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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Seaside manor with historic charm

Magnificent sea views sweep across Kalk Bay from this charming Edwardian manor's multiple seating areas. A serene outdoor pool offers perfect relaxation after beach visits. Evenings unfold in the cozy bar/lounge before strolls to nearby local restaurants.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suites (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Manor)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite (Manor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (Manor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier House, 6 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 330 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kalk Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, St James Guesthouses is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Table Mountain. Casa Labia Cultural Centre and Learn 2 Surf Cape Town are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park
    Table Mountain National Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kalk Bay Harbour
    Kalk Bay Harbour
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Muizenberg Beach
    Muizenberg Beach
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • St. James Beach
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kalk Bay Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lekker Kalk Bay
    9 min walk
  • Olympia Café & Deli
    12 min walk
  • Harbour House
    16 min walk
  • Folk Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Kalky's
    15 min walk

About this property

St James Guesthouses

Luxury boutique guesthouse located in Kalk Bay
Consider a stay at St James Guesthouses and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Beach towels, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at St James Guesthouses feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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

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 elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950.00 per room (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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does St James Guesthouses have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is St James Guesthouses 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 St James Guesthouses?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at St James Guesthouses?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does St James Guesthouses provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 950.00 per room applies.

Where is St James Guesthouses located?

Located in Kalk Bay, this luxury guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Table Mountain National Park. Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre and St. James Beach are also within 10 minutes. St. James Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kalk Bay Station is 9 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

St James Guesthouses Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at James Guesthouse and can’t wait to come back! The sea view was stunning, and I felt completely safe and at ease throughout my visit. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. The rooms are fantastic, especially the Gentry room with its charming bay window, which adds a unique touch. Breakfast was delicious, with a variety of fresh options that made for the perfect start to each day. The whole house has a cozy, welcoming ambiance, decorated with so much love and attention to detail. I also appreciated the multiple seating areas throughout the guesthouse—perfect for unwinding or reading in a quiet corner. The open bar option was a nice added convenience. The location could hardly be better; whether on foot or by car, everything you need is easily accessible. Highly recommend James Guesthouse for anyone looking for a relaxing, well-appointed stay with a touch of elegance and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lækkert boutique hotel godt beliggende i St. James med flot udsigt over Atlanterhavet og False Bay. Tæt ved strand og hyggelig surfersted ved Kalk Bai, Fishhoek og Muizenberg. Hyggelige cafeer og gode restauranter i nærheden. God mulighed for motion på sti / boardwalk langs stranden. En god atmosfære på St. James Manor Guest house, hvor der også var et hyggeligt pool område bagved hotellet. Suiten var stor og velindrettet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentral gelegen, freundliches Personal, manchmal etwas gebrochener Englisch sprechend, aber insgesamt alles in Ordnung. Fenster müsste. Mal wieder geputzt werden ob manchen Appartments.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025