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Bartholomew's Loft

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Makhanda with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bartholomew's Loft welcomes travelers with a charming garden and playground. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool with comfy loungers for sunbathing. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P3,354
P3,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Room options

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Settlers Cottage Apt. Family Unit

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bartholomew's Loft

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Garden Cottage Self-catering

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The Corner House - Double room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Corner House - Self Catering

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bartholomew's Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Settler Cottage Apartments

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Garden Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rhodes University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St Andrew's College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Major Frasers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gino's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pothole & Donkey - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bartholomew's Loft

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Bartholomew's Loft and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Bartholomew's Loft boast perks such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • Bedsheets 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

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

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

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

Bartholomew's Loft House Grahamstown
Bartholomew's Loft House
Bartholomew's Loft Grahamstown
Bartholomew's Loft
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Grahamstown
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse
Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse
Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Bartholomew's Loft have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bartholomew's Loft?

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bartholomew's Loft on Oct 1, 2025 start from P 3,354.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bartholomew's Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bartholomew's Loft?

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.

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