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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
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
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, comfortable, excellent breakfast. Clean and tidy and everything you need.

Managed by Morningside Cottage

Company review score: 9.1Based on 145 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a team of 5. Terri the owner and Frances the manager love 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

Facilities of Morningside Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Morningside Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 17:00

    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 room.

    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

    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.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Morningside Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    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.

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

    FAQs about Morningside Cottage

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Morningside Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Morningside Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool

    • The prices at Morningside Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Morningside Cottage include:

      • Double

    • Morningside Cottage is 400 yards from the centre of Tokai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Morningside Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.