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A stately building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with an arched doorway, flanked by two wings with large windows and stone detailing. In front, there is a well-maintained garden with a fountain and benches.
A pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by greenery and a white building with a roof.
A large, two-story house with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a body of water.
A window seat with a view of the ocean, a book, glasses, a teapot, and a cup.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

Explore the area

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108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalk Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at St James Guesthouses. Within steps you'll find Main Road and Danger Beach. Highlights at this boutique guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This Edwardian guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .In the area of this 5-property class Kalk Bay guest house, you'll find Boulders Beach.
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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

  • St. James Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Folk Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kalky's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kalk Bay Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

St James Guesthouses

WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury St James Guesthouses. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
St James Guesthouses offers 6 accommodations with a safe. This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at St James Guesthouses

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950.00 per room (one-way)

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

St James Manor St James Seaforth
St James Manor St James Seaforth Cape Town
St James Manor St James Seaforth House
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St James Manor House Cape Town
St James Manor House
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St James Manor
St James Manor Guesthouse Cape Town
St James Manor
St James Guesthouses Cape Town
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St James Guesthouses Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at St James Guesthouses?

St James Guesthouses offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at St James Guesthouses?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St James Guesthouses on 29 Aug 2026 start from NZ$368, including 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.

Is parking available at St James Guesthouses?

Yep, St James Guesthouses has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to St James Guesthouses?

Yep, St James Guesthouses is a short 7-minute walk from St. James Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does St James Guesthouses have a pool?

St James Guesthouses has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes St James Guesthouses a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at St James Guesthouses.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at St James Guesthouses?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at St James Guesthouses?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at St James Guesthouses?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at St James Guesthouses?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

St James Guesthouses Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The St James Manor House is a beautiful old building in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations. Peacful and comfortable. Will hopefully visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Göran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly athosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great romantic place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service, beautifully appointed Manor House, exquisite view of the sea, lovely pool, easy access to two tidal pools. Will definitely book again!
Sea View
Sea View at St James
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff have provided a sumptuous oasis on the St. James’s coastline.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Pleasant Manor House

This is a lovely Guest House, friendly and very comfortable. Well located for Kalk Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely retreat

Very comfortable, spotless, excellent service. Lovely beach front walk and good shops and restaurants a 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a charming historical house, well kept, with an excellent location. Very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff who were always friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yngve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely guesthouse in a beautiful seaside town

Lovely guesthouse in a busy little seaside town. Personal service and excellent breakfast. Only six rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceptional hôtel. Great room, even greater common areas. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This manor is a spectacular gem. Safe , luxurious and very traditional.. Staff were amazing and hotel is a must! We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place on the False Bay south of Cape Town. This house is a masterpiece. The surrounding area is lovely and secure. Only little observation is related to the fact that in some lamps cold white bulbs have been used. This choice hurts the romanticism of that place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little luxury by the ocean

I enjoyed a wonderful stay in the most enormous room with three windows directly overlooking Kalk Bay and the ocean. It felt luxurious in every way, very comfortable, calm, relaxing and spotlessly clean. The welcome was warm and friendly and breakfast was excellent. As I only stayed one night I didn’t have time to enjoy the swimming pool or terrace but I know for next time. Secure parking and walking distance to the centre of Kalk Bay makes this a perfect place to stay enjoy everything about the Kalk Bay Area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023