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Frequently Asked
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Q.) Where about
in Cape Town is the Ashanti Lodge?
Ashanti Lodge
is situated in the safe neighborhood of Gardens, which is just
a 15 minutes walk through the Botanical Gardens to the City
Center.
Q.) What are your rates?
Please click here to view all our rates.
Q.) Do
the rates include breakfast?
These rates
do not include breakfast.
Q.) Do
you serve breakfast and how much is that?
Yes, we serve
breakfast from 07:30. Prices range from R8.50 for croissants
and jam up to R29 for a full cooked breakfast.
Q.) How
can I make a room reservation?
You can make
a room reservation here
or email us directly to
info@ashanti.co.za
Q.) Do
you offer a pick up service from the airport?
We offer a pick-up service from Cape Town airport between 08h30 and 15h30 which is subject to availability and we request that you call us from the airport (021 423 8721) after your plane has landed and we will be there in 20 minutes if the driver is available immediately. We charge R70 for this service. Should you be arriving outside of these hours you can take a shuttle bus from the airport or else we can arrange a meet-and greet service for you. Prices vary so please contact us for details. Also, please ensure you inform us in advance if you are arriving after 6pm to ensure that your room is held.
Q.) How
many beds are in your dorms?
We have 6 bed
and 8 bed room dormitories. The dorms and private rooms in the
main building are not en-suite but there are plenty of communal
bathrooms for your use. The dorm rooms all have private lockers.
Q.) Do
I have to bring my own bed linen?
The dorms are
provided with bMon March 9, 2009 up with duvets. We have towels for hire but I would suggest
you bring along your own.
Q.) Where
are the en-suite rooms?
Most of our
en-suite rooms are in the lovely Ashanti Guest Houses, which
are around the corner from the main building and have a National
Monument status. There is a small kitchen for use and all the
rooms are equipped with towels. All the other facilities are
available for your use here at Ashanti Lodge.
Q.) Can
I book tours and adventure stuff with you?
We have a travel
center in the Lodge where you can make all your travel arrangements
with our travel consultants or check out our website on www.ashanti.co.za.
The center is open from 08:00 to 19:00.
Q.) Do
you have barbeque facilities?
Yes we do have
barbeque facilities.
Q.) Do
you have a swimming pool?
Yes we have
a large swimming pool at the back of the hostel.
Q.) Do
you have a kitchen where I can prepare my own food?
Yes, we have a recently renovated communal kitchen that is fully equipped. You can also store your food in our cupboards or in the big fridge.
Q.) Do
you have Internet access, telephone and fax?
We have an Internet Café with 5 terminals. There are 3 public telephones for easy international calls. You are also able to send and receive faxes here. We now also have Wi-Fi access for those with their own laptop.
Q.) Do
you have washing facilities?
We do have washing facilities for hand washing clothes in the Lodge but we also offer a laundry service. You leave your dirty luggage with us and you get it back the next day. Everything up to 5 kg costs R30.
Q.) Do
you exchange money?
Yes we do exchange money and traveler’s cheques. There is no commission for cash and a small fee for traveller’s cheques.
Q.) Can
I leave my luggage with you if going on overnight tours?
We offer a luggage storage that you may use during your travelling. We charge you R5.00 per unit per day.
Q.) Do
you serve meals in the Ashanti Lodge?
We have our
own café on the first floor. It opens for breakfast at
07:30 and the kitchen closes at 10pm. During that time you can
order light meals and snacks like pizza, sandwiches, nachos,
salads, burgers etc. We also serve drinks and cocktails in our
bar!
Q.) Do
you have a pool table?
Yes we do have
a pool table. Every Tuesday night is our famous pool competition
where you can win great prizes like wine tours or abseiling
from Table Mountain.
Q.) Do
you have your own parking facilities?
You can park
you car in front of our lodge. We have a security guard during
the night who patrols the road.
Q.) What
are en-suite rooms?
En-suite rooms
are rooms with their own bathroom shower and toilet.
Q.) Is
it safe to walk into town?
It is safe
to walk at daytime. Better don’t walk alone and leave
all your valuables in our safe.
Q.) How
close are shops and restaurants?
The closest
supermarket is a three minutes walk away. There are also many
restaurants on Kloof Street which is a 5 minutes walk from here.
Q.) Is
it possible to walk to the V&A Waterfront?
Yes you can
walk to the Waterfront, but it will take between 45 minutes
to one hour. It is a nice walk through the town and along the
sea. If you don ‘t want to walk you can take a Rikki Taxi
or a regular taxi to get there.
Q.) How
far are the beaches?
Cape Town’s
most famous beaches, Clifton beach and Camps Bay, are within
walking distance for the keen hiker. For the rest of us a Rikki
or regular taxi takes 15 minutes.
Q.) Can
you walk up to Table Mountain from Ashanti?
Yes, it is
possible to walk. The best thing is to take a Rikki taxi to
the Cable car. Then it is up to you to climb up or to take the
Cable station. A walk up takes between two and three hours (depending
on the path you chose). The cable car takes 7 minutes to get
up to the top.
Q.) Do
you have public transport in Cape Town?
There are cheap
minibuses and Rikki taxis which are always an adventure. There
is also a train running to some suburbs and towns nearby Cape
Town.
Q.) What is the difference between a double room and a twin room?
A twin room will have two single beds whereas a double room has one double bed.
Q.) Can I book a campsite spot?
No. All camping is on a first-come, first-served basis as it is difficult to determine the size of tents and reserve space accordingly.
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