Tucked in the business district, Yamkela Guest House offers a serene escape with its beautiful garden and seasonal outdoor pool. Connect to WiFi, relax on sun loungers by the pool or unwind with barbecue grills - previous guests have praised the multilingual staff.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pool
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden
Communal living room
Front-desk safe
Multilingual staff
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CA $83
CA $83
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Quadruple Room, Pool Access
Highlights
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
34 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Main House Twin Bedroom (4)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
21 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
Pool Area Queen Bedroom (1)
Highlights
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
34 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Deck Area Twin Bedroom (3)
Highlights
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
34 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite
95 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625
What's nearby
Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Arbeidsgenot - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Oudtshoorn Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
George (GRJ) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Checkers - 16 min walk
Beans About Coffee - 8 min walk
Smitswinkel - 3 min drive
Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - 5 min walk
Nostalgie Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Yamkela Guest House
Located in the entertainment district, Yamkela Guest House is a great choice for a stay in Oudtshoorn. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Communal living room
An outdoor pool
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
81-cm flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Local maps
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from October to April
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Yamkela Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Yamkela Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Yamkela Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Yamkela Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Yamkela Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yamkela Guest House?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Yamkela Guest House and nearby?
Yamkela Guest House has an outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Yamkela Guest House like?
Yamkela Guest House is a short 10-minute walk from Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge and 15 minutes' walk from Arbeidsgenot.
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Isabelle
1-night family trip
8/10
Comfortable, but parking would become an issue if the place was fully occupied..
Mike
1-night family trip
10/10
Charl looked after us very well. The Guest House has a great position for restaurants and is very good value for money
Jan
1-night trip
10/10
Nice, clean, near centre, hospitable staff
Johan
1-night trip
8/10
Charl is an excellent host. Always stay here when visiting Oudtshoorn. Great breakfast. Room is clean and comfortable.
Stephen
1-night business trip
6/10
The gentleman told me I had not paid at the end our stay although I paid online. He said it had not gone through when I booked on Hotels.com. He said before I left I needed to pay for the room. He showed me that my credit card info was wrong and the a Hotels.com had not collected on my account. I then paid R900 with him on my credit card. The next day I see that the payment had already been paid already on my credit card for R800. Now I need to go and figure out how to get my money back. It is a pain. I am a hold member and have never had this happen when I pay online. This not a nice experience.
Jeanetta
1-night trip
10/10
I have stayed there before and its always a good experience. Good breakfast. Friendly and helpful hosts. Will definitely stay there again.
Stephen
1-night business trip
8/10
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
10/10
Location - Great spot and convenient to various restaurants.
Staff - Very friendly and provided lots of great restaurant recommendations.
Room - Clean and very quaint. Very lovely. Bathrooms were large and very clean.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10
Stayed overnight at Yamkela. Friendly service, clean rooms and very lovely place.
Brodwen
1-night trip
10/10
Jako
3-night family trip
10/10
Yamkela is my favorite place to stay when I'm in Oudtshoorn. The staff is wonderful and will do whatever they can to accommodate. The rooms are clean and comfortable. I highly recommend Yamkela!~
Denise
10/10
A lot of thought has gone into every detail. Very comfortable
Verified traveller
8/10
The room was nice and comfortable and the location is convenient. We were only there for 1 night but we were made to feel welcome. There is no wifi in the rooms which you would expect nowadays and the bathroom was a big dark (only one spotlight) but otherwise I can't fault the place. Great breakfast too!
Verified traveller
10/10
Had a short stay in Oudtshoorn and the Yamkela guesthouse was a great choice. The owners are very nice and offer a great range of options for breakfast (ostrich sausage!). The room was very large with a balcony and a set of table and chairs for each guest (it appeared every room has balcony access).
The only reason I didn't give 5 stars on room comfort was that the room I was in had a slanted roof in the bathroom and no windows (although it did have solid blinds over the door, which provided air and light). And I gave 4 stars on neighborhood because there really isn't much around but I think that is more a product of the town than it is the hotel.
Nicholas
10/10
Wow a very long road trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg and this was one of the only places available within our budget! I can say is one of the best guests houses ever, 5* service, 5* breakfast and the town is beautiful too. Couldn't have asked for more. This is a defiant must!!!
Nikki
6/10
Kind staff. Mold on ceiling above bed. Unpleasant smell in room. Hair on the floor in bathroom upon check-in.
Verified traveller
8/10
Yamkela is a very nice place, very clean and organised. We paid a little more and were given room number 9 upstairs. Even though it meant lugging our suitcases up a spiral staircase (no offer of help), it was worth it. The room was very nice. The layout of the bedrooms is a little odd and means that a lot of other people walk past your door to get to their room. In room 9 we had only one couple walking past us, if you are near the car park, it's more like ten. Plus, the downstairs rooms are darker and the rooms that are incorporated in the main house have cars parked in front of them as well. We didn't use the pool, it looked more like a pond, it was so small. The garden was very well kept.
Breakfast was an excellent affair. The position of Yamkela is also very good with several restaurants within walking distance.
I would definitely use it again but ask to be upstairs.
Chris
8/10
Like most places in South Africa security is key! I did feel safe here but the number of gates and locks can take some getting use to. The town itself is a bit intimidating but the guest house was welcoming and well laid out.
Verified traveller
10/10
We stayed just one night and had to leave very early the morning, but everything was perfect. The owner is so friendly and helpful, rooms are beautiful and clean, beds are super comfortable. Great location
Verified traveller
8/10
Verified traveller
8/10
Location is good, very close to shops and restaurants. There is plenty to do in Oudtshoorn and the owners are very friendly and helpful in helping to plan your day. Breakfast was excellent.
Frances
8/10
Great Stay. Very nice place. Wonderful and helpful managers
Darren
10/10
Verified traveller
6/10
Upstairs rooms have low ceilings on an angle - tough to use bathroom as a tall person. Showers are tub style only - no standing up, use shower handle.