--- title: "Dongola House, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Dongola House in Cape Town: rated 9.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dongola-house-cape-town/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Guesthouse · ★★★★ # Dongola House Silvermist Estate, Cape Town, South Africa 9.7 · Exceptional 9 reviews · #88 #88 of 344 in Cape Town · 1.0 Location score ## About Dongola House Dongola House is a guesthouse in Silvermist Estate, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.7 out of 10 across 9 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 13 km from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 17 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 7 - **Floors:** 1 - **Opened:** 2009 - **Last renovated:** 2012 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 2 30 Airlie Place [thedongola.co.za](http://www.thedongola.co.za/) ## How Dongola House scores Better rated than 77% of hotels in Cape Town - Guest rating **9.7** - Location **1.0** - Facilities **5.8** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **2.5** Cape Town average ## Amenities Swimming poolFree breakfastRestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Massage ### Food & drink - Free breakfast - Restaurant - Bar - Room service ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - In-room safe Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **1.0**/10 - **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT)17 km39 min drive
Distance to the centreCape Town13 km30 min drive
## Dongola House: in detail Dongola House offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Cape Town becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's ticket service. During chilly days and evenings, the hotel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Dongola House with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. Begin your day carefree at Dongola House, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. At Dongola House, they are committed to catering to your unique requirements. They offer a variety of meal choices, encompassing kosher alternatives for those with special dietary preferences. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. Dongola House provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Conclude your holiday experience perfectly by visiting massage before you depart. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay. ### Compare ## Compare Dongola House with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Nova Constantia Boutique Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nova-constantia-boutique-residence-cape-town/) Guesthouse ★★★★★ 400 m away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongola-house-cape-town-vs-nova-constantia-boutique-residence-cape-town/) - [Paradiso Guesthouse & Self-Catering Cottage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paradiso-guesthouse-self-catering-cottage-cape-town/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 1.0 km away 9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongola-house-cape-town-vs-paradiso-guesthouse-self-catering-cottage-cape-town/) - [Navona Constantia Guest Cottage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/navona-constantia-guest-cottage-cape-town/) Apartment ★★★ 2.6 km away 9.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongola-house-cape-town-vs-navona-constantia-guest-cottage-cape-town/) - [WINK Eaton Square](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wink-eaton-square-cape-town/) Apartment ★★★★ 2.8 km away 8.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dongola-house-cape-town-vs-wink-eaton-square-cape-town/) ## Questions about Dongola House ### How do guests rate Dongola House? Dongola House has a guest rating of 9.7 out of 10 from 9 reviews, which is better than 77% of rated hotels in Cape Town. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Dongola House? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does Dongola House include breakfast? The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included. ### Does Dongola House have a pool? Yes, Dongola House has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Dongola House? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Dongola House from the airport? The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 17 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Dongola House have? Dongola House has 7 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dongola-house-cape-town/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/