Title: Jambo Guest House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Jambo Guest House Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and beach bars ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/95dcd763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Honeymoon Suite, Garden View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/2ead7b52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/ea46ff9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/c45f68fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/fa24e671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Jambo Guest House balances tranquility with a prime location. Start your day with continental breakfast, unwind in the spa tub, or visit the adjacent golf course. Enjoy two beach bars, free WiFi, and an on-site art gallery for added cultural interest at this upscale guesthouse. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Bar - Breakfast included - Gym - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 6 - Nov. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - 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194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ![Room (Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/13304940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Bay) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds TV Select Comfort bed - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/34857594.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (African) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Select Comfort bed - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Honeymoon Suite, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/b9fc44ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Suite, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds TV - 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Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ninety One - ‬9 min walk - ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬7 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Best Of Asia - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Jambo Guest House Upscale guesthouse near Cape Town Stadium Free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and 2 beach bars are just a few of the amenities provided at Jambo Guest House. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and an art gallery on site. Additional perks include: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - A billiards/pool table, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby - Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Recycling and LED light bulbs - 5 bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers - 27-cm TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119500/119452/w4800h3576x0y4-ff9b6b05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Winchester Hotel by NEWMARK Sea Point - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 306 reviews CA $345 CA $405 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=119452&PinnedHotelID=119452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free 24-hour offsite parking - Street parking available - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to midnight - Train station shuttle on request - Beach shuttle (surcharge) - Bus station shuttle (surcharge) - Casino shuttle (surcharge) - Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Shopping center shuttle (surcharge) - Limited onsite parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 2 beach bars - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - 9-hole adjacent golf course - Art gallery - Billiards/pool table - Books - Health club - Hot tub - Library - Piano - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach towels - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Built in 1880 - Designated smoking areas - Victorian architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding - Select Comfort mattress ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Deep soaking bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 27-cm TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Electrical adapters - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Recycling - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 550.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 490 per vehicle (one-way) - Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 550.0 per night 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 only accepts cash This property uses a grey water recycling system Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### 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 Jambo Cape Town Jambo Guest House Jambo Guest House Cape Town Jambo Guest House Cape Town, South Africa Jambo Guest House Cape Town South Africa Jambo Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town Jambo Guest House Guesthouse Jambo Guest House Cape Town Jambo Guest House Guesthouse Jambo Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jambo Guest House pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Jambo Guest House? > Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at Jambo Guest House? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Jambo Guest House? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Jambo Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 490 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Jambo Guest House located? > Located in Green Point, this golf guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Green Point Park and Cape Town Stadium. Greenpoint Market and Table Mountain National Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Jambo Guest House Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 9.2/10 Staff & service ### 7.0/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty Mar 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### very friendly guest house Very friendly guest house in a very central, easy to walk around location of Cape Town. ##### Patty Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location Excellent location, if a bit dated in design. Comfortable with all amenities. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Superb position. Safe area close to the Waterfront. Excellent friendly hosts. Great choice for four days exploring CT. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Kamil Feb 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Book it for unique style The photos correspond to what it really is. The breakfast was tasty and fresh, but boring - every day the same and limited in options. One would for example expect better juices for that type of guesthouse. The rooms were clean and fresh. The bed pretty hard, it's a matter of taste obviously. The area is peaceful, but not much interesting around. The owners were flexible with check-in time. Not much with the breakfast. We were refused to have an earlier breakfast or packed sandwich when going to safari, while other couple had breakfast earlier. We didn't like not even treatment of all guests. The owners were kind and chatty, sometimes pushy in selling hop-on hop-off bus tickets or local services. If you have nothing organized in the trip, it might be helpful. Otherwise it might feel intrusive. Book this place if you want daily chat with the owners, if you are ready to share your day activities with others, if you want more personal treatment. Do not book if you are reserved person and prefers to be anonymous. Overall the place has ' a soul', style and much more unique design than white wall rooms in many other hotels. ##### Kamil Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emil Feb 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Absolutely lovely house, with charming hosts. Barry and Mina were more than helpful throughout the entire stay, and the scare about the water shortage was highly exaggerated. ##### Emil Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Unique hotel in a great location, with welcoming owners ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Vesa Feb 28, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Kodinomainen majatalo, ystävällisiä ihmisiä ja hyvä aamiainen. ##### Vesa Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelagh Nov 24, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Personality and good advice The owners were very warm friendly and great advice and local knowledge ##### Shelagh Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alex Apr 1, 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### What you see is not exactly what you get...... We decided to stay at Jambo for our last night in Cape Town based on the location, positive tripadvisor/hotels.com reviews and the amenities offered for the price point (~£100-£115 per night). Upon arrival, we were quite frankly disappointed and somewhat bewildered by the overwhelmingly positive reviews we had read. Jambo is not a bad place to stay at, but I do think it appeals to a certain type of audience/traveller. If you are into the quirky, bohemian, homestay, get to know your hosts vibe, then this is the place for you. We stayed in the Garden room and the decor was very dated, worn, chintzy and overwhelming (to reference one other reviewers comments, it felt like staying at your granny's house). It was comfortable at best but in no way luxurious or modern. The TV was small - almost unwatchable from the bed and had a very limited number of channels. The "free" parking was on a public cul-de-sac that was so narrow you had to reverse out of it onto a main road and the "free" wifi was not available as standard but was begrudgingly offered as "....do you need to use my wifi?" In sum, had the price been ~£50-£60 per night, we would have had no issues at all but there are other hotels and guest houses in the cape that offer better facilities for the same price. Barry and Mina were lovely but they need to invest as much in their rooms as they do into their hosting to justify the price point. ##### Alex ### 8/10 Good #### Zahabia Mar 27, 2017 Liked: Staff & service #### Good location and host Jambo guest house is in a great location - in walking distance to the V&A waterfront (around 30mins) and Sea Point and there are restaurant options within a 10 minute walk. Barry, the owner, is helpful and is keen to offer advice and make bookings on behalf of guests. The guest house has a home-like feeling but was a little too cluttered for me with lots of things in the rooms - personally, I prefer more space - and more things in the room means more dust in places you cannot clean. Overall a good stay - we were out most of the day and were in the rooms only at night. If you have a back problem, you might find the beds a little uncomfortable - too soft and jumpy for me. ##### Zahabia ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 16, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Pleasant Difficult to park, only 3 spaces to park in which were very tight. breakfast wasn't great.. tv in room very small couldn't see from lying in bed. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 13, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place and location Great place in general, the bed was very comfortable. If you like guest houses and living inside a person's house this is just for you. The hosts are very very warm and welcoming, very nice but at certain point they tend to ramble on (I'm just not a morning person and at times it was too chatty for me). Regardless, I would diffently recommend this place. Safe and fun location and a huge room and closet. Will go back in a hearbeat. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas, Helsinki Nov 21, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Loistava sijainti ka ystävällisiä työntekijöitä. Aamupala on hyvää. ##### Thomas ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane , London UK Nov 20, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely stay with Barry ans Nima We had a lovely three night stay at Jumbo. The owners go out of their way to provide personal service, with amazing breakfasts and good company in Barry's bar in the evenings. The owners provided advice and tips on where to go and what to see. We hope to be back next time we go to South Africa! Thanks Barry and Nima for an unforgettable stay. ##### Diane ### 8/10 Good #### Hans-Jürgen Oct 30, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Schönes Guesthouse mit Flair. Wir würden sehr nett aufgenommen, fast als wäre man bei Familie auf Besuch. Säuberung zentral genug, um zu Fuß ins Zentrum oder zur Waterfront zu laufen. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s537-pe30a6760-9ec3-11e6-8a11-1efd9bed7faa-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Hans-Jürgen ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen, Atlanta Sep 5, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Feel at home in Capetown Jambo Is a great place to stay to capture the true spirit of Cape Town and surrounding areas. Barry and Mina made us feel right at home and shared their extensive knowledge of their hometown and Africa. This amazing couple has lovingly transformed a 130-year-old house into an enticing oasis filled with personal touches, great furnishings, fine food and infectious laughter as well as outstanding art and music. Among their many talents, Berry is a magical guitarist and singer and Mina is a superb artists and art collector. We can't wait to come back to Jambo guesthouse again ##### Stephen ### 8/10 Good #### Philip, USA Mar 4, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Wife a little too friendly. Every morning at breakfast wife stood and talked to us the entire time we ate. As a result we had to go to our room to make plans for the day and not over breakfast. Also, breakfast just a continental one with no hot food. Time for breakfast seemed late - started at 8am. When we asked if we could get food early our last day to catch a plane the wife said "they have food at the airport". The husband did make coffee and cold cereal but no fresh rolls ##### Philip ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave, Stratford upon Avon, UK Mar 1, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Home from home Great hosts in Barry and Mina in a wonderful B&B within walking distance of restaurants and the V&A. Lovely garden to relax in and a great breakfast. ##### Dave ### 8/10 Good #### JANA, South Africa Feb 8, 2016 Liked: Staff & service #### Business trip Cape Town Was comfortable , breakfast lacked , only toast offered as hot , seems continental ##### JANA ### 8/10 Good #### Kjell, Södertälje Dec 30, 2015 Liked: Staff & service #### Blandat Värdparet duktiga på att rekommendera och ordna restauranger utflykter m.m Medelmåttig frukost utan variation. wi-fi, alla kan erbjuda en tjänst gratis när den inte finns eller fungerar. ##### Kjell ### 8/10 Good #### Larry Dec 22, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### A great place for a stay on Cape Town The best feature of this hotel was the hospitality of the hosts Barry and Mina. Very welcoming and pleasant. ##### Larry ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 27, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hier fühlt man sich auch in der Fremde zu Hause Das Jambo Guest House ist ein Gäste(!)haus im besten Sinne. Mit liebevoll und persönlich eingerichteten Zimmern, einem sehr aufmerksamen und hilfreichen Gastgeberehepaar, einem eigenen gemütlichen Haus-Pub und einem kontinentalen Frühstück, was ansprechend angerichtet, großzügig und lecker ist. Zudem liegt es in einer Umgebung, in der man sich auch alleine als Fußgänger sicher fühlt. Ich werde dort in jedem Fall wieder wohnen, sollte ich wieder nach Kapstadt kommen. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sibylle, La Nucia Oct 27, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Your home away from home in Cape Town I changed my booking from a hotel to this guest house and I'm very happy that I did. The owners, Bary and Mina are very welcoming and the house is very comfortable and cosy, you can tell that a lot of love and care made it what it is today. On the top floor is an amazing bar, and it was very nice to socialze with other guests and the owners as well as their friends. I can really recommend it and if I come back to Cape Town I hope to stay there again. ##### Sibylle ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller May 14, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dated, and a bit odd I am a frequent visitor to Cape Town and I always stay in guesthouses in this neighbourhood. I chose Jambo House because of the location, and because I think I stayed for one night about 20 years ago :-) This time I stayed two nights, and for me it was the least pleasurable stay in any B&B or guesthouse for a very long time. Luckily there are several real & super alternatives with a much better value-proposition just around the corner. It is an old guesthouse that has not been kept up-to-date; it actually feels a bit old and tired, perhaps even outdated, in the way your Grandma's place might feel after a bit of neglect. I also, honestly, have to say I got the feeling that the owner is tired of running it. I guess it is difficult if your heart is not in it... but it does not make for a pleasant stay. You can do better. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Idan, Tel Aviv Feb 25, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Warm Hospitality Very much recommended. Safe neighborhood and great hosts! You've got 3-4 good restaurants at a 5 mn walking distance and the Waterfront at a 15 mn walk. They have slight problems of outage but this is all over Cape Town anyway. 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