A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at St James Guesthouses. Within steps you'll find Main Road and Danger Beach. Highlights at this boutique guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This Edwardian guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .In the area of this 5-property class Kalk Bay guest house, you'll find Boulders Beach.
Table Mountain National Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
St. James Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Kalk Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Kalk Bay Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
St. James Station - 6 min walk
Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Lekker Kalk Bay - 9 min walk
Olympia Café & Deli - 12 min walk
Folk Cafe - 6 min walk
Harbour House - 16 min walk
The Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co. - 3 min drive
About this property
St James Guesthouses
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury St James Guesthouses. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town guest house.
1 building
6 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Towels for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Library
Terrace
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
1 conference room
St James Guesthouses offers 6 accommodations with a safe. This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Beach towels
Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Edwardian architecture
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at St James Guesthouses
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
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 950.00 per room (one-way)
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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 St James Guesthouses?
St James Guesthouses offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at St James Guesthouses?
As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St James Guesthouses on 24 Mar 2026 start from AU$432, 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.
Is parking available at St James Guesthouses?
Yep, St James Guesthouses has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to St James Guesthouses?
Yep, St James Guesthouses is a short 7-minute walk from St. James Beach.
Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Does St James Guesthouses have a pool?
St James Guesthouses has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.
What makes St James Guesthouses a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at St James Guesthouses.
Are there hot tubs in the rooms at St James Guesthouses?
No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at St James Guesthouses?
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 St James Guesthouses?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at St James Guesthouses?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
St James Guesthouses Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 108 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 108 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Angus
14 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service, beautifully appointed Manor House, exquisite view of the sea, lovely pool, easy access to two tidal pools. Will definitely book again!
Allen and the other staff were great! It is a 1880 Mansion with 8 guest rooms and impeccably restored/maintained filled with antiques, just very relaxing. I would highly recommend for its charm, location and staff. Satori Restaurant 5-10min walk down street is Amazing food and service (ask for Shantell). Highly recommend!
Just loved my stay... Staff are just truly great and went out of their way to be helpful. Lovely view and quiet space to just relax.
Accommodation was spot on with class and comfort and the history of the house was so very interesting. Will definitely come back again!!
This was our second stay at St James Manor - absolutely loved it! It’s intimate, atmospheric, well-run, and the location in St James/Kalk Bay is excellent. Highly recommended!
A beautiful place to stay. The staff is excellent. Clive going out of his way to help when I had trouble walking, dropping us at a restaurant and picking us up later, all out of the kindness of his heart. Kalk Bay is a safe place and lovely. Breakfast at StJames Manor was excellent and more than enough food. Eating out was excellent. Beds are comfortable.
Beautiful and well-maintained property with sea view, very close to the restaurants and shops in Kalk Bay. Very large and comfortable bedrooms. Delicious breakfast and super friendly staff. Highly recommended.
This is a delightful small hotel where we were very well looked after. it has a very nice little pool for getting away from everything. Restaurants are a short walk away in Kalk Bay. We stayed for a couple of days. Had a lovely large room.
Lovely accommodation with very friendly & helpful staff. It was very quiet - on the first night I think we were the only guests - which felt a bit strange, but I do appreciate we were there at the end of the season.
Kalk Bay is a very nice resort with some very nice coffee shops and restaurants, all within walking distance of the manor. Highly recommended!
I enjoyed a wonderful stay in the most enormous room with three windows directly overlooking Kalk Bay and the ocean. It felt luxurious in every way, very comfortable, calm, relaxing and spotlessly clean. The welcome was warm and friendly and breakfast was excellent. As I only stayed one night I didn’t have time to enjoy the swimming pool or terrace but I know for next time. Secure parking and walking distance to the centre of Kalk Bay makes this a perfect place to stay enjoy everything about the Kalk Bay Area.