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Bartholomew's Loft

3.0 star property
Makhanda guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Experience the charm of Bartholomew's Loft, where a garden and playground await. Enjoy full breakfast options, unwind with free WiFi, or bask in the sun by the outdoor pool with loungers. Guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $62
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

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

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

Settler Cottage Apartments

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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The Corner House - Double room

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

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The Corner House - Self Catering

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

Settlers Cottage Apt. Family Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

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  • Free WiFi
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 3 reviews
The price is $85
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • Elizabeth Salt Monument - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rhodes University - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • St Andrew's College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

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

  • When visiting Makhanda, Bartholomew's Loft is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 350.00 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Bartholomew's Loft House Grahamstown

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Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Grahamstown

Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse

Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bartholomew's Loft offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bartholomew's Loft does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Bartholomew's Loft?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Bartholomew's Loft?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bartholomew's Loft?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bartholomew's Loft?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 250 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Bartholomew's Loft and nearby?

Bartholomew's Loft has an outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around Bartholomew's Loft like?

Bartholomew's Loft is a short 8-minute walk from Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and 19 minutes' walk from St Andrew's College.

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Reviews

Bartholomew's Loft Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

It was amazing I enjoyed my stay.
Sindiswa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great service.
Mansnimar, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

A bit run-down

It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect room, friendly staff, clean,

Everything was perfect 😍. I even regretted for staying less days…
Khanyisile, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ótimo custo x benefício.

Ótimo custo x benefício. Quarto enorme e aconchegante. Café da manhã muito bom. Staff prestativo e eficiente. Bem localizado.
Leonel, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Kimmera, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovel stay.

Lovely stay. Very friendly hosts.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bike, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The space was good. The plumbing needed repair and ants were in the kitchen. Nice staff.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
PRINISHA, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Freda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay in Grahamstown!

Very nice establishment for families, safe, secure, clean.
2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Ruhige und sichere Lage. Personal freundlich. Frühstück für den Preis miserabel.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice B&B

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

8/10 Very good

Not bad @ All

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely old hotel, great location

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for town access

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

8/10 Very good

Thought provoking

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

8/10 Very good

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 Exceptional

Utmärkt

Allting bra. Området lite farligt natttid
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Phumza, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Home away from home

Zimkhitha, 1-night trip