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Fama Lodge

3.0 star property
Cape Town guesthouse in Mowbray with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV
Room amenity
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
27 Durban Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • University of Cape Town
    7 min walk
  • Vincent Pallotti Hospital
    2 min drive
  • Groote Schuur Hospital
    3 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Room (11)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (9)

Room (9)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room (13)

Room (13)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (12)

Room (12)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Room (10)

Room (10)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

At Fama Lodge you'll be within a 10-minute walk of University of Cape Town and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Mowbray guest house include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Street - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Mowbray Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪African Taste - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Timbuktu Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Fig - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Fama Lodge

Cape Town guesthouse in Mowbray with free parking
Fama Lodge offers its guests a terrace. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Fama Lodge offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite televisions are provided. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM 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 are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: ZAR 150.0 per person, per stay.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property Registration Number 2016/492056/07

Property is also known as

Fama Lodge Cape Town
Fama Cape Town
Fama Lodge Cape Town
Fama Lodge Guesthouse
Fama Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fama Lodge?

Fama Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Fama Lodge?

Yep, Fama Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fama Lodge?

The closest beach to Fama Lodge is Camps Bay Beach (9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fama Lodge?

No, Fama Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fama Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fama Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Fama Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kashiefa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Xcellent service
Was at first unhappy on arrival cse didn't know how to wrk the TV .....but thanks to Nasser I phoned him Nd explain to Him and in minutes he arrives Nd solve the problem my stay ws excellent .....tnx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fama Lodge is well located near the N2. Access (getting keys) was easy enough. The bedding etc. was clean - but washing of walls could go a long way. Also some air freshner could help in the bathroom and main room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

TEMBEKA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Annabell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O lugar é agradável e confortável, mas é um lugar meio distante.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019