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Yamkela Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Oudtshoorn with free parking

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Exterior
Property grounds
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
81-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Quadruple Room, Pool Access

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Main House Twin Bedroom (4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Pool Area Queen Bedroom (1)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deck Area Twin Bedroom (3)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (First Floor Triple)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deck Area Queen Bedroom (2)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
95 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arbeidsgenot - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oudtshoorn Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beans About Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Yamkela Guest House

Upscale guesthouse in the business district
Yamkela Guest House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 81-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 81-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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 Yamkela Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Yamkela Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Yamkela Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yamkela Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yamkela Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Yamkela Guest House located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge, C.P. Nel Museum, and Arbeidsgenot. Cango Wildlife Ranch is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Yamkela Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice, clean, near centre, hospitable staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Charl looked after us very well. The Guest House has a great position for restaurants and is very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Comfortable, but parking would become an issue if the place was fully occupied..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Einfach top. Lage, Freundlixhkeit,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Eine wunderbare Unterkunft, sehr freundliches Personal - die Wäsche wurde gemacht - ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und freue mich auf das nächste Mal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Charl is an excellent host. Always stay here when visiting Oudtshoorn. Great breakfast. Room is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10

The gentleman told me I had not paid at the end our stay although I paid online. He said it had not gone through when I booked on Hotels.com. He said before I left I needed to pay for the room. He showed me that my credit card info was wrong and the a Hotels.com had not collected on my account. I then paid R900 with him on my credit card. The next day I see that the payment had already been paid already on my credit card for R800. Now I need to go and figure out how to get my money back. It is a pain. I am a hold member and have never had this happen when I pay online. This not a nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10

I have stayed there before and its always a good experience. Good breakfast. Friendly and helpful hosts. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Underbara värdar och en härlig frukost. 😀 År på närliggande resturang Black Swan. Var inget vidare service sådär svag dukning. Fick inte det dom beställdes men kom ändå på notan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10

Trevligt ställe med bra mottagande av ägaren. Fick bra information och kartor. Rummen trevlig och rena, varm och kall frukost som gjordes på beställning. Bra resturang precis bredvid. Black Swan, värt ett besök. Lite svajigt Wi-fi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10

Location - Great spot and convenient to various restaurants. Staff - Very friendly and provided lots of great restaurant recommendations. Room - Clean and very quaint. Very lovely. Bathrooms were large and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Stayed overnight at Yamkela. Friendly service, clean rooms and very lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Really nice small B&B which is run professionally and with a very friendly, professional and serviceminded 'mature' couple. We would stay there again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Yamkela is my favorite place to stay when I'm in Oudtshoorn. The staff is wonderful and will do whatever they can to accommodate. The rooms are clean and comfortable. I highly recommend Yamkela!~
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Nous ne sommes restés qu'une nuit mais l'établissement est très bien situé dans Oudtshoorn pour la restauration le soir. Notre hôte nous a très bien conseillé dès notre arrivée. La chambre était un peu petite pour 2 adultes et 2 enfants mais très agréable et propre, donnant directement sur le jardin et la piscine
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A lot of thought has gone into every detail. Very comfortable
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

The room was nice and comfortable and the location is convenient. We were only there for 1 night but we were made to feel welcome. There is no wifi in the rooms which you would expect nowadays and the bathroom was a big dark (only one spotlight) but otherwise I can't fault the place. Great breakfast too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Had a short stay in Oudtshoorn and the Yamkela guesthouse was a great choice. The owners are very nice and offer a great range of options for breakfast (ostrich sausage!). The room was very large with a balcony and a set of table and chairs for each guest (it appeared every room has balcony access). The only reason I didn't give 5 stars on room comfort was that the room I was in had a slanted roof in the bathroom and no windows (although it did have solid blinds over the door, which provided air and light). And I gave 4 stars on neighborhood because there really isn't much around but I think that is more a product of the town than it is the hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Aufmerksamkeit der Beherberger, guter Service, sehr freundlich!