Acacia Gastehuis

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Acacia Gastehuis in Kathu offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Additional facilities include free on-site private parking, daily housekeeping service, and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Special diet menus are available, catering to various dietary needs. Convenient Location: Located 1.4 mi from Sishen Golf Course, the guest house provides easy access to local attractions. The quiet street offers a peaceful setting for relaxation.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Petro
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was great!! Everyday is something different, a lot of care is put into the breakfast. Love the little extra touches in the room. The staff is exceptional. Best Accommodation in Kathu!”
Craig
South Africa South Africa
“Convenient location and safe, quiet, comfortable accomodation”
Lawrence
South Africa South Africa
“Comfortable, lots of extra touches and close to everything. Friendly and professional hostess.”
Ruan
South Africa South Africa
“Exceptionally friendly staff. Neat and very clean. It was a nice and comfortable stay!”
Stephan
South Africa South Africa
“The host is friendly, very helpful and always available to respond to questions. Access to the property is made very easy, yet secure. The property is in a quiet neighbourhood. For the available space, it is very well-equipped, even for...”
Tebello
South Africa South Africa
“I was welcomed very warmly. The lady that assisted me was very kind and patient with me.”
Marius
South Africa South Africa
“All the small details. I will recommend to everyone.”
Shelton
South Africa South Africa
“Hermine was a excellent host..rooms were comfy and well stocked with everything and the home cooked meals was very welcome”
De
South Africa South Africa
“A few minutes after my booking was made the property sent a message with details and pin location through, this made me get to them easily and all info that I would need was in the provided message. Quiet area, friendly host that welcomed me, no...”
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
“I booked this accommodation based on reviews I had read and Hermien/ Acacia Guest House absolutely lived up to all expectations.”

Managed by Hermine vd Westhuizen

Company review score: 9.9Based on 38 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hermine van der Westhuizen began her hospitality career in 2004 at the Central University of Technology Free State’s Hotel School. She completed her first-year practicals as a chef at the Southern Sun Hotel, Johannesburg International Airport, and worked part-time as a receptionist at College Lodge in Bloemfontein. For her third-year management practicals, she was at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town in 2007. In 2008, she returned to Kathu to work at Acacia Guesthouse, then owned by her parents. With the approach of the Confederation Cup and Soccer World Cup in 2010, she moved back to Bloemfontein and became the assistant manager at College Lodge. By September 2010, she was appointed Food & Beverage Manager at Anta Boga Hotel in Bloemfontein, the only 5-star hotel in the Free State and Northern Cape at the time. She was promoted to Executive Housekeeper in 2012, and to Executive F&B/Housekeeping Manager in 2013. In 2015, she advanced to Deputy General Manager of the same property. In July 2017, Hermine pursued her dream and passion for the industry by becoming the owner of Acacia Guesthouse. This family-run guesthouse understands the needs of traveling guests and looks forward to welcoming you.

Property info

Dear Traveler, Welcome to Acacia Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of Kathu under the Camel Thorn Trees. Our individually decorated en-suite rooms offer a private entrance, air conditioning, and DStv to make you feel right at home. Each room also includes complimentary high-speed fiber internet, a desk and chair, coffee and tea with treats, a small fridge with water and ice, and a microwave. Secure undercover parking is available for standard vehicles free of charge. Please note that height restrictions apply, and we do not accommodate utility vehicles or trucks. If you are traveling with multiple vehicles, please inform us in advance to ensure adequate parking space. Start your day with a sit-down breakfast in Bon Appétit, our dining room, featuring relaxed music and a variety of coffee and teas. Ample seating ensures comfortable social distancing. Lunch packs and dinner are available subject to availability, otherwise, you will be directed to local restaurants. Please note that breakfast cannot be exchanged for take-away or cash. During load shedding, although Acacia does not have a generator, we provide battery-charged lights and two additional emergency free-standing lights per room. High-speed fiber internet remains available during these times. At Acacia Guesthouse, we aim to offer a relaxed and quiet stay, accommodating only registered guests. We do not have a barbeque area. Our rooms cater to business travelers, but leisure guests are also welcome. As a family-run property, we have friendly, well-trained pets (cats and a dog) on the premises; however, we cannot accommodate traveling pets. Please adhere to our check-in and check-out times to avoid penalty fees. We look forward to welcoming you to our home! Best regards, Acacia Guesthouse

Neighborhood info

Acacia Guesthouse is located in the family residential area of "Old" Kathu, just 2 km from major shopping centers, restaurants, and the Kalahari Country Club, which features a fitness center, swimming pool, and a top 14 golf course. Please note that some nearby residential properties use generators during load shedding, which may produce noise.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Acacia Gastehuis

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Acacia Gastehuis of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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