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St James Guesthouses

5.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Suites (Manor) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$411
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Explore the area

Map
108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • St. James Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kalk Bay Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kalk Bay Harbour
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private pool
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
6 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
  • 330 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Deluxe Suites (Manor)

Deluxe Suites (Manor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Manor)

Standard Twin Room (Manor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suites (Manor)

Superior Suites (Manor)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite (Manor)

Superior Suite (Manor)

Highlights

Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (Manor)

Standard Double Room (Manor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at St James Guesthouses. Within steps you'll find Main Road and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Highlights at this boutique guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This Edwardian guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .In the area of this 5-property class Kalk Bay guest house, you'll find Boulders Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Kalk Bay Beach - 11 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 14 min walk
  • Muizenberg Beach - 6 min drive
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 11 min drive
  • Boulders Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Cafe & Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dalebrook - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ice Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

St James Guesthouses

Edwardian guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury St James Guesthouses. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
St James Guesthouses offers 6 accommodations with a safe. This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at St James Guesthouses

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 750.00 per room (one way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

St James Manor St James Seaforth
St James Manor St James Seaforth Cape Town
St James Manor St James Seaforth House
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St James Manor House Cape Town
St James Manor House
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St James Manor
St James Manor Guesthouse Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at St James Guesthouses?

St James Guesthouses offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at St James Guesthouses?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St James Guesthouses on 20 Mar 2025 start from AU$410.69, 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.

Is parking available at St James Guesthouses?

Yep, St James Guesthouses has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to St James Guesthouses?

Yep, St James Guesthouses is a short 11-minute walk from Kalk Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does St James Guesthouses have a pool?

St James Guesthouses has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes St James Guesthouses a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at St James Guesthouses.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at St James Guesthouses?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at St James Guesthouses?

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 St James Guesthouses?

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

Are pets allowed at St James Guesthouses?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

St James Guesthouses Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff who were always friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just loved my stay... Staff are just truly great and went out of their way to be helpful. Lovely view and quiet space to just relax. Accommodation was spot on with class and comfort and the history of the house was so very interesting. Will definitely come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at St James Manor - absolutely loved it! It’s intimate, atmospheric, well-run, and the location in St James/Kalk Bay is excellent. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleasant Manor House
This is a lovely Guest House, friendly and very comfortable. Well located for Kalk Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. The staff is excellent. Clive going out of his way to help when I had trouble walking, dropping us at a restaurant and picking us up later, all out of the kindness of his heart. Kalk Bay is a safe place and lovely. Breakfast at StJames Manor was excellent and more than enough food. Eating out was excellent. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well-maintained property with sea view, very close to the restaurants and shops in Kalk Bay. Very large and comfortable bedrooms. Delicious breakfast and super friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant small hotel.
This is a delightful small hotel where we were very well looked after. it has a very nice little pool for getting away from everything. Restaurants are a short walk away in Kalk Bay. We stayed for a couple of days. Had a lovely large room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely retreat
Very comfortable, spotless, excellent service. Lovely beach front walk and good shops and restaurants a 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This manor is a spectacular gem. Safe , luxurious and very traditional.. Staff were amazing and hotel is a must! We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation with very friendly & helpful staff. It was very quiet - on the first night I think we were the only guests - which felt a bit strange, but I do appreciate we were there at the end of the season. Kalk Bay is a very nice resort with some very nice coffee shops and restaurants, all within walking distance of the manor. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little luxury by the ocean
I enjoyed a wonderful stay in the most enormous room with three windows directly overlooking Kalk Bay and the ocean. It felt luxurious in every way, very comfortable, calm, relaxing and spotlessly clean. The welcome was warm and friendly and breakfast was excellent. As I only stayed one night I didn’t have time to enjoy the swimming pool or terrace but I know for next time. Secure parking and walking distance to the centre of Kalk Bay makes this a perfect place to stay enjoy everything about the Kalk Bay Area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great romantic place!

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation and staff but some road noise at night in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

GALATIA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay, would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property! The location is great, and Clive was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I want to go back!
Amazing hotel, steeped in history. The Findlay room was probably the best hotel room we have ever stayed in. The hotel is in the perfect position for walking to the sea and enjoying the fabulous restaurants in Kalkbay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

ThomasHarrison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, lovely rooms, good food, generous selection of complimentary drinks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

AlanT, Frimley UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice property but the service has deteriorated since our previous stay 2 years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020