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Dongola House

4.0 star property
Suburban Cape Town guesthouse in Constantia with free breakfast

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$353
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Explore the area

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30 Airlie Place, Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806
  • Constantia Wine Route
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Steenberg Golf Estate
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Groot Constantia Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Twin/King Room

Twin/King Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Design Room, 1 Bedroom

Design Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden King Bed Room

Garden King Bed Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Design Room

Design Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

At Dongola House, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Constantia Wine Route and 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Constantia guest house include Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Constantia Wine Route - 11 min walk
  • Groot Constantia Winery - 9 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 24 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Plumstead Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Simon's, Groot Constantia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chardonnay Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Town Italy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hartlief Deli - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dongola House

Suburban Cape Town guesthouse in Constantia with free breakfast
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Dongola House. An area shuttle within 50 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Dongola House was completed in December 2021.

This 4-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Dongola House offers 8 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 kilometres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Spices
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 480 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Dongola Cape Town
Dongola House
Dongola House Cape Town
Dongola House Guesthouse Cape Town
Dongola House Guesthouse
Dongola House Cape Town
Dongola House Guesthouse
Dongola House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dongola House?

Yep, Dongola House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Dongola House?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dongola House on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$353.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Dongola House?

The closest beach to Dongola House is Camps Bay Beach (11.5 km).

Does Dongola House have a pool?

Dongola House has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from October to April.

What makes Dongola House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dongola House.

Does Dongola House serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dongola House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dongola House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dongola House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dongola House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veikko

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dongola was perfect. I was attending some Wedding functions in the area and The Dongola was my oasis. The staff were all extremely helpful and respected the privacy I needed but were there when I needed assistance. I could not recommend highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. The little private patio was very nice. Hosts were very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erm, Elgin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Guest House, very comfortable and relaxing. All Good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Divine Dongola House
We had a fabulous stay at Dongola House. Welcoming friendly hosts, a lovely clean room leading out onto a magnificent garden. And a superb breakfast before departure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raj, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people (Sally, Mike, Natalie and co!), attention to detail, beautiful views! The owners, Sally and Mike, have travel and hospitality in their blood. Plenty of tips for local sightseeing, travel and more, from both Mike and Sally... Free upgrades on both our check-ins (yes, we came back for more!). And, trust Mike to serve you the best breakfast in town, topped off with some caviar!! Wonderful to see everyone chipping in to make you feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice for Cape Town leisure
Very obliging and solicitous hosts who let us in very early. Comfortable room and lovely views. Fairly easy to find and good things to do nearby, as well as being well-placed for trips around the Cape and Cape Town area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my best stays ever
The room, the hospitality, staff, breakfast - everything about Dongola House was just fantastic. I have never been so glad that I decided to stay over the night before rather than fly in early for a meeting in Cape Town. What a wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent guest house
Excellent guest house run by super-friendly ex-pat British couple. Lovely rooms, breakfast and strong w-fi signal. High point, aside the service, was the proper swimming pool that you could swim in (as opposed to the plunge pool 'swimming pools' so commonly found.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in Constantia
I loved my short stay. The room was very well appointed, neat and comfortable. Breakfast was a real treat: a good selection that was well prepared to my liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

lynn, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of heaven
Tranquil and quiet. Suites extremely comfortable and well thought out. Hosts and staff very attentive and laid back. Glorious breakfasts. Would love to return for a longer stay one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay
Beautiful house with amazing service. Enjoyed the fire to warm up in the rainy weather. Breakfast was excellent and the room was very comfortable. But the care and service really was what sets this apart. Close to excellent Constantia wineries. While downtown Cape Town and the Airport are relatively near by, the relaxed location and view from the room feels far away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to unwind
Sally, Mike and the team are perfect hosts. Amazing views from the open/pool area. Good location that is safe.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Wright, Seattle WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, safe and clean Guest House.
Had an awesome stay at this beautiful guest house with incredibly friendly and helpful owners and staff. I would certainly recommend it and will be definitely booking again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay
Lovely guest house run wonderfully well by Mike and Sally. Nothing seemed too much trouble and we had a great 6 nights there. The room was very comfortable, lovely patio and pool, delicious breakfasts - just what we needed. Constantia is a great place to be too.

10/10 Excellent

John, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Guest House/B&B Ever!
We spent 8 great days at Dongola Guest House and were absolutely pleased with and amazed by the high level of service and comfort. Sally and Mike are incredibly gracious hosts who go above and beyond to help and please their guests. Would not hesitate to stay at Dongola again and highly recommend it for a wonderful stay in Cape Town!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, San Francisco, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful guesthouse!
My husband and I stayed at several places during our holiday in Cape Town but this one was by far our favorite! The staff was amazing and made our stay really memorable and personable. They even surprised us with a bottle of champagne to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The breakfast was delicious and the service was on par with any five star hotel. Mike was always more than happy to offer suggestions and advice for what to do around Cape Town. Knowing how much we loved the tea they served at breakfast, he surprised us with a package of the tea as a parting gift! Can't say enough about how wonderfully we were treated during our stay. Would highly recommend this accommodation to any visitor. Everything was clean and the location was safe and quiet. Parking is gated and we did not have any problems driving through the area even at night.

10/10 Excellent

Guanfu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feels like at home!
The guesthouse is one of the greatest stay I have had. Great value for money. It is nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Constantia -- a famouse wine area. Breakfast is wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome, good value for money. Great breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay great hospitality

10/10 Excellent

Naomi E, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place we've stayed in the Cape Town area.
This was an absolutely lovely place to stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The area was gorgeous.

10/10 Excellent

David, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful Constantia relaxation
Perfect hosts and staff in spotlessly clean large comfortable accommodation. Mike and Sally were wonderful hosts who just couldn't do enough to help us in evert respect.

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Yarm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional!
An excellent Guest House in a perfect location. Tremendous views from the patio and pool area. Very comfortable and well appointed rooms. Superb choices for breakfast. Sally, Mike and Natalie are wonderful hosts! Couldn't ask for more!

10/10 Excellent

Colin , Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Guesthouse. Excellent hosts.
Breakfast and room were excellent. Highly recommend. Near to Constantia wine route and good location to explore the Cape.