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title: "Big Five Guest House, Mthatha: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Big Five Guest House in Mthatha: rated 7.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# Big Five Guest House

North Crest, Mthatha, South Africa

7.7 ·  Good 16 reviews ·  2.3 Location score
## About Big Five Guest House

Big Five Guest House is a guesthouse in North Crest, Mthatha, South Africa. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 16 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 4.1 km from the centre of Mthatha. The nearest airport, K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 2011

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

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## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.3**/10

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

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## Big Five Guest House: in detail

At Big Five Guest House, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the bed & breakfast to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the bed & breakfast's convenient transportation services booking. Discover the wonders of Mthatha with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and shuttle. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as safety deposit boxes. At the bed & breakfast, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures. At the bed & breakfast, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Big Five Guest House with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of bed & breakfast. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. At Big Five Guest House, select bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer to enhance your comfort during your stay. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Big Five Guest House, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. At Big Five Guest House, guests with diverse dietary needs are accommodated by offering options like halal among the different types of cuisine. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

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## Questions about Big Five Guest House

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Five Guest House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Big Five Guest House include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Big Five Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Big Five Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Big Five Guest House have?

Big Five Guest House has 8 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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