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Dongola House

4.0 of 5
30 Airlie Place | Cape Town, Constantia 7806, South Africa
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Ranked #1 of 29 Constantia B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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NatashaRudy
East London, South Africa
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

We had the pleasure of staying at Dongola Guest house during January 2012. The accommodation facilities were spacious and of the highest standard with beautifully decorated rooms where all your needs have been anticipated. Breakfasts on the terrace was an absolute treat for us as a family due to the beautiful scenery & setting and the lovely food. The kids... More

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CapetownManager01
capetown
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

On a recent trip back to South Africa I was lucky enough to have chosen Dongola Guest House in Constantia. When staying in South Africa I look for Comfort, location, and safety and I found all of this at Dongola. The hotel is nestled in the Constantia valley and offers breathtaking scenes of the mountains in the distance. The location... More

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mike oughtibridge, Owner at Dongola House, responded to this review
January 20, 2012

Dear Cape Town Manager, thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderfully indepth review. We sincerely hope our advice helps with your travel plans and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Warm regards, Mike Sally and Peter. More

ShirleyPretoria
Pretoria
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

The family and I spent 3 nights at the beginning of December last year and I can honestly say it was the cleanest and friendliest establishment I have ever stayed in. The rooms are great with incredible views of the mountain, white gowns in the bathrooms and a bed that looks so inviting. Breakfast on the terrace is idyllic and... More

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JBPtraveller
London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

I stayed at Dongola House for 4 nights during peak season January 2012. The rooms are a wonderful size and all amenities are catered for. Amazing and tasty breakfasts on the patio by the pool with amazing views over Constantia towards the mountain. The perfect base for the Constantia wine route and further afield. All the team there will give... More

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mike oughtibridge, Owner at Dongola House, responded to this review
January 15, 2012

Dear J, Thank you for the lovely review. The view is our crowning glory and the reason we bought Dongola House. With regard to your experience we obviously cannot move Dongola House and in terms of value for money all returning guests get a 5% dscount but please let us know how we can improve our service.Warm regards, Mike Sally... More

Vivek T
San Francisco, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

We had a great time staying at Dongola house. My girlfriend and I stayed there around the new year time for 5 days. This place is not in the heart of cape town but that's a good thing. You can avoid all the crowds in the city. If you are looking for a quiet gateway in a beautiful romantic setting,... More

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mike oughtibridge, Manager at Dongola House, responded to this review
January 15, 2012

Dear Vivek, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are very happy we were able to play a small part in your big occasion and wish you every happiness. We are so pleased all of our advice worked out for you and that you left us with a big smile on your face. Warm... More

Pedro A
Pretoria, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

I stayed in Dongola House (two adults and three kids) for three nights in December 2011. The rooms are very comfortable, the service is excellent and the staff is very professional. The location is beautiful. Dongola House is definitely an excellent price for value. I will surely come back. Pedro More

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mike oughtibridge, Owner at Dongola House, responded to this review
January 15, 2012

Dear Pedro, glad you had such a good time with us. Good luck with your impending move and thank you kindly for the lovely review. Warm regards, Mike, Sally and Peter. More

Lee C
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011

what a lovely place to stay. gorgeous views of table mountain and wonderful service. very comfortable room and delicious breakfast. Sally and Peter were always ready to do anything asked of them and nothing seemed too much trouble. beeing able to take the dogs for walks was lovely and relaxing and it truly felt like home away from home. A... More

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mike oughtibridge, Owner at Dongola House, responded to this review
January 15, 2012

Dear Lee we are so glad you had a "magic" time at Dongola House, the guest walking department had changed, we now have Sasha and Jessie available for walks, Paddy has gone on retirement now he is 15. We do try to be " a little bit home, a litte bit hotel" and are glad you appreciated that asepect of... More

Ineke B
Brummen, The Netherlands
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011
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We would highly recommend this very comfortable guest-house. Mike, Sally and Peter and even the dogs (Paddy, Molly and Sasha) are masters in making you feel at home! Breakfast is great. The flapjacks are a real treat and Peter always tried to fulfill all our demands at any time. We had a nice spacious room with a view on the... More

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mike oughtibridge, Owner at Dongola House, responded to this review
December 2, 2011

Thank you so much for taking time to write such a lovely review. There has been a change at Dongola, Molly has gone back to her mom and Jessie, another retired guide dog, has taken her place...she also likes to swim! Jessie and Sasha are still available for walks and want to knoow when you are coming back? Warm regards,... More

Siri2011
Sydney, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We arrived late at night weary from a 24hr journey and were made to feel very welcome. Sally and Peter couldn't do enough for us and were excellent hosts. The rooms were pleasant, spotless and were situated with lovely views of Table Mountain amid a great garden. Very peaceful and relaxing. Good breakfasts, free internet access and plenty of advice... More

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mike oughtibridge, Owner at Dongola House, responded to this review
November 4, 2011

Dear Siri2011, late checkin's are all part of the service we know long haul travel is tiring so do what we can to get you settled and relaxed as fast as possible. Thanks for the lovely review and hopr you had a great stay in South Africa especially Cape Town. Warm regards, Sally Peter, Rochelle and Mike More

Rob P
Utrecht, The Netherlands
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Excellent guesthouse with very nice owners, who are masters in the art of making you feel at home (even the dogs understand this art). Beautiful garden with perfect views on the peaks. Nice big and clean rooms with the best beds in the Cape Town area. Breakfast is great and when weather permits, served in the garden. This place really... More

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mike oughtibridge, Owner at Dongola House, responded to this review
November 4, 2011

Dear Rob, thank you so much for the review and the compliment. We do try to keep a balance between a little bit of home and a liitle bit of hotel. The dogs are retired guide dogs who have worked most of their lives and as such a very well trained. It is your time and effort that keeps us... More

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