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African Safari Lodge
"Nice room, fantastic view down the river with a deer on our patio 😁"
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

The Milner
"Clean place, perfect for work/ business trip"
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

137 High Street Guest House
"Didn't stay there"
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
"….."
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

Pumba Private Game Reserve
"From the moment we arrived we were spoilt and everything was so perfect every little detail was taken care of All the staff were so helpful kind and friendly our ranger was fantastic and so knowledgeable and caring towards the animals The lodge we stayed in was so perfect I cried with happiness when ..."
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

8A Grahamstown
"Awesome"
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023

AppleBee Guest Cottages
"I had a super stay here. It is really nice that the B&B actually provides breakfast along with tea and coffee and crackers. That makes the morning much easier. Also, I unexpectedly had an overnight guest and the hotelier allowed me to bring the other guest in the guest room. This was much ..."
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

1 on Ross
"Look at replacing your mattress, to soft... Old"
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Bartholomew's Loft
"It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025
Makhanda Hotel & Travel Guide
Researching your trip to Eastern Cape? If you're looking to get a feel of the city, discover places to base you adventure that are close to the excitement of Grahamstown. With 2 hotels and apartments on Travelocity within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius of the city center, it will be a breeze finding a place appropriate.
Accommodation options found within a short distance of Grahamstown include the 30 on Oatlands Road and 11 Worcester-on-Durban.
The Lalibela Game Reserve All Inclusive is conveniently located 17 miles (27 kilometers) away from the middle of Grahamstown and is perfect for visitors who like to save money wherever possible. Visitors could also investigate the Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge.
The Pumba Private Game Reserve is 7 miles (11 kilometers) away from the center of Grahamstown. An alternative accommodation option is the A Stone's Throw, which is positioned 8 miles (13 kilometers) away. The Idwala Lodge and the Bartholomew's Loft are two alternative accommodation options worth checking out around Grahamstown.
Port Alfred is situated 25 miles (44 kilometers) to the southwest of Grahamstown. During your visit, you can see the Shamwari Game Reserve. Paterson is home to some ideal Travelocity-listed places to spend the night. If you're after another option, you might like to stay at Port Alfred, which is found 35 miles (55 kilometers) southeast of Grahamstown. While in Port Alfred, take the time to explore the East Beach. The The Royal Guest House and The Lookout Guest House are great places to throw your feet up in.
For those travelers flying via Port Elizabeth International Airport, you may choose to stay at The Boardwalk Hotel, or Hacklewood Hill Country House, which can both be found a short trip away.
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Pumba Private Game Reserve
"From the moment we arrived we were spoilt and everything was so perfect every little detail was taken care of All the staff were so helpful kind and friendly our ranger was fantastic and so knowledgeable and caring towards the animals The lodge we stayed in was so perfect I cried with happiness when I saw it and the perfect views we had we were in lodge B Thank you so much for our lovely stay we only wished we had booked for longer and the food was exceptional"
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