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Bartholomew's Loft
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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1 King Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable guesthouse with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Bartholomew's Loft in Makhanda, you'll be a 5-minute walk from St Patrick's Catholic Church and 6 minutes by foot from Observatory Museum. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Elizabeth Salt Monument and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Bartholomew's Loft features an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 7
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Bartholomew's Loft offers 7 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Makhanda guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Plasma TV
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 265.00 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 850 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 265.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Bartholomew's Loft House Grahamstown
  • Bartholomew's Loft House
  • Bartholomew's Loft Grahamstown
  • Bartholomew's Loft
  • Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Grahamstown
  • Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse
  • Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda
  • Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse
  • Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Makhanda

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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