Comfortable Accommodations: Elam Guest House in Mthatha offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features a private entrance, tiled floors, and a work desk. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a tea and coffee maker, and a TV.
Outdoor Spaces: The property includes a garden and terrace, providing relaxing outdoor areas. Free on-site private parking is available for guests.
Convenient Location: Located 15 km from Mthatha Airport, the guest house is 4 km from the Nelson Mandela Museum. Reception staff speak English.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for bed comfort, room cleanliness, and room comfort.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“Comfortable and clean, easy access. Great value for money”
Phelokazi
South Africa
“The service was amazing. The place was very neat and clean, also peaceful.”
Daphne
South Africa
“No breakfast is served here...but you can order online and have it delivered.”
Aphiwe
South Africa
“The staff is extremely friendly , bedrooms super clean”
M
Mawande
United Kingdom
“The room was neat and fresh the shower was so warm and clean everything was perfect”
Zandile
South Africa
“Room very clean and nice
Comfortable with security features”
Lilitha
South Africa
“Our room was nice, clean and very comfortable. The rooms are well equipped for Mthatha's cold winters! The staff members were also very friendly and accommodating.
I would definitely recommend Elam Guest House. It's very good value for money.”
Matlou
South Africa
“Friendly reception, very kind ladies at reception and helpful.
Room was very neat actually everything was superb”
O
Orerilwe
South Africa
“The rooms are clean, well kept and has everything you might need available in the rooms.”
S
Sinovuyo
South Africa
“The bed was comfortable,the room was neat and clean...loved the smart tv”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 6,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$347. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
A damage deposit of ZAR 6,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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