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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

3.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior detail
Luxury Room - King / Twin | Terrace/patio
Standard Room - King / Twin
Luxury Room - King / Twin | View from room
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
On Route R62, (Between Oudtshoorn & Calitzdorp), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm
    21 min drive
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    29 min drive
  • Cango Caves
    49 min drive
  • Oudtshoorn (OUH)
    21 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room - King / Twin

Standard Room - King / Twin

Standard Room - King / Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room - King / Twin

Luxury Room - King / Twin

Luxury Room - King / Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Oudtshoorn

At Rietfontein Ostrich Palace, you'll be 15.2 km (9.4 mi) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 18.8 km (11.7 mi) from Marinda Combrinck Gallery. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Oudtshoorn guest house include Calitzdorp Museum and Calitzdorp Church.
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What's nearby

  • Arbeidsgenot - 21 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 21 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 24 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 29 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Cango Caves - 49 min drive - 61.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella de Karoo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rietfontein Ostrich Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smits Winkel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Oudtshoorn guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1909
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rietfontein Ostrich Palace offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1909
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Lodge Oudtshoorn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Yep, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace has a free self car park.

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have a pool?

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace has an outdoor pool.

What makes Rietfontein Ostrich Palace a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace.

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

No, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Be very careful if booking this property especially through Expedia. While booking a series of properties for a tour of the western cape I failed to notice that the calendar on the third booking, Rietfontein, had reverted to the current date this year instead of the date we reqd for next year. This was realised as soon as the confirmation came thru and Expedia were contacted immediately. Unfortunately neither Expedia or the Hotel were prepared to change the booking to the dates reqd. The attitude being that we have your money its not our problem .. Not really what could be considered customer service. Needless to say I would not book this hotel if it were the only one left at my destination nor will Expedia play any part in my future holiday plans..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting, fabulous breakfast.
It was only when we arrived we were advised we would not be staying directly on the property but in the cottage 1 km away from the main house. We felt this could have been communicated to us beforehand as we had received contact from most other places we stayed in on our trip. It was disappointing to find this out as was looking forward to staying here and would have liked to have gotten some history about the place. However the cottage we did stay in was very nice, very tastefully decorated and in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Breakfast the next morning back in the main building was fabulous and one of the best I had on this trip. We ate dinner at nearby Karooboom restaurant and would recommend if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room, fantastic breakfast and top dinner coupled with friendly hosts made our stay here very memorable! Laid back atmosphere gave our souls a great break from the hectic of life.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Sharry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Very Nice One Night Stay
We really enjoyed our one night stay in Emma’s Cottage, with its elegant period decor. The owners, Elmare and Kobus were very warm and friendly, sharing the history of the area and the farm and preparing us an amazing gourmet dinner in their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margareth, Dolomiten IT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschönes, sehr gepflegtes Haus inmitten einer atemberaubend schönen Landschaft. Wir waren in der Dependance untergebracht, was uns im ersten Augenblick etwas verwirrt hat, wo wir uns dann aber sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Die Zimmer und das ganze Haus sind sehr sauber und bis ins kleinste Detail gepflegt. Das absolute Highlight ist das Essen ...sei es das Frühstück wie auch das Abendessen sind mit so viel Liebe und Können zubereitet! Ein großes Kompliment an die Hausherrin! Wunderschön und sehr gepflegt sind auch der Garten, samt dem kleinen Pool! Schade dass wir nur zwei Tage für diesen tollen Ort eingeplant hatten, hier wären wir gerne etwas länger geblieben!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein romantisches manor
Wunderbar ruhig gelegenes Herrenhaus, man fühlt sich wie ein Gast des Straussenbarons persönlich, aber mit modernem Komfort, geräumiges Zimmer, großes Bad, weitläufiger Garten, fantastisches Dinner und Frühstück auf der Veranda, sagenhafter Blick in die in der Morgensonne rot leuchtenden Berge, sehr nette Gastgeber. War ein Highlight auf unserer Reise.