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Gumtree Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Oudtshoorn with a seasonal outdoor pool and a bar

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
View from property
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2013
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
139 Church Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Arbeidsgenot - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oudtshoorn Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beans About Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gumtree Guest House

Upscale guesthouse
Consider a stay at Gumtree Guest House and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms at Gumtree Guest House offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
24-hour pool access
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gumtree Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Gumtree Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gumtree Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gumtree Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Gumtree Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Gumtree Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gumtree Guest House located?

Situated in Oudtshoorn, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge, C.P. Nel Museum, and Arbeidsgenot. Cango Wildlife Ranch is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Gumtree Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Loved it

Great time, lovely room, very friendly, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for touring the area, extremely friendly owners. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Detlev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We traveled as a family and had a great stay at the Gumtree. Gerry is an incredible host and takes good care of his guests. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was well maintained and had secure parking. We appreciated that it was only a block to the Main Street and close to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in the property before and like the why it is set up
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Best venue in Oudtshoorn. Highly recommend.

Outstanding location in Oudtshoorn - probably the best. Highly recommend. Owners are very helpful at organizing activities, visits, and sightseeing in the area. Outstanding hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grafton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gerry was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely recommendable. The host is very friendly and besides making a perfect breakfast he gave us lots of really valuable information for the planing of our trip. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

Excellent all round & fantastic location

Our host Jerry could not be more charming or helpful. He’s a font of knowledge and nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in places that look more plush, but this was by far superior in every way. Powerful shower, quiet air con and ceiling fan, and the best breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

A great stopover, very friendly and convenient too

Phil and Linda made us very welcome and made our stay really enjoyable. We have stayed at the Gumtree previously and will no doubt return. The garden is lovely and there is a pool for cooling off after a long drive. Phil cooks a very good breakfast and Linda's fruit salad is lovely. We would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Hansjoerg Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waren nur eine Nacht dort. Netter Gastgeber, Pool und gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

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

Rekommenderas varmt

Ett hotell över förväntningarna. Otroligt mysigt, mysiga rum och mysig miljö. Sköna sängar. En fantastiskt trevlig ägare som på vår smekmånad välkomnade oss med bubbel och sedan gav tips på både restauranger och stopp på vår kommande körning på route 62.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JONGAM

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

10/10 Excellent

RUDOLF

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

Superhosts, nice Lodge, helpful

Phil and Linda a perfect hosts and their B&B is a gem. The are very helpfull with everything, they organized for us a table in a nice restaurant and gave us a lot of recommendations within Oudtshoorn. The room was very clean an spacey. Phil has a Bar which he opens daily at 17:30 where he serves local beers and gins! I highly recommend that place when being in Oudtshoorn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One problem was that the closet to hang clothes was not long enough for dresses, the shower room was quite tired looking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best guest house we have ever stayed at anywhere in the world! Just unbelievable. Perfect location, perfect facilities, perfect hosts! We didn’t want to leave. A wonderful discovery. We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay ! We will come back !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

One of the very best—stay here.

On the road 800+ nights around the world and this is one of the best, in every way. Super location, close but not too close to town—-quiet, beautiful morning birdsong. Clean, very comfortable bed and room—very peaceful, restful sleep. First rate room. Breakfast was superb—locally sourced, fresh juice, excellent cold and hot food, homemade bread. Beautiful breakfast room. And proprietors Phil and Linda all pull off this first rate guesthouse with graciousness and warm hospitality. And very, very interesting and engaging people they both are—just first rate human beings running a first rate guest house. You can’t and won’t go wrong—stay here if you are in or near Outdshoorn. You will be very happy you did.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Pleasant stay.

Our hosts Phil and Linda were very hospitable and helpful. Our room was comfortable and clean. Great breakfast with good choices. Nice swimming pool area to relax around. Walking distance to some restaurants and shops. You have to be a bit careful leaving the premises by car as you are on a downwards slope and it is not to easy to see the traffic. Just a small point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

NICK

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

Great stay in Oudtshoorn

We had an Excellent stay Lin and Phil great hosts, really pointed us in right direction with details of local area. Rooms were big also nice deck and pool to relax around - breakfast was very good, all in all a perfect hotel to explore the local area which loads to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A memorable stay and excursion with Phil and Linda

Gumtree Lodge is perfect for a visit to Oudtshoorn and the surrounding areas. Phil and Linda are excellent hosts who are extremely knowledgeable and professional in their approach. Service is first class! The guest house is ideally placed for walking to a range of restaurants and Phil and Linda advised us about these. Breakfast was delicious. Our room was spacious and looked onto the gardens and pool. It had everything we needed. The bar and dining area are very tastefully decorated. There were too many extras to mention. An unforgettable memory is the circular tour through the Schwartberg Pass driven by Phil who provided a really well informed commentary. We would highly recommend this guided tour. We think that we were extremely lucky to have chosen Gumtree Lodge and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great choice to stay for visiting the caves. friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

South Africa road trip

We enjoyed returning to this fabulous Guesthouse. Phil and Linda are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Oudtshoorn experienced 2 power cuts while we were there and our hosts ensured we were inconvenienced as little as possible. We would highly recommend this gem of a Guesthouse and also a day trip over the Swartberg pass driven by Phil in his 4 x 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018