Name: The Whyte House
Address: 55A Park Street, 6280 Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, 55A Park Street, Eastern Cape, 6280, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £41 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

The Whyte House

55A Park Street, 6280 Graaff-Reinet, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

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Set in Graaff-Reinet, The Whyte House features air-conditioned rooms. Among the various facilities are a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared lounge, with a TV. At the bed and breakfast all rooms have a patio and views of the garden and surrounding mountains. All en suite bathrooms are fitted with a bath and shower. Some units have access to an outdoor swimming pool. A full English and a continental breakfast is served daily at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Ester Rupert Art Museum, Camdeboo National Park and Valley Of Desolation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

King Room

1 extra-large double bed

Deluxe King Suite with Mountain Views

1 extra-large double bed

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

9.7

Facilities

9.2

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.4

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

8.4

See what guests loved the most:

Lester
South Africa
“Excellent location Great breakfast to go back for Hosts very helpful in local advise and bookings”
Helen
Australia
“Great location, great facilities and beautiful rooms. Lovely big shower. Breakfast was exceptional and the hosts were lovely and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Carol
South Africa
“Lovely quiet position . Beautifuly decorated in a comfortable, homely way. Delicious breakfast with home made bread”
Malcolm
South Africa
“Beautiful home, friendly and welcoming owners, superb accommodation and the best breakfast! Oh, and we loved the dogs!”
Katie
South Africa
“Room was lovely. Comfy bed. Felt very safe at the guest house as I am not very fond of the area. Breakfast was good. Staff and owners were lovely. Will definitely stay again when passing through.”
Frauke
Germany
“We have repeatedly traveled to South Africa and always enjoyed the wonderful hospitality. However, the generosity, attention and kindness of Rob and Aimee exceeded our expectations by far. It is for this very reason - and actually for them...”
Jenette
South Africa
“Liked the location, quiet, beautiful garden, pool, birds singing, lovely comfortable chairs in spots for relaxing and reading. Host and hostess were friendly and attentive. Breakfast was very good and tasty”
Bryan
South Africa
“Rob and Aimee were very friendly and we were most impressed that they thought ahead to book dinner for us in advance for Friday and Sunday night as most placed were closed due to the long weekend.”
Ruben181179
South Africa
“It was easy to find and good location to central town and close to some of the tourist attractions like the dam and the valley of desolation. Calm and tranquil environment at the property. The hosts Aimee and rob were fantastic. A must stay...”
Warren
South Africa
“Rob, Aimee, and their staff are super friendly and very hospitable. We liked their premises very much, very picturesque and part of a very nice community in Graaf Reinet.”

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 Rob Whyte

9.7

Host review score

Rob Whyte

During 2014 we came across and purchased an isolated plot with the most magnificent views of the Sneeuberg Mountains. We felt that this would be a perfect location to establish an upmarket guesthouse and thereby add further value to tourist accommodation in Graaff-Reinet. In 2015 we assembled a team of locals and started an owner built adventure. From our Karoo farm , Ou Tweefontein, hidden 53 km away in the Sneeuberg mountains we sourced all the necessary poplar beams for the thatch structure, as well as the reeds which were used for the ceilings of the rooms. All the gravel and sand was trucked in as well from our dry river beds. Finally in July 2016 the Whyte House was completed. We look forward to giving all our guests a very warm welcome and endeavor to make your Karoo visit unforgettable!

Surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet, the heart of the “Great Karoo” – Place of Thirst – is a boundless and mysterious area covered by vast livestock and game farms, where broad plains roll away to distant koppies and multilayered mountains that seem to touch the indigo sky. Our guest house offers accommodation in Graaff-Reinet which allow you to listen to the silence, breathe in the aged earth and the Karoo bossies (which conjure up the taste of Karoo lamb!), and gaze at a startlingly clear horizon that seems drawn at the other end of the earth. Our clear night skies are studded with countless stars and huge bright planets; even other galaxies are visible with the naked eye, offering some of the best star gazing in the world. Fossils of some of the earliest forms of one-celled life have been discovered here, indicating that life has existed in this region for three billion years. The richness of pre-dinosaur fossils in this region is world-renowned. We invite you to experience the magic of this area, discover eccentric little hamlets, sprawling farmsteads, the historical town of Graaff-Reinet and the nearby villages of Aberdeen and Nieu Bethesda!

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Whyte House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 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 older than 2 years 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and older are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash The Whyte House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Whyte 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.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- À la carte
The Whyte House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Swimming Pool
The prices at The Whyte House 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 Whyte House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
The Whyte House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Graaff-Reinet. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Room options at The Whyte House include:
- Double
- Suite

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