On the beach.With a stay at this Mowbray villa, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Cape Town and 2 miles (3 km) of Baxter Theatre Centre. Heart of Cape Town Museum and Groote Schuur Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Baxter Theatre Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Groote Schuur Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Heart of Cape Town Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Mowbray Station - 6 min walk
Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Gogi Korean BBQ - 10 min walk
The Wild Fig Restaurant - 5 min drive
Café Ganesh - 16 min walk
Novo Pizza + Wine - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ludus Magnus Villas
3.5-star beachfront villa with 2 outdoor pools
This villa offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a private beach. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at this villa. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cape Town villa.
3 guestrooms or units
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Concierge
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Smoking in designated areas
Lockers available
This villa offers 3 accommodations with private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. This Cape Town villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Beauty Direct has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Concierge services
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Proposal/romance packages
Restaurant dining guides
Safe
Turndown service
Location highlights
On the riverwalk
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Horseback riding/rentals
Mountain biking
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
3 units
Bicycle rentals
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from November 17 2025 to March 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Front desk
Hallway
Laundry facilities
Lobby
Parking area
Spa
Swimming pool
During renovations, the villa will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Administrative fee: ZAR 500 per accommodation, per night
A damage deposit of ZAR 3000 will be collected before check-in.
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the villa before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Ludus Magnus Villas Villa
Ludus Magnus Villas Cape Town
Ludus Magnus Villas Villa Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
How close is Ludus Magnus Villas to the airport?
This villa is 9.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Ludus Magnus Villas have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Ludus Magnus Villas to the beach?
This villa is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Ludus Magnus Villas offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Ludus Magnus Villas?
No, there is no casino at this villa, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (11-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Ludus Magnus Villas?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Ludus Magnus Villas?
This villa offers free self parking.
Does Ludus Magnus Villas have a pool?
This villa features 2 outdoor pools. The property will be renovating the pool from November 17 2025 to March 13 2026 (completion date subject to change).
Does Ludus Magnus Villas have a spa?
Pamper yourself with a day at Beauty Direct, where you can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy.
How close is Ludus Magnus Villas to downtown Cape Town?