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Bartholomew's Loft

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Makhanda guest house

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139
  • Place, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Albany History Museum Complex
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Bartholomew's Loft | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Bartholomew's Loft

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bartholomew's Cottage | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Bartholomew's Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

The Corner House - Double room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Corner House - Self Catering | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

The Corner House - Self Catering

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Garden Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Garden Cottage Self-catering

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

In Makhanda .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find St Patrick's Catholic Church and Observatory Museum. Elizabeth Salt Monument and Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Observatory Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Albany History Museum Complex - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rhodes University - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacks Bagels - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Café Delizzia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Revelations - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bartholomew's Loft

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Makhanda guest house
As a guest of Bartholomew's Loft, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

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

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Bartholomew's Loft offers 7 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Makhanda guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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 English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: ZAR 250

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.00 per day.
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.00 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Bartholomew's Loft House Grahamstown

Bartholomew's Loft House

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Bartholomew's Loft

Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Grahamstown

Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse

Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bartholomew's Loft have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bartholomew's Loft.

How much does it cost to stay at Bartholomew's Loft?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bartholomew's Loft on Jun 3, 2026 start from $70, including 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 Bartholomew's Loft offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bartholomew's Loft, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 150 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bartholomew's Loft?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Bartholomew's Loft?

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

Is there free parking at Bartholomew's Loft?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Bartholomew's Loft have a pool?

Bartholomew's Loft features an outdoor pool.

Does Bartholomew's Loft have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Bartholomew's Loft to downtown Makhanda?

Bartholomew's Loft is 0.3 mi away from Makhanda.

Bartholomew's Loft Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sindiswa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mansnimar

Great staff and great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

A bit run-down

It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khanyisile

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

Perfect room, friendly staff, clean,

Everything was perfect 😍. I even regretted for staying less days…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonel

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

Ótimo custo x benefício.

Ótimo custo x benefício. Quarto enorme e aconchegante. Café da manhã muito bom. Staff prestativo e eficiente. Bem localizado.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimmera

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovel stay.

Lovely stay. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hervorragendes Loft, gemütlich und geräumig, kleiner Pool, aber trotzdem super. Die Altstadt kann man gut zu Fuß erreichen, Supermarkt in der Nähe. Wir konnten aus 4 Zimmern wählen, die Empfangsdame war super nett obwohl Heiligabend war und wir erst recht spät angekommen sind. Sie hat sich trotzdem jede Menge Zeit für uns genommen. Jederzeit wieder wenn wir in der Gegend sind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The space was good. The plumbing needed repair and ants were in the kitchen. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

PRINISHA

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freda

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great Stay in Grahamstown!

Very nice establishment for families, safe, secure, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ruhige und sichere Lage. Personal freundlich. Frühstück für den Preis miserabel.
Verified

8/10 Good

OBT

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

Nice B&B

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

8/10 Good

Neliswa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad @ All

Maybe you can improve by extending room service, or meals on offer during the cause of the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nishol

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

8/10 Good

Myron

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

Lovely old hotel, great location

The room was large, clean and comfortable. The served a good breakfast. Secure parking area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location for town access

Very comfortable, lovely staff, nice breakfasts. Safe, easy to park, very good value for money.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Thought provoking

Enjoyed very much, room clean and freindly staff eventhough it was still under construction.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful Place to Stay!!

Bartholomew's loft and bedrooms were cozy, clean and bright. The weather was a bit chilly but our accommodations were perfect for our stay. The Loft is walking distance to center city and a reasonable drive to other local treasures such as Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth so it's a great home base. Staff went out of their way to assist us and our stay was wonderful! This Canadian family enjoyed their 21 day stay immensely and will definitely return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Utmärkt

Allting bra. Området lite farligt natttid
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phumza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zimkhitha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024