Big Five Guest House
27 Atwell Madala Street, Northcrest
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Why people book this hotel
“Very neat staff friendly if you are in going to Mthatha i recommend Big five Gue…”
“The room was neat and fresh”
“Very comfortable and clean”
“The room was clean and well appointed and the team running the guesthouse were e…”
“Comfortable, quiet, friendly staff”
“Staff were friendly too”
“Centrally located, clean, safe and great value for money”
“Location”
“A very generous breakfast was offered and solar power ensured a very pleasant st…”
“It was good location decent breakfast good lights stay on in loadshedding”
Overview
Featuring African-style décor, family-run Big Five Guest House is the Northcrest suburb of Umtata. It offers a patio with braai barbecue and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Each room has dark wooden furniture and a modern, fully-tiled bathroom with free toiletries. A Full English breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room or on the sun deck. Packed lunches and dinner can be arranged on request. There are also several restaurants in central Umtata, a 5-minute drive away. Nelson Mandela National Museum is 4 minutes by car from the Guest House Big Five, and the Umtata Country Club and Golf Course is 6 minutes away. Umtata Airport is 17 km away.
Traveller reviews
Owethu
couple
April 19, 2026
“Lukewarm”
Replenishing of shower gel’s everyday is important ,I used mint once and the following morning there was nothing .The huge ste ornaments are making it difficult for us to park
Nobuhle
couple
April 19, 2026
“Comfortable with shops nearby and friendly staff.”
Centrally located, clean, safe and great value for money.
André
solo_traveller
March 8, 2026
“A good place to be in Mthatha”
Comfortable, quiet, friendly staff
Zanele
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
Very neat staff friendly if you are in going to Mthatha i recommend Big five Guest house.
Liziwe
solo_traveller
February 9, 2026
“This is the best BnB one could look for it. I like everything about it...I enjoyed my stay.”
The room was neat and fresh. Staff were friendly too.
Zimasa
couple
January 26, 2026
“Well and good”
Very comfortable and clean
matsediso
couple
January 7, 2026
Friendliness of the staff
Monica
solo_traveller
October 9, 2025
“A very pleasant stay supported by a great team.”
The room was clean and well appointed and the team running the guesthouse were efficient, friendly and accessible. A very generous breakfast was offered and solar power ensured a very pleasant stay regardless of any outages.
Herman Ntshitshi
couple
August 24, 2025
House is secured and you'd is very clean Room in side also is very clean
Mchunu
solo_traveller
August 10, 2025
“Your staff is so honest! I forgot my my bank cards in your apartment.”
Location
Emmanuela
couple
April 22, 2025
“Good just small space”
It’s quiet and clean
Deon M
solo_traveller
January 7, 2025
“Superb stay”
Great service, warm hospitality - the host was courteous and accommodating. They got the basics rights with classy artworks, great floor tiles, beautiful curtains & clean linen. The Aircon was a life-saver. Showers were pleasant. Absolutely quiet without other guests - peaceful.
Msane
extended_group
August 16, 2024
Everything
Mczana
extended_group
October 26, 2023
The host was a tad bit overbearing.
Truter
solo_traveller
February 8, 2023
“Perfect for the loc”
It was good location decent breakfast good lights stay on in loadshedding
Sandile
couple
December 31, 2022
“Perfect place to be.”
The host is caring and attends to the patrons needs without delay. The tranquility of the place makes you feel comfortable being there. The room has all the amenities, except for soap. Excellent choice in deed 👌.
Sinono85
couple
October 31, 2022
“The place is nice and in a quiet area.”
On arrival, the gentleman checking us in was helpful and friendly. but the lady that was there the following day she was not friendly at all no smile at all.
Stefan Van Dalen
solo_traveller
August 5, 2022
“Not worth the price”
Location
Facilities
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, Packed lunches, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Shuttle service
Standard Double Room
With African-style, dark wooden furniture, these air-conditioned rooms offer a flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities, The private bathroom provides free toiletries.
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