Earthbound Guest House

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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

This charming Lilizella Award Winning bed and breakfast is located in Oudtshoorn’s peaceful countryside, less than 0.9 mi from the main street, Baron van Reede. It is set in a tropical garden and offers an outdoor swimming pool and a spacious terrace. The air-conditioned rooms at the Earthbound B&B are bright and have wooden flooring. They include a flat-screen TV and bathrooms come with signature toiletries. Each room has free, secure parking on site. Guests can enjoy breakfast daily, either in their rooms or in the new renovated dining room next to the poolside, especially on the lovely sunny days in Oudtshoorn. There is a communal undercover area with barbecue facilities, microwave, cutlery, crockery. The Earthbound is 19 mi from the Cango Caves.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Nilo
Spain Spain
“Amazing host, super friendly staff, great location, clean and lovely room and delicious breakfast”
Sara
United States United States
“We had a fantastic stay at Earthbound. The room was lovely and the staff was fantastic. The breakfast was absolutely amazing, not to be missed.”
Patrick
United States United States
“Accommodating staff. Beautiful grounds. Very good breakfast. Secure parking.”
Tanya
Canada Canada
“Beautiful rooms each with their own unique decor. Comfortable, clean and spacious. Close to everything. Lovely friendly staff”
Christopher
United States United States
“It was quiet and peaceful. There were some nice “extras” like the fresh baked cookies and sherry in the room. The outside dinning room next to the pool was wonderful!”
Mary
United States United States
“Wonderfully decorated with items collected from the owner's travels”
Mitchell
United States United States
“We loved our room - had a private area outside, and cozy interior. Loved the robes - so soft! Breakfast was also wonderful.”
Frank
Germany Germany
“This is really a little gem of a guesthouse. The staff is extremely nice and helped us book some activities, the rooms and common areas very clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious. We were particularly impressed with the design an...”
Helene
Sweden Sweden
“We loved our stay at this lovely guesthouse! Our room was tastefully decorated and it was convenient to have our car parked right outside. The owner and the staff are amazing and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was perfectly balanced and...”
Du
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was very nice. Staff is so helpful and friendly. Really felt at home there.”

Managed by Marie van der Spuy

Company review score: 9.9Based on 305 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am passionate about my small B&B and the way we run the business. It has always been a goal off mine to have my own business one day. I love people, sport and the wild life and I am lucky to say that I am able to do it all. I feel very blessed.

Property info

Earthbound is a small cozy 6 bedroom bed and breakfast which strives to let the customers enjoy every minute of their stay while exploring Oudtshoorn and the surroundings. We are very proud of the way Earthbound is progressing to an outstanding B&B. As of 1st October 2023, any cancellation/refund will have a bank charge/admin fee for your account.

Neighborhood info

Earthbound B&B is situated in a quiet residential area but is close to all the activities that can be enjoyed while visiting the Klein Karoo. We are close to all the Ostrich Show farms, the Meerkat Magic, Cango Wildlife Ranch, Buffelsdrift Game Farm, Cango caves and the famous Swartberg Pass. The restaurants are 1.2km from the Hotel and it is a very safe area to walk. From here you can visit many small towns like prins Albert, Mosselbay, Heroldsbay, Wilderness ext. All can be done as day trips. If you are a keen golfer there are many famous Golf Courses within one hour drives.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Earthbound Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Earthbound Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 360 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

As of 1st October 2023, any cancelation/refund will have a bank

charge/admin fee for your account.

Please inform Earthbound Guest House 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.

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

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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

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