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Yamkela Guest House

4.0 star property
Oudtshoorn guesthouse with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Property grounds
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
81-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
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

8.8 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 $77
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14

Room options

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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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (First Floor Triple)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deck Area Queen Bedroom (2)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Exterior

Hlangana Lodge

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 145 reviews
The price is CA $73
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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About the area

Map
95 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arbeidsgenot - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 8 min drive - 7.6 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
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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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Yamkela Guest House Oudtshoorn
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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

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 Very good

Isabelle, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good place.
Comfortable, but parking would become an issue if the place was fully occupied..
Mike, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good value
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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean, near centre, hospitable staff
Johan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value for money
Charl is an excellent host. Always stay here when visiting Oudtshoorn. Great breakfast. Room is clean and comfortable.
Stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Charged twice
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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money
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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice cosy B&B
Stayed overnight at Yamkela. Friendly service, clean rooms and very lovely place.
Brodwen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jako, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Stay
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!~
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Near restauranrs
A lot of thought has gone into every detail. Very comfortable
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely and homely place to stay in Oudtshoorn
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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good spot to stay for local sites
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A must stay
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!!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Kind staff. Mold on ceiling above bed. Unpleasant smell in room. Hair on the floor in bathroom upon check-in.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A very comfortable 2 day stay
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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Welcoming safe haven
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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay
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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Recommended
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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Happy Canadian
Great Stay. Very nice place. Wonderful and helpful managers
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Economy
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.
Verified Expedia guest review