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Big Five Guest House is situated in Mthatha and offers a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Guests can benefit from a patio and a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.9 km from Nelson Mandela Museum. With free WiFi, this guest house offers a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Mthatha Airport is 14 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
7.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • S
    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 👌.
  • Gwala
    South Africa South Africa
    Location is excellent.it is closer to amenities and to town,is very easy to find👌

Host Information

7.5
7.5
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Big Five Guest House

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

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.

FAQs about Big Five Guest House

  • Big Five Guest House is 1.3 miles from the centre of Mthatha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Big Five Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Big Five Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Big Five Guest House include:

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