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Lodge · Cape Town
St James Manor Guesthouse
Built over a century ago, St James Manor is Rovos Rail's elegant Cape Town retreat overlooking False Bay. Six individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, gracious lounges, a private mountain-carved pool and old-world charm make it a refined coastal base a short drive from central Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.
From R 2 700 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Cape Town
St James Manor Guesthouse
From R 2 700 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowBuilt over a century ago, St James Manor is Rovos Rail's elegant Cape Town retreat overlooking False Bay. Six individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, gracious lounges, a private mountain-carved pool and old-world charm make it a refined coastal base a short drive from central Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.
Location · Cape Town
From, per person · night · R 2 700
About the lodge
An overview of St James Manor Guesthouse.
Built over a century ago, St James Manor is Rovos Rail's elegant Cape Town retreat overlooking False Bay. Six individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, gracious lounges, a private mountain-carved pool and old-world charm make it a refined coastal base a short drive from central Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.
Highlights
- Six en-suite bedrooms named after historic St James characters, each individually decorated with Persian carpets and English and South African antiques
- Private wind-protected swimming pool and tanning deck carved into the mountainside with False Bay views
- Multiple lounges, a library, residents' honour bar with fireplace and an elegant dining room
- Owned and run by Rovos Rail, with the railway line close by for enthusiasts
- Secure parking, CCTV and wheelchair access on the ground floor
You Should Know
- Child policy on application; please confirm with our safari specialists before booking
- Spa treatments, picnic baskets, tours and transfers are available by prior arrangement
- Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor and downstairs bathroom facilities
The Details
Location
The Manor sits in St James on Cape Town's False Bay coastline, a quiet seaside village between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. It is roughly 25 miles from Cape Town International Airport and well placed for exploring the Cape Peninsula, Boulders Beach, the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Winelands.
Accommodation
The Manor was built more than 100 years ago and carries an aura of grandeur and old-world charm. The six en-suite suites are named Vancouver, Findlay, Gentry, Boyes, Waterson and Rudd, after historic local characters of St James. Each room is individually decorated with gorgeous fabrics, calm colours, Persian carpets and early English and South African antiques.
Guests have the run of several attractive common areas including a breakfast room, sun room, lounge with fireplace, library, residents' honour bar and an elegant dining room. A private swimming pool and tanning deck are carved into the mountain behind the house, sheltered from the wind and looking out over False Bay.
Dining
Daily breakfast is served in the breakfast room. The Manor also has an elegant dining room and a residents' honour bar with fireplace for evening drinks. Picnic baskets can be arranged on request for days out along the coast or in the Winelands.
Activities
Many guests use The Manor as a base for exploring the Cape Peninsula, the Winelands, the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. Spa treatments, tours and transfers can be arranged on request. The house is a short walk from the St James tidal pool and the railway line, which runs along the coast and is a draw for rail enthusiasts given the property's Rovos Rail heritage.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in the Vancouver suite
- Daily breakfast
- Use of all common areas including lounges, library, sun room and dining room
- Use of the private swimming pool and tanning deck
- Secure parking and CCTV
- Wi-Fi
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Jan 2027
Green season
1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Bed and Breakfast - Vancouver suite, including daily breakfast
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 2 700
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Bed and Breakfast - Vancouver suite, including daily breakfast
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 3 750
per person · night
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Bed and Breakfast - Vancouver suite, including daily breakfast
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 4 500
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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A closer look.
"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's design your stay.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at St James Manor Guesthouse: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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