St James Guesthouses

5.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Place, Kalk Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Muizenberg Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fish Hoek Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room (Manor)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite (Manor)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (Manor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 3552 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Kalk Bay, St James Guesthouses is next to Main Road and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. This 6-room, 5-star guesthouse has a bar/lounge, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kalk Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Muizenberg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Boulders Beach - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

St James Guesthouses

Edwardian guesthouse with an outdoor pool and a bar
Guests of St James Guesthouses enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 750.00 per room one way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury guesthouse include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Stretch out in the soaking tub. Safes and phones are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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 train station pick-up shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750.00 per room (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at St James Guesthouses?

St James Guesthouses provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to St James Guesthouses?

This guesthouse is situated in Kalk Bay, just steps from Table Mountain National Park and Danger Beach, and within a short walk of St. James Beach. You'll also find Kalk Bay Beach and Kalk Bay Harbour less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at St James Guesthouses?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does St James Guesthouses have a casino at the property?

No, St James Guesthouses doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at St James Guesthouses?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at St James Guesthouses?

This boutique guesthouse offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and some accommodations include private pools and fireplaces.

Does St James Guesthouses have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does St James Guesthouses have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

St James Guesthouses offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does St James Guesthouses allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at St James Guesthouses.

Are there connecting rooms at St James Guesthouses?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from St James Guesthouses?

The closest major airport to St James Guesthouses is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 23 mi away (43 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at St James Guesthouses?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a furnished balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.