Big Five Guest House

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Big Five Guest House in Mthatha offers 3-star comfort with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. Additional facilities include a lounge, barbecue area, and outdoor dining space. Dining Options: Breakfast is available as continental, à la carte, or full English/Irish, featuring warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of menus to suit special diets. Convenient Location: Located 8.7 mi from Mthatha Airport and 2.4 mi from the Nelson Mandela Museum, the guest house provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site parking is available for guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Tsilane
South Africa South Africa
“It’s very lean and in quite area Super safe n upmarket with good quality and great service”
Anusha
South Africa South Africa
“Very accommodating and we had a pleasant stay... Highly recommend”
Nobuhle
South Africa South Africa
“Centrally located, clean, safe and great value for money.”
Zanele
South Africa South Africa
“Very neat staff friendly if you are in going to Mthatha i recommend Big five Guest house.”
Liziwe
South Africa South Africa
“The room was neat and fresh. Staff were friendly too.”
Monica
South Africa South Africa
“The room was clean and well appointed and the team running the guesthouse were efficient, friendly and accessible. A very generous breakfast was offered and solar power ensured a very pleasant stay regardless of any outages.”
Herman
South Africa South Africa
“House is secured and you'd is very clean Room in side also is very clean”
Deon
South Africa South Africa
“Great service, warm hospitality - the host was courteous and accommodating. They got the basics rights with classy artworks, great floor tiles, beautiful curtains & clean linen. The Aircon was a life-saver. Showers were pleasant. Absolutely quiet...”
Ulf
Germany Germany
“Der Empfang wie das Check-Out waren professionell, aufmerksam und sehr freundlich. Angenehmerweise gibt es von den angebotenen (deftigen) Frühstücksoptionen auch vegetarische Varianten, die wir am nächsten Morgen sehr genossen haben. Die...”

Host Info

8.7
Host Review Score
Guests are required to show a credit card matching the ID card holder and guest upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Languages spoken: English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Big Five Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for 1-night stays the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking.

Please note that renovations are taking place on 2 of the rooms but this is in a different building away from the main guest house.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Big Five Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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