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Bartholomew's Loft

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Makhanda with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Lobby
Bartholomew's Cottage | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bartholomew's Loft welcomes travelers with a charming garden and playground. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool with comfy loungers for sunbathing. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Bartholomew's Loft

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Bartholomew's Cottage | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Bartholomew's Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Settler Cottage Apartments

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The Corner House - Double room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

The Corner House - Double room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Corner House - Self Catering

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Settlers Cottage Apt. Family Unit

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Garden Cottage | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Garden Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Cottage Self-catering | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Garden Cottage Self-catering

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rhodes University - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St Andrew's College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacks Bagels - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Major Frasers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Pothole & Donkey - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bartholomew's Loft

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Bartholomew's Loft and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Bartholomew's Loft boast perks such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 250

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.00 per day

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bartholomew's Loft have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bartholomew's Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bartholomew's Loft?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bartholomew's Loft?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bartholomew's Loft?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability).

Where is Bartholomew's Loft located?

Situated in Makhanda, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Observatory Museum, and Elizabeth Salt Monument. Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and Albany History Museum Complex are also within 15 minutes.

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Bartholomew's Loft Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sindiswa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mansnimar

Great staff and great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khanyisile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect room, friendly staff, clean,

Everything was perfect 😍. I even regretted for staying less days…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. We had plenty of space in our room, and didn't get to use the kitchen area but could prepare a meal very easily! Only complaints are limited parking (otherwise have to park on the street and the area is a bit dodgy), and nothing for load-shedding when it happens. We were completely in the dark. Not even a torch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo custo x benefício.

Ótimo custo x benefício. Quarto enorme e aconchegante. Café da manhã muito bom. Staff prestativo e eficiente. Bem localizado.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kimmera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

The staff at Bartholomew's Loft were extremely friendly and helpful. Due to protests in Makhanda, we were unable to return home so we had to extend our stay and the owner was so generous and offered us a discounted price. The room is also large, has a heater and many other facilities that make the stay pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovel stay.

Lovely stay. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bike, Addo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hervorragendes Loft, gemütlich und geräumig, kleiner Pool, aber trotzdem super. Die Altstadt kann man gut zu Fuß erreichen, Supermarkt in der Nähe. Wir konnten aus 4 Zimmern wählen, die Empfangsdame war super nett obwohl Heiligabend war und wir erst recht spät angekommen sind. Sie hat sich trotzdem jede Menge Zeit für uns genommen. Jederzeit wieder wenn wir in der Gegend sind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The space was good. The plumbing needed repair and ants were in the kitchen. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

PRINISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing accommodation

It was really an amazing place. Was just there for one night on Business but I have found my home away from home when I am in Grahamstown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historical self-catering stay

Excellent venue. Beautiful wooden floors in an historical building. Safe, quiet,clean and very spacious. Nice kitchen amenities for self-catering. Not far from town but perhaps a bit far for a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great Stay in Grahamstown!

Very nice establishment for families, safe, secure, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pretty pics trick you when booking online!!

Upon arrival at 2pm no bedlinen because it was wet apparently due to rain the previous day. When linen eventually arrived it was still wet. Bathroom door didn't close properly as it was skew. Struggled to get the outside door locked as it was also skew. Staff was friendly, especially Siphiwe but need to be trained properly. Had to ask for teaspoons, napkins and butter at breakfast. The food was however good. Our room was right adjacent to the street with workmen plastering and hammering right outside our window every day. No curtains only broken blinds and shutters when closed, left us in a dark room. At least it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ruhige und sichere Lage. Personal freundlich. Frühstück für den Preis miserabel.

8/10 Good

OBT, Lilongwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice B&B

Nice B&B, very quick to respond to issues. Welcoming staff.

8/10 Good

Neliswa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad @ All

Maybe you can improve by extending room service, or meals on offer during the cause of the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Nishol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable

8/10 Good

Myron, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old hotel, great location

The room was large, clean and comfortable. The served a good breakfast. Secure parking area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for town access

Very comfortable, lovely staff, nice breakfasts. Safe, easy to park, very good value for money.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Thought provoking

Enjoyed very much, room clean and freindly staff eventhough it was still under construction.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Place to Stay!!

Bartholomew's loft and bedrooms were cozy, clean and bright. The weather was a bit chilly but our accommodations were perfect for our stay. The Loft is walking distance to center city and a reasonable drive to other local treasures such as Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth so it's a great home base. Staff went out of their way to assist us and our stay was wonderful! This Canadian family enjoyed their 21 day stay immensely and will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Ekeby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Utmärkt

Allting bra. Området lite farligt natttid

10/10 Excellent

Phumza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zimkhitha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice cool clean stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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