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Magellan's Passage

4.0 star property
A luxurious retreat near Scarborough Beach where travelers can enjoy spa treatments, explore coastal paths, and return to relax in peaceful surroundings

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Magellan's Passage near Scarborough Beach offers an upscale experience with full breakfast and spa services. Guests can borrow bikes for coastal exploration, relax in the garden or indoor pool, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. The property blends natural surroundings with comfort.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Simon's Town, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Magellan's Passage is near a train station and near the beach. Cape Point Vineyards and Westlake Golf Club are worth checking out 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 snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Map
Meryl Road 3, 3, Cape Town, Western Cape (province), 7995

What's nearby

  • cape town at dusk
    Table Mountain National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Boulders Beach
    Boulders Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seaforth Beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Simon's Town Country Club
    1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station
    8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Door Coffee Roasters
    6 min drive
  • Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • The Galley Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Harbourview Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Seaforth Restaurant
    12 min walk

About this property

Magellan's Passage

  • Upscale hotel near Boulders Beach
  • Located close to Scarborough Beach, Magellan's Passage provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like hiking/biking and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or aromatherapy. 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 front-desk safe, and an elevator
    • Massage treatment rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
    • A TV in the lobby, a porter/bellhop, and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Magellan's Passage feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Magellan's Passage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Magellan's Passage located?

Located in Simon's Town, this hotel 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).

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Reviews

Magellan's Passage Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

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