Verified
2/10 Terrible
Rosa
24 Jun 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rosa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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
3.43.4 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Breakfast available
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$109
NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
5 June - 6 June
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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: from approximately ZAR 90 for adults and from 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 does it cost to stay at Karibu Guesthouse?
As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karibu Guesthouse on 5 Jun 2026 start from NZ$109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Karibu Guesthouse?
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?
Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Kingsbury Hospital and Constantia Village. Newlands Cricket Ground and Newlands Stadium are also within 3 miles (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 selected 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
Reviews
3.4
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4.0
Cleanliness
2.0
Amenities
4.4
Staff & service
3.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
8 - Good
1
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 8 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Serghei
29 Nov 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking
Serghei
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Frans
2 Oct 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no thank you
Frans
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Colleen
11 Jun 2024
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.
Colleen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
James
2 Jan 2022
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.
James
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
30 Jan 2020
Friendly front desk staff, but the place needs lots of improvements.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Westley
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Westley
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Elvis
5 Sept 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elvis
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022