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Dongola House

W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa

Airlie Place 30, 30View location

10.0/10Excellent64 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition9.8/109.8
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About Dongola House

Stop at Dongola House to discover the wonders of Cape Town. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, airport transfer.

Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer television LCD/plasma screen, clothes rack, linens, mirror, towels to ensure a restful night. Take a break from a long day and make use of outdoor pool, garden. Dongola House combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Cape Town unforgettable.

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With a stay at Dongola House in Cape Town (Constantia), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Constantia Wine Route and 9 minutes from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. This guesthouse is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Muizenberg Beach and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Chapmans Peak.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 7:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed Car recommended Events/parties not allowed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
  • Special 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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 credit cards and cash
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

Constantia Wine Route 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Table Mountain National Park 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Groot Constantia Winery 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Constantia Village 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Eagles Nest 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Steenberg Golf Estate 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Steenberg Wine Estate 4.8 km / 3 mi
US Consulate General 5 km / 3.1 mi
Klein Constantia Wine Estate 5 km / 3.1 mi
Beau Constantia 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Steenberg Vineyards 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Royal Cape Golf Club 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Kenilworth Race Course 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Claremont Hospital 8.5 km / 5.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 8
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
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  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • FireplaceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Library
  • BarExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Dongola House

10.0
Excellent
64 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2023
Dean
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2021
Karen
Very clean and comfortable. The little private patio was very nice. Hosts were very attentive
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2020
Erm
Lovely Guest House, very comfortable and relaxing.
All Good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2019
Astrid

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2019
Raj
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2019
Peter

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2019
Verified traveler

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!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2019
Andrew

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2018
Russel

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.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2017
lynn

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.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2017
Laurence

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2017
Mike

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
Exceptional
17 Nov 2016
Fiona

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
Exceptional
11 Nov 2016
Verified traveler

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
Exceptional
08 Nov 2016
John

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
Exceptional
07 Oct 2016
Jennifer

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
Exceptional
28 Sep 2016
Guanfu

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2016
Eloise
Friendly welcome, good value for money. Great breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2016
Yvonne

Great stay

Great stay great hospitality
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2016
Naomi E

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.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2016
David

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
Exceptional
03 Feb 2016
Howard

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2015
Colin

Wonderful Guesthouse. Excellent hosts.

Breakfast and room were excellent. Highly recommend. Near to Constantia wine route and good location to explore the Cape.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2015
Michael

Great stay

Dongola sets the standard for all B & B's. Absolutely everything was perfect. Greeted with a glass of wine, and a friendly welcome. Breakfasts were great, with a good variety of choices.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2015
Deepak

The House

A wonderful place to stay in a wonderful part of one of the most wonderful cities in the world. Sally and Mike (and their friendly efficient) staff will take great care of you. There are 3 great reasons to stay at Dongola House. 1. The spectacular view from the garden. 2. The extremely comfortable beds. 3. The dogs.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2015
Viviann

The Perfect Retreat

A restful and beautiful guest house in Constantia, surrounded by some of the best South African Wineries.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2015
fiona

Excellent stay again

Brilliant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2015
linda

Excellent B & B with excellent owners & staff

Although our room appeared quite small it had everything we required and was very comfortable.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2015
Laura

Excellent stay!

We had a fantastic stay at Dongola House – we were warmly welcomed by Natasha, and later by Sally and Mike, the owners - and their two very friendly (ex guide dogs for the blind) labradors. The good sized room we were in was separate from the main house and had a pleasant bathroom with bath and separate shower. Wi-fi worked OK for us both in the room and by the pool. The solar heated pool and lounge area is great and the views of the hill / mountain range from the immaculately kept garden is lovely – with plenty of birds visiting the bird feeders. Breakfast – with a large range of cooked and continental options – was served by the poolside, and was very tasty. It's a good location for anyone with a car and staying three nights, we visited a number of local vineyards and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which is on this side of Table Mountain, and the city centre is only 15 / 20 mins away. We loved the area – large houses along tree lined roads – close to some great vineyards with plenty of Cape Dutch history. We ate locally in a modern restaurant on the Tokai Road, in Wynberg and at one of the vineyards, all less than 15 mins drive away. It was a very relaxing place to be and we could have easily spent more time by the pool, enjoying the view.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2014
Liza

review

Dogs on arrival a nuisance. Single beds in room and a bathroom down a passage inconvenient.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2014
Stuart

Top of the House!

This was a delightful introduction to South Africa and the western Cape for our 40th wedding anniversary. Even before arrival, Sally provided excellent help and suggestions, by email, for local restaurants and possible sights to see in our 3 day/4 night short visit. She and Mike were perfect hosts and should be proud of their boutique B&B and the personal care and attention which is evident in all they do. Breakfasts were beautifully prepared and enjoyed on the poolside patio with an excellent choice of cooked fare to complement cereals, pastries and fruit/yoghurt and cold meats. Our room was furthest from the main building and enjoyed a late sunset over the mountain. The bed was very comfortable and room well appointed and within WiFi range. Located in the wine estate area of Constantia, it is within easy drive of all Cape Town main sights and secluded enough to feel you are in the countryside. Sally and Mike seem to love chatting with their guests and this provides a nice relaxing ambiance to their special spot. Thanks for a great stay. Dongola House deserves to receive all its customer accolades.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2014
Verified traveler

Nice place to stay

We had a very nice for night stay at Dongola. Comfortable rooms in a peaceful setting, close to the vineyards. Hosts could not have been more helpful, and welcomed us even though hotels.com cancelled our booking without telling us (and despite sending a confirmation email 48 hours in advance)!
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2013
Verified traveler
Very friendly guest house in a beautiful part of wider Cape Town area.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2012
RONALD

WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND THIS ONE.

IT IS A SMALL HOTEL WITH SUPERB VIEWS AND AN ENORMOUSLY HELPFUL STAFF. BREAKFAST BY THE POOL AND WATCHING BIRDS IS WONDERFUL.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Kenan
Das Dongola House ist wahrlich ein verstecktes Juwel mitten in einer Oase. Der Erholungswert dieses Hotels ist außergewöhnlich hoch – perfekt für eine Auszeit vom Alltag. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Familienfreundlichkeit: Schon vor unserer Ankunft wurden wir gefragt, welche Art von Bett wir bevorzugen, was uns sehr entgegenkam.

Das Frühstück war ein absoluter Höhepunkt unseres Aufenthalts. Die hochwertigen Speisen, insbesondere das Müsli und die Omeletts, waren köstlich und liebevoll zubereitet.

Ein weiteres Highlight sind die Gastgeber, Claudio und seine Frau. Sie waren äußerst gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit, was unseren Aufenthalt noch angenehmer gemacht hat.

Wir können das Dongola House wärmstens empfehlen und freuen uns schon auf unseren nächsten Besuch!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Urs
Wunderschöne von den Eigentümern geführte Lodge, perfekt zum Entspannen und die Gegend um Kapstadt zu erkunden, wi kommen sehr gerne wieder
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
Jessica
A very nice stay in a beautiful house with amazing ataff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2024
Maria

Fantastiskt!

Fantastiskt ställe med underbart värdpar! Underbar miljö o fina rum!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Hier kommen wir gerne wieder zurück. Ein sehr gepflegter Garten und ein leckeres Frühstück.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2018
Lillemor Pia Signe

Dongola House

Ett fantastiskt fint guesthouse där allt var i toppskick.Supergod frukost! Kan verkligen rekommenderas!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

Einfach nur schön!

Es war so schön. Eine herzlicher Empfang, der Ausblick ein Traum. Zimmer sehr sauber und gemütlich. Es fehlte an nichts. Auch die guten Tipps von Sally waren sehr hilfreich.
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

A very nice guesthouse near Capetown

The guesthouse is situated in a very quiet and green area, just outside Capetown. The big size rooms have a lot of comfort and the garden has a pool and a beautiful view. The breakfast is very nice with all fresh ingredients and the food is made and served wit a lot of attention.
The owners and manager take very good care of you. This place feels like coming home. A perfect place to discover Capetown, Cape of Good Hope and all the beautiful areas around Capetown. We definitely will come back here.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2017
catherine

Suite B&B in a lovely surrounding

Very well located between Good Hope Cape and Cape Town City; we booked the suite for 3 people and were upgraded to an additional room for our daughter.
Breakfast was amazing, thanks Sally and Mike for your warm welcome and very good advice
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2015
Willem

Zeer gastvrije ontvangst in een prachtige setting.

Wij hebben onlangs 9 nachten doorgebracht bij Mike en Sally en hun vriendelijke staf. Zeer vriendelijke mensen die graag meedenken over dagtrips of restaurants. Zeer goed verzorgd ontbijt iedere ochtend aan het zwembad met uitzicht op de bergen. Parkeren achter een afgesloten hek.
Zonder iets te vragen kregen we verontschuldigingen dat we in de kleinste kamer verbleven (die nog steeds zeer prima was!) en dat we zodra het kon gratis geüpgraded werden naar een nog mooiere grotere kamer. We hoefden zelfs niet eens onze spullen over te huizen. En zo geschiedde. Een absolute aanrader!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2015
Jens Plambech
Meget venlige værter, dejligt morgenbord, dog var Wi-Fi alt for langsomt.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2015
Roland

Wohlfühloase

Wir waren eine Woche im Dongola House und wir waren super zufrieden.Sally und Mike sind ausgesprochen freundliche und professionelle Gasteber, die einen jeden Wunsch von den Augen ablesen. Das Frühstück auf der Terrasse war sensationell, vorallem das frische selbstgebackene Brot. Die Einrichtung ist nicht mehr ganz modern, aber sehr gepflegt und im Top Zustand.Die Sauberkeit in den Appartements und im ganzen Haus ist hervorzuheben.Am Service gabe es nichts auszusetzen. Wir waren nur von freundlichen Menschen und den zwei lieben Labradoren umgeben.Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2015
Verified traveler
Tolle Atmosphäre, sehr freundliches Personal.
wunderschöner Garten mit Pool
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2015
Gerhard

Best you can find !

near airport, near wineyards, near houtbay
sally gives you excellent tipps where to live in Stellenbosch, where to eat in Franschhoek etc.,
when you mention, that you would like to go to a special restaurant this evening, Sally asks immediately if she should reservate a table for you
Very excellent service.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2014
Manfred

Perfekter Abschluss unserer Südafrika Reise in Kap

Das Guesthouse liegt in einer sehr netten Nachbarschaft in den Southern Suburbs von Kapstadt. Die Zimmer sind sehr nett eingerichtet und sehr erholsam. Auf Grund der familiären Größe fühlten wir uns vom ersten Moment an sehr wohl. Der Pool und Garten haben zum entspannen eingeladen und das Frühstück im Garten war exzellent!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2014
Sebastian

Super B&B

Wir haben das Dongola aufgrund der guten Bewertungen gebucht. Diese sind absolut verdient.
Das B&B liegt in einem sehr ruhigen Teil von Kapstadt. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Aktivitäten und gleichzeitig ein schöner Rückzugsort.
Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, aber nie aufdringlich.
Das Frühstück ist Klasse.
Für einen Aufenthalt in Kapstadt wurden wir das Dongola wieder buchen.

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Dongola House
Airlie Place 30, 30, Cape Town, South Africa

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