Name: Morningside Cottage
Address: 3 Thatch Close, 7945 Tokai, South Africa, 3 Thatch Close, Western Cape, 7945, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $62 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

Morningside Cottage

3 Thatch Close, 7945 Tokai, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

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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 9.4 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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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Double Room with Garden View

1 king bed

Luxury Double Room with Pool View

1 queen bed

Double Room with Patio

1 king bed

Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 king bed

Double Room with Terrace

1 king bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 king bed

King Room with Garden View

1 king bed

Double Room

1 king bed

Property practices

This property told us they've 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

See what guests loved the most:

Rosemary
South Africa
“The property is well maintained, our room was comfortable and met our expectations.”
Niel
South Africa
“Being in a wheelchair, room was spacious enough and bathroom was big”
Mamun
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
“Lovely, comfortable, excellent breakfast. Clean and tidy and everything you need.”
Mark
South Africa
“The hostess Francis is lovely! The room was VERY clean. We enjoyed our stay. The neighbourhood is quiet and very pretty”
Bonesa
South Africa
“Frances, the manager is excellent, and a real asset. Location is very good. Felt safe, too.”
Marco
Italy
“Very nice place with a very nice host. We enjoyed the pool and garden.”
Lisa
United Kingdom
“Beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean rooms. Very friendly and helpful welcome. Excellent communication before arrival. Lovely pool and communal area. Very tasty breakfast. No issues with load shedding”
Maverick
South Africa
“It was an amazing place with a warm welcome and a real home feel, the bedrooms were clean and comfortable also the pool was a blessing in the heat. Will definitely recommend and the breakfast was great, enjoyed the short stay.”
Sandy
South Africa
“The Cottage I was given was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was a lovely size. The 2nd Cottage our family occupied was smaller, so we split the kids up.”

Managed by Morningside Cottage

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

1 managed property

Company info

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 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

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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
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.

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

Morningside Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Swimming pool
Check-in at Morningside Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
Yes, Morningside Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.
Morningside Cottage is 1,150 feet from the center of Tokai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Room options at Morningside Cottage include:
- Double
The prices at Morningside Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.