boulders Beach
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular ocean ciew
Beautiful high end property however not walking distance to town. Beautiful ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, incredible space and views and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Kincardine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT HOTEL IN SIMONS TOWN
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenna, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018