Calvinia Magic Garden

37 Stigling Street, 8190 Calvinia, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
94 reviews

This is very calming, relaxing location. A perfect place to chill & re-evaluate your life. Pet friendly & very welcoming. Lots of communal facilities. Quirky & inspiring art & decorations. Th sound of running water is very calming.

Barry South Africa
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Calvinia Magic Garden

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Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and a terrace, Calvinia Magic Garden can be found in Calvinia, close to Calvinia Museum and 1.7 km from Calvinia Golf Club. There is a private entrance at the country house for the convenience of those who stay. The country house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the country house come with a seating area. Units are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with a microwave. At the country house, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Calvinia, like cycling and hiking. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal and guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Akkerendam Nature Reserve is 3.2 km from Calvinia Magic Garden. The nearest airport is Vredendal Airport, 143 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
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  • Barry
    South Africa South Africa
    “This is very calming, relaxing location. A perfect place to chill & re-evaluate your life. Pet friendly & very welcoming. Lots of communal facilities. Quirky & inspiring art & decorations. Th sound of running water is very calming.”
  • Cindy
    Spain Spain
    “We had an amazing time..thank you sooo much. Such a lovely place with even more lovely people. The decoracion is an absolutely hightlight..we would like to have more time to stay longer. Magic garden with magic company 😀”
  • Winnie
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hosts were friendly, and made contact with me before and during my 4,5 hour travel to the accommodation. We had a lovely social chat over drinks in their communal area, together with other guests. The parking was secure. and the garden...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by sonja

9.4
9.4
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sonja
We are comfortable and relaxed where anything and everyone is accepted. The space is vibrant and alive with movement and music. Most.. if not all of our guests share the same in art and lifestyle. From the moment you enter The Magic Garden, you experience a unique sense of energy, tranquility and a warm feeling that you belong. Situated 5 hours drive from Cape Town and 5 hours drive to Upington, it is a wonderful weekend getaway or stay over.
The Magic Garden and establishment is an intuitive extension and expression of my world and surroundings. My Art is the flow of imagination, the process of arranging creations and colour in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of expression, including music, sculpture and painting created and organized in a way to soothe the soul… Also available on request - Entertainment for families and groups in the form of.. drumming.. jewelry making.. balancing stones.. charcoal drawings and painting.
The Magic Garden and establishment is an intuitive extension and expression of my world and surroundings. My Art is the flow of imagination, the process of arranging creations and colour and movement. This landscape is periodically plagued by drought and scorching sunshine yet it has been astonishingly blessed with some of the most dramatic displays of natural beauty. Nowhere is this more visible than in Namaqualand, one of the six floral kingdoms of the world. In spring, the plains burst into flower creating a breathtaking carpet of brilliant colour. The Akkerdam Nature reserve consist mostly of the Hantam Mountain. You can explore the rustic area by one of the various hiking trails that the area offers. The Kareeboom route was designed with senior citizens in mind. The 2km hiking trail takes you along the Hantam Mountain and takes about a hour to complete. The Sterboom route takes you along the easterly side of the Hantam Mountain and up to the Plato. This route takes approximately 6 to 7 hours to complete. For the avid bird watchers the Kareedam serves as an oases for the migrating birds. Birdwatchers can expect up to 65 different bird species at this reserve.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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Facilities of Calvinia Magic Garden
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Basic free WiFi 14 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Executive lounge access
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Beauty Services
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 08:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 10:00 to 12:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

FAQs about Calvinia Magic Garden

  • The prices at Calvinia Magic Garden may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Calvinia Magic Garden is 800 yards from the centre of Calvinia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Calvinia Magic Garden offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pub crawls
    • Beauty Services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Yes, Calvinia Magic Garden is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Calvinia Magic Garden is from 08:00, and check-out is until 12:00.