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Colona Castle

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with a full-service spa and a water park

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Colona Castle, perched on a hill with ocean views, offers an exclusive getaway with English breakfast and golfing. Enjoy the spa for relaxation and an on-site restaurant for dinner. Visitors consistently praise their experience at this retreat.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Spa

Room options

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Superior Room Green | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Superior Room Green

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Safari Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Safari Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Moroccan Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Moroccan Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

Executive Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite(Chinese) | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Executive Suite(Chinese)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 893 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 1098 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Penthouse | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Luxury Penthouse

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 1098 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Verwood Street, Off Old Boyes Drive-lakeside, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Learn 2 Surf Cape Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Masque Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Muizenberg Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Casa Labia Cultural Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • False Bay Station - 13 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 30 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Toad on the Road - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Striped Horse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Happy Rooster - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Colona Castle

Luxury boutique country house near Muizenberg Beach
Located close to Learn 2 Surf Cape Town and Casa Labia Cultural Centre, Colona Castle provides free English breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a free grocery shopping service. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include horseback riding and hunting. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and mini golf.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a water park (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at Colona Castle have comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels, DVD players, and first-run movies
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hunting
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's books
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1929
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • First-run movies
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 495 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Colona Castle
Colona Castle Cape Town
Colona Castle House
Colona Castle House Cape Town
Colona Castle Country House Cape Town
Colona Castle Country House
Colona Castle Cape Town, South Africa - Lakeside
Colona Castle Hotel Lakeside
Colona Castle Cape Town South Africa - Lakeside
Colona Castle Cape Town
Colona Castle Country House
Colona Castle Country House Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Colona Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Colona Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colona Castle?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Colona Castle?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Colona Castle provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 495 per vehicle applies.

Where is Colona Castle located?

This family-friendly Cape Town country house is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Learn 2 Surf Cape Town, Muizenberg Beach, and Casa Labia Cultural Centre. Westlake Golf Club and St. James Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). False Bay Station is 13 minutes by foot and Lakeside Station is 15 minutes.

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Colona Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Service above and beyond.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property for an overnight stay. Enjoyed the extra touches especially the hot water bottles for a cold African night. We were able to leave our bags safely prior to check in while we went to the Cape, then our room became available so we had an unexpected early check in which was above and beyond. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colona Castle is an extremely unique hotel…it’s very old school with actual keys for rooms…views over Muizenburg were great, but the surrounding area felt kind of unsafe…breakfast was excellent…one thing that bothered me was that they advertised complimentary welcome drinks but then charged us for them…not a huge thing but still…rooms are very comfortable and bathrooms are excellent…we didn’t use the pool but it has a wonderful view….very close to beaches…if you’re looking to stay in Muizenburg or Kalk Bay I would recommend Colona Castle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury night in small elegant hotel

Very elegant, stylish, clean, quiet and nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Cape Town

Great hotel in a good location especially if you want to explore the beaches of Cape Town. The staff and service was exceptional. Note that it is potentially a bit more challenging if staying with younger children.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hosts and helpful staff. A beautiful hotel with great views. Nothing too much trouble. Felt very at home and yet spoilt at the same time.

10/10 Excellent

rams1981, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place with easy access to all sightseeing

Excellent welcome. Lovely room. Great options for breakfast and welcoming hosts. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicole and her staff really pamper you. The place is beautiful, with great views.

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar, Malmö

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tyst & Fint

Mycket fint välkomnande av ägaren Uppgraderade utan att efterfråga detta Fantastisk god 3 rätters middag med några olika alternativ Liten frukostmeny framställd med möjlighet till att beställa in varma alternativ

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon stay

Nicole and the staff was super helpful! Made our stay stress free. The staff would make breakfast fresh every morning to our liking. Stayed there for our honeymoon and would definitely would recommend this hotel. It is about 20 minute taxi ride to the town, but it is very peaceful and has such an amazing view of false bay, the ocean and table mountain away from city traffic.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Um Vero castello a disposizione Un po' lontano dal centro ma bellissimo e con personale molto gentile

10/10 Excellent

Henrik, Fredensborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic view

Nice hotel with a stunning view, quiet neighborhood and only a few rooms. Fantastic service. No restaurant at the hotel besides breakfast but close to good restaurants. A lovely terrace with pool and views against three horisoner

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY, North West UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colona castle

Very relaxing, attentive staff, great views, nothing to complain about

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Synes det var for dyrt for en overnatning i forhold til det vi fik for prisen. Har overnattet på andre B&B i området, hvor det var meget billigere og hvor vi fik mere for pengene. Forstår ikke, at det er et 5-stjernet B&B. Fik opvarmede croissanter, som ikke var fra samme dag. Poolen indbød ikke til, at man benyttede den - trængte til at blive renset og indtrykket generelt var, at huset var nedslidt.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes kleines Hotel mit super Service. Leider in nicht ganz so schöner Umgebung.

10/10 Excellent

Karl, Kennett square

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Live like a local in this new apartment!

A brand new apartment conveniently located to the attractions of the V&A waterfront area. Safe and secure with nice views of Table Mountain out the front balcony.

10/10 Excellent

Butlerkid, Tennessee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and central to Cape Town attractions

Beautiful, small hotel located on hillside with views of lake and ocean. Tastefully decorated with antiques and art work acquired during owners travels. Perfectly located for easy access to the wine area, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Point, Table Mountain, etc. Having your own car or renting one is advisable. Driving on the left was NOT a problem. Hotel staff is outstanding! Each day David inquired about our plans, checked weather or other details and ensured we had good driving information. I arrived suffering from a case of food poisoning from airplane food. They even brought me meds to help alleviate my symptoms! Since the hotel is on a hillside, there are steps leading up to the hotel. You do not have to walk a long way, but simply need to be able to walk up steps safely. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend staying here!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our stay was pleasant and both staff and owner were very attentive to our needs. The problem was in the descriptions of the location and facilities. Internet was slow and not not available most times Finally the biggest problem we had was with the conditions of reservations stated and later handling of expuda for our request. We called on 13th to change the departure to 15th long distance from South Africa and after 20 Minutes were told all has been taken care off. Again we called on 14 th and found nothing has been updated on the reservation after the owner confirmed that she had not received an email this time I was put on hold for half an hour and the expedia agent came back assuring all is done. Finally on day of check out the owner tells us that expedia is lying and I am liable for remaining three nights When I called again there was no changes made to reservation and when I talked to supervisor he said I am telling now you have to pay This is both unbusisiness like and I wish to lodge a complaint

8/10 Good

Louise, Sherbrooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Life in a small castle

Beautiful getaway in a quiet neighbourhood but remote so that a car is needed , Personnel was diligent to help out The breakfeast is cooked to order and varied

10/10 Excellent

Peter & Juliana, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis of calm

We stayed here for 3 nights April 2015 arriving from the UK. Hotel is in a quiet location excellently placed for exploring the Cape. Cape Town is 35 minutes away. Discrete and gracious owners and staff. Very helpful in providing us with touring information, dinner reservations and transport to the cruise terminal. Rooms are tastefully decorated and full of antiques and many thoughtful extras such as range of books, carafe of water, sherry, fresh fruit. We have travelled extensively and always try and book small, independent luxury hotels and Colonna Castle is one of the best we have enjoyed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traumhotel pur in familiärer Atmosphäre

Ein Gefühl das sich nicht in Worte beschreiben lässt! Man ist einfach nur willkommen dort! Absolut empfehlenswert!!!

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, Gothenburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You really, really must stay here!

Absolutely fantastic ! I travelled with my daughter (10YO) and could not ask for anything else. The attention to detail, the service level, the room and amenities, the dinner served on our night or arrival (with the addition of my daughter's request, even included in the printed menu on her behalf!), absolutely fabulous! My daughter and I were both treated like queens. The room (Green Room) was spacious and well equipped, a glass of sherry waited on arrival, the fridge got stocked up with your favorite items. Enormous bathroom and the most luxurious bath robes I have ever worn. The beds were incredibly comfortable, lovely soft sheets and thick duvets. Heaven! It is worth taking a trip to Cape Town just to stay here! Many, many thanks to Nicole and Michael with their whole fantastic team for a memorable stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautiful and very pleasant

An amazing place toy stay. We were warmly greeted by Michael and David took our luggage to the room. It was a beautiful suite with an extra large king bed. The tile floors are heated and the space is done in beautiful Italian tiles. We had a fridge, chocolates on the pillows, every night and a small plate of chocolates every day. A fresh fruit basket was filled daily. The view as well as breakfast was amazing. We had two vanities as well as a shower and deep soaker tub. They also supply robes, slippers and wonderful products for the bathroom. It was very private and quiet. Loved the owners as well as David.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

idéal pour personne seule

En hiver trop loin du centre du Cap, petit déjeuner un peu léger, manque de viennoiseries fraîches, chambre non chauffée à notre arrivée donc très froide, ne sachant pas que c'était plutôt " chambres d'hôtes ", j'ai été déçue, car je préfère les hôtels.

6/10 Okay

Antoine, Luanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

our kids not feeling welcome

We stayed five nights in the Safari suite and the overall feeling is mixed, as we had quite high expectations given the price tag (but it was high season though). Pros: -stunning room decorations and views, -feeling of exclusivity, luxurious and homey treatment of guests, helping with dinner reservations and sightseeing program. -top level room comfort, prepped several times a day. -quiet location away from the city hustle and bustle. on the downside: -the lady owning the hotel looked puzzled when I told her we had 3 young kids. She reminded our kids several times to be quiet when we checked in, and they were not shouting at all. We got the message so we did not use the pool at all during the stay, for fear of upsetting the other customers here (too bad, since we chose this hotel because of its pool in the first place). -we had to wait between 15mn and 40mn to have our coffee and hot chocolate at breakfast, -suite was not ready at 4pm when we arrived. -the Wifi did not work in our suite and the DVD player either. the TV programs could have been better. -the owner ended up charging us extra for our 3rd kid whereas we did not require an extra bed (our twin daughters always sleep in the same bed) and we skipped our last breakfast. As an extra justification for the kid surchage, she also said that Expedia had given us a 20% discount by mistake that we did not deserve. -no private parking despite location requiring a rental car. -our bed seemed a bit too short (190cm)