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Reviews of Obaa Sima Guest House

No 1 Swift Street, Southernwood, 5100 Mthatha, South Africa

#4 of 27 B&Bs and inns in Mthatha

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Review Score

Based on 138 B&B reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: September 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were clean and smelt very nice. Staff was very friendly and made sure we got whatever we needed. Every requirement was met. I definitely would recommend

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    7.0
    Quite a calm clean space.... Thank you for the experience
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the room. I loved the space and quiet neighbourhood. The experience was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Neighbour's room giggling and talking until past midnight They can add bedside lamps

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    7.0
    Very good overall
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A power outlet is needed at the bedside stand for the lamp and charging. No teaspoon available, only a stirrer, would like to use a teaspoon

    GH is in a good area and the Location was good. The reception was very good and security was present after hours. The vehicle was parked safely inside the premises

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    9.0
    Great place , very helpful and informative. Coming back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent place and very helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    9.0
    Yes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Yes

    Yes

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    8.0
    It was warm and cosy. The staff was great!
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking space isn’t sufficient

    It was secure and clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facility

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness. Fresh smells throughout and fresh linen tops it all. The breakfast was, as always, beautiful. Thank you Cebisa

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The way the booking was handled as it was an emergency booking

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    The guest house is a total 10, very neat. The lady at the reception desk is so friendly and welcomin
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They didn’t allow visitors which was disappointing . Also the pool was dirty.

    The location was amazing, very chilled, no noise or whatsoever.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tricky parking area

    Facilities

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    8.0
    Great Place, Great Staff
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    Clean. Cosy. Easy check in. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was friendly and helpful, clean and beautiful rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable guesthouse in a great location, with good size rooms and friendly service
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My stay was all good. No complaints.

    Situated in a quite suburb in Mthatha South, this guest house is close to the town centre and shops. Received with a warm and friendly welcome by receptionist Nosictelo Nono and the checking in and out was smooth and effortless. The room is well equipped, large bathroom, very comfy bed and direct access to a small patio, the garden and a sparkling blue pool. Secure parking on site.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The guest house is beautiful & nice & quiet, we just had the unfortunate incident of a currently unidentified person who opened the electrical gate onto our vehicle & scratched & dented the body & broke the tail brake light. We alerted the host (manager) & owner & got no immediate compensation of any free stay voucher for our inconvenience. We alerted our insurance & it is dealing with the matter, Ms Maureen Konyana whom is the owner spoke with me & agreed to make the video footage available for investigation. The parking premises is way too small & doesn't cater for big cars bigger than sedans. We are happy with the accommodation but very disappointed in how the owner handled our unfortunate mishap that happened at their premises.

    The guest house is beautiful & nice & quiet, we just had the unfortunate incident of a currently unidentified person who opened the electrical gate onto our vehicle & scratched & dented the body & broke the tail brake light. We alerted the host (manager) & owner & got no immediate compensation of any free stay voucher for our inconvenience. We alerted our insurance & it is dealing with the matter, Ms Maureen Konyana whom is the owner spoke with me & agreed to make the video footage available for investigation. The parking premises is way too small & doesn't cater for big cars bigger than sedans. We are happy with the accommodation but very disappointed in how the owner handled our unfortunate mishap that happened at their premises.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The load noise of the other people who also booked in.

    The cleanliness.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    7.0
    Will definetely come back and will recommend to others.
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and safety from a parking perspective. Power during load shedding a bonus.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    8.0
    Everything was good I'm coming back Oba sima ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food offering

    I didn't get breakfast , everything was perfect i was satisfied.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To be honest, I didn't expect such a clean and beautiful guesthouse in Mthatha. The staff was very friendly and always willing to assist. I am definitely returning the next time I have a business to do in Mthatha.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    9.0
    Other than the gate story we loved everything about their place, it is well taken care of with a ver
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was not happy with them not giving out the gate remote. We had to wait outside the gate for the security to open for us. For 3 nights it was not a smooth process I was so annoyed bcoz standing there at 23:00 in Umtata was not safe at all.

    The bnb was a little bit far from the place I had to travel +-30 km n it's in the innermost of Southern wood but it is a very nice place. Nice rooms with backup, electric blankets n aircon. I really love the place

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Airco was not working for 1 room, but we could move to other room.

    Friendly crew, also helping to fetch pizza's

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was fantastic

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2022

    9.0
    it was a beautiful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking space and the staff does not help, you see to yourself how you park in the limited space and the gate, you have to open and close it yourself

    the comfort and clean rooms and pool

    Stayed in November 2022

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