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Karibu Guesthouse

3.0 star property
This charming Kenilworth guesthouse offers the perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty, just moments from one of Cape Town's botanical treasures.

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Karibu Guesthouse provides travelers with a warm welcome near Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Guests enjoy practical comforts including in-room WiFi, helpful luggage storage, round-the-clock front desk service, and the convenience of free self parking.

Reviews

3.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kenilworth, a neighborhood in Cape Town, is home to Karibu Guesthouse. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newlands Cricket Ground or Newlands Stadium. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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No 29 Wetton Rd, Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7708

What's nearby

  • Maynardville Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kenilworth Race Course
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kenilworth Centre Shopping Centre
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Wynberg Park
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Arderne Gardens
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wynberg Station
    6 min walk
  • Cape Town Station
    21 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steers
    2 min drive
  • Ikigai: Yellow Jacket Coffee Roasters
    6 min walk
  • Banana Jam Café
    13 min walk
  • Cosy Corner
    18 min walk
  • Bibi's Kitchen
    6 min walk

About this property

Karibu Guesthouse

Guesthouse located in Kenilworth
Karibu Guesthouse provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Karibu Guesthouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 90 for adults and ZAR 90 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 90 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Karibu Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karibu Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karibu Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Karibu Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karibu Guesthouse located?

Located in Kenilworth, this guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kenilworth Race Course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kingsbury Hospital and Cavendish Square. Constantia Village and Newlands Cricket Ground are also within 3 mi (5 km). Wynberg Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kenilworth Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Karibu Guesthouse Reviews

3.4

4.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Amenities

4.4

Staff & service

3.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a place only locals should go, no tourist.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Serghei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Frans

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was dirty, broken door glass, broken bedlinen, dirty furniture and floors, noisy... we asked for another blanket, which we got, but it smelled like sweat. The bathroom hadcthe same smell. We were awoken between 3 and 4 in the morning by shouts coming from the road to the person who was looking after the property. These people entered the guesthouse and were extremely noisy. We left the guesthouse soon after these people arrived (about 04h25), because we did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Give this dump a wide berth.

The staff member is very helpful and service oriented, however he has a poison chalice in managing this run-down property. The conditions are appalling, the premises are filthy, crumbling and I refused to sleep in the disgusting bed, using a sleeping bag that fortunately, I travel with. I have no clue why this dump is on hotels.com. It is exceptionally poor value for money. If I found it in remote Mongolia with no other options available, I would expect the fee to be a couple of USD at most.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Friendly front desk staff, but the place needs lots of improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Westley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elvis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022