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Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions

3.0 star property
Travelers find a comfortable base surrounded by natural beauty at Ganora Guestfarm, where local history exploration pairs perfectly with relaxing spots to unwind

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 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

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Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | 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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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Ganora Farm, Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape, 6280

Restaurants

  • ‪The Karoo Lamb - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Die Waenhuis Pub & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stirlings At The Ibis - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Ibis Lounge - ‬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 hiking/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
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
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

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250 per stay
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 25 per night

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?

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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Reviews

Ganora Guestfarm & Excursions Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Werner

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

"Karoo farm comfort & 300 mio years of evolution"

A memorable stay! Very well cared for by superb host Hester and her husband farmer, paleontologist & geologist "JP"! His knowledge of fossils & the areas ~300 mio earth history was most appreciated and valuable! The amazing clear E.Cape Karoo night sky's is in tough competition with N.Cape's Sutherland. An unforgettable experience of comfort & surprises in the middle of "nowhere"!

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

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

Ganora Nieu Bethesda

Comfortable stay - Hester Steynberg was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan, South Africa

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

Homely and relaxing

Serine and relaxing country location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

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