Located near the M3 highway, The Dongola Guesthouse offers contemporary rooms, solar heated pool, an in-house library along with views of Constantiaberg. It has free Wi-Fi and laptops for common use. Spacious and decorated with modern furnishings, each guest room has en suite bathroom fitted with bathroom amenities and fluffy bathrobes. They also have a satellite TV. A la carte breakfast menu is served every day in the landscaped gardens next to the 9m long pool, where guests can also enjoy views of the Table Mountain National Park. The Dongola Guesthouse is 20 minutes' drive away from the V&A Waterfront. The beaches and the Steenberg Golf Estate are within a a15-minute drive. It is a short drive away from the shopping venues, restaurants and vineyards.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cape Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lynette
    Singapore Singapore
    Lots of wardrobe space, modern bathrooms, comfortable beds and excellent breakfasts. Owners and the staff Natalie and Rochelle, were welcoming and helpful.
  • Angela
    South Africa South Africa
    This is where I come whenever I am in Cape Town for work. The place is immaculate, luxurious, elegant and very efficiently run. Natalie is so incredibly kind and attentive - she’s the star of the show.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Claudio and his wife have done a fabulous job with this place and really looked after us, making us feel very welcome. They gave us some great recommendations as well!

Hosted by Karin, Claudio and Irina

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Karin, Claudio and Irina
Dreamy beds in the heart of Cape Town's tranquil wine country We are situated in the tranquil Constantia Valley (Cape Town's vineyard) and bordering onto the Grootboschkloof River Walk, a small managed nature reserve with stunning views of Constantiaberg Mountain, part of Table Mountain National Park. We can offer King size, Queen size or Twin, extra length beds with fine percale linen, en-suite bathrooms/shower rooms with bathrobes and eco friendly complimentary bath products, in eight comfortable rooms, some with fantastic mountain views. Our scrumptious a la carte breakfast menu, can be taken in the tranquil landscaped gardens next to the 9m long solar heated pool or in the cosy dining room, both with views of Table Mountain National Park.
We are the couple Karin and Claudio Bossi from Switzerland. Our daughter is called Irina and accompanies and supports us in all matters. Our son Joel lives in Switzerland and helps us from a distance. Running a guesthouse was a dream of ours from an early age. We decided to start a new phase of our lives, to accept a new challenge and to exchange the beautiful Switzerland for the colorful South Africa. I, Claudio, grew up here as a child for 4 years and have South African relatives in the Cape. Later – back in Switzerland – I met my current wife Karin and took her on vacation to South Africa at the first opportunity in 1990. She was immediately on fire for this beautiful country and the idea was born to start a project in South Africa one day. Just as the pandemic was keeping us all busy and the tourism industry was groaning under the conditions, we did not let ourselves be dissuaded from continuing our plan and grabbed the first opportunity to buy the existing guesthouse. Immediately we set about planning the remodeling and procuring the new equipment. 10 weeks later (mid-December 2021), the conversion was realized and we were able to get down to the details. Today the guesthouse is set up as we imagined it. Karin and I are responsible for the management. And it has always been important to us to create a special atmosphere in which guests feel comfortable and at home. With our already known team, Natalie, Rochelle, Yolanda and Thomas, we always want to create the best experience for our guests. With hard and precise work, the quality of our service should convince. We are looking forward to welcoming you in the “new THE DONGOLA” and to meet you personally. Best regards, Karin, Claudio & daughter Irina
The guest house is perfectly situated By car we are 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport 20 minutes to the V& A Waterfront and MOCAA Museum of contemporary art 20 minutes to Table Mountain cableway and Robben Island ferry 15 minutes to the beaches and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden 10 minutes to the Golf courses 5 minutes to the Constantia Vineyards and restaurants
Languages spoken: German,English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Dongola Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

The Dongola Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 14 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Dongola Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Dongola Guesthouse

  • Check-in at The Dongola Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Dongola Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at The Dongola Guesthouse include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Studio

  • The prices at The Dongola Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Dongola Guesthouse is 8.1 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Dongola Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte