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Fama Lodge

3.0 star property
Cape Town guesthouse in Mowbray with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Interior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Room (11)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Room (10)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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

  • Mowbray Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 10 min drive

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

Guest house near Cape Town Cruise Terminal
Fama Lodge provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Fama Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: ZAR 150.0 per person, per stay.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Property Registration Number 2016/492056/07

Property is 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

Is Fama Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fama Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fama Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fama Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fama Lodge located?

Located in Mowbray, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Cape Town, Vincent Pallotti Hospital and Table Mountain National Park. Groote Schuur Hospital and Newlands Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Mowbray Station is only a 5-minute walk and Rosebank Station is 13 minutes.

Fama Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kashiefa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

TEMBEKA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Annabell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O lugar é agradável e confortável, mas é um lugar meio distante.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019