Hotel Mantra (Cape Town, South Africa)

Mantra offers simple, self-catering, budget accommodation near the Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums, about six miles from Cape Town's central business district. The small guesthouse offers five simple rooms, some with garden views. Each of the basic but colourful rooms comes outfitted with a work desk and a double bed. All rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, and can access the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can make use of the shared kitchen, relax in the common TV lounge, and enjoy their downtime in the outdoor garden space. In addition, complimentary on-site parking is available. Within walking distance, guests can find a variety of dining venues including Italian restaurant Mamma Roma and Japanese eatery Kobe Sushi. Mantra is conveniently located one mile from University of Cape Town, and three miles from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Rhodes Memorial, two miles away, is a must-visit for the magnificent city views and a hilltop dining venue.