Morningside Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Free Wifi

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Morningside Cottage is a family-run guest house in the Tokai district of Cape Town, 4.3 mi from Muizenberg Beach. It has an outdoor pool and is located 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 located just 1.2 mi from Steenberg Golf Estate and 3.1 mi 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 16 mi Cape Town International Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Frank
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was very good with an excellent choice. Every thing about the stay was very good. Our room opening out on to a private courtyard was an added bonus.”
Doris
South Africa South Africa
“The owner/hostess is kind, warm, attentive and generous. Chef/ Caretaker/ Manager Frank is exceedingly warm and generous. He makes an excellent breakfast. The availability of fruit bowl 24/7. The place felt like a home as I was working from my...”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in a quiet suburb. the room was a good size with ensuite and the bedding was of a high standard From the moment we arrived to to when we left after 5 days the staff were excellent especially Nushka and Terri. Breakfast was...”
Deborah
United States United States
“Very nice bed and breakfast, cosy room, tastefully furnished, bed was very comfortable, quiet neighbourhood!”
Fernanda
United States United States
“Tasty breakfast friendly and helpful staff member that went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. Day time staff member was informative, friendly and helped me by always been 1 step ahead. She...”
Mariane
South Africa South Africa
“Everything you need! Beautiful place! Safe parking. Super quiet neighbourhood, best bed and pillow ever🙏🤣, sparkling clean place, wonderful breakfast. Will most definitely book there again when in Cape Town again. Thank you!”
Pieter
South Africa South Africa
“The location and owner were very pleasant ad helpful The other staff not very friendly or helpful”
Ronquest
South Africa South Africa
“Great Location, secure, friendly staff, clean and neat”
Rolene
Germany Germany
“Beautiful guesthouse and the pool was great after a hot run! Breakfast was delicious. Friendly staff upon a late arrival :-)”
Juan
China China
“Comfortable stay and conveniently close to US Consulate. Warm and friendly staff. Thank you”

Managed by Morningside Cottage

Company review score: 9.4Based on 172 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a team of 4. Terri the owner loves hosting guests and getting to know you. Franck is an amazing cook and whips up the most delicious breakfasts.

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Morningside Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib 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

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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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