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Jambo Guest House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and beach bars

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Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Honeymoon Suite, Garden View | Living area
Interior
Courtyard

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Grove Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Green)

Room (Green)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room (Rose)

Luxury Room (Rose)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room (Bay)

Room (Bay)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Garden View

Honeymoon Suite, Garden View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cape Town

Jambo Guest House puts you in the heart of Cape Town, within just a 10-minute stroll of Green Point Park and Greenpoint Market. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free continental breakfast, a gym and a bar/lounge. .With 2 beach bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the guest house. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a hot tub. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Green Point guest house include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Town Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Long Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kloof Street - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ninety One - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Best Of Asia - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Jambo Guest House

Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and beach bars
Jambo Guest House offers its guests a health club and Access to hot tub. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Jambo Guest House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Built in 1880
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Jambo Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and hairdryers. This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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
Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 490 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 550.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Jambo Guest House?

Jambo Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Jambo Guest House?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Jambo Guest House?

The closest beach to Jambo Guest House is Camps Bay Beach (5.2 km).

What luxury perks are available at Jambo Guest House?

Jambo Guest House features 2 beach bars, a health club and 1 hot tub. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, Select Comfort beds and premium bedding.

What makes Jambo Guest House a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Jambo Guest House.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Jambo Guest House?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Jambo Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jambo Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jambo Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jambo Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Jambo Guest House?

There is a golf course next to Jambo Guest House.