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Fama Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Cape Town
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Terrace
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room (11)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room (9)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room (13)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room (12)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room (10)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
27 Durban Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700

What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 7 min walk
  • Long Street - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
  • Mowbray Station - 5 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 13 min walk
  • Observatory Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪African Taste - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Timbuktu Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Fig - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Fama Lodge

When you stay at Fama Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town Stadium are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Mowbray Station is 5 minutes and Rosebank Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Weekday housekeeping only
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fee: ZAR 150.0 per person, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Property Registration Number 2016/492056/07

Also known as

Fama Lodge Cape Town
Fama Cape Town
Fama Lodge Cape Town
Fama Lodge Guesthouse
Fama Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Fama Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fama Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fama Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fama Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fama Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Fama Lodge?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (10-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Fama Lodge like?
Fama Lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Mowbray Station and 7 minutes' walk from University of Cape Town.

Fama Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Xcellent service
Was at first unhappy on arrival cse didn't know how to wrk the TV .....but thanks to Nasser I phoned him Nd explain to Him and in minutes he arrives Nd solve the problem my stay ws excellent .....tnx
Kashiefa, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Fama Lodge is well located near the N2. Access (getting keys) was easy enough. The bedding etc. was clean - but washing of walls could go a long way. Also some air freshner could help in the bathroom and main room.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

TEMBEKA, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

O lugar é agradável e confortável, mas é um lugar meio distante.
Annabell, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review