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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 | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services, offices
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Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 736
AED 852 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 Twin Beds

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Twin/King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Twin/King Room

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 Twin Beds

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Design Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Design Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Design Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
30 Airlie Place, Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806

What's nearby

  • Constantia Wine Route - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Groot Constantia Winery - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Table Mountain - 24 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 33 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Upscale guesthouse revitalized in 2021 and located near Constantia Wine Route
Located close to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Muizenberg Beach, Dongola House provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a shopping mall on site. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and spices

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 transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 kilometers
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - December 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

National rating

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

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

Does Dongola House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Dongola House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dongola House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dongola House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dongola House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Dongola House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 480 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dongola House located?

Located in Constantia, this guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Constantia Wine Route and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Muizenberg Beach. Chapmans Peak and Two Oceans Aquarium are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Dongola House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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.