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Jambo Guest House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with 2 beach bars, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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Honeymoon Suite, Garden View | Living area | 27-cm TV with digital channels, books
Room (Bay) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Natural pool
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Surrounded by the vibrant energy of Green Point, Jambo Guest House offers a haven of relaxation. Enjoy continental breakfast, unwind in the spa tub or explore the adjacent golf course and 2 beach bars. With free WiFi and an art gallery on site, this upscale guesthouse is a perfect retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 beach bars
  • Health club
  • Free beach club nearby
  • Beach towels
  • Hot tub
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Casino shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Room (Green) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Green)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Garden View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room (Rose) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room (Rose)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room (Bay) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Bay)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Sofa bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (African)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Grove Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Long Street - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni's Deliworld - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ninety One - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Jambo Guest House

Jambo Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. You can visit the health club for a workout or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars. This Victorian guest house also features a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a terrace.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 164 ft
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station shuttle from 6:00 AM to midnight*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
    • Bus station shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool table
  • Free beach club nearby
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1880
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Art gallery on site
  • Hot tub
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 27-cm TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 490 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Beach shuttle, casino shuttle, and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 550.0 per night

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property only accepts cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Jambo Cape Town
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Jambo Guest House Cape Town, South Africa
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Frequently asked questions

Does Jambo Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Jambo Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Jambo Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Jambo Guest House?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Jambo Guest House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 490 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Jambo Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Jambo Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Jambo Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include 2 beach bars and a health club. Jambo Guest House also has a garden.

Does Jambo Guest House have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Jambo Guest House like?

Jambo Guest House is in Green Point, a short 8-minute walk from Table Mountain National Park and 9 minutes' walk from Cape Town Stadium.

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Jambo Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very friendly guest house

Very friendly guest house in a very central, easy to walk around location of Cape Town.
Patty, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Excellent location, if a bit dated in design. Comfortable with all amenities.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb position. Safe area close to the Waterfront. Excellent friendly hosts. Great choice for four days exploring CT.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique hotel in a great location, with welcoming owners
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Harald, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kodinomainen majatalo, ystävällisiä ihmisiä ja hyvä aamiainen.
Vesa, 7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Personality and good advice

The owners were very warm friendly and great advice and local knowledge
Shelagh, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Loistava sijainti ka ystävällisiä työntekijöitä. Aamupala on hyvää.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Business trip Cape Town

Was comfortable , breakfast lacked , only toast offered as hot , seems continental
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.