Title: Jambo Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/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 ## Photo gallery for Jambo Guest House ![Interior entrance - Jambo Guest House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/95dcd763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Jambo Guest House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/fa24e671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard - Jambo Guest House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/ea46ff9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Jambo Guest House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/c45f68fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Honeymoon Suite, Garden View | Living area | 27-cm TV with digital channels, books - Jambo Guest House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/2ead7b52.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. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Bar - Breakfast included - Gym - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 8 - Dec 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 9 - Dec 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=2706862&PinnedHotelID=2706862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Room (Green) ![Room (Green) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/c12e390a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Green) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Fireplace Air conditioning Heating TV Premium bedding Select Comfort bed - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Room (Rose) ![Luxury Room (Rose) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2710000/2706900/2706862/e3234e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room (Rose) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Free rollaway/extra beds TV Premium bedding Select Comfort bed - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Room (Bay) ![Room (Bay) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe](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 ### View all photos for Room (African) ![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 Separate bedroom Blackout curtains Select Comfort bed - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, Garden View ![Honeymoon Suite, Garden View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe](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 - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ## You may also like Ad ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2450000/2442800/2442736/w3840h2557x0y3-e3929b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### One&Only Cape Town Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa 9.6 Exceptional 370 reviews £1,074 includes taxes & fees 11 Dec - 12 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-OneOnly-Cape-Town.h2442736.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-11&chkout=2025-12-12&rm1=a2®ionId=6046820&destination=Cape Town (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=-33.922012,18.423134&searchId=cf7ee473-4a2f-494a-83e9-04be71526ab8&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Beach towels, a front desk safe and multilingual staff - Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and a billiards/pool table Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Recycling and LED light bulbs - 5 bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers - 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 308 reviews £271 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&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 transport - Free 24-hour offsite parking within 50 metres - Street parking available - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Train station pick-up 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 centre shuttle (surcharge) - Train station drop-off (surcharge) - Limited on-site parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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 lift - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 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. Cots (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 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 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 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 transport to and from this property ### National rating Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation. ### 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? ### How much is parking at Jambo Guest House? ### What time is check-in at Jambo Guest House? ### What time is check-out at Jambo Guest House? ### Does Jambo Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Jambo Guest House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty 3 Mar 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 17 Feb 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 3 Jan 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 19 Feb 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 2 Feb 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 7 Jan 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 28 Feb 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 24 Nov 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 1 Apr 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 27 Mar 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 16 Jan 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 13 Dec 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 21 Nov 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 20 Nov 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 30 Oct 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 5 Sept 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 4 Mar 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 1 Mar 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 8 Feb 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 30 Dec 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 22 Dec 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 27 Nov 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 27 Oct 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 14 May 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 25 Feb 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. Very good value for money. ##### Idan ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Ocean View House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Ocean-View-House.h3091584.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old Foundry Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Old-Foundry-Hotel.h57820595.Hotel-Information) > > [The Portswood Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Portswood-VA-Waterfront.h526896.Hotel-Information) > > [The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Alphen-Boutique-Hotel.h46794.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Rockefeller-Hotel.h71673357.Hotel-Information) > > [Krystal Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Krystal-Beach-Hotel.h15651822.Hotel-Information) > > [Southern Sun The Cullinan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Southern-Sun-The-Cullinan.h118030.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Waterfront.h545852.Hotel-Information) > > [Tintswalo Boulders](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Tintswalo-At-Boulders-Boutique-Villa.h31526122.Hotel-Information) > > [President Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-President-Hotel.h526107.Hotel-Information) > > [ONOMO Hotel Waterfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Signature-Lux-Hotel-By-ONOMO.h27811489.Hotel-Information) > > [The Clarendon - Fresnaye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Clarendon-Fresnaye.h3004641.Hotel-Information) > > [Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Lagoon-Beach-Hotel-Spa.h1320739.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Westin-Cape-Town.h916261.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Manor-House-At-The-Queen-Victoria-Hotel.h19310581.Hotel-Information) > > [Pepperclub Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Pepperclub-Hotel.h3534309.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Sky Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Sky-Cape-Town.h63494685.Hotel-Information) > > [The Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Bay-Hotel.h18132.Hotel-Information) > > [The Commodore Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Commodore-Hotel.h83744.Hotel-Information) > > [Vineyard Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Vineyard-Hotel.h523689.Hotel-Information) > > [Living Hotel Lions Eye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Houghton-View-Guest-House.h10633636.Hotel-Information) > > [Mountain Marina Luxury Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Mountain-Marina-Luxury-Apartments.h24940058.Hotel-Information) > > [Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Victoria-Alfred-Hotel.h46797.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Cape Town City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Pullman-Cape-Town-City-Centre.h17925242.Hotel-Information) > > [The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Onyx-Apartment-Hotel.h28825118.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Radisson-RED-Hotel-VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town.h18644202.Hotel-Information) > > [City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-Victoria-And-Alfred-Waterfront.h485189.Hotel-Information) > > [AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Cape-Town-Waterfront.h29305328.Hotel-Information)