268 Kowie Road, 6166 Bathurst, South Africa
#2 of 3 hotels in Bathurst
Guests' ChoiceBased on 135 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 January 2024
Rorisang
South AfricaNothing
I didn't include breakfast on my stay
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Cherisse
South AfricaThe Pub, staff and facilities
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Kay
South AfricaThe parking is on the street and the "car guards" are a rather irritating as they are always hanging around
Wonderful historic building, the room was really comfortable with a huge bed and even had a Victorian bath...
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Russell
South AfricaTasty and well presented meals.Beautiful antique furniture all over and a cosy set up.Allstaff we’re friendly and willingly pointed us to places of interest.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Hermina
South Africasharing a bathroom
Old time charm, friendly staff, charming bar
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Donald
South AfricaGreat place to stay, little village is historic and the hotel was top class
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Megan
South AfricaNothing
Love the history of the inn and the period features. Our room has large, comfortable and quiet. We had dinner in the pub next to the fire - it has a great atmosphere, one feels at home with friendly chit chat with staff and other patrons. The cuisine is delicious, homemade and fresh and caters for vegetarians - value for money.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Caria
South AfricaStaff is so friendly, food is excellent, and the locals treated us as if we were a part of them. Loved the feeling of history when you walk into the hotel. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Dagan
South AfricaWiFi was inconsistent, and they have different access point names throughout the establishment instead of repeating the same connection. The WiFi configuration requires multiple password and not all of them are know by the staff. The food was amazing except the spinach was gritty. Perhaps not washed thoroughly. Other than that I would recommend a stay at the historical pig and whistle to any traveller passing through Bathurst. There is a great coffee shop around the corner called that coffee place. Note the location of the inn is on the main road through Bathurst and there can be traffic passing through that may disturb the peace at times.
Staff were incredibly friendly. The inn has a unique culture of its own. The food was fantastic, the traditional pub grill style.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Zuko
South AfricaHistory of this place. Staff were helpful. Breakfast prices were reasonable. Lovely breakfast it was...
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Grant
South Africanothing
still very old school and super clean and friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Kemp
South AfricaRoom was a little under-resourced, but comfortable enough
We had a very tasty supper and hn breakfast the next morning. Both were excellent value for money. Restaurant staff were excellent. Saturday's bar person was extremely helpul
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Buks
South AfricaSunday night stay. Loadshedding. No Wi-Fi needed.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Remi
South AfricaPool not great
Old classic hotel and bar
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Du
South AfricaVery beautiful rooms all in keeping with the historic info about the hotel. Very friendly people and an awesome vib.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Jessica
South AfricaWe had such a lovely stay, thank you. The village is awesome, the hospitality and food all round was great. We thoroughly enjoyed cooling off in the pool after a long hot drive from KZN. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Ernst
South AfricaA bit noisy as the restaurant is right below the rooms and check-in was not so smooth but we arrived at a busy time (restaurant was packed) , so it is understandable.
Great historic feel in the rooms. Stylish, simple and authentic. Food was excellent and an added bonus. Value for money. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Tertius
South AfricaThe load shedding and the absence of an air conditioner in summer. I know it is not a 5 star hotel, but might be an option for the future
Owner of this establishment is very hands on - from booking in to booking out she was present. Really a pleasant experience to stay in such a historic place. Food was excellent, staff was very friendly and they know what customer care is.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
James
South AfricaThe parking situation isn’t stellar, just finished a 10 hour drive and I’m not even halfway to my boot before there’s a whole flock of car guards staring over my shoulder, and they continue to harass you through out the night, if you’re staying over, make sure you got everything in one trip!
The bar was nice, the food was good but it did take a while to get our order. Really like our rooms and we the beds were comfy!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 19 December 2022
Zanda
South AfricaThe stuff is friendly
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 9 November 2022
Jacqui
United KingdomInclude breakfast in the price.
Didn’t have breakfast, not included in the price.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Keith
South AfricaWe were not told before hand that there wouldn't be any water in the morning due to load shedding and only once we had been shown to room advised TV wasn't working, otherwise it was a pleasant 1 night stay.
The old feel of the historical building and the resident in-house ghost.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 8 August 2022
Isabel
South AfricaNothing, it was lovely
The rooms are neat and clean
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 July 2022
Mia
South AfricaThe old world ambience. Friendly staff
Stayed in July 2022
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