I spent a week in August 2009 with family in Cape Town at Jambo Guest house. This was my first time in SA and the beginning of my trip. The warm hospitality and cozy room, gave me the feeling of being home. The Garden is heavenly!. A lovely place to start and end a day of touring the Cape. The... more

I stayed at the Jambo Guest House when I went to Cape Town for business at the end of July. The place is a real gem. First, the guest house itself is well-located in the nice Green Point district. Second, Barry and Mina Thomas -- the owners -- have done a fabulous job with making Jambo feel warm, inviting, and... more

Barry and Lina offer guests a beatiful place to stay. The rooms were spacious and appointed. Breakfasts were filling. The gardens were beautiful. But best of all were their personalities. Be sure to have a drink or two in the bar upstairs. Politely ask Barry if he'd be interested in playing his guitar. Barry is more htan willing to arrange... more

After a long drive we arrived in Cape Town, and by coincidence get to Jambo’s, which would happen to be the best experience of our whole trip. We where welcomed by Barry and Mina, two people who know exactly what kindness and hospitality means on the natural kind of way. We where allowed to spend a few nights in their... more

I stayed at the lovely, clean, spacious, historic, and cozy Jambo Guest House on May 14 and 15, 2009. I was in South Africa with 11 colleagues. Our work was in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Jambo Guest House is a walking distance from the 2010 FIFA World Cup Stadium, shopping centers, and other beautiful atractions in Green Point, Cape... more

My partner and I stayed in the "garden suite" at the jambo guest house and we loved it. Very nice interior, spacius room, very lovely graden with a Jacuzzi. The Owners were very sweet and we felt very much at home. The gave us great tips on what do do- best one was to see the concerts in the botanic... more

In the heart of the city, just 300 meters away from the new stadium, a stones's throw away from the waterfront, we entered the wonderful world of "Jambo Guest House". We were prepared from our tour operator''s description, but what expected us there, exceeded all our already high expectation by far: An amazing gem, with thousands of lovingly arranged details.... more

The quality of this guesthouse exceeded what was presented on its website. The owners, Barry and Mina, take great pleasure in welcoming their guests and making sure that all logistical details are taken care of. We went to all of the restaurants they recommended and couldn't have been happier - especially liked the new restaurant just down the road -... more

From the time we were greeted by hosts Barry and Mina, who ushered us to the delightful and intimate bar upstairs, filled with relics and Africa memorabilia, we felt at home in Capetown. We were immediately warmed by their unique friendly hospitality and although tired, enjoyed their company and that of fellow guests before heading to our amazingly comfortable bed.....which... more