Name: The Bethesda
Address: Martin Street, 6286 Nieu-Bethesda, South Africa, Martin Street, Eastern Cape, 6286, South Africa
Rating: 9.4

The Bethesda

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Bethesda in Nieu-Bethesda offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the garden, and unwind at the bar. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and children's playground. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Fresh fruits, warm dishes, and juice enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located a 3-minute walk from the Owl House Museum, The Bethesda is near attractions such as the Cathedral Peak Hotel and the Cathedral Peak Golf Course. Activities like pub crawls and cycling are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Twin/Double Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds
Twin/Double Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds
Twin/Double Room 1 king bed
Superior King Room 1 king bed
Double Room 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Julie

South Africa

“House was beautiful. Location excellent. I loved the dam pool. I loved the fact that rooms opened to garden. I loved the front stoep and its comfy chairs. The hosts were very gracious. Staff was attentive and lovely. It was good that there was off...”

Marcin

Canada

“Love the amount of attention to detail put into decor — there is a richness to it. Super friendly staff and helpful enthusiastic owners.”

Shaundalton

United States

“Real quaint Guesthouse in near the centre of town. The hosts were amazing and very helpful. The house, although old had amazing finishes and perfect touches throughout.”

Martha

South Africa

“Our stay at The Bethesda was simply magnificent. The attention to detail, hospitality and service is unmatched. The rooms are beautifully decorated with all the amenities one can ask for. The breakfast is a MUST.”

Lynette

South Africa

“Our stay at The Bethesda Guest House was simply outstanding. From the moment we arrived, Carla and Ludolf made us feel genuinely welcome with their warm hospitality and personal attention. The location is perfect—central and convenient, making...”

Danielle

South Africa

“Perfectly located, walking distance to all the sights and restaurants.”

Beverley-anne

South Africa

“It was a really delightful stay in a very lovely village. The accommodation was really lovely.”

Viljoen

South Africa

“The way we were received and made to feel welcome at check in was explemplary”

Ernest

Netherlands

“Lovely guesthouse we always come back to. Carla is a great host. The rooms have a lot of style. Central in Nieu-Bethesda. Thanks so much!”

Ernest

Netherlands

“Lovely guesthouse. We always stay here when visiting Nieu Bethesda. The host Carla is amazing. The rooms have a lot of character and are very comfortable. It’s in center of town, everything is close. Love the restaurants Die Waanhouse and Zalig....”

Managed by Carla Smit

Company review score: 9.8Based on 266 reviews from 6 properties

6 managed properties

Company info

Ludolf & Carla Smit look forward to welcome you to our oasis in the Karoo. We have moved to this village in 2019 and we enjoy our village in the 'platteland' (countryside). We live next door with our pets. Our on-site restaurant, Bruno's at The Bethesda, is open during the December/ January summer holiday. Karoo Still offers gin tastings. Please enquire about Bruno's and Karoo Still since these are not always open. At The Bethesda Guesthouse we endeavour to create experiences for guests' sojourn that they will savour and treasure.

Property info

We offer luxury accommodation in the heart of the village. Our swimdam offers a respite against the summer heat and our front stoep (verandah) is perfect to enjoy country life from. Come and see the stars at night and walk the dust roads in the day and experience the charm of our village. We and our team are ready to welcome you with warm Karoo hospitality.

Neighborhood info

The village is quaint; has several excellent restaurants, galleries and tourist attractions, including the Owl House which boasts over 500 sculptures created by Helen Martins. Other attractions include the Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre and the Bushman Heritage Museum. Meals are affordable in Nieu Bethesda; one should indulge in the excellent food served in the village, from breakfasts, home-cooked meals, artisan gin & rum, beers, and cheeses. There is a general dealer in the village, stocking fresh produce, wood, ice and groceries. At the farm stall one can buy excellent meat to braai/ bbq. The village has no filling station. Outdoor enthusiasts can go hiking or mountain biking. We do hope you will love your stay and the beautiful village of tranquility. Graaff Reinet is a comfortable 45 minute drive from the village and offers several galleries, museums and restaurants as well as the impressive Valley of Desolation. The Mountain Zebra National Park is located near Cradock, about an hour and 30 minute’s drive from here.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of The Bethesda

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

The Bethesda takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years

Crib upon request

Free

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bethesda 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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 06:00:00.