MUIZENBERG,
CAPE TOWN TRAVEL GUIDE & INFORMATION
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Muizenberg is a beach-side
suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It is situated where the shore of the
Cape Peninsula curves round to the east on the False
Bay coast. It is considered to be the birthplace of surfing in
South Africa and it is home to the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences.
In terms of history, the village has several special features, including
Het Posthuys (the Post House), Rhodes' Cottage and the site of the Battle
of Muizenberg. Rhodes' Cottage is a small house on the seafront that
Cecil John Rhodes bought as a holiday cottage and this was where he died
in 1902. The house is preserved as a museum dedicated to Rhodes' life and
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Het Posthuys is one of the oldest buildings in South Africa, dating to
circa 1742. It was built by the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Ost-Indische
Compagne or VOC) as a toll-house to levy a tax on farmers passing by to
sell their produce to ships lying in Simon's Bay. One of the early postholders
was Sergeant Muys (probably meaning "mouse"), from whom Muizenberg (formerly
Muysenbergh and probably Muys Zijn Bergh (Mouse, his mountain) before that)
gets its name. After a varied career as a police station, stables, brothel,
hotel and private house the building was identified for what it was in
the 1980's and restored with funds from Anglo American Corporation.
The house is cared for by
the Muizenberg Historical Conservation Society and contains a small collection
of photos and items of interest relating to early days in Muizenberg. It
is open to the public.
Exploring
the Cape Peninsula by Barbara Ulmi
... At the end of Tokai
Road, follow the signboards to Muizenberg and Fish Hoek. Take panoramic
Boyes' Drive and witness the renaissance of the preferred holiday destination
of the Victorian times, Muizenberg - today a year-round beach popular with
surfers and Great White shark's alike! The drive will merge with the main
road running through Kalk Bay, a traditional fishing village founded by
shipwrecked Philippine sailors. This quaint town is alive with art and
culture - stroll down the main road and visit the many bric-a-brac and
trading stores, art galleries and retro cafés....read
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MUIZENBERG
- CAPE TOWN - BED & BREAKFASTS & GUEST HOUSES
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Blue
Canyon Guest House, Guest House/Self-Catering Cottages, Muizenberg
Welcome
to our boutique styled guest house and self-catering cottages with warm
friendly hospitality. Location: Situated in Muizenberg with
its beautiful beaches that stretches as far as you can see (or walk).
The Vlei (lagoon) is right on our doorstep, with its Kingfishers picnic
area and water activities. Blue Canyon Guest House is only a 2 minutes
(500m) walk from the beach, waterslides, miniature golf course and playing
area on the beach, for children. Museums, art galleries and curios shops
are all within easy walking distance. Guest house rooms: A
variety of twin single or double bed rooms, a honeymoon suite, a deluxe
family room and en-suite bathrooms. Television, DSTV, clock, radio,
hair dryer, mineral water and tea/coffee facilities. A full English
breakfast is included with Guest House accommodation. |
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Samhitakasha
- The Cob House, Eco Bed & Breakfast, MUIZENBERG
Welcome
to a unique setting. We offer a beautiful family home built out of organic
materials such as mud, straw, and wood. It is finished with natural sealants,
eco-friendly paints and lots of love. Here you can relax in a room furnished
with natural and organic materials, take a shower heated by the sun and
soon recycled in the garden, and enjoy a full organic breakfast. The house
is situated 200 m from Muizenberg beachfront, which is a perfect beach
to learn to surf as well as a family swimming beach. There are many other
family facilities behind the beachfront, including waterslides and putt
putt courses. Muizenberg has many shops, including organic grocery shops,
restaurants, surf schools and performance venues. |
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MUIZENBERG
- CAPE TOWN - SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION
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Sea View, Self-Catering Apartment, MUIZENBERG
We
offer a two bedroom, self-catering apartment on a hill above Muizenberg
station, that is part of an architectual designed, three year old house.
There are spectacular views of the whole of False Bay from the bedrooms
and living room and we are located a short walk from the beach, the mountain
and the train. One of the bedrooms boasts an extra length, queen size bed
and the other offers a choice of an extra length, king size bed or twin
beds. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and there is underfloor
heating in bathroom as well as in the dressing areas. The rooms are equipped
with 100% percale cotton linen, bath towels, bath robes, swimming towels,
electric blankets and a hair dryer. |
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A102
The Atlantic, Self-Catering Apartment, MUIZENBERG
How
close to the ocean do want to be? A102 The Atlantic is a 1st floor two-bedroom
apartment (78 sq m + 34 sq m balcony), located within very close walking
distance of Muizenberg beachfront and Surfers Corner. Melrose road is a
quiet, protected road that runs parallel to the beachfront making this
address the perfect holiday hideaway tucked conveniently away from the
beachfront parking area and usual festivities. Other amenities such as
supermarkets, a post office, a liquor store, clothing boutiques, book shops,
bars, restaurants and pubs are all within very close walking distance.
For the more energetic, there are numerous stunning mountain trails and
walks in the Muizenberg (off Boyes Drive) and Silvermine Mountain ranges.
Walks through Cecelia forest and the well-known “Elephant’s Eye” trail
are not far off either in the Tokai area. |
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Blue
Canyon Guest House, Guest House/Self-Catering Cottages, Muizenberg
Welcome
to our boutique styled guest house and self-catering cottages with warm
friendly hospitality. Location: Situated in Muizenberg with
its beautiful beaches that stretches as far as you can see (or walk).
The Vlei (lagoon) is right on our doorstep, with its Kingfishers picnic
area and water activities. Blue Canyon Guest House is only a 2 minutes
(500m) walk from the beach, waterslides, miniature golf course and playing
area on the beach, for children. Museums, art galleries and curios shops
are all within easy walking distance. Guest house rooms: A
variety of twin single or double bed rooms, a honeymoon suite, a deluxe
family room and en-suite bathrooms. Television, DSTV, clock, radio,
hair dryer, mineral water and tea/coffee facilities. A full English
breakfast is included with Guest House accommodation. |
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Caradoc
on Sea, 2 Bedroom Self-Catering Apartment, MUIZENBERG
A
very spacious (150 sq. metre) 2-bedroom self-catering seafront apartment
between Muizenberg and St.James. Sleeps 4 in bedrooms, and 1 on sleeper
couch in lounge if required. We offer panoramic sea views, combined with
a large brick paved terrace and mountainside garden for outside entertainment.
There is a subway across the road, leading under the rail line straight
onto the seafront boardwalk. Watch the whales frolick and also the sun
rise over False Bay, from the comfort of the lounge. Swim and surf in the
relatively warm Indian Ocean waters, or catch a nearby train to explore
other must-see Cape Town venues. Shops, restaurants and banks all within
walking distance. A member of and endorsed by Cape Town Tourism. |
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Seaview
Cottage, Self-Catering Home, MUIZENBERG
Nestled
up on the mountain, only 50 meters above the beach, this designer cottage
boasts an uninterrupted sweeping sea view over False Bay. Seaview Cottage
features a double bed for two people with an en-suite bathroom and is fitted
in a unique artistic style. While enjoying the outstanding view of the
ocean, you can prepare your meals in the simple but well equipped kitchenette
or relax on the private patio and Fynbos garden. It is an ideal hub from
which to engage in a myriad of activities without need of a car. Within
2 minutes walking you can reach the beach for swimming surfing and other
water sports, the mountain for hiking and biking, the village and promenade
for delis, restaurants, banks, post and a diversity of interesting shops
as well as night live with theaters and live music bars. In the morning,
simply open your eyes and watch the sunrise over the sea from your bed. |
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Surfers
Corner, 1 & 2 Bedroom Self-Catering Apartments, MUIZENBERG
Surfers
Corner is the start of the stunning 20km long white, sandy Muizenberg beach.
Our two new luxury self-catering apartments in the adjoining EMPIRE and
GREENS buildings are located right on the beach at the end of the Beach
Road cul-de-sac. Services include 24hr security, basement parking. Muizenberg
Beach is paradise for a family holiday with swimming, surfing, tidal pools,
water slides, putt-putt golf on your doorstep the world record for most
surfers on one wave was set at Surfers Corner in 2006. Take a long walk
on the beach, stroll along the boardwalk towards Kalk Bay or go hiking
on the mountain trails above Muizenberg and enjoy breath-taking views of
False Bay where you will spot whales between August and November. |
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Whale
Watchers Luxury Beach Apartments, MUIZENBERG
Located
right on the beach in the prestigious new Muizenberg Beach development
at world renowned Surfer’s Corner, Whale Watcher’s Luxury Beach apartments
are fully-equipped and furnished to 5 star standards and perfectly positioned
for you to enjoy an unforgettable seaside holiday. A wide variety of self-catering
holiday accommodation options are available to suit the discerning client,
including: Two bedroom apartments with sleeper couches, accommodating up
to six, with balconies looking right down onto the beach and others with
mountain, or courtyard views. One bedroom apartments with sleeper couches,
accommodating up to four, are also available, with or without sea, or mountain
views. |
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