Title: Big Five Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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) # 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 fridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/9fbd183e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053700/15053602/43eac099.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) ![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 £33 includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=15053602&PinnedHotelID=15053602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 fridge](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 cots/infant beds Fridge LCD TV Private bathroom Hairdryer 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. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKing-Sabata-Dalindyebo-Hotels-Big-Five-Guest-House.h15053602.Hotel-Information) ## 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mthatha.dx3664) [View more B&B in Mthatha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umtata-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d3664-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - 2.0 miles - BT Ngebs Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles - Savoy Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles - Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Walter Sisulu University - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles ### 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information - A front desk safe, barbecues and smoke-free property 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 ## Similar properties ![Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](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 £33 includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&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 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&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 transport - 24-hour return 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 lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - 1 floor - Smoke-free property ## 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. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 per person - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (return) 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash 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 ### 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 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 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Five Guest House on 25 Oct 2025 start from £33.01, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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? > 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 2.5 mi (4 km) from BT Ngebs Mall. Savoy Conference Centre and Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital are also within 6 miles (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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 6.4 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 7.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 30 Jan 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 9 Apr 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 20 Oct 2024 ##### Hlonelikhaya Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Neil 12 Feb 2023 ##### Neil Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivier 17 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Olivier Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mduduzi 4 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing ##### Mduduzi Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Hans 9 Jan 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 9 Oct 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 15 Aug 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 24 Nov 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 14 Sept 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 16 Apr 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 4 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ayanda Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Nico 16 Jan 2018 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Nice, but dirty. Room was dirty. ##### Nico Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stéfanie 24 Apr 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 17 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Archibald ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 2 Dec 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Pete, Plettenberg Bay, RSA 12 Oct 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 > [Pickalbatros Citadel Resort Sahl Hasheesh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hurghada-Hotels-Albatros-Citadel-Sahl-Hashsih-Families-Couples-Only.h2173600.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Montreux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montreux-Hotels.d4480.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krabi-Hotels-The-Tubkaak-Krabi-Boutique-Resort.h1229019.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Garstang](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Garstang-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d6056113-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Epping Forest Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Epping-Forest-Hotel.h14609.Hotel-Information) > > [Dillons of Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-Dillons-Of-Whitby.h19463880.Hotel-Information) > > [Sperone Luxury Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Sperone-Heritage-Hotel.h39037432.Hotel-Information) > > [Villaggio Hotel & Restaurant](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-Villaggio-Hotel-Restaurant.h12752531.Hotel-Information) > > [Montcalm Brewery, London City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Montcalm-At-Brewery-London-City.h4269455.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old Bread Lorry with hot tub](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warlingham-Hotels-The-Old-Bread-Lorry-With-Hot-Tub.h29501447.Hotel-Information) > > [Caravan Parks Looe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Looe-Caravan-Parks.d4386-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [The Boardwalk Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Elizabeth-Hotels-The-Boardwalk-Hotel.h5431069.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stanley Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Hotels-The-Stanley-Guest-House.h5314362.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorra Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Dorra-Bay.h44980658.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Pool in Warwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warwick-Hotels-Hotels-With-Pool.0-0-d5463-tHotelswithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Dr Conv Ctr](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-Orlando-International-Dr-Conv-Ctr.h6905.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Grand Cayman](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grand-Cayman-Hotels.d602874.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Airport Transfers in Santa Ponsa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ponsa-Calvia-Hotels-Hotel-With-Airport-Transfers.0-n182396-0-thotelwithairporttransfers.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Artemide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Hotel-Artemide.h45856.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabin Rentals London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Cabins.d178279-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ### Flights > [Flights from Dublin (DUB) to Entzheim (SXB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/dub/sxb/dublin-to-strasbourg) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Madrid (MAD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/mad/london-to-madrid) > > [Flights from Forest (GCI) to Edinburgh (EDI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gci/edi/guernsey-to-edinburgh) > > [Flights from Dhaka (DAC) to Marmagao (GOI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/dac/goi/dhaka-to-goa) > > [Flights from St. Peter (JER) to Newquay (NQY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/jer/nqy/jersey-to-newquay) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Dereham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Dereham.d6144883-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Activities > [Things to do in Daytona Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Daytona-Beach.d6023995.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Isles of Scilly Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isles-Of-Scilly.d1634.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit West Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Doha-West-Bay.dx6269164)