--- title: "Magellans Hotel, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Magellans Hotel in Cape Town: rated 8.9 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/magellans-hotel-cape-town/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Guesthouse · ★★★★★ # Magellans Hotel Simon's Town, Cape Town, South Africa 8.9 · Excellent 46 reviews · #142 #142 of 344 in Cape Town · 5.0 Location score ## About Magellans Hotel Magellans Hotel is a guesthouse in Simon's Town, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 46 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, free breakfast, bar, free parking. The nearest beach is 500 m away. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 29 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 6 - **Floors:** 4 - **Opened:** 2010 - **Last renovated:** 2019 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 7 3 Meryl Road, seaforth sound, simonstown ## How Magellans Hotel scores Better rated than 59% of hotels in Cape Town - Guest rating **8.9** - Location **5.0** - Facilities **5.8** - Families **2.0** - Spa & wellness **5.5** - Beach access **8.6** Cape Town average ## Amenities Swimming poolSpaFree breakfastBarFree parking ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Spa - Massage ### Food & drink - Free breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Minibar - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **5.0**/10 - **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest beachBoulders Beach500 m8 min walk
Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT)29 km65 min drive
Distance to the centreCape Town31 km70 min drive
### Sights nearby - Noorul Islam Heritage Museum Simon's Town1.3 km - Assegaai Submarine Museum1.4 km - Simons Town Harbour1.5 km - Hunter & Collector1.6 km - Naval Museum Simonstown2.0 km - South African Naval Museum2.0 km ## Magellans Hotel: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Magellans Hotel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Magellans Hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Chosen accommodation prices might include entry to the executive lounge, offering premium services amid an ambiance of refined extravagance. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Magellans Hotel. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its BBQ facilities. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Magellans Hotel. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage and spa for a memorable experience. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. ### Compare ## Compare Magellans Hotel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Magellans Hotel has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 46 reviews, which is better than 59% of rated hotels in Cape Town. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Magellans Hotel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does Magellans Hotel include breakfast? The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included. ### Does Magellans Hotel have a pool? Yes, Magellans Hotel has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Magellans Hotel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Magellans Hotel from the airport? The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 29 km away in a straight line. ### Is Magellans Hotel close to the beach? The nearest beach is 500 m from the hotel. ### How many rooms does Magellans Hotel have? Magellans Hotel has 6 rooms on 4 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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