Villa Palesa Guesthouse

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Villa Palesa Guest house in Grahamstown offers 4-star comfort with family rooms and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as a TV and free WiFi. Wellness and Leisure: Guests can relax in the spa facilities, sauna, or fitness center. The property features a garden, outdoor play area, and outdoor seating, providing ample opportunities for leisure and relaxation. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily in-room, complemented by room service and a lounge. Free on-site private parking is available for guests’ convenience. Local Attractions: Located 2.1 mi from 1820 Settlers Monument and 1.3 mi from South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Villa Palesa Guest house is also close to St Michael and St George Cathedral and Observatory Museum Grahamstown.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Dave
South Africa South Africa
“Very pleasant staff Comfortable bed Really nice breakfast”
Thulisile
South Africa South Africa
“Great breakfast, the team are very accommodating. The rooms are very spacious and so clean, Great value for money”
Nonkululeko
South Africa South Africa
“A good guest house. Friendly staff and big room to stay in. I didn't eat the breakfast but it looked delicious.”
Robert
United States United States
“The place is beautiful and the staff is amazing. The rooms are clean but they need out curtains the light from outside is too much. That's only issue I can point out.”
Mpapha
South Africa South Africa
“the staff is friendly, patient, warm and welcoming. the place is clean neat and quiet.”
Robert
Canada Canada
“It was absolutely spotless. Well staffed - all very friendly”
Nikiwe
South Africa South Africa
“Hospitality ,Cleanliness , Warm Bed. Thanks you for always Warm & Welcoming ccNomhle Starting your day with a fulfilling EnglishBreakfast is much appreciated, thank you🙏....It makes your Meeting day fruitful because you are alert & focused”
Nikiwe
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly and Warm ccNomhle all the time Checked in late but her warmth was excellent Warm beds made us feel home,thanks ccNomhle Healthy Breakfast excellent too”
Chella
South Africa South Africa
“Spacious, the friendliest staff we've ever come across. You feel welcome and at home the moment you are greeted outside. The most wonderful breakfast - best soft creamy scrambled eggs we've ever tasted! Located in a good area. The house and...”
Judy
South Africa South Africa
“The staff went over and beyond and were a real asset to the guesthouse.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 175 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Villa Palesa is an elegantly furnished guesthouse in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), Eastern Cape. It boasts a beautiful spa and gym, as well as luxuriously furnished bedrooms with modern bathrooms. The guesthouse is suitable for business travellers, tourists and people visiting family in the area. Particular care has been taken to ensure the safety of guests. The guesthouse is equipped with an electric fence, an eight-camera CCTV monitoring system as well as safe parking. It is also linked to a 24-hour rapid response security company.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Villa Palesa Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Palesa Guesthouse 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.

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