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Bartholomew's Loft

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A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to an upper floor. - Bartholomew's Loft (Makhanda)
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe. - Bartholomew's Loft (Makhanda)
An outdoor patio with a pool, a bench, and a table. - Bartholomew's Loft (Makhanda)
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a television. - Bartholomew's Loft (Makhanda)
A patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a stone wall. - Bartholomew's Loft (Makhanda)
At Bartholomew's Loft, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a radiator, and a wardrobe.

Bartholomew's Loft

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Bartholomew's Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

The Corner House - Double room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bench in a modern bedroom.

The Corner House - Self Catering

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and two pillows, two bedside lamps, and a small statue on the bed.

Garden Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A pool area with a rectangular pool, outdoor seating, and a brick patio.

Garden Cottage Self-catering

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Makhanda is home to Bartholomew's Loft. Elizabeth Salt Monument and Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve and Egazini Park. Observatory Museum and Albany Natural Science Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Makhanda travel guide
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1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • Albany Natural Science Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rhodes University
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • St Andrew's College
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Major Frasers
    12 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min walk
  • The Barista
    12 min walk
  • Ethiopian Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • The Cock House
    8 min walk

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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

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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

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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bartholomew's Loft Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

A bit run-down

It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovel stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay in Grahamstown!

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

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

Nice B&B

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

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Thought provoking

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

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Utmärkt

Allting bra. Området lite farligt natttid
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024