Big Five Guest House

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

8.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Big Five Guest House in Mthatha offers 3-star comfort with air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the outdoor dining area and barbecue facilities. The property also provides free on-site parking and bicycle parking for added convenience. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish, with warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. The lounge and shared kitchen offer additional dining spaces. Convenient Location: Located 14 km from Mthatha Airport and 4 km from the Nelson Mandela Museum, the guest house provides easy access to local attractions. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service and facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

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...”
Truter
South Africa South Africa
“It was good location decent breakfast good lights stay on in loadshedding”
Sandile
South Africa South Africa
“The host is caring and attends to the patrons needs without delay. The tranquility of the place makes you feel comfortable being there. The room has all the amenities, except for soap. Excellent choice in deed 👌.”
Anusha
South Africa South Africa
“Very accommodating and we had a pleasant stay... Highly recommend”
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 Information

8.3
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

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House rules

Big Five Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 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.