Ashby Manor Guest House

4.0 star property
Colonial Cape Town bed & breakfast in Fresnaye with a full-service spa
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Family Room, Sea View | Balcony
Front of property
Luxury Double Room | Beach/ocean view
Basic room with shared bathroom
Family Room, Sea View | Extra beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
242 High Level Road, Fresnaye, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Sea Point Swimming Pool
    8 min walk
  • Sea Point Pavillion
    9 min walk
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

Luxury Room, Sea View (Twin/King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family room with terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room (Twin/King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Business Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio (Self-Catering)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic room with shared bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

At Ashby Manor Guest House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include a full-service spa, free self-parking and a rooftop terrace. .A relaxing visit to travelling masseur can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Fresnaye B&B include Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Long Street - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 8 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 10 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Andalousse Moroccan Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vagabond Kitchens - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kanéla Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ashby Manor Guest House

Colonial Cape Town bed & breakfast in Fresnaye with a full-service spa
Ashby Manor Guest House offers its guests a full-service spa. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A free manager's reception is offered daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Ashby Manor Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Cape Town bed & breakfast.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1903
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ashby Manor Guest House offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa, travelling masseur. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 6 spaces per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ashby Manor Guest House?

Ashby Manor Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ashby Manor Guest House?

Yep, Ashby Manor Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 6 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Ashby Manor Guest House?

Yep, Ashby Manor Guest House is a short 9-minute walk from Queens Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Ashby Manor Guest House?

Yep, travelling masseur is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like hot stone massages.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ashby Manor Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ashby Manor Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ashby Manor Guest House?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Ashby Manor Guest House, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Ashby Manor Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
My room was a very noisy room with the noise from a TV above and very loud traffic outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at Ashby manor. My room had a balcony overlooking the sea. The staff were very warm and welcoming and I felt safe as a lone female traveller. its a great location for the beaches...a quiet peaceful area. I would highly recommend Ashby manor. Wonderful views and Liesel is a super host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ravanique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great allowed me to check in early with no extra cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOVELY ONE NIGHT STAY
We only stayed for one night but it was a very pleasant stay and our host was so adorable and made sure we comfortable for the night. The room was neat and clean and I just loved the decor of lion/cheetah/leopard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

MASILO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a convenient part of town and was affordable. However, no staff person was present either for my checkin (5pm) and checkout (8am) so a long-term resident had to help me check in and I just left the key in the room for the check out. Additionally the bedding was stained and not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Petro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lynette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is Key
We booked and stayed for 1 night and it was worth the price...Old and Eclectic style, a bit much in some areas. Pleasant staff, a fan provided as no air-con and a lovely view of the ocean. The shower was a bit dodgy and leaked after use...towels and bedding had some stains (all white so easy to spot)...bar-fridge was placed precariously on a stool under the TV Due to Covid, no breakfast was served but overall experience was fine.
loads of mirrors in the room!
lovely sunny room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandile

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull experience and friendly staff. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olwethu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful Accommodation
We had a very pleasant stay. Extremely relaxing seeing as both the neighborhood and Manor is very peaceful and quiet. A little disappointed that the website indicates breakfast included, unfortunately upon arrival it was made clear there is no breakfast. Other than that, excellent stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Claire

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please remove this property!
Was a terrible experience and there was renovations taking place, stuff lying around and doors not closing and locking properly. Worst experience and we have been booking a lot of hotels on your site
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Munyaradzi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Roith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresnaye stay
Ongie and her colleagues take good care of you. My room was clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Masilo Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Stevelien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well kept Manor and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Back in Cape Town
Amazing place to stay, has a lot of character. Friendly and quick check in. I stayed in room 8 on the top floor with amazing views. Winter is cold and wet, so bring along a hot water bottle for bed. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019