We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, lodges, villas, "pensions", boutique hotels, farm stays, apartments, chalets, historic buildings, romantic hotels and country houses. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Guest House.Charming. Great interior design. Popular among couples. This family-run guest house in picturesque Oudtshoorn features an outdoor pool and landscaped gardens. Pictures Guest House Boutique Hotel offers views of the Swartberg Mountains and free Wi-Fi in all areas. All rooms at Pictures Guest House Boutique Hotel feature a TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. In addition every room has a private balcony, a minibar and hot drink facilities. A full English breakfast is served each morning, and in the summer this may be enjoyed on the terrace. The guest house also features a licensed bar and a lounge with an open fireplace. A three-course dinner can be arranged on advance request. Pictures Guest House Boutique Hotel is 3 km from Oudtshoorn Golf Club and 10 km from Buffelsdrift Game Reserve. Trips can be arranged to local sites of interest, including the famous Cango Caves 35 km away. Pictures Guest House Boutique Hotel is situated 4 km from the centre of Oudtshoorn and 50 km from the centre of George. Free on-site car parking is available. Possibility to have dinner on site at the "table d'hôtes", a reservation has to be done before 16.00.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. Welgeluk Feather Palace, a property with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge, is situated in Oudtshoorn, 11 km from Oudtshoorn Golf Course, 12 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, as well as 8.7 km from CP Nel Museum. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 1910, is 9.1 km from Ateljee Thijs Nel Gallery and 9.3 km from Suspension Bridge. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. All units feature a safety deposit box. Le Roux Dorpshuis Museum is 9.4 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is George Airport, 68 km from Welgeluk Feather Palace.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful, elegant and historic bed and breakfast in Oudtshoorn. WOW!
Guest House.Historic. Oakdene offers intimate accommodation in a listed Victorian house, sheltered by oak trees. The guest house is quietly located in historic Oudtshoorn and features a lush garden and terrace. A hearty South African breakfast is served. Free WiFi is available. Carefully decorated with rustic carpets, rooms at Oakdene Guest House provide a homely atmosphere. Each air-conditioned room includes a seating area with TV set, a safe and an en suite bathroom with antique bathtub. Guests can enjoy outdoor dining under the garden porch, facing the pool and fitted with hand-painted table cloths. The staff can assist guests with arranging excursions and free private parking is available. Popular attractions nearby the guest house Oakdene include the traditional village of De Rust and popular Route 62 wine route, famous for its Port-style wines.Show full description
Country House.Historic. Surrounded by a rose garden, this 5-star hotel is situated en route to the Cango Caves and Ostrich Farms. It offers a wellness centre, well-equipped gym and a beauty clinic. Rosenhof has an on-site pub and several luxury lounges with fireplaces where guests can relax and admire works from well-known South African artists. Rooms at Rosenhof Boutique Hotel are stylishly decorated, each in an individual style. All are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar. Some feature a private swimming pool. Rosenhof Boutique Hotel is located 50 km from George Airport .Show full description
Villa.Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Hartland Garden Suite is situated in Oudtshoorn. The property has river and garden views, and is 2.6 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch. Guests at Hartland Garden Suite can enjoy table tennis on-site, or hiking in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include ArtKaroo Art Gallery, Le Roux Dorpshuis Museum and Suspension Bridge. The villa also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The villa features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with mountain views. The carpeted floor, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the villa offers a children's playground. The nearest airport is George Airport, 66 km from Hartland Garden Suite.Show full description
Lodge.Cosy. Great value. Riverside Guest Lodge offers panoramic views of Grobbelaars River and Swartberg Mountains. It offers air-conditioned rooms and wooden cottages. There is a main deck with a splash pool, a bar, and a barbecue. The rooms at Riverside are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, wooden floors and private bathroom. The wooden cottages have a separate dining room, a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily and guests can enjoy ice cold drinks from the lodge’s well stocked honesty bar in the afternoon. WiFi is free in all areas and there is free on-site parking. Laundry or dry cleaning can be arranged and fax/photocopy facilities are available. Oudtshoorn’s centre is within walking distance. Oudtshoorn Golf Course is less than a 5-minute drive from Riverside Guest Lodge. Free private parking is possible at Riverside Guest Lodge.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. This charming Lilizella Award Winning bed and breakfast is located in Oudtshoorn’s peaceful countryside, less than 1.5km from the main street, Baron van Reede. It is set in a tropical garden and offers an outdoor swimming pool and a spacious terrace. The air-conditioned rooms at the Earthbound B&B are bright and have wooden flooring. The Earthbound is 30 km from the Cango Caves. They include a flat-screen TV and bathrooms come with signature toiletries. Each room has free, secure parking on site. Guests can enjoy breakfast daily, either in their rooms or in the new renovated dining room next to the poolside, especially on the lovely sunny days in Oudtshoorn. There is a communal undercover area with barbeque facilities, microwave, cutlery, crockery.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Great bar. Gumtree Lodge is located on the banks of the Grobbelaars River and features an outdoor pool surrounded by a large wooden terrace. It is 3 minutes’ walk from Oudtshoorn's shops and restaurants. The Gumtree Lodge’s staff can help organise visits to the ostrich farm, excursions to Swartberg Pass and wine tours in the area surrounding Oudtshoorn. All the air-conditioned rooms at Gumtree have a private bathroom and an outdoor seating area. Each unit has a TV, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. Most of the room have large windows offering with panoramic nature views. The complimentary breakfast offers local products such as yoghurts, cheeses, cold meats, plus hot food prepared upon request, and home-baked bread. Guests can make use of the barbecue facilities and enjoy grilled delicacies such as boerewoers. Local wines and beers are available at the bar.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Great location. Popular among women. Boasting garden views, 86 on Jubilee offers accommodation with patio, around 1.1 km from Oudtshoorn Golf Course. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, bath and shower. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and fishing nearby. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Le Roux Dorpshuis Museum, Suspension Bridge and CP Nel Museum. The nearest airport is George, 64 km from 86 on Jubilee, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Lodge.Very stylish. Gorgeous surroundings. Surrounded by vineyards and offering a view of the Swartberg Mountains, De Kombuys is situated on a wine farm 3 km from the Cango Caves and 23 km from the town of Oudtshoorn. This farm lodge offers modern, karoo-style accommodation with a rustic and homely feel. Each unit consists of a bedroom, bathroom and living area and features a patio with views of the vineyards and Swartberg Mountains. The units contain a kitchenette with a bar fridge. Barbecue facilities are available and there is also a restaurant on the farm. Certain villas boast a private pool and outdoor bathroom. Guests can enjoy a meal at Wagyu Specialty restaurant. Guests can relax in this tranquil setting, or explore the surrounding area which includes attractions such as the Cango Wildlife Ranch and the Ostrich Show Farm. The George Airport is 89 km away.Show full description
This is one of the most STYLISH lodges in Oudtshoorn. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Lodge.Unique. Great location. Located 20 km from Oudtshoorn, Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge is nestled amongst mountains and the famous red hills. This tranquil retreat offers walking and hiking trails. You can relax on your furnished terrace whilst enjoying views of the valley and Swartberg Mountain Range. For guest at the lodge, The Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge serves a full English breakfast. With an African theme, the décor features warm and natural tones. Each chalet comes fitted with a private entrance, sofa and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Other activities include attractions such as the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm and Cango Caves are within 32 km.The property also has 11 species of game for game viewing, including giraffes and Elands. Free WiFi is available in public areas and George Airport is 1 hour’ 15 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This lodge has a great location in Oudtshoorn and outstanding views!
Guest House.Historic. 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse is a 150 year old sandstone house, located in Oudtshoorn’s city centre. It has an outdoor pool, barbecue facilities, and free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms at 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse have private bathrooms and a TVs. Each unit has a private entrance and includes tea and coffee making facilities. The guesthouse can help guests to arrange a variety of activities, such as hot air balloon tours over the scenic Little Karoo region. The property is located a short walk away from the central Baron van Reede Street and is situated within 300 meters to restaurants in town.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Popular among couples. A retreat for guests enjoying true Victorian style, in the heart of Oudtshoorn, this family-run bed and breakfast radiates a charming and relaxed atmosphere. Experience genuine South African hospitality at Adley House B&B. Tucked away on a property 5000m² in size guests are assured privacy and tranquility. Take a relaxing swim in one of the 2 swimming pools in summer or read a book in front of the fireplace in winter. All rooms are spaciously laid-out and boast individual decorations. Explore the evergreen gardens before sampling freshly-baked Vetkoek in the morning. Your attentive hosts are happy to prepare a traditional braai for you or inform you about nearby attractions and activities. . Show full description
I think this is one of the most CHARMING bed and breakfasts in Oudtshoorn.
Lodge.Creative. Great views. Located 20 km outside of Oudtshoorn, Thabile Lodge offers accommodation with a farm-style atmosphere and views of the Swartberg Mountains. The lodge has an outdoor pool . The spacious and rustic rooms include a patio, tea-and-coffee making facilities and free WiFi. The private bathrooms have a bath or shower and feature a handmade basin. Breakfast is served on the verandah at the main house. Thabile Lodge also has a bar and offers 3-course dinners. Guest can relax at the pool, overlooking the mountains or visit the sauna. Other facilities at Thabile Lodge include a garden and a shared lounge. The lodge is 40 km from the Cango Caves.Show full description
I rate this as the most creative, cosy and lively lodge in Oudtshoorn. Soooo nice!
Lodge.Hip. - Award-winning Buffelsdrift Lodge offers free-standing tents with views of the Klein Karoo's Swartberg Mountains and a wildlife watering hole. Activities include game drives, night drives, meerkat safaris, elephant excursions, lion feeding experience, and free-roaming cheetah experience. Situated at the waterside is one of the best a La Carté restaurants in the Southern Cape, where award-winning wines and Karoo cuisine made from fresh, local produce is served. Alongside the restaurant is a shaded deck from which spectacular views of the Swartberg mountains can be enjoyed and even hippos, Elephants, other wildlife, and bird species that visit the waterhole frequently can be spotted. A private outdoor shower, en-suite bathroom and minibar are featured in each air-conditioned, luxury tent. Some tents have a wooden deck set right by the water’s edge. An outdoor pool overlooks the waterhole. Rhinos, giraffes and hippos may be seen, and within a 10-minute drive are an ostrich farm and Cango Caves. This malaria-free game reserve has free WiFi in public areas. Room service and a shuttle service are also available on request. Set 6.5 km from Oudtshoorn, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is located just off Route 62. There is free parking on site and a shuttle is available on request from George Airport, 71 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the coolest lodge in Oudtshoorn.
Guest House.Elegant. Situated in Oudtshoorn and with Oudtshoorn Golf Course reachable within 18 km, La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and free bikes. Each accommodation at the 5-star guest house has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to spa facilities and wellness packages. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the guest house. The guest house has parking on-site, beauty services and full-day security. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Units have a kettle, while selected rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. At La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, brunch and cocktails and specialises in African cuisine. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Cango Wildlife Ranch is 19 km from the accommodation, while Calitzdorp Railway Station is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is George, 79 km from La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Great location. Popular among women. Located 14 km from Oudtshoorn, De Opstal Country Lodge offers accommodation in a restored farm building, originally built in 1860. It features a swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens and views of the surrounding mountains. Nearby points of interest include Cango Caves, Cango Crocodile Ranch, Cango Ostrich Show Farm, Karusa Wine Farm and the Swartberg Mountain Pass. Each of the rooms at De Opstal are air-conditioned and equipped with a satellite TV, fireplace, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. They each have an en suite bathroom. De Opstal Restaurant serves a continental and hot breakfast in the morning, and dinners in the evening make use of regional produce of the Little Karoo. The property also features a shared lounge and bar area, and free WiFi is provided throughout. Tours to a working ostrich farm and meerkat colony are offered by the property.Show full description
Farm Stay.Great views. Zeekoe is located along the worlds longest R62 wine route and surrounded by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. It provides air-conditioned farmhouse accommodation in a perfect setting for outdoor activities and wildlife explorations. De Zeekoe Guest Farm is a beautifully restored colonial homestead, dating back 150 years. De Zeekoe Farm offers unique opportunities to interact with wild meerkats. Oudtshoorn is 7 km away. Offering luxurious rooms and cabins with breathtaking surroundings, the farm is a nature lover's paradise. Relax in your stylish room set amongst lush indigenous gardens with a patio offering spectacular mountain views. Each is decorated in warm colours. Cool off in the salt-water swimming pool, before savouring home-grown, organic produce and local specialities such as ostrich and venison. A selection of local wines is available from the wine cellar. Explore the vast farm grounds in a malaria-free area and the unspoilt Karoo by mountain bike or hiking. Spend time fishing or canoeing within the borders of the farm. The Cango Caves, waterfalls and museums are all in the vicinity of De Zeekoe Guest Farm.Show full description
Apartment.Great location. Popular among women. Set in Oudtshoorn and only 3.2 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, Mayfair Farm Cottages offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.8 km from Oudtshoorn Golf Course. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Some units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the apartment complex, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, go cycling or hiking, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities. ArtKaroo Art Gallery is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Le Roux Dorpshuis Museum is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is George Airport, 68 km from Mayfair Farm Cottages.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Boasting panoramic views of the Swartberg Mountains, this delightful guest house is located in Oudtshoorn and welcomes guests looking to experience genuine South African hospitality. Situated just across Arbeidsgenot Museum, Miles B&B Guest House radiates a welcoming atmosphere. Marvel at the view from the balcony or relax in the lapa next to the pool. Barbecue facilities are available for those seeking an alternative to eating out. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in the morning. After a day of sightseeing or exploring the surrounding area, you can chat with other guests in front of the log fire. The décor of each of the guest rooms complements Miles’ warm feel. . Show full description
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