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 private 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 30 ft 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 in particular 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 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
2 twin 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:

  • Nish
    Portugal Portugal
    The wonderful balance of Swiss hospitality, practicality and elegant decoration. Very convenient to walk to Uitsig Wine estate. Claudio and Karin were very friendly and welcoming. Happy to suggest great restaurants, and other practical advice....
  • Lemkey
    United States of America United States of America
    gorgeous property, felt like we had the place to ourselves. pool and gardens had an amazing view of palm trees and mountains.
  • Onne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location, the atmosphere of the guesthouse, the pool, the breakfast and the friendly staff. We spoke to multiple other guests who had all stayed here multiple times. That says it all I think.

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

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

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 14 are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Dongola Guesthouse 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Dongola Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Beauty services
    • Swimming pool

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

  • 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

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

  • Room options at The Dongola Guesthouse include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Studio