St James Guesthouses

Property class: 5 and above
Mountain guesthouse in Cape Town with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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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 travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St. James Station is 6 minutes and Kalk Bay Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $313
$361 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Why we love this property

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.
Elegant historic retreat
Set in the mountains with Edwardian architecture, this luxury boutique hotel offers a garden escape in a charming historical district.

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Suites (Manor)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Superior Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suites (Manor)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Manor)

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view, and a green chest of drawers.

Standard Twin Room (Manor)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite (Manor)

A traditional four-poster bed with a matching bench, a wooden desk with a chair, and a large mirror on the wall.

Superior Suite (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Manor)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a chair.

Standard Double Room (Manor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

A two-story building with a prominent staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by a stone wall and a lush green landscape.

Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 330 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A double bed with two nightstands, a chair, a round table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Main Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. James Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 42 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 33 min drive
  • St. James Station - 6 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Station - 9 min walk
  • Muizenberg Station - 25 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sirocco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kalky's - ‬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 travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St. James Station is 6 minutes and Kalk Bay Station is 9 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 available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

St James Guesthouses Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful and of a very high standard, with nearby restaurants also offering excellent food and service. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, plentiful, and of a very high standard. (6 reviews)
  • The pool area was described as lovely, beautiful, and pleasant, providing a great escape from everything. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Honesty bar available, very good swimming pool with sun hats provided, short stroll to restaurants, the quality of which was variable. Plenty of shops to suit all tastes.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly athosphere
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners and staff have provided a sumptuous oasis on the St. James’s coastline.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, beautifully appointed Manor House, exquisite view of the sea, lovely pool, easy access to two tidal pools. Will definitely book again!
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Sea View at St James
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Pleasant Manor House

This is a lovely Guest House, friendly and very comfortable. Well located for Kalk Bay.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely retreat

Very comfortable, spotless, excellent service. Lovely beach front walk and good shops and restaurants a 10 minute walk away.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning place that truly feels like a home away from home, with the atmosphere and relaxed elegance of a private members’ club in London but the cottage seaside version. There’s a cosy living room with port, a small library/office, an honesty bar and a games room, as well as a beautiful pool area and garden. The staff were absolutely lovely and very service minded, and the breakfast was plentiful and of a very high standard. We stayed for five nights and genuinely felt at home throughout our stay. The location has a wonderfully relaxed coastal feel and is within easy walking distance of shops and cafes in Kalk Bay. The ocean promenade and tidal pools are just across the road, while Cape Town is only about a 30-minute drive away. The only minor downside is that traffic on Main Road can sometimes be a little noisy. Apart from that, I really have nothing to complain about. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a charming historical house, well kept, with an excellent location. Very pleasant.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our second stay at St James Manor - absolutely loved it! It’s intimate, atmospheric, well-run, and the location in St James/Kalk Bay is excellent. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff who were always friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guesthouse in a beautiful seaside town

Lovely guesthouse in a busy little seaside town. Personal service and excellent breakfast. Only six rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a beautiful room with an Ocean View. The staff went out of their way to make our stay memorable. The pool had a vacuum tube in it for the length of our stay which made it uninviting. We weren’gh t’ s
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10/10 Exceptional

This manor is a spectacular gem. Safe , luxurious and very traditional.. Staff were amazing and hotel is a must! We loved it!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and well-maintained property with sea view, very close to the restaurants and shops in Kalk Bay. Very large and comfortable bedrooms. Delicious breakfast and super friendly staff. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant small hotel.

This is a delightful small hotel where we were very well looked after. it has a very nice little pool for getting away from everything. Restaurants are a short walk away in Kalk Bay. We stayed for a couple of days. Had a lovely large room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommended guesthouse in Kalk Bay

We had a very nice and comfortable week at St James. Well located in Kalk Bay with walking distance to restaurants and shops. The room has a fantastic view over the bay and bathing were to be found in the vicinty. Friendly staff made all they could to make the stay for us.
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10/10 Exceptional

Allen and the other staff were great! It is a 1880 Mansion with 8 guest rooms and impeccably restored/maintained filled with antiques, just very relaxing. I would highly recommend for its charm, location and staff. Satori Restaurant 5-10min walk down street is Amazing food and service (ask for Shantell). Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Just loved my stay... Staff are just truly great and went out of their way to be helpful. Lovely view and quiet space to just relax. Accommodation was spot on with class and comfort and the history of the house was so very interesting. Will definitely come back again!!
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful place to stay. The staff is excellent. Clive going out of his way to help when I had trouble walking, dropping us at a restaurant and picking us up later, all out of the kindness of his heart. Kalk Bay is a safe place and lovely. Breakfast at StJames Manor was excellent and more than enough food. Eating out was excellent. Beds are comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at James Guesthouse and can’t wait to come back! The sea view was stunning, and I felt completely safe and at ease throughout my visit. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. The rooms are fantastic, especially the Gentry room with its charming bay window, which adds a unique touch. Breakfast was delicious, with a variety of fresh options that made for the perfect start to each day. The whole house has a cozy, welcoming ambiance, decorated with so much love and attention to detail. I also appreciated the multiple seating areas throughout the guesthouse—perfect for unwinding or reading in a quiet corner. The open bar option was a nice added convenience. The location could hardly be better; whether on foot or by car, everything you need is easily accessible. Highly recommend James Guesthouse for anyone looking for a relaxing, well-appointed stay with a touch of elegance and excellent service.
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8/10 Very good

The St James Manor House is a beautiful old building in a great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded expectations. Peacful and comfortable. Will hopefully visit again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great romantic place!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an exceptional hôtel. Great room, even greater common areas. Loved it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation with very friendly & helpful staff. It was very quiet - on the first night I think we were the only guests - which felt a bit strange, but I do appreciate we were there at the end of the season. Kalk Bay is a very nice resort with some very nice coffee shops and restaurants, all within walking distance of the manor. Highly recommended!