Reviews of St Aidan's Manor 4 stars
Corner of Milner & Constitution Streets, 6139 Grahamstown, South Africa
#7 of 25 B&Bs and Inns in Grahamstown
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 75 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Tony
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
All good thanks
Great location, very comfortable accommodation, friendly staff, good wifi and nice breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Eleonore
South Africa2 reviews9.0“Home away from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
St Aidan's Manor is centrally located to the centre (10mins walk from the High St), a few metres from the Highlander and st Andrew's College/ DSG for families visiting. On hot days there is a splash pool, there is also a garden if you want to sit outside. The breakfasts are just delicious, don't miss out on the croissant and the fresh salad. Nathalie, the general manager, is incredibly welcoming and made sure that we had the best experience. Her staff is helpful and friendly. I would recommend a stay at St Aidans or any of the associated B&B that Nathalie runs. Thank you Nathalie for your kindness and top hospitality.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Ronald
South Africa7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“It was comfortable, very friendly staff and the breakfast was great!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bathrooms were not great with quite a bit of mould. Also shower door over bath was broken in our room. Bath does not drain properly. The garden / outside area's need a bit of TLC. Parking is very tight.
Location was great, breakfast was great, the rooms were also nice and big.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Paul
South Africa19 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A comfortable spacious property in a great location offering that extra personal touch.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
A lick of fresh paint here or there would improve the appearance
Very helpful staff giving a personal service. Good choice of breakfast and a willingness to go the extra mile for a vegetarian. The property had a pleasant large garden in a safe, quiet neighbourhood though still close to everything we wanted to visit.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Janine
South Africa36 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“A very comfortable stay with a delicious breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no lighting or provisions for loadshedding.
A very quaint historical building with lots of character
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 November 2023
John
South Africa4 reviews8.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All was great
Lovely property, excellent location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Tendai
South Africa4 reviews10“Lovely place, even lovelier staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The staff. Natalie and her team are is great hosts, going above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. Then there's the breakfast! Absolutely delicious. It's exactly like it looked on the pictures.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Dineo
South Africa9 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I booked this place for my Mom, she was traveling for work. She told me that the owner of the property was a lovely woman whose main aim was to make sure that she had a lovely stay. She says she went the extra mile to make sure that her guests were happy. I recommend this place.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Cornel
South Africa3 reviews10“Exceptional stay”- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is the most beautiful place. Natalie welcomed us all at the parking and after seeing my special request on another booking platform, arranged special accommodation to accommodate my mom. The rooms had every imaginable comfort we could think of. I wished that we booked for more nights. We cannot wait to go back there. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Andile
South Africa4 reviews10“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Friendliness and neatness
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Lungelwa
South Africa35 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Lovely stay; great breakfast. Amazing helpful and responsive staff”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking space is congested and tricky
The location and the layout of the manor. Lovely indeed
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Katherine
South Africa1 review8.0“Very comfortable place to rest”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very convenient location, central but quiet. Very attractive and comfortable room, in an interesting and beautiful old property good communication and check in experience.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Matthew
South Africa6 reviews10“Comfortable, friendly, peaceful and superb value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
There really isn't anything that I didn't like. It was a lovely space.
Delicious and hearty breakfast. Lovely coffee. The breakfast room was spacious and comfortable and they were very accommodating to non-guests joining for a cup alongside the guests.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Du
South Africa3 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing old manor house beautifully maintained. The breakfast was great and the service friendly. The whole experience was excellent and extremely good value for money.n
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Andrew
South Africa42 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Will def be back and would not hesitate to stay there again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was a hairdryer but did not have a double adapter that fitted it.
Excellent breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Meggan
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
liked everything.
The positioning great for the schools.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Colleen
South Africa5 reviews10“Comfy homely bedroom and delicious breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Delicious
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Michelle
South Africa3 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Very kind, friendly, and helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Ivan
South Africa14 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Shower needs a curtain or screen
Breakfast was first class. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Reneilwe
South Africa1 review8.0“Beautiful guesthouse and amazing service”- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location of the guesthouse because of the potholes. My room was cold but the manager was helpful in sorting the problem out.
The house design is absolutely beautiful. The garden is beautiful and the rooms were adequate. The staff and manager are amazing, they treat people with kindness and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Lil
South Africa6 reviews9.0“Position perfect being a College parent. Lovely cosy atmosphere and very comfortable bed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything good.
Room spacious, clean and had everything needed including a comfy bed! Breakfast lovely.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 28 March 2023
Jan
South Africa6 reviews9.0“Extremely enjoyable stay in Grahamstown”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The main thing I did not like was the road from Pearson to Grahamstown which is not fit for human travel but I suppose that the Manor can realistically not do anything about this particular problem. In terms of the Manor, not actually sure what I did not like.
Very conveniently located in Grahamstown. The building is beautifully restored, secure and very safe. The reception was fantastic and overall staff and manager very friendly, competent and extremely helpful. The breakfast was out of this world and referrals to nearby restaurants for lunch and dinner were spot on.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Megan
South Africa13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great property which is well managed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room didn't lock from outside (it did from inside) so I was concerned about security
Delicious breakfast and great hospitality.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Clive
South Africa16 reviews3 helpful votes10“Lovely place that we would certainly return to in the future”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Maybe some power back up during load shedding
Everything about the premises was simply great. Staff were exceptional and the environment was very relaxing.
Stayed in March 2023
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