The Lighthouse Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Colesberg guest house

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Balcony
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No. 11) | Terrace/patio
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Restaurant
Combined shower/tub, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
40A Church Street, Umsobomvu, Northern Cape, 9795
  • Popular LocationColesberg Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationColesberg Museum3 min walk
  • Popular LocationColesburg Church6 min walk

Room options

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No. 11)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom (No. 12)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (No. 2)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (No. 9)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Colesberg

In Colesberg .You'll be steps from Colesberg Park and a 5-minute walk from Colesberg Museum. Colesburg Church is within half a mile (1 km) and Gariepdam Welcome Monument is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Colesberg Park - 2 min walk
  • Colesberg Museum - 3 min walk
  • Colesburg Church - 6 min walk
  • Gariepdam Marina - 33 min drive
  • Gariep Dam - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wimpy - 3 min drive
  • KFC - 3 min drive
  • Steers - 4 min drive
  • Bordeaux Coffee Shop - 3 min walk
  • Steers - 8 min drive

About this property

The Lighthouse Guesthouse

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Colesberg guest house
The Lighthouse Guesthouse offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Lighthouse Guesthouse also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Colesberg guesthouse.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Lighthouse Guesthouse offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Colesberg guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 per person

Things to do

  • Library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lighthouse Guesthouse House Colesberg
Lighthouse Guesthouse House
Lighthouse Guesthouse Colesberg
Lighthouse Guesthouse Umsobomvu
Lighthouse Umsobomvu
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse Guesthouse Umsobomvu
The Lighthouse Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Lighthouse Guesthouse Guesthouse Umsobomvu

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lighthouse Guesthouse to the airport?

The Lighthouse Guesthouse is 144.3 mi (169-min drive) away from the Bloemfontein (BFN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthouse Guesthouse?

As of May 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthouse Guesthouse on May 22, 2024 start from $45.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Lighthouse Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lighthouse Guesthouse.

Does The Lighthouse Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lighthouse Guesthouse, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 100 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lighthouse Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Lighthouse Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lighthouse Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Lighthouse Guesthouse have a pool?

The Lighthouse Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does The Lighthouse Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Lighthouse Guesthouse to downtown Colesberg?

The Lighthouse Guesthouse is 2.6 mi away from Colesberg.

The Lighthouse Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mildie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Used the night to break the trip between Cape Town and Pretoria. Perfect for it. Great bed, felt well rested to take on my journey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was in excellent condition , staff very friendly and helpful, even phoned me after we left to pick up a shower chair that we have forgotten to pack in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

EW

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super
Super friendly service in a great guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Abraham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good
The room was rundown and old, the bed was not comfortable and I will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lighthouse guesthouse review
Stay was really good! Host was very friendly and accommodating, great location from restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wessel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

christoffel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
Lovely room, comfortable bed with super soft linen. We slipped into a deep sleep on a marshmallow cloud after a long drive. Great hospitality from our host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lize-Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020