This indoor playpark has been voted “Best Kids Party Spot in Cape Town 2021” on KFM radio! So let’s explore what this indoor park has to offer. It has recently moved from Kuils River to Pinehurst in Durbanville. First of all, it caters for children of all ages. It has a dedicated toddler area (which is always great for the younger siblings) and lots of play fun for the older kids, as well.
Before we go into more details, let’s mention some general facts that you need to be aware of when you want to visit Playalot:
- You don’t need to make a booking. You can just rock up there and play always starts on the hour.
- Each player needs to have an online profile before they can start playing. So in order for you to save some time, pre-register all players online BEFORE you arrive: REGISTER PLAYER PROFILE
- Kids are only allowed to play in the specific Playalot Safety Grip Socks (R50 per pair). No other grip socks will be allowed.
Toddler Zone (0-3 years)
Your little ones will be safe and sound in this protected soft play area for children up until the age of 3. They can explore lots of different things and toys that will stimulate their curiosity. In the toddler area you’ll find small slides ending in a ball pit, balance bikes, a trampoline, educational wall activities, the learning tower of Pisa, rocking toys, cars and much more!
The Maze (4-9 years)
In that area, the kids can go wild on the trampolines, a jungle themed obstacle course, spiral slides ending in a ball pit, netted maze, as well as the lego lounge where they can let their imagination go wild.
Ninja Course (10 – 99 years)
This is for all those sporty individuals who are looking for massive fun and challenges. They will find high climbing walls, a Ninja obstacle course just the like ones you see on TV, a high rope course, an elastic spider-web maze, a pillow high jump and zip line.
Playalot Cafe
Of course, this place won’t let you stay hungry. The Playalot Cafe offers a variety of families’ favourites such as wraps, pizzas and a kiddies menu. They don’t have any physical menus at the tables but use the Playalot App for orders. So it is a cashless ordering process and you simply pick your preferred food and drinks choices in the app. Once completed, you can collect your food at the Playalot Cafe counter.
If it is your first time, download the 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽, prior to your visit to the park, and create one profile for your family (under your name, not your child’s).
Kiddies Birthday Parties
They arrange fabulous birthday parties for kids of all ages. You just need a minimum of 10 kids for the party to get startet and then the choice is all yours. They offer 3 different party packages with the following options:
| Explorer (R320 p/p) | Adventurer (R390 p/p) | Trailblazer (R450 p/p) |
|---|---|---|
| Playpark Entrace (2h play time, park access) | Playpark Entrace (2h play time, park access) | Playpark Entrace (3h play time, park access) |
| Themed table decorations (Themed table bunting & cut-outs; personalised name bunting on request) | Themed table decorations (Themed table bunting & cut-outs; personalised name bunting on request) | Themed table decorations (Themed table bunting & cut-outs; personalised name bunting on request) |
| Themed Party Box with Crisps, sweets & a juice | Themed Party Box with Crisps, sweets & a juice | Themed Party Box with Crisps, sweets & a juice |
| Balloons (Playalot balloons in terminal for you to take home; excludes personalised balloons) | Balloons (Playalot balloons in terminal for you to take home; balloons per child on request) | Balloons (Playalot balloons in terminal for you to take home; balloons per child on request) |
| Themed Power Point slide with a personalised photo collage | Themed Power Point slide with a personalised photo collage | Themed Power Point slide with a personalised photo collage |
| Compulsory Safety Grip Socks (includes 1 pair per party friend) | Compulsory Safety Grip Socks (includes 1 pair per party friend) | |
| Kiddies Platter (includes pre-selected platter with 3 varieties per platter) | EXCLUDES kiddies platter, add a platter with 3 varieties per platter at R50 per person |
Make sure to arrive 15 minutes early to your party as play time starts on-the-hour. In order to plan a party you can email them at parties@playalot.co.za to check availability on your preferred date/time slot. Along with your favourite theme and platter options.
Once your day and time slot is confirmed, they will send you a booking form. In order to secure your booking they require a R1,000 deposit which is refundable and will be deducted from your final invoice. Then you’re all set for an amazing kiddies birthday party at Playalot!
Hint: If you arrange a birthday party on Wednesday or Thursday, you’ll receive a 25% discount on party option 1, 2 and 3. The discount is not available on public holidays and school holidays though.
Our Experience
We visited the playpark on a Friday evening since they offer a half-price special during the week where you pay R60 instead of R120 per hour. We did register both our kids beforehand, so the entrance was quick and easy. We just needed to purchase the special grip socks on top.
We weren’t aware that parents are not allowed in the play areas without those special socks and the staff is quite rigorous to inform all the parents without those socks about that fact. So if you go there with younger children, make sure to buy a pair of socks for yourself, otherwise you won’t be able to supervise your child. I personally find that rule a bit ridiculous as any other pair of grip socks works just as well and it seems a bit of a money making scheme.
There are a lot of activities for older kids as they can climb, jump and discover ninja courses all over the place. The special highlight is the Sky Ride where the kids hang in some special gear and cruise along the top of the park. For toddlers it’s a bit wild and they would be limited to stay in the dedicated toddler area.
The seating area is also upstairs where you can overlook the kids playing. Again, when you go there with younger kids it’s a bit inconvenient as you cannot sit down and relax because the little ones would be all by themselves downstairs.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Checklist
- Opening Times: Wed – Thu & Sun 09:00 – 17:00, Fri – Sat 09:00 – 19:00
- Age Group: 0 – 99
- Rates: Solo Player: R140 per hour, Two Players: R260 p/h, Three Players = R360 p/h, Four Players = R440 p/h, Compulsory grip socks = R50 per pair. ALL PRICING
- Baby Changing Facilities: No
- Kids Menu: Yes
- Fun Factor: 4/5
- Free WIFI: No
Website
https://www.playalot.co.za/
Phone: +27 (0) 87 138 7529 / info@playalot.co.za
Are you open on Christmas day?
Dear Chuma,
please note that we are not associated with any of the venues on our website capetownwithkids.com
We’re only writing about family friendly places in and around Cape Town, but don’t organize bookings on our end at all.
Please contact the venue directly to make a booking.
Best regards,
Judith