Featuring garden views, The Bethesda provides accommodation with patio, around 300 metres from Owl House Museum. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the guest house. Guests at The Bethesda will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nieu-Bethesda, like cycling and pub crawls. The accommodation features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Nieu-Bethesda
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  • Lizette
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautifull accommodation. Very comfortable bed. The breakfast presentation was stunning and everything was delicious. Carla was very friendly with our arrival and so were the staff at breakfast the next morning.
  • Olivia
    South Africa South Africa
    Very comfortable and clean. Carla is a lovely host.
  • Heidi-mari
    South Africa South Africa
    Carla was such an amazing host. She met us at the parking with her trusty hound "veldskoen"at her side. What a friendly welcome. She quickly gave us a tour of the facility and immediate made us feel at home, even provided us with a lovely hand...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Carla Smit

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Carla Smit
We offer luxury accommodation in the heart of the village. Our swimdam offers a respite against the summer heat and our front stoep (verandah) is perfect to enjoy country life from. Come and see the stars at night and walk the dust roads in the day and experience the charm of our village. We and our team are ready to welcome you with warm Karoo hospitality.
Ludolf & Carla Smit look forward to welcome you to our oasis in the Karoo. We have moved to this village in 2019 and we enjoy our village in the 'platteland' (countryside). We live next door with our pets. At The Bethesda Guesthouse and our on-site restaurant Bruno's at The Bethesda, we endeavour to create experiences for guests' sojourn that they will savour and treasure.
We would love our guests to enjoy the charm of the village: - Stroll the streets at night with the stars as one’s compass – and no street lights in sight - Walk with one’s feet in the ‘leiwater’ (furrows) - Cross over the ‘hangbrug’ (suspension bridge) to the part of the village across the river - Stroll in a western direction, following the furrow, towards the fountain where the furrows are fed from - Toast to the spectacular Karoo sunsets with drinks at Marette’s bench with its view over the village - Walk or and hike to savour the Karoo landscape - Cycle the desolate farm roads, providing plenty array of gradients and spectacular scenery - Watch birds with a profusion of bird sightings - Drive the circular scenic drive of about 100km around Compassberg with an abundance of game to view Graaff Reinet is a comfortable 45 minute drive from the village and offers several galleries, museums and restaurants as well as the impressive Valley of Desolation. The Mountain Zebra National Park is located near Cradock, about an hour and 30 minute’s drive from here.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Bethesda
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

The Bethesda takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 06:00 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted The Bethesda accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

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

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bethesda 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about The Bethesda

  • Guests staying at The Bethesda can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The Bethesda offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Walking tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Pub crawls
    • Cooking class
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Movie nights
    • Game drives

  • The Bethesda is 350 yards from the centre of Nieu-Bethesda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Bethesda include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

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

  • Check-in at The Bethesda is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.