Featuring African-style décor, family-run Big Five Guest House is the Northcrest suburb of Umtata. It offers a patio with braai barbecue and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Each room has dark wooden furniture and a modern, fully-tiled bathroom with free toiletries. A Full English breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room or on the sun deck. Packed lunches and dinner can be arranged on request. There are also several restaurants in central Umtata, a 5-minute drive away. Nelson Mandela National Museum is 4 minutes by car from the Guest House Big Five, and the Umtata Country Club and Golf Course is 6 minutes away. Umtata Airport is 11 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.7
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
6.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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 Info

7.7
7.7
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

Area info

Amenities of Big Five Guest House

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Big Five Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Big Five Guest House

  • Check-in at Big Five Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Room options at Big Five Guest House include:

      • Double

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

    • The prices at Big Five Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.