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Big Five Guest House

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast in King Sabata Dalindyebo with free parking

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room | Mini fridge
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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Big Five Guest House offers a peaceful suburban retreat with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all rooms, dry cleaning services, and tour assistance for local insights. The staff's friendliness enhances the stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿1,254
฿1,443 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Standard Room | Mini fridge

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
27 Atwell Madala Street, Northcrest, Mthatha, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5100

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Museum - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • BT Ngebs Mall - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Savoy Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Walter Sisulu University - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Mthatha (UTT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Five Guest House

Bed & breakfast in the suburbs
At Big Five Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Big Five Guest House boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

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

Is Big Five Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Five Guest House?

As of 12 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Five Guest House on 13 Sep 2025 start from ฿1,254.37, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Five Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Big Five Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 500 per person applies.

Where is Big Five Guest House located?

Situated in the suburbs, this bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nelson Mandela Museum and 2.5 mi (4 km) from BT Ngebs Mall. Savoy Conference Centre and Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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