[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Big Five Guest House Suburban bed & breakfast in King Sabata Dalindyebo with free parking ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/ea90113e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Room | Mini-refrigerator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/9fbd183e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/9b5ded10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/43eac099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/0044d017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Big Five Guest House offers a peaceful suburban retreat with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all rooms, dry cleaning services, and tour assistance for local insights. The staff's friendliness enhances the stay. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 11 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 12 - Oct. 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 1 of 1 room ![Standard Room | Mini-refrigerator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/6ceeb5fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator LCD TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKing-Sabata-Dalindyebo-Hotels-Big-Five-Guest-House.h15053602.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKing-Sabata-Dalindyebo-Hotels-Big-Five-Guest-House.h15053602.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-31.56731%2C28.79399&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QMYUraruHfpwgh7DyutnM2xnO5E=) 27 Atwell Madala Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5100 #### What's nearby - Nelson Mandela Museum - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - BT Ngebs Mall - 3 min drive - 3.5 km - Savoy Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.7 km - Walter Sisulu University - 10 min drive - 9.3 km #### Getting around - Mthatha (UTT) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wimpy - ‬7 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk - ‪Big Eagle Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Big Five Guest House Bed & breakfast in the suburbs At Big Five Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance - A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Big Five Guest House boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053600/15053544/9f6977f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lodge Bellagio Mthatha King Sabata Dalindyebo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 34 reviews CA $53 CA $62 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=15053544&PinnedHotelID=15053544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32060000/32058500/32058483/cce98d73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garden Court Mthatha King Sabata Dalindyebo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=32058483&PinnedHotelID=32058483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72030000/72022600/72022516/4144a046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Savoy and Conference Centre King Sabata Dalindyebo - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.6 Good 12 reviews CA $127 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=72022516&PinnedHotelID=72022516&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 - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 per person - A bar/lounge - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - 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) ### More - 1 floor - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 per person - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (roundtrip) 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, debit cards, and cash ### 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 Big Five Guest House Umtata Big Five Umtata Big Five Guest House B&B Umtata Big Five Guest House B&B King Sabata Dalindyebo Big Five Guest House King Sabata Dalindyebo Big Five House King Sabata Da Big Five Guest House Bed & breakfast Big Five Guest House King Sabata Dalindyebo Big Five Guest House Bed & breakfast King Sabata Dalindyebo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Five Guest House pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Big Five Guest House? > As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Five Guest House on Oct 25, 2025 start from CA $53.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/King-Sabata-Dalindyebo-Hotels-Big-Five-Guest-House.h15053602.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Big Five Guest House? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Big Five Guest House? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Big Five Guest House? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Big Five Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 500 per person applies. ### Where is Big Five Guest House located? > Situated in the suburbs, this bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nelson Mandela Museum and 2.5 mi (4 km) from BT Ngebs Mall. Savoy Conference Centre and Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Big Five Guest House Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 9 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Jan 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The bedding was very clean and the mattress were extremely comfortable. The staff was very friendly and provided excellent customer service. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shaheen Ismail Apr 9, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Hi i think this guest hose should have a 1 or 2 star rating. The reason is the hand was torn and the towels where hard. There was no water in the morning to shower. The chair in the room when you sit on it you sink into it. ##### Shaheen Ismail Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Hlonelikhaya Oct 20, 2024 ##### Hlonelikhaya Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Neil Feb 12, 2023 ##### Neil Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivier Apr 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Olivier Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mduduzi Jan 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing ##### Mduduzi Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Hans Jan 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable Stay The bathroom doors need to be replaced with doors closing the door area completely Little overpriced though ##### Hans Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities They were great and could not do enough for you, very friendly . great breakfast ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leann Aug 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relax following a long drive or just as a gettaway The accommodation was amazing the host and staff were great! The serenity from sitting on the adult swing overlooking the adult swing was wonderful ‼️ ##### Leann Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim Nov 24, 2018 A warm, friendly welcome, clean comfortable room and hearty breakfast. When the time came to leave our hire car would not start and the extra help from the staff in dealing with Europcar was invaluable in helping us continue our journey. ##### Tim Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### MR MOHAMMED Sep 14, 2018 #### mediocre stay at Big Five the stay was not so good - the area was not good its also very far from centre and it takes such a long time due to traffic. we had to skip breakfast as it only starts at 7 am wont use this place again - not for our type of business we needed a business hub as well for our emails and scanning ##### MR MOHAMMED Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil, Shediac, Canada Apr 16, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We were en route to Port Shepstone from East London and this location was midway. A bonus with this stay was the home cooked meal — especially welcome since there were no restaurants nearby. ##### Neil Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Ayanda Feb 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ayanda Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Nico Jan 16, 2018 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Nice, but dirty. Room was dirty. ##### Nico Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stéfanie Apr 24, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### B&B bien placé, propre avec un magnifique design Ce B&B est idéal lorsque vous avez besoin d'un transit sur votre route. Nous nous rendions vers Durban (et venions de Tsitsikamma). Cet endroit est idéal pour passer une soirée tranquille, se reposer et avoir un bon petit déjeuner avant de reprendre la route. Les alentours ne sont pas attirants niveau touristique mais ce n'était pas ce que nous cherchions non plus. ##### Stéfanie ### 8/10 Good #### Archibald Jan 17, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Archibald ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 2, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Pete, Plettenberg Bay, RSA Oct 12, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable guesthouse, convenient location Nice guesthouse conveniently located just off the main road to Kokstad in the northern suburbs of Mthatha. Polite staff to welcome your arrival. Comfortable, well-appointed rooms with a few minor flaws like a leaking shower head and 2 blown light bulbs in the bedside lamps. Good breakfast. ##### Pete ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Seoul.h59029424.Hotel-Information) > > [WaltDisneyWorldResort Hotels in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Walt-Disney-World-Resort.0-0-d178294--bWaltDisneyWorldResort.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Orangeville](https://www.expedia.ca/Orangeville-Hotels.d59251.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Arnprior Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Arnprior-Hotels-Arnprior-Motor-Inn.h6151129.Hotel-Information) > > [MarriottHotelsResorts Hotels in Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Marriott-Hotels-Resorts.0-0-d178248--bMarriottHotelsResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Varadero](https://www.expedia.ca/Varadero-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d3735-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Briarwood Coastal Cottages & Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Alberton-Hotels-Briarwood-Coastal-Cottages-Lodge.h9139396.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Prince Edward](https://www.expedia.ca/Prince-Edward-Bed-And-Breakfast.d553248635924757362-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Triple Play Resort Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Coeur-DAlene-Hotels-Triple-Play-Resort-Hotel-Suites.h1287488.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Hotel-Halifax.h10047.Hotel-Information) > > [The Residence Zanzibar](https://www.expedia.ca/Kizimkazi-Hotels-The-Residence-Zanzibar.h4261204.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Montreal-Airport.h22619021.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d178288-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan / Chelsea](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-New-York-Manhattan-Chelsea.h6521456.Hotel-Information) > > [Chalets Saint-Sauveur](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Sauveur-Chalets.d177763-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ### Flights > [Flights from Cairo (CAI) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cai/fco/cairo-to-rome) > > [Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Seattle (SEA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fll/sea/fort-lauderdale-to-seattle) > > [Flights from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ymm/yul/fort-mcmurray-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yyz/edmonton-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to North Charleston (CHS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/atl/chs/atlanta-to-charleston) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Zürich (ZRH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/zrh/delhi-to-zurich) > > [Flights from New York (JFK) to Hyderabad (HYD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jfk/hyd/new-york-to-hyderabad) > > [Flights from Miami (MIA) to Atlanta (ATL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mia/atl/miami-to-atlanta) > > [Flights from Ajnala (ATQ) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/atq/yyz/sri-guru-ram-das-ji-intl-airport-to-toronto) ### Activities > [Things to do in Grindavik](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Grindavik.d6191964.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Heraklion](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Heraklion.d6053601.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [South Carolina Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Carolina.d242.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Appalachian Mountains](https://www.expedia.ca/Appalachian-Mountains.dx3000655640)