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8A Grahamstown

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Makhanda guest house

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Balcony
TV
Deluxe Room (family) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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8A St Aidans Avenue, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Settlers Garden 1820
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite (upstairs with views) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite (upstairs with views)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room (upstairs with view) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room (upstairs with view)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (garden facing, bath ) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room (garden facing, bath )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (garden facing) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room (garden facing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (family) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room (family)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

In Makhanda .Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find St Andrew's College and Diocesan School for Girls. Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and St Patrick's Catholic Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • St Andrew's College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rhodes University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacks Bagels - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Major Frasers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Pothole & Donkey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Highlander - ‬11 min walk

About this property

8A Grahamstown

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Makhanda guest house
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at 8A Grahamstown. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Makhanda guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
8A Grahamstown offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. This Makhanda guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 120 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 120 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, debit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 and Mastercard.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

8A Grahamstown B&B
8A B&B
8A Grahamstown House
8A House
8A Grahamstown Guesthouse
8A Guesthouse
8A Grahamstown Makhanda
8A Grahamstown Guesthouse
8A Grahamstown Guesthouse Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does 8A Grahamstown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 8A Grahamstown.

Does 8A Grahamstown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at 8A Grahamstown, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 120 per person.

Is there a casino at 8A Grahamstown?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at 8A Grahamstown?

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

Is there free parking at 8A Grahamstown?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does 8A Grahamstown have a pool?

8A Grahamstown features an outdoor pool.

Does 8A Grahamstown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is 8A Grahamstown to downtown Makhanda?

8A Grahamstown is 0.7 mi away from Makhanda.

Reviews

8A Grahamstown Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luyanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

all good.

good for an overnight. nothing in the area for dining out had take in. place was clean and rooms spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olabisi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing.. very comfortable and accommodating.. will definitely stay here again.. Unathi the host was a pleasure..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Suite, Room 1, was absolutely fantastic. Large rooms, beautiful view and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Razvan Andrei

It's a very nice place, friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Marie Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Grahamstown B&B

We enjoyed the location of the accommodation and it was practical for our stay. We had a water problem on the last day of our stay but fortunately it was resolved 2 hours later.

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect guest house

Beautifully appointed, peaceful and with a nice view - great to find somewhere really good in Grahamstown

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort