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Providing garden views, The Milner by The Oyster Collection in Grahamstown provides accommodation, water sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Beautiful setting. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Staff are friendly and accommodating. We are returning guests and will definately use this accommodation again in the future.

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9.5
Exceptional
234 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Located in a quiet and leafy cul-de-sac in Grahamstown, 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection offers free WiFi access and a pool with loungers. This luxurious guest house has a patio with lovely views.

This place is even more amazing than depicted. The attention to detail is impeccable. Monwabisi's service and customer care was a good fit to the establishment as he certainly exceeded expectations.

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9.5
Exceptional
256 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Cozy Garden Cottage! is set in Grahamstown, 2.7 km from 1820 Settlers Monument and 16 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve. It is located 38 km from Lalibela Private Game Reserve and provides private check-in and check-out. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The hospitality made it - so accommodating and helpful - nothing was to much trouble 😘

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9.9
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Tranquillity, facilities, the views! Pictures of the places are excellent, yet I still managed to be blown away upon arrival. The hosts are friendly and interactive with regular updates. You feel very much at home.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Fiddlewood Fields Guest House is a recently renovated guest house located in Grahamstown, 1.7 km from 1820 Settlers Monument. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms.

Exceptionally clean, comfortable cottage which provided everything I needed. I felt like I was at home.

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9.5
Exceptional
56 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape region, with St Michael and St George Cathedral and Observatory Museum Grahamstown nearby, The Cottage II provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is set 15 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, 37 km from Lalibela Private Game Reserve and 1.8 km from South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from 1820 Settlers Monument.

Good Location, Host Deana warm as Always.....

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9.3
Superb
16 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Cottage on Clarke is located in Grahamstown, 18 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve and 40 km from Lalibela Private Game Reserve. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.6 km from 1820 Settlers Monument.

I loved everything about this beautiful place especially the heartwarming staff! Thank you Bonga!

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9.3
Superb
32 reviews

Located in Grahamstown, Kaiser's B&B provides accommodation with an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Thank you for going the extra mile for my family, and making their time at your home so comfortable and welcoming.

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9.3
Superb
79 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Located in Grahamstown and only 4.9 km from 1820 Settlers Monument, Studio on the Hill with Inverter & Water tanks provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features city views and is 40 km from Lalibela Private Game Reserve and 2.5 km from Observatory Museum Grahamstown. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve.

i loved the environment. it was clean amd very comfortable to be at. very chilled place. home away from home

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9.7
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Situated in Grahamstown, 2.4 km from 1820 Settlers Monument, Wishford Cottage on Worcester offers accommodation with free WiFi, a balcony or a patio and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool. This recently renovated apartment is located 16 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve and 38 km from Lalibela Private Game Reserve. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

Furnishings. It felt like a home away from home. It had everything we needed and more. Especially for our big group. The entertainment area was exceptional..the weather let us down, but we were still able to have a braai sheltered

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9.2
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

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  • Villa Palesa Guesthouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 113 reviews

    Located in Grahamstown, 17 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Villa Palesa Guesthouse features accommodation with spa facilities, wellness packages and a fitness centre.

    It was great. The staff were friendly and helpful.

  • 137 High Street Guest House
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 159 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of city, 137 High Street Guest House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Grahamstown, 1.1 km from 1820 Settlers Monument.

    The place is very clean and the service is excellent.

  • Amabwe Guesthouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 89 reviews

    Set just 2.9 km from 1820 Settlers Monument, Amabwe Guesthouse features accommodation in Grahamstown with access to a spa and wellness centre, a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Malvin and Eureka were very kind, helpful and professional.

  • Oak lodge Guest House
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 45 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, Oak lodge Guest House is set in Grahamstown, 2.3 km from 1820 Settlers Monument.

    Swimming pool was great. Staff were very helpful

  • The Milner by The Oyster Collection
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 234 reviews

    Providing garden views, The Milner by The Oyster Collection in Grahamstown provides accommodation, water sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities.

    The large, comfortable beds and linen. Excellent food.

  • 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 256 reviews

    Located in a quiet and leafy cul-de-sac in Grahamstown, 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection offers free WiFi access and a pool with loungers.

    It was in a lovely quiet area. The staff were amazing.

  • Cozy Garden Cottage!
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Cozy Garden Cottage! is set in Grahamstown, 2.7 km from 1820 Settlers Monument and 16 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve.

    I like the coziness of the place and also not forgetting their Beautiful Garden

  • Featherstone View Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Situated just 18 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Featherstone View Cottage provides accommodation in Grahamstown with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as luggage storage space.

These holiday rentals in Grahamstown have options with FREE cancellation

  • Kaiser's B&B
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 79 reviews

    Located in Grahamstown, Kaiser's B&B provides accommodation with an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecue facilities.

    it's wonderful, nice and clean. very close situated to town

  • Coombs View Reserve
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews

    Set just 32 km from 1820 Settlers Monument, Coombs View Reserve offers accommodation in Grahamstown with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as private check-in and check-out.

    It's the best place to be, the Management and hospitality

  • Stoneyvale Cottages
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews

    Stoneyvale Cottages offers accommodation on an game reserve and 30 minutes drive from Grahamstown. Facilities offered include a year-round outdoor pool.

    The entire 'homely feeling. Great family setup, all house utensils were there.

  • Cottage on Ilchester
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 188 reviews

    Set within 3.7 km of 1820 Settlers Monument and 17 km of Thomas Baines Nature Reserve in Grahamstown, Cottage on Ilchester offers accommodation with seating area.

    The comfortability of the facility, and the quite area.

  • AppleBee Guest Cottages
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 102 reviews

    Featuring a private garden with swimming pool, AppleBee Guest Cottages also includes an outdoor seating area and BBQ facilities. Guests are provided with a complimentary fruit bowl on arrival.

    Excellent value for money, wonderfully friendly, helpful staff

  • Stone Crescent Hotel
    Free cancellation options available
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 122 reviews

    Nestled in a valley and surrounded by nature, Stone Crescent Hotel is located 10 km outside off in Grahamstown and offers views of the Howison’s Poort mountain range.

    The animals and the quietness of the place, the mountain view.

  • 15 St Aidans
    Free cancellation options available
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape region, with St Michael and St George Cathedral and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity nearby, 15 St Aidans features accommodation with free...

  • Alazi Logistics
    Free cancellation options available
    2.4
    Scored 2.4
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 7 reviews

    Featuring a hot tub, Alazi Logistics is situated in Grahamstown. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Grahamstown

  • Neat Haven Self Catering
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 73 reviews

    Situated in Grahamstown, within 3.6 km of 1820 Settlers Monument and 17 km of Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Neat Haven Self Catering features accommodation with a garden as well as free private...

    There's lots of privacy, our room had a private garden area.

  • Fiddlewood Fields Guest House
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 56 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Fiddlewood Fields Guest House is a recently renovated guest house located in Grahamstown, 1.7 km from 1820 Settlers Monument.

    Love staying at Fiddlewood Fields. Never disappoints.

  • The Cottage II
    8.0+ review score
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews

    Located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape region, with St Michael and St George Cathedral and Observatory Museum Grahamstown nearby, The Cottage II provides accommodation with free private parking.

    Excellent hosts — very welcome, made my stay comfortable.

  • Cottage on Clarke
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Cottage on Clarke is located in Grahamstown, 18 km from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve and 40 km from Lalibela Private Game Reserve.

    Cleanliness, fast wifi connection, room was very equipped.

  • Studio on the Hill with Inverter & Water tanks
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

    Located in Grahamstown and only 4.9 km from 1820 Settlers Monument, Studio on the Hill with Inverter & Water tanks provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Good location. Safe, secure and with lovely views.

  • Wishford Cottage on Worcester
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Situated in Grahamstown, 2.4 km from 1820 Settlers Monument, Wishford Cottage on Worcester offers accommodation with free WiFi, a balcony or a patio and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor...

    The rooms were big and spacious. The facilities were clean.

  • Cornerstone Manor
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews

    Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the garden, Cornerstone Manor is situated in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Region, 48 km from Port Alfred.

    It was very hospitable, clean, safe and a good breakfast

  • St Aidan's Manor
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 79 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, St Aidan's Manor is a guest house set in a historic building in Grahamstown, 2.4 km from 1820 Settlers Monument.

    The location and the layout of the manor. Lovely indeed

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Grahamstown

  • Avg. price/night: US$82.33
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 79 reviews
    Birds that sang in the morning as if you were in a farm or village or game reserve was awesome and relaxing for us.
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    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$104.29
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 113 reviews
    We visited Grahamstown to attend a wedding and Villa Palesa was the perfect place for our stay over. The hosts and staff are friendly, the place is clean, quiet and well maintained. We will definitely visit Villa Palesa again.
    Lerato
    Young couple