A Stone's Throw Accommodation

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Observatory Museum

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
9 Stone's Hill, Route 67/Port Alfred Road, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Settlers Garden 1820
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rhodes University
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Spekboom Deluxe (7)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Aloe Double Guest room (8)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cabin Thorntree

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Log-Cabin Indlu

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Acacia Karoo Rondavel - 3 (9)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

In historical district.At this Makhanda B&B, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Observatory Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George. Albany History Museum Complex and Egazini Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Rhodes University - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 29 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highlander - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Major Fraser's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Botanic Gardens Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

A Stone's Throw Accommodation

3-star B&B near Observatory Museum
A Stone's Throw Accommodation offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Makhanda bed & breakfast.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
A Stone's Throw Accommodation offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A Stone's Throw Accommodation to the airport?

A Stone's Throw Accommodation is 83.1 mi (95-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Stone's Throw Accommodation?

As of May 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Stone's Throw Accommodation on May 17, 2025 start from $59.25, 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 A Stone's Throw Accommodation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at A Stone's Throw Accommodation.

Does A Stone's Throw Accommodation offer free breakfast?

A Stone's Throw Accommodation does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Stone's Throw Accommodation?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at A Stone's Throw Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at A Stone's Throw Accommodation?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does A Stone's Throw Accommodation have a pool?

A Stone's Throw Accommodation does not have a pool.

Does A Stone's Throw Accommodation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is A Stone's Throw Accommodation to downtown Makhanda?

A Stone's Throw Accommodation is 2.7 mi away from Makhanda.

A Stone's Throw Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Machoene

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not so good .the shower was open suppose to close it so tat when sumone shower u don't c her/him.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

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

Convenient and peaceful

Beautiful surroundings - peaceful - up in the hills - unbelievable view!! Out of town but yet close enough. Suzanne from the guesthouse is very accommodating and she made our stay very pleasant - she had lots of advice and is quite knowledgeable about the area. My daughter is 1st year at Rhodes. Suzanne had input on how to get registered early, opening accounts, doctors etc. The only thing that was a bit uncomfortable was the open plan shower - it is however ideal for a young couple.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Celina, Johannesburg

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

fantastic in every single way.

My husband and I, really enjoyed the stay, very friendly, clean, excellent service and quiet, relaxing, beautiful views. Breakfast was delicious. Looking forward to go back.

10/10 Excellent

fay, uk

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

Brilliant Place

What a find - lovely clean room, thank you Suzanne x

4/10 Poor

A B

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

10 minutes from Grahamstown

Worst hotel of our trip, Chalet type room was very cold with inefficient wall plate heaters in the room. The entry/exit gate kapt sticking or did not work properly. Grahamstown has nowhere to eat out on sunday, only tateaway restaurants and is best avoided at night anyway.

10/10 Excellent

Delia, Johannesburg

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

Perfect for our needs

We had a great stay at A Stone's Throw. We were given a bigger cottage to make sure we were more comfortable, Suzanne is a warm and friendly hostess and very capable. Lovely view and everything we needed. We will definately return.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

a stones throw

friendly hosts, basic interior and for 4 people definitely too small as the bathroom was tiny and so was the cupboard space. no cooking facility accept microwave. the view must be stunning, but unfortunately it was quite foggy when we were there. nice place for young families.

10/10 Excellent

Judit

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

A Stones Throw

n/a

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modernes Haus mit schönen Ausblick. Der Strom funktionierte während unseres Aufenthaltes nicht so recht, es gibt jedoch einen Generator. Sonst war alles bestens!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruhige Lage außerhalb der Stadt. Gemütliche Terrasse. Günstige Übernachtungsmöglichkeit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018