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Magellans Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Business Room (King) | Shared kitchen facilities
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3 Meryl Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Penguin Colony
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (King) | View from room

Room (King)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room (King)

Classic Room (King)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Mountain View (King)

Room, Mountain View (King)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room (King)

Business Room (King)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Cape Town

Magellans Hotel places you steps from Table Mountain National Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Boulders Penguin Colony. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 4-property class Simon's Town B&B, you'll find Boulders Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boulders Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seaforth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Simon's Town Country Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Magellans Hotel

Suburban bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Magellans Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town bed & breakfast.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Magellans Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Magellans Hotel Cape Town
Magellans Hotel Bed & breakfast
Magellans Hotel Bed & breakfast Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Magellans Hotel?

Magellans Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Magellans Hotel?

Yep, Magellans Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Magellans Hotel?

Yep, Magellans Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Boulders Beach.

What makes Magellans Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Magellans Hotel.

Does Magellans Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Magellans Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Magellans Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Magellans Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Magellans Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Magellans Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Simon's Town Country Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

Reviews

Magellans Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Great breakfast. Awesome staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms, piping hot showers and a gorgeous view of the ocean while eating a delicious cooked breakfast. I had a lovely time staying at Magellans Hotel. A big thank you to the kind and helpful staff, who were bravely chasing off a troop of baboons as I arrived!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, we had a sea view from our room and it was spectacular. Be warned it is a hilly hike up from town, so a vehicle is required. Parking at the front of the hotel is limited to 4 spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected

As a women traveling alone this hotel was not thr best idea. The hotel is more like a house that was turned into a hotel. The lift is only for luggage so if you have a problem with stairs then dont select this hotel. If you are a women traveling alone I wouldnt recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very nice and helpful bathroom could do with something on the floor as floor very slippy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

This was a wonderful stay, it's not really a hotel but more like a private home with bedrooms. My king size bedroom was on the 3rd floor with a balcony that you could see the harbor from, the room was very big & All the comforts of home. The breakfast in the morning was very good, typical English type. The staff was very friendly & helpful. I give it 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was no hairdryer in the room - and the coffee in the room was terrible. For that price we paid at least put nice coffee in the room maybe a rusk or two. the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This hotel has a terrific view of the ocean. The hotel has once been a 4-5 star hotel, but the new owner, is not keeping up this standard, which is a shame, as the staff is so nice and they are trying to do their best. The hotel needs some special care.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Darren, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, view and breakfast. Decor was very eclectic but functional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

景色が良く静かな場所だけど、、、

高台の住宅街に位置し、景色が良く、都市の喧騒から離れるには良い場所です。周囲にお店やレストランなども徒歩距離ではアクセスは厳しいので、レンタカーなど車がなければアクセスは難しいです。また喜望峰に行くには、時間もかかからず、大変アクセスは良いのですが、逆にテーブルマウンテンやケープタウン中心部までは車で1時間程度かかります。 残念な点を挙げれば、24時間スタッフがいる雰囲気ではないので、色々困りました。部屋にドライヤーがなく、スタッフに伝えても、そのまま対応されずに終わったこと、また問い合わせの連絡先が内線がないので、電話連絡先に電話しても繋がらなかったことです。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une bonne adresse à S.T.

Hotel confortable à taille humaine (environ 10 chambres), nous avions une très belle vue montagne et mer, la literie était confortable, le petit déjeuner correct servi par du personnel souriant et sympathique.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Per

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ny ägare som inte riktigt förstår sig på hur Guest house fungerar. Personalen som följde med från tidigare ägare gör att det fungerar. De är mycket hjälpsamma Otrolig utsikt från den gemensamma terassen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020