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30 Airlie Place, Constantia 7806 South Africa
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#1 of 47 B&Bs / Inns in Constantia
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We are situated in the tranquil Constantia Valley (Cape Town's vineyard) and bordering onto the Grootboschkloof River Walk, a small managed nature reserve with stunning views of Constantiaberg mountain, part of Table Mountain National park. Surrounded by 9 vineyards including the 337 year old Groot Constantia, friendly pubs, superb restaurants, from easy eating to fine dining, golf courses and the magnificent Kirstenbosch botanical gardens. With the M3 Highway only three kilometres away you are minutes, by car, from the V & A Waterfront, Table Mountain, Robben Island, The International Convention Centre both Greenpoint and Newlands stadia or the spectacular beaches of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean seaboards with their quaint quirky villages and hip and happening restaurants; as well as the Central Business Districts of Cape Town, Tokai and Retreat. We are a very convenient base for the American Consulate. We can offer King size, Queen size or Twin, extra length beds with fine percale linen, en-suite bathrooms/shower rooms with bathrobes and eco friendly complimentary bath products, in eight comfortable rooms. Our scrumptious a la carte breakfast menu, can be taken in the tranquil landscaped gardens next to the 9m long solar heated pool or in the cosy dining room both with views of Table Mountain National Park. Graded 4 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, 2015 Readers Choice Award by Tripadvisor, 2015 Best 4 Star Guesthouse, Western Cape South African Tourism "Lilizela" Awards. The first guest house in Africa to be Classified "Gold" by Greenline Responsible Tourism Rating Programme a Member of Cape Town Tourism and the Constantia Valley Association.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Canoeing offsite
Board games / puzzles
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Parking
Wifi
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Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Car hire
Taxi service
Photo copier / fax In business centre
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
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Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
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Extra long beds
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Interconnected rooms available
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Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Refrigerator
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fperfe408434 wrote a review Feb 2023
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The breakfast was great and the guesthouse has a lovely view to the mountains. you can relax in the pool area and its a quiet cute. A nice place to spend a night. You need to have car if you wanna to move around.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 23 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review, we feel sorry we could not convince you for a five bullet ranking after only one night stay. We hope you come back later for a longer stay. You are welcome, Claudio and team
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Cale P wrote a review Feb 2023
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The staff and owner at the Dongola Guesthouse were great. A lovely setting and a great area to relax and take in the sun and scenery. Highly recommend. I was travelling by myself this time, but would for sure bring my family next time.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 26 Feb 2023
Hi Cale, thanks for your 5 bubble review. Happy you liked your stay with us and will come back with family. Have a nice time, greets from Dongola team
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Erk wrote a review Feb 2023
Vienna, Austria1 contribution
- Great well maintained garden - Lovely, very welcoming and hospitable owners - Located in a save and nice area - Good breakfast and coffee All in all, we were very happy to stay at the Gondola Guesthouse. The hosts are great and even offered us a lift when we were not able to get an Uber.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 12 Feb 2023
Hi guys, thanks for your friendly review. We always try to help, is it giving good ideas and recommendations or like in this case, to give our guests a lift, when stuck somewhere. It was a pleasure to help and we hope to see you again in the future. To mention: Gondola sounds like Venice in Italy! Greets from The Dongola Guesthouse team ;-) Claudio
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Connector05733447408 wrote a review Feb 2023
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We stayed here during the last week of January. Lovely and peaceful with easy access to the nearby wine estates, the coast and downtown Cape Town. Plenty of very good restaurants, easily accessible by car or, in our case mostly by Uber. Some of the wine estates are within walking distance. Our room was very comfortable and the garden has lovely views. A nice pool and plenty of sunbeds with umbrellas. Breakfast was first class and our stay was made even better by the friendly owners (Claudio and Karin) and very friendly and efficient staff - Natalie and Rochelle. David & Juliette
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 3 Feb 2023
Hello David & Juliette, first of all, thank you for staying with us and give us a feedback like this! It honours us to take care, that the experience at The Dongola Guesthouse stays for quality and good memories. Indeed, we support your opinion, to be at the best place to be for trips to any interesting spots at the Cape. Very central, out of heavy traffic, close by attractions. Perfect starting point for best holiday feelings. Thank you for recognizing the quality and advantages of our place. Take care, welcome back! Claudio and the whole team appreciate and send greetings
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KewTM wrote a review Jan 2023
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Tranquility at its best. Great and helpful staff. Rooms are of high standard. If you need to stay away from the city centre, Dongola is perfect for that. Its a place where you take a book and get lost.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 29 Jan 2023
Hi KewTM, yes indeed, it is a quite, peaceful place in Cape Town and very close to all attractions you may visit. Besides town, it is the sea, the mountains, the Cape of Good Hope, Kirstenbosch, the vinyards with all it's variety of food and fine dining and all kind of sports. Lot's to enjoy. Sounds you enjoyed your stay very much. You are welcome back! Greets from Claudio and team
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gerriethijs wrote a review Jan 2023
Loenen aan de Vecht, The Netherlands15 contributions4 helpful votes
We had a very good stay in the Dongola Guesthouse; everything was nice and clean. Breakfast was excellent and they provided me with gluten-free bread. The staff was friendly and helpful. Constantia is a beautiful neighborhood in Cape Town and the Dongola House is well situated there. Next time in Cape Town we certainly will come back! Thanx
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 29 Jan 2023
Hello Gerrie, we really appreciate your kind review and are happy you enjoyed your stay and will come back again! Have a nice trip in this nice country and enjoy your time, till you have to go back to your home town. See you, take care, Claudio and team
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Gwen H wrote a review Jan 2023
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We had a wonderful 3 night stay at the Dongola Guesthouse. Claudio, Natalie and Rochelle were hospitable, friendly and helpful. The property is stunning and we loved relaxing outside by the pool. Breakfast was delicious. Our room was very comfortable and the shower! Lovely!
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 25 Jan 2023
Hi Gwen, thanks so much for your beautiful review, we really appreciate! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us so much and look forward to see you soon again. You are welcome anytime, Claudio and team
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danielkeller2 wrote a review Dec 2022
Kriens, Switzerland2 contributions
We stayed in the newly renovated suite which was excellent. The guest house offers superb views into the hills surrounding Cape Town. A wonderful place to relax in the garden or near the pool after a visit in downtown Cape Town. Excellent breakfast. The owners offer valuable tips on where to go and what to visit.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 18 Dec 2022
Hello Daniel, thanks for your great review. Yes, we think we are situated at the best place to be in Cape Town, very central to all attractions and spots you ever want to visit. The sea, beaches, mountains, down town, V&A Waterfront, vineyards, fine dining and sports such as golf, hiking, biking, Kirstenbosch, Kenilworth race track, for private business Hirslanden Medical Clinic, US Embassy and CT University. While staying in a relaxing, quite area, with spacious greens, terrace and not to mention the solar heated pool. We await to see you again!
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Brian S wrote a review Dec 2022
Edinburgh, United Kingdom244 contributions45 helpful votes
On a return stay at Dongola it was nice to see the new owners had made some positive changes to make this even better, but retained the lovely staff. The cottage rooms offer privacy with great views over the lovely gardens to Constantiaberg Mountain.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 13 Dec 2022
Hello Brian, thank you for your nice review, this honours us. And it shows us, that we are on the right way to form this gem to a real jewel in Constantia. See you again in future days, kind regards, Claudio and team
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bsperl131890 wrote a review Nov 2022
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We had been in Dongola Guesthouse six years ago and we had liked it. That's why we chose it again. The owners have changed and now it is even better, marvelous. Claudio and his crew do everything to make the guests feel comfortable and Nathalie's breakfast is delicious. The site of the house is still the same but breathtaking.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Claudio Bossi, Owner at The Dongola Guesthouse
Responded 23 Nov 2022
hello dear reviewer, this makes us so proud of our daily effort for our guests. we keep on going the extra mile for our guests and nature does the rest... breathtaking views, nice flora and fauna, and everything you need for a relaxing holiday or business stay. keep well, Claudio and team
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Dongola Guesthouse
Which popular attractions are close to The Dongola Guesthouse?
Nearby attractions include Chapman's Peak Drive (7.1 km), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (5.9 km), and Silvermine Nature Reserve (5.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Dongola Guesthouse?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at The Dongola Guesthouse?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Dongola Guesthouse?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at The Dongola Guesthouse?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Dongola Guesthouse?
Conveniently located restaurants include Chef's Warehouse Beau Constantia, La Colombe, and Greenhouse Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Dongola Guesthouse?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does The Dongola Guesthouse have airport transportation?
Yes, The Dongola Guesthouse offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Dongola Guesthouse?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to The Dongola Guesthouse?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Groot Constantia (1.8 km) and Fort Goede Hoop (3.7 km).
Does The Dongola Guesthouse have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.