Title: De Merindol Luxury Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15267497&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # De Merindol Luxury Apartments Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for De Merindol Luxury Apartments ![APARTMENT B - 2nd floor - 3 Bedrooms | Rollaway beds - De Merindol Luxury Apartments (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15267500/15267497/8204a128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - De Merindol Luxury Apartments (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15267500/15267497/310c995f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Rollaway beds - De Merindol Luxury Apartments (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15267500/15267497/082c2f38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![APARTMENT C - 1st floor - 3 Bedrooms | Rollaway beds - De Merindol Luxury Apartments (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15267500/15267497/6a144333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining - De Merindol Luxury Apartments (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15270000/15267500/15267497/23bf12ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies De Merindol Luxury Apartments provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-De-Merindol-Luxury-Apartments.h15267497.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-De-Merindol-Luxury-Apartments.h15267497.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Strand, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, De Merindol Luxury Apartments is next to a golf course and on the beach. Spier Wine Estate and Van Ryn Brandy Cellar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cheetah Outreach and Helderberg Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Markötter Sports Complex, or consider a night out at Blue Creek Weddings and Functions. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Cape Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.dx6046820) [View more Apartments in Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Apartments.d6046820-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.12065%2C18.83094&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HVbDcIAuVMLrY7lpTO0QNV4oJL4=) 50 Beach Road, Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7140 ### What's nearby - ![Did you know that, unlike many of the big cats, cheetahs purr? You can get up close and hear this one rumble at the Cheetah Outreach Project (part of the Cheetah Conservation Fund) just outside Cape Town. Cheetahs are Africa's most endangered big cat.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910/fa3c72c1-c9de-4472-90ac-8450f14331a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cheetah Outreach 5 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Harmony Park 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Strand Golf Club 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Lourensford Wine Estate 6 min drive \- 3.7 miles ### Getting around - Strand Station 11 min walk - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 14 min walk - Nando's 7 min walk - KFC 9 min walk - De Brasserie 3 min drive - Kapstadt Brauhaus 10 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### De Merindol Luxury Apartments Beachfront apartment for sun and fun This apartment building features dry cleaning, laundry facilities and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. Added amenities include a balcony, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. Weekly housekeeping is available. De Merindol Luxury Apartments offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and dishwashers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis. 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Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Luggage storage - Weekly housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the ocean - Next to a golf course - On the bay - On the boardwalk/promenade ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby ### 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 - 1 building - 3 floors - 3 units ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Merindol Luxury Apartments The Strand Merindol Luxury Apartments Cape Town Merindol Luxury Cape Town Merindol Luxury Apartments Apartment Cape Town Merindol Luxury Apartments Apartment Merindol Apartments Cape Town De Merindol Luxury Apartments Apartment De Merindol Luxury Apartments Cape Town De Merindol Luxury Apartments Apartment Cape Town ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at De Merindol Luxury Apartments? ### What time is check-in at De Merindol Luxury Apartments? ### What time is check-out at De Merindol Luxury Apartments? ### Where is De Merindol Luxury Apartments located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## De Merindol Luxury Apartments Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilia 12 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful, 5 stars! Stunning apartment with the most unbelievable sea and beach views! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s790-pbcc93e40-c7db-11e7-ba9d-3adc90152e10-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s145-pb5345340-c7db-11e7-b6cb-1eb89250cf09-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s50-pb9fe1050-c7db-11e7-b6cb-1eb89250cf09-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cecilia Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### neil 16 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice apartment close to everything Very nice apartments and really clean close to shopping mall and local restaurants direct area around abit run down but over all a good stay ##### neil ---