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Bartholomew's Loft

3.0 star property
Makhanda guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Experience the charm of Bartholomew's Loft, where a garden and playground await. Enjoy full breakfast options, unwind with free WiFi, or bask in the sun by the outdoor pool with loungers. Guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Playground
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $52
includes taxes & fees
$45 per night
Feb 9 - Feb 10

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Settlers Cottage Apt. Family Unit

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bartholomew's Loft

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Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Garden Cottage Self-catering

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The Corner House - Double room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

The Corner House - Double room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Corner House - Self Catering

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bartholomew's Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Settler Cottage Apartments

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Cottage | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Garden Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 8 min walk
  • St Andrew's College - 19 min walk
  • Rhodes University - 3 min drive
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 3 min drive
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highlander - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Major Fraser's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Botanic Gardens Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bartholomew's Loft

Bartholomew's Loft is a great choice for a stay in Makhanda. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Xhosa

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 850 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 265.00 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bartholomew's Loft House Grahamstown
Bartholomew's Loft House
Bartholomew's Loft Grahamstown
Bartholomew's Loft
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Grahamstown
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse
Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Bartholomew's Loft offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bartholomew's Loft does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Bartholomew's Loft?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Bartholomew's Loft?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bartholomew's Loft?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bartholomew's Loft?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 250 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Bartholomew's Loft and nearby?

Bartholomew's Loft has an outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around Bartholomew's Loft like?

Bartholomew's Loft is a short 8-minute walk from Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and 19 minutes' walk from St Andrew's College.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Home away from home
Zimkhitha, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice cool clean stay.
Linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great service.
Mansnimar, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

April, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. We had plenty of space in our room, and didn't get to use the kitchen area but could prepare a meal very easily! Only complaints are limited parking (otherwise have to park on the street and the area is a bit dodgy), and nothing for load-shedding when it happens. We were completely in the dark. Not even a torch.
Erin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was amazing I enjoyed my stay.
Sindiswa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lusanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect room, friendly staff, clean,
Everything was perfect 😍. I even regretted for staying less days…
Khanyisile, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sisa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yolanda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Queen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pleasant stay
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pleasant stay
The staff at Bartholomew's Loft were extremely friendly and helpful. Due to protests in Makhanda, we were unable to return home so we had to extend our stay and the owner was so generous and offered us a discounted price. The room is also large, has a heater and many other facilities that make the stay pleasant.
Kimmera, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovel stay.
Lovely stay. Very friendly hosts.
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The space was good. The plumbing needed repair and ants were in the kitchen. Nice staff.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing accommodation
It was really an amazing place. Was just there for one night on Business but I have found my home away from home when I am in Grahamstown.
PRINISHA, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Historical self-catering stay
Excellent venue. Beautiful wooden floors in an historical building. Safe, quiet,clean and very spacious. Nice kitchen amenities for self-catering. Not far from town but perhaps a bit far for a walk.
Freda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay in Grahamstown!
Very nice establishment for families, safe, secure, clean.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Pretty pics trick you when booking online!!
Upon arrival at 2pm no bedlinen because it was wet apparently due to rain the previous day. When linen eventually arrived it was still wet. Bathroom door didn't close properly as it was skew. Struggled to get the outside door locked as it was also skew. Staff was friendly, especially Siphiwe but need to be trained properly. Had to ask for teaspoons, napkins and butter at breakfast. The food was however good. Our room was right adjacent to the street with workmen plastering and hammering right outside our window every day. No curtains only broken blinds and shutters when closed, left us in a dark room. At least it was clean.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice B&B
Nice B&B, very quick to respond to issues. Welcoming staff.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Not bad @ All
Maybe you can improve by extending room service, or meals on offer during the cause of the stay.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely old hotel, great location
The room was large, clean and comfortable. The served a good breakfast. Secure parking area.
Verified Expedia guest review