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About this property

Morningside Cottage is a family-run guest house in the Tokai district of Cape Town, 7 km from Muizenberg Beach. It has an outdoor pool and is situated within tranquil gardens. All guest rooms at Morningside Cottage are equipped with a private bathroom and satellite TV. In addition, every room has hot drink facilities, a hairdryer and Wi-Fi connectivity. In winter, breakfast is served in the lounge beside an open fire; in the summer it may be enjoyed on the pool-side terrace. There are also several restaurants and cafés within a few minutes’ walk of the guest house. Morningside Cottage is situated just 2 km from Steenberg Golf Estate and 5 km from Silvermine Trails where there is excellent hiking and mountain biking. The guest house also offers several day-trips, including Cape Tours and local wine tasting. Morningside Cottage is a 5-minute drive from the Consulate General of the United States and 26 km Cape Town International Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeffrey
    South Africa South Africa
    Very nice an comfortable room with all the extras one would expect from a 4* establishment. Good size shower, plenty of hot water, very comfortable bed. We stayed there for the 2nd time now and will go back there. Very safe and quiet...
  • Allan
    South Africa South Africa
    Attention to detail and the new choice of breakfasts
  • David
    United States United States
    Frances allowed me to enter the premises around 4am, after I made the drive from Port Elizabeth. She looked after me and accommodated me during a very stressful time. She allowed me to sleep a few extra hours before making the trip back the next...
  • Johannes
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect and the staff were very friendly.
  • Tashirika
    South Africa South Africa
    The Reception lady is friendly and very welcoming, the place was clean, tidy and so welcoming would stay there again
  • Pierre
    South Africa South Africa
    Host was friendly, room was nice and clean. Breakfast was 5 Star.
  • Judie
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was great. Location perfect, warm and comfortable, Francis was welcoming and helpful.
  • Felicia
    United States United States
    - The hosts were very friendly and helpful and went the extra mile by waiting with me until my Uber arrived - Delicious food - Very thoughtful by leaving hot chocolate in the room - Slept very well and comfortable - Super clean and well organized
  • Niel
    South Africa South Africa
    Being in a wheelchair, room was spacious enough and bathroom was big
  • Mamun
    South Africa South Africa
    I like almost everything from there. Great location. Well secure. well equipped room & Very comfortable bad. Near US consulate. Specially host was super friendly & motivational. Her advice was really helped me a lot to my interview.

Managed by Morningside Cottage

Company review score: 9.4Based on 153 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a team of 5. Terri the owner loves hosting guests and getting to know you. Franck is an amazing cook and whips up the most delicious breakfasts.

Property information

Morningside Cottage is situated in a very quite area. Ideal for relaxing by the pool surrounded by a lovely garden. Plenty of restaurants situated close by. Constantia is the ideal place to visit if you enjoy wine tasting. Noordehoek is situated close by and they offer horse riding on the beach, this is a must if you love horses and being outdoors. There are plenty of hikes in the area which are fantastic for families, able to get outdoors and experience some amazing views of the surrounding area.

Neighbourhood information

Morningside Cottage is situated in the leafy suburbs of Tokai. We are 5 minutes away from the American Embassy, Blue Route shopping centre and Steenberg Shopping centre. There are two golf coarse's down the road (SteenBerg and Westlake golf coarse) Muizenburg beach front is 15-20 Minute drive. Cape Town CBD is 25-30 minute drive away. Kirstenbosh gardens is only a 15minute drive. We are located near the M3 highway.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Morningside Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 600 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 600 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,000 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Morningside Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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