St James Guesthouses

5.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$291
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Explore the area

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108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Kalk Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Muizenberg Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fish Hoek Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private pool
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
6 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 330 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room (Manor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite (Manor)

Highlights

Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (Manor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at St James Guesthouses. Within steps you'll find Main Road and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. 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.

What's nearby

  • Kalk Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muizenberg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Boulders Beach - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dalebrook - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sirocco - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬11 min walk

About this property

St James Guesthouses

Edwardian guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
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.

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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 train station pick-up shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

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.
  • 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

More

  • 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 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 750.00 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.

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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 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St James Guesthouses on 24 Sept 2025 start from AU$291.39, 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 11-minute walk from Kalk Bay 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.