Built at the turn of the last century and nestling in a quiet cul-de-sac at the foot of Signal Hill in Green Point, Jambo Guest House is set in a sub-tropical walled garden in the heart of urban Cape Town. The carpenter bees dive bomb the huge fragrant blooms like bunches of grapes on the Wisteria at the front gate, welcoming guests on arrival.

As you wander towards the heated outdoor Jacuzzi spa, the Port Wine Magnolia in the garden assaults your senses with its overpowering scent of strawberry jam. Petrea growing up and over the side of the house makes a blue swathe to match the sky. Our orchids also give a wonderful show of blooms over a long period of time. The trees we planted a year ago have grown and our forest is slowly taking shape. The koi are fairly big now and showing their individual colours although they’re not yet tame enough to be fed by hand.

I was fortunate to have lived in and attended school in Kenya which, in those days, was the Safari Mecca of Africa.  The capital, Nairobi, was a continual buzz of khaki-clad adventure seekers about to journey into the wild unknown.  The hotels, shop owners and curio stores all encouraged the visitors to spend freely.  

"On the Bay" is a 4 Star and AA Superior rated 2-bedroom secure duplex apartment on the beachfront. Bedrooms are both en-suite with private balconies and 180 degree views across False Bay.
"On the Bay" has a communal swimming pool and the apartment sleeps 4. Feast your eyes on the turquoise bay surrounded by mountains, while savouring a glass of your favourite wine, which you can personally select from one of the many wine estates in the area.
Lie in your hammock as a gentle ocean breeze caresses you, while you watch the local fishermen cast off from the rocks below. Take a walk along the beach to sample one of the many café restaurants in Gordons Bay. Nip into Cape Town for a touch of the bright lights of city life, a mere half an hour away.

An exquisite haven of beauty and tranquility, “On the Bay” is the perfect base from which you can mix your own special cocktail of fun and rejuvenation.

We are located on Beach Road, Strand.

To book, contact Tania on 021 - 8511007 or via email on accommodation@townsend.co.za.

After hours 082-6006876

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