The Dongola Guesthouse – A Favorite for Families in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Guest Room Features
All rooms include en suite bathrooms with bathrobes, premium bedding, and pillow menus. Select rooms feature king-size beds, private patios with mountain or garden views, seating areas, and kitchenettes. Some units offer satellite TVs, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, and refrigerators. The Suite Spot includes a living room with a sofa bed, 42-inch plasma TV, and full kitchenette.
Dining and Breakfast
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily. The property has an onsite coffee shop/cafe serving hot and cold beverages 24 hours per day. Guests can sample fine wine from the Constantia Wine Route, located 1 km away.
Recreation and Grounds
The property features a 9-meter seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by landscaped gardens with views of Table Mountain National Park. Activities include kayaking, scuba diving, golfing at nearby Steenberg Golf Estate (3 km away), and hiking. Guest Walking Department dogs Suede and Shadow take guests for walks in the nature reserve at the bottom of the garden.
Location and Transportation
Located in Constantia, 20 minutes' drive from V&A Waterfront. Nearby landmarks include Steenberg Golf Estate (3 km), Groot Constantia (3.5 km), and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle to Cape Town International Airport and an area shuttle to nearby destinations.
Guest Services
Services include complimentary Wi-Fi, babysitting/childcare, laptops for common use, and ironing facilities. The shared lounge features a television. All rooms have air conditioning, heating, and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
