30 Church Street, 6280 Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
#4 of 7 hotels in Graaff-Reinet
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2656 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 January 2024
Willem
South Africathe main pool was in bad condition the reception staff seemed untrained and very confused
a fantastic hotel, clean , great food
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Marianne
South AfricaNothing
Steeped in history Beautifully restored
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Kerroshin
South AfricaDelivery times at the Resturant could be improved
Amazing location, hospitality, facilities and staff. The Drostdy is a gem in the Eastern Cape and an oasis when commuting from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Konstantinos
South AfricaNothing i didnt like
everything went very well, from check in to dinner at there unbelievably amazing restaurant to the bed room being immaculate. i loved every minute we were there.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Willie
South AfricaDespite no loadshedding, aircon interactive during night, but no air/ wind / cooling. ? Aircon outside fans capped/disabled during night would be a major disappointment if intentionally done by host.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Batya
South AfricaIt was the end of our trip
Beautiful and colonial cape
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Robyn
South AfricaThe room we were allocated to was not what I expected or as depicted in the booking description pictures. I feel more improvement can be made in standardising all the rooms per category.
All the staff were amazing. Very friendly, attentive and polite. The hotel grounds and surroundings are beautiful. The room towels and linen felt clean and fresh.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
An
South AfricaThe bar didn't have cold white wine, which was disappointing as after a long drive, we were looking forward to relaxing with some cold beverages.
It is a very busy hotel during the Christmas period for travelers to the Garden Route. It didn't feel very busy, maybe because people only stayed one night, but the hotel never felt crowdy or busy. They offered a very nice breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Michael
South AfricaRooms need some maintenance, rising damp, marks on skirting, hotel is not a crisp and finished as it had previously been. Some of the trainee staff need more experience which is expected as they learn.
The location and period correct architecture, easily one of the greatest hotels in South Africa. We love the open spaces and layout.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Heska
South AfricaFriendly staff, nice facilities, excellent restaurant
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Arthur
South AfricaShower was not operating properly. Also the water did not drain from the one basin.
Delicious breakfast. Good friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Karien
South AfricaAircon was noisy
Beautiful setting and furniture. Lovely dinner and breakfast. Friendly staff. Loved the bed!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Lynn
South AfricaCoffee machine in room did not work. Was woken up by staff at 11pm asking if we called. which we hadn't as we were fast asleep.
As hotel was extremely busy it was great that there were three pools one could use.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Chantell
South AfricaBeautiful Gardens and lovely rooms
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Johan
South AfricaThe dinner was cold. Dinner and breakfast was not the same standard as our previous visit. People with dogs staying next to people without dogs, you need to seperate the accommodation to cater for this. How will we know that the unit we occupied was really clean and not being used by people with dogs. Dogs allowed at eating area. Aircon not functioning 100%.
Garden and seating areas
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Huub
NetherlandsNothing
The atmosphere, it was a.oasis in the desert.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Lorinda
BermudaNothing - I loved it all!
The most beautiful place! Friendly and professional staff. The rooms!! I actually didn't want to leave..
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Devon
South AfricaGood service and lovely meals. The staff were all very helpful and the room quite and clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Clayton
South AfricaThe gym is very, VERY basic. Dumbbells and some cardio equipment.
The Drostdy is the biggest jewel in the Graaff-Reinet crown. It’s the kind of hotel that you could stay at for days without leaving the property. The rooms have an old world luxurious charm, the pool, spa, restaurant and bar are all places you’ll want to spend time.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Rachael
South AfricaNothing
Fabulous stay always good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Kelly
South AfricaWhat a treat super spot, amazing.food and very welcoming.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Mairi
South AfricaLovely hotel for a stop over, loved the colorful rooms, very pretty, beautiful gardens and facilities.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Megan
South AfricaRestaurant staff poorly trained and inattentive. Oxtail tough, but other dishes were very good.
Beautiful buildings and decor, well situated to explore the town on foot. Rooms are large and comfortable with a pool for every 10 rooms.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Linda
South AfricaThe bar, the food, staff, comfortable rooms, swimming pool- basically everything was wonderful!
Amasing accommodation- lovely retreat after a day of travel!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Neeraj
South AfricaThe quality of the rooms and the common areas was excellent; beautiful setting and outstanding breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
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