Simons town backpackers is a great base for your cape town holiday. The building is off the main road of the town in beautiful gardens where you can relax with an evening sundowner. Bring the whole family along to enjoy scratchinga for your favourite tumblepolished gemstones. Scratch patch simons town, cape town verification pending. Simons town, cape metropole, peninsula accommodation. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy such as hiking, diving, sailing, fishing, whalewatching, surfing and beach horse riding. Fun activities for kids in cape town by saskia carelse oct 14, 2016 0 comments weve compiled a list of 16 fun and educational activities for kids in cape town for the next time youre wracking your brain on how to have a funfilled day for the entire family. Simons town things to do browse our directory of things to do in simons town. Simonstown boutique backpackers is situated along the main road in simonstown and is based in the historical prince alfred building est. Book simon s town backpackers, cape town on tripadvisor.
One of the most popular and convenient places to see and buy gemstones in cape town and see an amazing variety of gemstone products is at the scratch. There are a wide variety of stones including tigers eye, rose quartz, amethyst, jasper, agates and crystals. Every time we go to simon s town, we scratch for a small bag of stones, we love it. Topsail house in simons town clean, comfortable and. The stylish quayside waterfront overlooking the little harbour invites you to watch the yachts and catamarans bobbing on the water as you sip on a sundowner or tuck into a seafood. Located in simons town, this apartment features a balcony with view of the. Simons town is a quirky seaside village to the south of cape towns city centre. Simonstown boutique backpackers simons town backpackers. The famous scratch patch is loved by kids and adults and is about 3 km from the. Accommodation near scratch patch, simons town the scratch patch in simons town is a wonderful family attraction located along the cape peninsula, around 40 minutes from cape town. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Please try different search criteria or use the list below for your search in simons town. Book simon s town backpackers, simon s town on tripadvisor. Explore scratch patch scratch patch, cape town is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones.
Simons town has bucket loads of character, imbued by the old buildings, its residents and its history. Topsail house lodge is set in the original old convent primary school first built in the 1850 s by italian craftsmen. Museums simonstown museums offers regular wlaking tours of the historic town. You can reach all the great sites of cape town easily and the beauty of cape point at the cape of good hope, the cape peninsula and the famous penguins of boulders beach is on our doorstep. Residence william french is located in a maritime naval town named simons town on the shores of false bay on route to cape point. Buy a packet or tub to fill with a wide variety of tumblepolished gemstones, mostly popular southern african stones, such as tigers eye, rose quartz, amethyst, jasper, agates and crystals. We are situated on the historical mile of the naval base in simons town, within easy. Simonstad, sometimes spelled simonstown, is a town which is administratively a south peninsula suburb of cape town, and is home to the south african navy s naval base. Take some time to explore the four museums in simons town. There are also tours to go on as well as live entertainment that is available daily. South winds oceanfront bungalow, simons town, cape.
Scratch patch cape town, south africa location, facts and. At the end of the day you can relax on our seaview balcony. We are near restaurants and beaches, and pride ourselves on offering style, comfort and friendly hospitality. Simons town is well known for its naval museum, toy museum and simons town cultural museum. Beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom self catering holiday home overlooking the naval harbour, the yacht basin and false bay. For this reason, experiencing the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones is a must for visitors to cape town. Mineral world a gemstone tumbling factory, scratch patch and an unusual. Browse our accommodations in over 85,000 destinations. Simons town cheap backpackers unfortunately we werent able to find any accommodation in this location based on your search criteria backpackers.
Sevruga restaurant fine dining with daily sushi and cocktail specials tel. For this reason, experiencing the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones is an absolute must for visitors to cape town. Georges street 7975, simons town, south africa, 7975 700 yd from city center 300 yd from south african naval museum set just outside the artists gallery, the hostel offers a popular accommodation within 10 minutes walk of. We liked simons town and the hostel so much we decided to extend our stay to two nights instead of one.
Heritage museum, sa naval museum, simons town museum and the toy museum always a hit with the kids. Mariner guesthouse luxury accommodation simons town. Over 3000 blackfooted penguins have made this beach their home and theyre nice enough to let you visit. At the scratch patch you can have lots of fun scratching for your favourite tumblepolished gemstones from thousands of polished stones that quite literally cover the floor. Simons town hotels, south africa vacation deals from 37. Besides the outlet at simons town, there are also scratch. Find holiday and business accommodation in the western cape south africa. The easiest way to find and book accommodation across south africa. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist spot. The harbour itself was used because of its protection against the winter gales that made cape town harbour unsafe before docks were built. Best of simons town, south africa tourism tripadvisor. Custom built and located in a quiet street on the mountainside in historical simons town, awardwinning 4star mariner guesthouse offers breathtaking sea views across false bay.
Book your stay at simons town backpackers in cape town today. Fun activities for kids in cape town riverlodge backpackers. In fact, if this stylish seaside cottage in castle rock marine reserve was any closer to false bays lapping waves, we would have to call it a houseboat. If youre travelling on a tight budget or looking for a place to spend the night, the week or even the month, topsail house is the perfect place for you. Mariner guesthouse custom built and located in a quiet street on the mountainside in historical simons town, awardwinning 4star mariner guesthouse offers breathtaking sea views across false bay. I dont know anyone who doesnt like penguins but you dont often come across people who have had the chance to hang out with them in the wild. Simons town south african towns visit south africa. Southern africa is often considered the gemstone capital of the world as almost half of the worlds gemstones are found in this part of the world. Book simons town backpackers, simons town on tripadvisor. This nautically styled, 4star simons town hotel has a unique location, offering superb views over yachts and naval vessels in the harbour, with which no other hotel in the area can compete. It is located on the shores of false bay, on the eastern side of the cape peninsula. The harbour itself was used because of its protection against the winter gales that made cape town harbour unsafe before. Southern africa is often considered the gemstone capital of the world as almost half of the.
The school was closed in 1970 but it has left behind the peace and serenity associated with the dominican order. A wide range of excellent accommodation near scratch patch, simons town, with online booking and great support. With so much to lure your senses and offer you recreation at its best, get drenched in the spirit of adventure that you get to explore at scratch patch, cape town. This nautically styled, 4star simons town hotel has a unique location, offering superb views over yachts and naval vessels in the harbour, with. Scratch patch and mineral world simons town, cape town. Content on this page requires a newer version of adobe flash player. Despite looking and feeling like a separate settlement all together, it is effectively a suburb of greater cape town, much like its neighbours kalk bay and glencairn.
Scratch patch at simons town in simons town, cape town. Accommodation near scratch patch, simons town the scratch patch in simon s town is a wonderful family attraction located along the cape peninsula, around 40 minutes from cape town. We offer clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation with the same amenities as a budget hotel, but are priced like a backpacker hostel. One complimentary clean and one linen and towel change per. The boulders beach national heritage site is extremely popular with visitors. Cape town hotels, hotels, holiday homes, luxury villas, health resorts bed and breakfasts, game lodges, backpackers and self catering apartments.
Simon s town is a quirky seaside village to the south of cape town s city centre. Book simons town backpackers, cape town on tripadvisor. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour first for the british royal navy. Simonstad, sometimes spelled simonstown, is a town which is administratively a south peninsula suburb of cape town, and is home to the south african navys naval base.