137 High Street Guest House

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Historic Setting: 137 High Street Guest House in Grahamstown is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, work desks, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include kitchenettes, washing machines, and city views. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, bar, and outdoor seating area. The property provides free on-site private parking, full-day security, and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 12 minutes from 1820 Settlers Monument and 500 metres from St Michael and St George Cathedral. Nearby attractions include the Observatory Museum and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Erik
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location close to restaurants and boarding schools is superb. Great to have secure off street parking. Hosts wonderful. I did not have breakfast but was able to keep some food in a fridge which was great. Honesty bar great idea.”
Zanele
South Africa South Africa
“I loved the guest house; it was very comfortable and very clean. I had a lovely stay there and the staff were a bliss be around. I enjoyed the breakfast very much and liked having to option to even alternate what I chose.”
Chris
South Africa South Africa
“Fantastic location, friendly staff and a good breakfast.”
Rachel
South Africa South Africa
“A comfortable stay for an overnight stop. The host was accommodating and available for a late arrival. The room was clean and comfortable.”
Selina
South Africa South Africa
“I liked the whole setup. It was conveniently located to everything I needed.”
Kim
Germany Germany
“Perfect location to visit Makhanda; very good breakfast; I liked the honesty bar (i.e., a self-service fridge with cold beverages)”
Giovanni
Italy Italy
“It is a lovely historical place, next to the university, the rooms are large and the beds are very comfortable. The staff is very friendly and always tries to help.”
Fred
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly staff, clean, great value. Charming old guesthouse with character. Outside can look underwhelming at first, but inside is comfy, clean, characterful and comfortable. Great restaurant next door for an evening bite and drink. .”
Elina
Finland Finland
“Very friendly staff, central location, comfortable room, very clean”
Msutu
South Africa South Africa
“The location of the bnb is perfectly positioned as its closer to many stores etc”

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Company review score: 9.5Based on 166 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

137 HIGH ST GUESTHOUSE situated in Grahamstown that forms part of the popular Frontier Country route. 137 High Street has been totally renovated and comes to you as 137 High Street Guest House. This historic guest house, with its solid yellow wood floors and ceilings has just recently been completely renovated to a modern comfortable establishment without losing its old world charm. Each of our bedrooms have a king size bed which can be converted into two twin beds, if required. In addition, two rooms can accommodate one extra single bed making it ideal for parents visiting their children. Rooms are serviced daily. Each room has a flat screen Television with DSTV, tea/coffee making station, wall heaters and ceiling fans for making your stay comfortable.

Neighbourhood information

From its galleries, museums, restaurants, pubs and wide, tree-lined streets to its classic old Rhodes University campus, Grahamstown has become a city of diversity, artistic expression and academic exploration. Every July, Grahamstown celebrates all that is good about South African creativity in the form of its world-renowned National Arts Festival. It is in a malaria free area and one does not need to travel far to see the Big 5.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

137 High Street Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 550 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform 137 High Street Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.