Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer through the hotel.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Graaff-Reinet, just steps from Hester Rupert Art Museum and Drostdy. It is 0.1 mi from the Old Library and the Monument to the Independent Colony of Graaff-Reinet.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet

Average nightly price at Drostdy Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$149
February	$144
March	$175
April	$124
May	$112
June	$106
July	$102
August	$106
September	$120
October	$125
November	$131
December	$152

What guests think

At Drostdy Hotel, travellers consistently highlight the beautifully restored historic setting, spacious well-appointed rooms, and notably friendly, professional staff, creating a comfortable, characterful stay in central Graaff-Reinet with convenient parking and attractive gardens.

Breakfast and much of the food draw praise, though several guests experienced slow or sub-par dinners, limited menus, and order mix-ups. While service is widely lauded, recurring issues include disorganized check-in and occasional lapses linked to training or management. A few maintenance and facility concerns are noted, such as faulty showers or drains, a non-working TV or hot water, and inconsistent pool clarity. Expect a charming, central stay with standout character and hospitality, but possible service or maintenance hiccups.

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Facilities

Beautiful historic complex with attractive gardens and a pleasant pool area; secure, convenient parking is appreciated. Some guests, however, encountered cloudy or dirty pool water.

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Anke

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Personal war sehr freundlich, die Anlage insgesamt schön und sicher, das Frühstück sehr reichhaltig. Aber: Der Pool war total trüb! Wir hatten kein warmes Wasser zum Waschen bzw. Duschen. Das Badezimmer ist fast größer als das Zimmer selbst. Mit 2 geöffneten Koffern wird es platzmäßig schon schwierig. Da stört dann die liebevolle Bett-Deko, die man auch noch irgendwo verstauen muss, eher. Das passt nicht so recht zu einem 5-Sterne-Hotel. Statt einer Minibar mit Kauf-Getränken wäre ein Kühlschrank praktischer für die eigenen Getränke, das Kühlgut und die Kühlakkus. Ich würde mir für einen weiteren Aufenthalt etwas anderes suchen.

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Maryna

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed overnight, but as usual everything was exellent, from the welcome to checking out. Staff all very friendly and well informed. The food was delicious, the breakfast spread was well stocked with many choices, hot and cold. When in Graaff Reinet we always stay at the Drosdy Hotel. They have added carports for parking which is a big plus when the weather is bad. I highly recommend the Drosdy Hotel

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Frank

Feb 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Oase van rust na een lange rit. Prachtig hotel gelegen in het hart van de stad. Mooie luxe kamers met zeer grote badkamer en met smorgens een groot uitgebreid ontbijt. Lekker zwembad met heerlijke zitjes. Een echte aanrader.

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Annemarie

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wunderbares Hotel in einer schönen Gartenanlage. Wir haben den Pool bei 32 Grad sehr genossen. Bequeme Gartenliegen. Sehr großes Zimmer mit Kingsize Bett und Bad. Frühstück sehr gut. Die Atmosphäre zum Abendessen ist schön, das Essen war aber nachmittags bei Maria‘s Coffee besser. Schade, dass wir nur eine Nacht hatten.

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Jackie A

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival we decided to.upgrade to a.suite. the room was beautifully decorated, with lounge area and a fantastic bathroon. Lovely quiet patio with access to the large.car park ( secure). Pool area opposit our room, with towels. Hotel in centre of town with lovely gallery and wine shop attached. Bar is also lovely and cool All.staff friendly

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Ilona

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Die gesamte Anlage ist außergewöhnlich schön und das Personal sehr kompetent und sehr freundlich.

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J.W.L. van de

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Mooi gerestaureerd complex op een uitstekende locatie. Goede parkeermogelijkheden en ruime kamers. Toch is dit geen 5 sterren hotel. De service en voorzieningen zouden veel beter kunnen. Elektrisch handdoekenrek niet uit te schakelen, beperkte menukaart in het restaurant, kleding van de wasserij werd niet terugbezorgd, weinig privacy bij de receptie (studenten hotelschool, in en uitlopen personeel)....

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Margaret

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The quiet, historical elegance of this beautifully restored hotel.

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STEEN

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel pool absolutely not inviting. On arrival it was dirty, and although attempts were made over the next days, it never became nice and clear during our stay. Have a feeling they did not know how to control the various “values” which ensures a clean and clear pool. Ved ankomst

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MARTIN

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful, first class facility, excellent staff, friendly and safe. Will definitely stay here again , delightful experience !

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Cleanliness

Rooms are described as very clean, but several maintenance issues affected bathrooms, including poor drainage, faulty or weak showers, and occasional lack of hot water.

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Anke

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Personal war sehr freundlich, die Anlage insgesamt schön und sicher, das Frühstück sehr reichhaltig. Aber: Der Pool war total trüb! Wir hatten kein warmes Wasser zum Waschen bzw. Duschen. Das Badezimmer ist fast größer als das Zimmer selbst. Mit 2 geöffneten Koffern wird es platzmäßig schon schwierig. Da stört dann die liebevolle Bett-Deko, die man auch noch irgendwo verstauen muss, eher. Das passt nicht so recht zu einem 5-Sterne-Hotel. Statt einer Minibar mit Kauf-Getränken wäre ein Kühlschrank praktischer für die eigenen Getränke, das Kühlgut und die Kühlakkus. Ich würde mir für einen weiteren Aufenthalt etwas anderes suchen.

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Jeanine S.

Feb 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer war geräumig und sehr sauber. Das Personal ist durchgehend sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir genossen unseren Aufenthalt sehr, auch dank der gelungenen Überraschung für unsere Flitterwochen!

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MARILYN

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we returned to this property due to our great experience , this time we came maybe at the back end of DEC and the service and food was under par of what they the hotel pride themselves. not to moan but when you planned all year to come here part of your holiday you expect also the same serivce. dinner we had to send our steak back twice , breakfast waited 1 hr and both our meals was tottally wrong, our room shower head was trickling so we had to use our handheld . the venue is really beautiful and our room but the food and service this time was under par,

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Lindsay

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was faulty and difficult to use One of the two TV’s was not working

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Richard

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One issue was that the bath did not drain and the shower couldnt close. The staff were fantastic and otherwise all was excellent.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently praised as spacious, beautifully decorated, and comfortable, often with very large bathrooms. A few report minor issues such as faulty showers or TVs, and one noted a compact bedroom layout.

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Jasbir

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room, with lovely bed and also big bathroom.

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Anke

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Personal war sehr freundlich, die Anlage insgesamt schön und sicher, das Frühstück sehr reichhaltig. Aber: Der Pool war total trüb! Wir hatten kein warmes Wasser zum Waschen bzw. Duschen. Das Badezimmer ist fast größer als das Zimmer selbst. Mit 2 geöffneten Koffern wird es platzmäßig schon schwierig. Da stört dann die liebevolle Bett-Deko, die man auch noch irgendwo verstauen muss, eher. Das passt nicht so recht zu einem 5-Sterne-Hotel. Statt einer Minibar mit Kauf-Getränken wäre ein Kühlschrank praktischer für die eigenen Getränke, das Kühlgut und die Kühlakkus. Ich würde mir für einen weiteren Aufenthalt etwas anderes suchen.

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Ash

Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room and amenities. Staff friendly and helpful in all aspects. Amazing 👏

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Gary

Feb 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great, the historic hotel building and grounds are fantastic. Staff helpful

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Lindsay

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was faulty and difficult to use One of the two TV’s was not working

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Jackie A

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival we decided to.upgrade to a.suite. the room was beautifully decorated, with lounge area and a fantastic bathroon. Lovely quiet patio with access to the large.car park ( secure). Pool area opposit our room, with towels. Hotel in centre of town with lovely gallery and wine shop attached. Bar is also lovely and cool All.staff friendly

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Lara

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel exceeds expectations. Starting with the warm welcome at reception, the staff are friendly and professional, the rooms are spacious and beautiful - including a large bathroom with rain shower and old fashioned claw tub. And the food is delicious. I would definitely stay here again. An historic gem of a hotel.

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mireille

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superbe chambre et salle de bain immense

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Caroline

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful bedroom & bathroom. Excellent breakfasts & dinners

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Hein

Nov 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonder place to rest after a long drive. The rooms are huge with stunning en suite bathrooms. The bed is huge with crisp white linens. Loved the complimentary snack platter and wine. The surrounding property is beautiful and the restaurant and bar setting is just perfect. The food is delicious. I could have stayed eating breakfast for hours. Overall the service and the property is totally worth it. Wish we could have stayed longer. P.S. It's pet friendly and load shedding proof. Thanks guys!

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Service

Staff are widely described as warm, professional, and exceptionally helpful. However, recurring issues include disorganized or slow check-in and lapses in restaurant service, with some concerns about training and management consistency.

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Ash

Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room and amenities. Staff friendly and helpful in all aspects. Amazing 👏

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Gary

Feb 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great, the historic hotel building and grounds are fantastic. Staff helpful

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Albena

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique hotel! The room was great - comfortable and spacious. The reception staff was friendly. However, we were not completely satisfied with the quality of the dinner dishes, as well as the service provided by the breakfast personnel. They messed up the food orders a few times, and it took forever to get our coffees.

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Simon

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What was once a magnificent institution has unfortunately crumbled into a very average hotel with a lack of training and management. I wont return.

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Elke

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a lovely stay in the Drostdy. It's a lovely hotel, staff are friendly, and the service is professsional. The manager arranged for a room upgrade once they became aware that I enjoy VIP privileges; this was much appreciated!

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Margaret

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Customer Service was very good. Went the extra mile on a couple of things

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Michiel

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

In my previous message I didn’t realize we were upgraded, room is very nice and spacious. Did receive the complementary wine only after asking 2 times, which seems strange. Nibbles were okay. Check in procedure seems long and awkward. Rom for improvement.

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Charl

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is the best hospitality staff that I have ever experienced. All of them give a new meaning to professional and courteous service. Nothing is too much. Always friendly and helpfull. Must be experienced to believe. Great hotel with fantastic rooms and facilities.

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Simon

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was disorganised, unhelpful and a terrible overall experience. It was only when the duty manager stepped in that we received some form of assistance. Very disappointing for what was once a great hotel.

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Stephanie

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous hotel with high attention to detail and guest experience. The staff were all incredible.

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Location

Centrally located in Graaff-Reinet, with easy walking access to shops and points of interest and good parking nearby. Several guests viewed it as a convenient base for local attractions.

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Lee

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. The staff are super friendly and responsive, Also the best food I had in South Africa. Great base for seeing desolation valley.

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Frank

Feb 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Oase van rust na een lange rit. Prachtig hotel gelegen in het hart van de stad. Mooie luxe kamers met zeer grote badkamer en met smorgens een groot uitgebreid ontbijt. Lekker zwembad met heerlijke zitjes. Een echte aanrader.

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Petrus

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Drostdy is an iconic place and definitely worth a visit because of its unique features (architecture, green and recreational areas, location in the centre of town and proximity to natural and cultural high points

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Tyrone

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Another great overnight stay at one of the best small hotels in South Africa. Large comfortable room tastefully decorated surrounded by magnificent surrounds and gardens all centrally located in the charming town of Graaf Reinet and just a short stroll from great coffee shops and points of interest.

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Jackie A

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival we decided to.upgrade to a.suite. the room was beautifully decorated, with lounge area and a fantastic bathroon. Lovely quiet patio with access to the large.car park ( secure). Pool area opposit our room, with towels. Hotel in centre of town with lovely gallery and wine shop attached. Bar is also lovely and cool All.staff friendly

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J.W.L. van de

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Mooi gerestaureerd complex op een uitstekende locatie. Goede parkeermogelijkheden en ruime kamers. Toch is dit geen 5 sterren hotel. De service en voorzieningen zouden veel beter kunnen. Elektrisch handdoekenrek niet uit te schakelen, beperkte menukaart in het restaurant, kleding van de wasserij werd niet terugbezorgd, weinig privacy bij de receptie (studenten hotelschool, in en uitlopen personeel)....

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Dining

Breakfast and many meals receive strong praise, with several guests calling the food delicious and varied. Still, multiple reviews cite slow or disappointing dinners, order errors, and a limited menu.

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Lucy

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, great food

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Wendy

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful decorated rooms. Attention to detail you will find in the room and on the property. The food at the restaurant was also very good. Staff very friendly. Will definitely stay there again.

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Albena

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique hotel! The room was great - comfortable and spacious. The reception staff was friendly. However, we were not completely satisfied with the quality of the dinner dishes, as well as the service provided by the breakfast personnel. They messed up the food orders a few times, and it took forever to get our coffees.

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MARILYN

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we returned to this property due to our great experience , this time we came maybe at the back end of DEC and the service and food was under par of what they the hotel pride themselves. not to moan but when you planned all year to come here part of your holiday you expect also the same serivce. dinner we had to send our steak back twice , breakfast waited 1 hr and both our meals was tottally wrong, our room shower head was trickling so we had to use our handheld . the venue is really beautiful and our room but the food and service this time was under par,

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Lara

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel exceeds expectations. Starting with the warm welcome at reception, the staff are friendly and professional, the rooms are spacious and beautiful - including a large bathroom with rain shower and old fashioned claw tub. And the food is delicious. I would definitely stay here again. An historic gem of a hotel.

6

J.W.L. van de

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Mooi gerestaureerd complex op een uitstekende locatie. Goede parkeermogelijkheden en ruime kamers. Toch is dit geen 5 sterren hotel. De service en voorzieningen zouden veel beter kunnen. Elektrisch handdoekenrek niet uit te schakelen, beperkte menukaart in het restaurant, kleding van de wasserij werd niet terugbezorgd, weinig privacy bij de receptie (studenten hotelschool, in en uitlopen personeel)....

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Caroline

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful bedroom & bathroom. Excellent breakfasts & dinners

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Angela

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful spot full of old world charm. Really helpful staff and beautifully appointed spacious bedrooms. The dinner at the restaurant is also great.

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Jennifer Lynn

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous environment and loved our stay. One blip the service from the kitchen very slow - we waited 45 minutes for dinner. Staff excellent.

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Franz

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the room was beautiful, very large and well-maintained, and reception was trying hard to do a good job, although not sufficient for a hotel of this reputation, the restaurant was clearly sub-standard. The table which had been reserved for us, was given to another guest, the restaurant manager offered us a complimentary drink, an offer which we accepted by asking for one glass of MCC each. Later one of the two was added to the bill, which we questioned. When we paid at reception the next day, it turned out that the value had been reduced from the tip - very unfair. To leave the light on in the room after turn down service is 20th century and not acceptable in a country with load-shedding …

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $120	2 $120	3 $119	4 $120	5 $203	6	7
8 $116	9 $134	10 $132	11 $203	12 $132	13 $134	14 $250
15 $151	16 $132	17 $120	18 $139	19 $132	20 $132	21 $132
22 $204	23 $207	24 $131	25 $152	26 $134	27 $120	28 $129
29 $123	30 $129

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