St James Guesthouses

Luxury guesthouse in Cape Town with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in Kalk Bay, St James Guesthouses offers a serene retreat with a garden, outdoor pool, and sun-kissed loungers. Connect to WiFi or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby with a good book from the library. Helpful staff are always on hand to ensure your stay is nothing short of perfect.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Beach towels
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
£216
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Why we love this property

Elegant historic retreat
Set in the mountains with Edwardian architecture, this luxury boutique hotel offers a garden escape in a charming historical district.
Cloud-like comfort
Deep soaking bathtubs await in every guestroom of this luxury property. Turndown service transforms rooms into serene retreats after a day of adventures.

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Superior Suites (Manor) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Superior Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suites (Manor)

Exceptional

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
Deluxe Suites (Manor) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Deluxe Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suites (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suites (Manor)

Exceptional

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
Standard Twin Room (Manor) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Standard Twin Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Superior Suite (Manor) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Superior Suite (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Suite (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Suite (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite (Manor)

Highlights

Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Double Room (Manor) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Standard Double Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room (Manor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Manor)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private pool
Free cots/infant beds
6 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • 330 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds
Deluxe Twin Room | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub
Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945

What's nearby

  • Kalk Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muizenberg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Boulders Beach - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 33 min drive
  • St. James Station - 5 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Station - 8 min walk
  • Muizenberg Station - 23 min walk
  • Free train station pickup
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Folk Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬15 min walk

About this property

St James Guesthouses

Situated by the ocean, St James Guesthouses is a great choice for a stay in Cape Town. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious guest house include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St. James Station is 5 minutes and Kalk Bay Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Free train station pickup*

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
    • Shopping centre shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • An outdoor pool
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 750.00 per room (one way)
  • Local area shuttle and shopping centre shuttle services are offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does St James Guesthouses offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, St James Guesthouses does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at St James Guesthouses?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at St James Guesthouses?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at St James Guesthouses?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by St James Guesthouses?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 750.00 per room one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at St James Guesthouses?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at St James Guesthouses and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as fishing, horse riding and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include a garden.

Does St James Guesthouses have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around St James Guesthouses like?

St James Guesthouses is a short 5-minute walk from St. James Station and 3 minutes' walk from Table Mountain National Park.

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