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Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions

3.0 star property
Country house with free parking, in the vicinity of Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre

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Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions, near Owl House Museum, offers genuine hospitality in a natural setting. Enjoy ecotours or mountain biking, then cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool. Free in-room WiFi, a welcoming bar, and arcade games are available.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nieu-Bethesda is home to Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Karoo Nature Reserve and Camdeboo National Park, while Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre and Owl House Museum are cultural highlights. Hester Rupert Art Museum and Drostdy are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Ganora Farm, Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape, 6280

Restaurants

  • ‪Stirlings At The Ibis - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Die Waenhuis Pub & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Antie Eveline se eetplek - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Zalig - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions

Country house near Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre
Located close to Owl House Museum, Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking and ecotours. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, an electric bike charging station, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Baby baths and daily housekeeping

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Firewood fee: ZAR 25 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from September 30 to May 31
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Ganora Guestfarm Excursions Country House
Ganora Guestfarm Excursions Nieu-Bethesda
Ganora Guestfarm Excursions
Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions Nieu-Bethesda
Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions Country House
Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions Country House Nieu-Bethesda

Frequently asked questions

Does Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions located?

Situated in Nieu-Bethesda, this country house is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Owl House Museum.

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