Big Five Guest House

Property class: 3

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Big Five Guest House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is £37
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Room options

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A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, kettle, and a small countertop.

Standard Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in King Sabata Dalindyebo, Big Five Guest House is in the suburbs. Local points of interest include Nelson Mandela Museum, BT Ngebs Mall, and Savoy Conference Centre. Visit our Mthatha travel guide
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27 Atwell Madala Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5100

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Museum
    2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • BT Ngebs Mall
    2 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Savoy Conference Centre
    4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Southernwood Community Hall
    6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
    6 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mthatha (UTT)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wimpy
    7 min drive
  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • Kentucy Fried Chicken
    3 min drive
  • Fishaways
    4 min drive
  • Wanda Liquors
    6 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
    • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Big Five Guest House boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

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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 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Five Guest House on 30 Oct 2026 start from £37, including 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 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?

Checkout 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 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from BT Ngebs Mall. Savoy Conference Centre and Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Big Five Guest House Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were great and could not do enough for you, very friendly . great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 ‼️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice, but dirty.

Room was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort