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Big Five Guest House

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star King Sabata Dalindyebo B&B

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Dining
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Interior
Standard Room | Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
27 Atwell Madala Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5100
  • Nelson Mandela Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • BT Ngebs Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Savoy Conference Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mthatha (UTT)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Mini-refrigerator

Standard Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mthatha

In suburbs.You'll find Nelson Mandela Museum and BT Ngebs Mall within 3 miles (5 km) of this B&B. Savoy Conference Centre and Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • BT Ngebs Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Savoy Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Southernwood Community Hall - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mthatha (UTT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kentucy Fried Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Five Guest House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star King Sabata Dalindyebo B&B
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Big Five Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star King Sabata Dalindyebo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Big Five Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (roundtrip)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Big Five Guest House Umtata
Big Five Umtata
Big Five Guest House B&B Umtata
Big Five Guest House B&B King Sabata Dalindyebo
Big Five Guest House King Sabata Dalindyebo
Big Five House King Sabata Da
Big Five Guest House Bed & breakfast
Big Five Guest House King Sabata Dalindyebo
Big Five Guest House Bed & breakfast King Sabata Dalindyebo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Five Guest House to the airport?

Big Five Guest House is 10.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Mthatha (UTT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Five Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Big Five Guest House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 500 per person, roundtrip.

Does Big Five Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Big Five Guest House, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 120 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Big Five Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Big Five Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Five Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Big Five Guest House have a pool?

Big Five Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Big Five Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Big Five Guest House to downtown King Sabata Dalindyebo?

Big Five Guest House is 1.8 mi away from Mthatha.

Big Five Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shaheen Ismail

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi i think this guest hose should have a 1 or 2 star rating. The reason is the hand was torn and the towels where hard. There was no water in the morning to shower. The chair in the room when you sit on it you sink into it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Hlonelikhaya

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Cleveland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was very clean and the mattress were extremely comfortable. The staff was very friendly and provided excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mduduzi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Hans

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

The bathroom doors need to be replaced with doors closing the door area completely Little overpriced though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were great and could not do enough for you, very friendly . great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax following a long drive or just as a gettaway

The accommodation was amazing the host and staff were great! The serenity from sitting on the adult swing overlooking the adult swing was wonderful ‼️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim

A warm, friendly welcome, clean comfortable room and hearty breakfast. When the time came to leave our hire car would not start and the extra help from the staff in dealing with Europcar was invaluable in helping us continue our journey.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

MR MOHAMMED

mediocre stay at Big Five

the stay was not so good - the area was not good its also very far from centre and it takes such a long time due to traffic. we had to skip breakfast as it only starts at 7 am wont use this place again - not for our type of business we needed a business hub as well for our emails and scanning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Shediac, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were en route to Port Shepstone from East London and this location was midway. A bonus with this stay was the home cooked meal — especially welcome since there were no restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Ayanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice, but dirty.

Room was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Archibald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Pete, Plettenberg Bay, RSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable guesthouse, convenient location

Nice guesthouse conveniently located just off the main road to Kokstad in the northern suburbs of Mthatha. Polite staff to welcome your arrival. Comfortable, well-appointed rooms with a few minor flaws like a leaking shower head and 2 blown light bulbs in the bedside lamps. Good breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Stéfanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B&B bien placé, propre avec un magnifique design

Ce B&B est idéal lorsque vous avez besoin d'un transit sur votre route. Nous nous rendions vers Durban (et venions de Tsitsikamma). Cet endroit est idéal pour passer une soirée tranquille, se reposer et avoir un bon petit déjeuner avant de reprendre la route. Les alentours ne sont pas attirants niveau touristique mais ce n'était pas ce que nous cherchions non plus.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort