In historical district.At this Makhanda B&B, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Observatory Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George. Albany History Museum Complex and Egazini Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
1820 Settlers National Monument - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
St Andrew's College - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
Settlers Garden 1820 - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Rhodes University - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
The Highlander - 7 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
Major Fraser's - 6 min drive
Botanic Gardens Restaurant - 7 min drive
Debonairs Pizza - 6 min drive
About this property
A Stone's Throw Accommodation
3-star B&B near Observatory Museum
A Stone's Throw Accommodation offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Makhanda bed & breakfast.
5 guestrooms or units
2 levels
5 buildings
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
A Stone's Throw Accommodation offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Microwave
Refrigerator
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board
Local maps
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you, key retrieval
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
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A Stone's Throw Accommodation Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Machoene
6 Feb 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not so good .the shower was open suppose to close it so tat when sumone shower u don't c her/him.
Beautiful surroundings - peaceful - up in the hills - unbelievable view!! Out of town but yet close enough. Suzanne from the guesthouse is very accommodating and she made our stay very pleasant - she had lots of advice and is quite knowledgeable about the area. My daughter is 1st year at Rhodes. Suzanne had input on how to get registered early, opening accounts, doctors etc. The only thing that was a bit uncomfortable was the open plan shower - it is however ideal for a young couple.
My husband and I, really enjoyed the stay, very friendly, clean, excellent service and quiet, relaxing, beautiful views. Breakfast was delicious. Looking forward to go back.
Worst hotel of our trip, Chalet type room was very cold with inefficient wall plate heaters in the room. The entry/exit gate kapt sticking or did not work properly. Grahamstown has nowhere to eat out on sunday, only tateaway restaurants and is best avoided at night anyway.
We had a great stay at A Stone's Throw. We were given a bigger cottage to make sure we were more comfortable, Suzanne is a warm and friendly hostess and very capable.
Lovely view and everything we needed.
We will definately return.
Delia
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
27 Dec 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
a stones throw
friendly hosts, basic interior and for 4 people definitely too small as the bathroom was tiny and so was the cupboard space. no cooking facility accept microwave. the view must be stunning, but unfortunately it was quite foggy when we were there. nice place for young families.
Modernes Haus mit schönen Ausblick. Der Strom funktionierte während unseres Aufenthaltes nicht so recht, es gibt jedoch einen Generator. Sonst war alles bestens!