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Villa St James
36 Main Road (St James) 7945

Overlooking False Bay with panoramic views of the mountains and sea, this luxurious villa is a historic national monument, built in 1850.

Villa St James is perfect for private and romantic holidays and special events, and is situated opposite St James Beach. Muizenberg Beach is just 0.5 km away.

The villa accommodates up to 20 people across 8 large bedrooms with extra-long beds, and has 5 bathrooms. You can whale-watch from sea-facing rooms. Fine catering from superb local chefs is available on the premises and there are a number of dining options in the area.

Rooms: 8

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Address: 36 Main Road, St James 7945 map

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Amenities at Villa St James

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Dry Cleaning, Car Rental, Babysitting/Child Services, Airport Shuttle

General

Terrace, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Gay Friendly, Garden, Free Parking, Family Rooms, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Activities

Tennis Court, Snorkelling, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Massage, Horse Riding, Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Cycling, Billiards, BBQ Facilities

Hotel information details

The villa is available in its entirety for long or short periods of time. The villa is self-catering but maintained at all times by courteous and professional staff.

Villa St James was once home to the British admiralty; the Greek royal family; and League of Nations founder, Jan Smuts.

Information about the area

From breakfast to dinner, Café Olympia is one of South Africa's finest restaurants and utilizes the area’s freshest ingredients. Try a morning swim at Dalebrook tidal pool before breakfast at Café Olympia. Enjoy fresh seafood caught in Kalk Bay harbour at the Harbour House or Polana. Have a drink at Portuguese restaurant, Planata.

St James was the first resort area developed by the British in the early 1900s due to its year-round balmy climate, Mediterranean sunshine and warm sea. Rock pools are full of marine life and pristine white-sand beaches provide ideal conditions for surfers and whale watching.

Tennis, seaside walks, jogging paths and sea kayak-launching are available very close to the villa.

Room information details

Rooms include Frette linens and towels and goose-down duvets. Special details include colourful Moroccan kilims, full-length mirrors, Art Deco light fixtures and antique furniture.

Upstairs living quarters have direct access to the back garden. The bedrooms, each unique in character, are located upstairs and have sea and mountain views from one shared, furnished, enclosed terrace and several private balconies.

Each room is named after the local African flower that best embodies the room’s character.

Travelling information

By Car
From Cape Town International Airport:
- Take the N2 towards Cape Town.
- As you approach Table Mountain take the M3 turn-off towards Muizenberg.
- Stay on the M3 to the very end of the highway and turn left.
- At the traffic light T-junction you will be at the main road. Turn right.
- Stay on the main road and you will travel through Lakeside and Muizenberg.
- You should arrive in the St James area with the ocean on your left. Look out for property numbers.
- Villa St James is number 36 on the right-hand side.
- Look for 3 tall palm trees.

From Cape Town CBD:
- Take the N2/M3 towards Muizenberg.
- Stay on the M3 to the very end of the highway and turn left.
- At the traffic light T-junction you will be at the main road. Turn right.
- Follow as above.

Villa St James Policies

Check-in

15:00 - 17:00

Check-out

- 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 91 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.