Hotels in Graaff-Reinet South Africa

Featuring Victorian architecture from 1840, Buiten Verwagten Guest House also offers an outdoor swimming pool and entertainment area with BBQ facilities. It is set in a manicured garden with Jacaranda trees. The rooms come with elegant country-style décor and en-suite bathrooms with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. There are also self-catering suites with a private kitchenette and patio. All rooms and suites are serviced daily. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast in the dining room. They can also relax by the pool or in the garden. Free WiFi is available. Buiten Verwagten is located only 1,950 feet from the Hester Rupert Museum and 0.6 miles from the Graaff-Reinet Railway Station. Camdeboo National Park is 10.6 miles from the guest house.

Offering an outdoor pool, spa and on-site restaurant, Drostdy Hotel is located in the beautiful town of Graaff-Reinet, which features over 220 heritage sites. Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV, free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests will also benefit from a Nespresso coffee maker, 24-hour room service and a writing desk. At Drostdy Hotel you will find state of the art gym facilities, a choice of 3 pools in manicured gardens and a restaurant specialising in Karoo lamb & venison. Nestled amongst the Camdeboo National Park, the area offers a variety of sights, including the Valley of Desolation, Nqweba Dam and Cape buffalo.

Only a 5-minutes’ drive away from Midland Hospital in Graaff-Reinet, Mountain View Guesthouse offers an outdoor pool, and en-suite rooms. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Rooms here will provide you with a satellite TV, air conditioning and tea-and-coffee facilities. The private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and a fan. Breakfast can be arrange for a surcharge and is served in the dining room. There are also barbecue facilities available. At A Mountain View Guesthouse you will find a hairdresser and laundry facilities. The Valley of Desolation is a 15-minute drive from the guest house.

Located in Graaff-Reinet in the region of Eastern Cape, 1,000 feet from Union High School, Merwede Guest House features an outdoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. A TV is featured. Bowling Club (SPCA (Graaff-Reinet)) is 1,300 feet from Merwede Guest House, and Assemblies of God is 1,300 feet from the property.

Come and enjoy the comfort, peace and tranquility of Aan-die-Oewer’s exquisite 3-star facilities and top-class service. Situated on the banks of the Sundays River in a quiet part of this historical town, Aan-die-Oewer offers both B&B a full English breakfast available and self-catering options with all the essentials. The two family units and five single units all have private entrances, en-suite bathrooms, DSTV sports and movie channels, air-conditioning, braai facilities and secure parking. The pool and lapa areas are ideal for a cold, refreshing drink on a hot summer’s day and can also be utilised as a unique conference facility for smaller groups of up to twenty people. Visitors at Aan-die-Oewer can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and game reserve or enjoy the comforting shade of the old oak tree overlooking a large play area for the kids.Graaff-Reinet and surrounds offer various leisure and sports activities, as well as a number of restaurants. Or at night it might be enough to just experience the peace and quiet of staring at the endless, star-studded Karoo sky…

Tucked away in the folds of the Sneeuberg mountains, close to the little hamlet of Nieu Bethesda you will find Weltevreden, a historic Karoo sheep farm. Discover Africa's outback at Weltevreden where you can relax in the wide open Karoo countryside with its panoramic view of Compassberg and the Sneeuberg mountain range. We offer you the chance to enjoy everyday sheep and cattle farming activities, walks, hikes, tennis on clay, a splash pool, sundowner jaunts by arrangement, and genuine peace and quiet under great night skies. Birds are abundant and offer good viewing, along with small game. There are two self-catering cottages available; Cottage on the Pond and The Prison. We are located 56 km from the historic town of Graaff Reinet and 13 km from Nieu Bethesda, the site of Helen Martins' Owl House and inspiration for Athol Fugard's play The Road to Mecca.

Situated in the historic town of Graaff-Reinet in the centre of the Karoo Midlands, this guest house is one of the culinary oases of South Africa. Food is a passion here and the dinners are legendary; the highlight of your stay and an experience to be savoured and remembered. The owners and chef, Gordon and Rose Wright invite you to become part of this experience and Karoo hospitality at its best. Bedrooms are cosy, with comforts and extras to pamper, and the floors in the old house are all original yellowwood. Relax on the pool terrace or in the lounge, or stroll the streets filled with architectural treasures, of which more than 200 are National Monuments. Visit the awesome Valley of Desolation and nature reserve with plenty of game. Food is the very being, the soul, of this guest house and Gordon's enthusiasm for good, honest food is legendary. Finding and turning the best local and regional products into a fine art is what sets his cuisine apart, and has cognoscenti proclaiming it among South Africa's finest. The guest house and Gordon's restaurant is located in a manor house built circa 1819, and offers seven en-suite double rooms, all elegantly furnished. All rooms have 100% percale linen and mohair blankets from the region. Graaff-Reinet is ideally situated as a stopover between many of the major centres in South Africa, but it is the visitor who takes the time out to explore this unique area, who will experience the adventure of a lifetime. The route via Graaff-Reinet is the best access between the goldfields of Gauteng and the spectacular Garden Route and on to the winelands and Cape Town in the south.

Melrose Guest Farm offers exceptional style, excellent value, and is easily accessible on the R75 just 13 km from Graaff Reinet. The farm boasts stunning views across the Karoo veld and the mountains beyond, in a tranquil setting with the most magnificent sunsets. In winter, the mountains are covered with snow. Our rooms are spacious but cosy, with crisp white linen giving a luxurious touch. Rooms also offer an honesty bar fridge filled with refreshments for your enjoyment. Birdwatchers will have a delightful time in identifying approximately 12 different bird species, and game drives are also available. Bring your mountain or quad bikes for a ride through the veld, or have a swim in the reservoir. Enjoy genuine Karoo hospitality at Melrose Guest Farm, where guests are treated as friends.

Karoopark Guest House is centrally situated near Graaff-Reinet's main attractions. En-suite rooms with air-conditioning are available in the Colonial Main House, as well as units situated in the garden. Accommodation varies from family units with interleading rooms to our luxury Honeymoon Suite. Karoopark Guest House offers secure parking, a swimming pool, full English breakfasts, an a la carte restaurant, a fully licensed bar, and Internet facilities. Graaff-Reinet is the fourth oldest town, boasting more than 200 National Monuments. Guided tours to the Valley of Desolation and other main highlights such as the Camdeboo National Park and Agava Tequila Factory are available from the guest house.

The professional welcome that Riana and his staff offer when you arrive at their oasis in the heart of the Karoo is reminiscent of better days. As you enter this estate in the middle of Graaff-Reinet, the first thing that strikes you is the air of tranquility that pervades the grounds – a secure haven where you can leave your cares behind. Country Village is a place to unwind, get those kinks out after a long journey, and relax. It is an ideal place for an overnight stay or a short holiday, close to all the major attractions, schools, coffee shops, and restaurants. Great care has been taken with each cottage to ensure every comfort and service, which only country-folk know how to provide. Various options are available; cosy cottages sleeping two or three guests, to larger two-bedroom cottages sleeping four to six guests. All are en-suite, serviced daily, and fully equipped. Luxury air-conditioned suites are also available. Barbecue facilities are provided for those who enjoy relaxing around a fire with the sound of crickets and experiencing a meal under the Karoo night sky. Country Village not only welcomes couples and families, we also cater for both small and large tour groups.

Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve is situated just to the east of Graaff-Reinet, in the heart of the Eastern Cape's Great Karoo, and offers an exceptional malaria-free safari experience in a region steeped in history and culture. This 14,000-hectare or 35,000-acre property lies cupped in the palm of the Sneeuberg mountain range, the second highest range in South Africa. It provides guests with a unique game viewing experience due to the combination of four biomes and an altitude range of almost 5000 feet. From the bush thickets and riverine areas to the plateau grass plains with the backdrop of the majestic mountains that make every game drive a breathtakingly beautiful experience. We offer three Cape Dutch homesteads which have been meticulously restored to celebrate a fusion of traditional curves and modern open-plan living spaces, with every room furnished with the most luxurious textures and materials creating a relaxed elegance that allows our guests to feel at home. Between the three Manors there is a combined total of 12 spacious double bedrooms, each en-suite, and one of which is a secluded honeymoon suite offering a truly romantic destination throughout the year. Full length swimming pools at each Manor cool guests in the haze of high summer, while boma dining, game drives, and guided walks conjure up the magic of days gone by. The sheer stillness and fresh air at Mount Camdeboo is also highly conducive to successful executive brain-storming. A fully equipped and dedicated conference venue accommodates up to 24 delegates in air-conditioned comfort, with pre-arranged day excursions as an optional extra. This being said, Mount Camdeboo is the the ideal honeymoon, family or conference destination, offering a perfect blend of tradition and modern comforts. A visit to Mount Camdeboo is bound to restore all of your senses; it will allow you to catch your breath and synchronize with the heart beat of nature.

In the heart of Graaff-Reinet lies Avondrust, an imposing guest house and B&B with gracious living as its philosophy. Your caring hosts since 15 September 2007 are Nico and Hanniki Hattingh. Nico left a thriving packaging business in Johannesburg behind because he fell in love with the Karoo and it was always Hanniki's dream to have a guest house where she could spoil, pamper and serve people. The guest house consists of two Luxury Suite in the Manor House with separate entrance and private lounge, verandah and summerhouse, a romantic Honeymoon Room, four Deluxe Rooms, all en-suite with private entrances leading into the tranquil garden behind the imposing Edwardian Feather Baron mansion. All rooms boast space, privacy and comfort and have the use of a large pool overlooking the mountains. DStv is available in the guest lounge and country breakfasts are served with farm fresh eggs and milk. Avondrust is within walking distance from all shops, museums and restaurants.

De Erf Manor Guest House has a charming country feel, bringing out the glamour of the Karoo and the beauty of its natural gifts. It is the perfect setting for long walks and currently offers two luxury en-suite rooms with private entrances. Lianne and Fabian take pride in providing only the best in linen and antique furniture, and amongst other things, the rooms feature DStv, air-conditioning, large fans, and mosquito nets. A fruit bowl and sherry also await guests upon arrival. In addition, almost anything is possible on request.

Situated in the historic and culture-rich town of Graaff-Reinet, Stemar Self-catering Guest House offers every visitor the same hospitality and acquaintance that was the foundation of this small Karoo town in 1786. Get back to nature, enjoy various adventure filled activities, or just browse through all the museums that capture the history of our region and town. Stemar Self-catering Guest House was founded in 1997 as part of the growing tourism industry in Graaff-Reinet, the Gem of the Karoo. Catering for single tourists as well as families, we have been offering self-catering accommodation of the utmost standards to visitors from South Africa and abroad. The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa has awarded us with a 2 Star grading, meaning that we are able to cater to every need of our visitors while they enjoy the splendour of our lovely town. Whatever your reason for visiting us, we know that you will be back to visit us soon.

These two charming cottages date back to the 1800s and combine authentic Karoo style and ambience with every modern comfort. They are beautifully restored and furnished with antiques. The Cottages face each other across the shady quiet of one of the most picturesque streets of the town. Each cottage has its own private garden and all our beautiful rooms are air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms, white linen, DStv and flowers from our lovely garden. Our rate includes a full Karoo breakfast which consists of cereals, yoghurt, fruits from the orchard, our own free range eggs, bacon, and sausage. We are right next to the nature reserve, nestled in the shadow of Spandau’s Kop, an easy walk takes you right into the best of Karoo nature. The town centre is an easy 10 minute walk, where we organise dinners at any one of our variety of good restaurants. We have swimming facilities in our bore-hole-fed dam and secure off-street parking. As the Gem of the Karoo our town warrants a two night stop over.