Title: 8A Grahamstown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15145700&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # 8A Grahamstown Travelers can cozy up by the crackling fireplace with a hot beverage or spend leisurely afternoons poolside amid lush gardens at this welcoming retreat ## Photo gallery for 8A Grahamstown ![Balcony - 8A Grahamstown (Makhanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/2b199a33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - 8A Grahamstown (Makhanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/7b22a00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - 8A Grahamstown (Makhanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/ffd77371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 8A Grahamstown (Makhanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/a29936f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - 8A Grahamstown (Makhanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/7157e773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 8A Grahamstown offers genuine warmth with its inviting lobby fireplace and tranquil garden setting. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool on comfortable sun loungers or enjoy coffee and tea service in the lobby. For evening unwinding, the property features two distinct bars. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 20 - Jan. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 21 - Jan. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=15145700&PinnedHotelID=15145700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Luxury Suite (upstairs with views) ![Luxury Suite (upstairs with views)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/2084e029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite (upstairs with views) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Fireplace Heating TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Sofa bed Hair dryer - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Room (upstairs with view) ![Luxury Room (upstairs with view)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/e8005a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room (upstairs with view) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Heating TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Hair dryer Private bathroom Bathrobes - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Room (garden facing, bath ) ![Luxury Room (garden facing, bath )](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/f539544a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room (garden facing, bath ) ### Highlights Heating TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Bathrobes Hair dryer Private bathroom Deep soaking bathtub - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Room (garden facing) ![Luxury Room (garden facing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/3508be60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room (garden facing) ### Highlights Heating TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Hair dryer Private bathroom Bathrobes Free bottled water - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room (family) ![Deluxe Room (family)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/82f5afd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room (family) ### Highlights Heating TV Premium bedding 2 bedrooms Hair dryer Private bathroom Bathrobes Free bottled water - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Makhanda travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Makhanda.dx6023940) [View more Guest houses in Makhanda](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Guest-Houses.d6023940-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.30350%2C26.51606&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6zaKailIwL0TzcsMbcTE0Nfvi0Q=) 8A St Aidans Avenue, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139 ### What's nearby - St Andrew's College 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Diocesan School for Girls 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Rhodes University 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Settlers Garden 1820 4 min drive \- 2.5 km ### Restaurants - Jacks Bagels 17 min walk - Major Frasers 19 min walk - The Pothole & Donkey 3 min drive - The Highlander 11 min walk - KFC 17 min walk ## About this property ### 8A Grahamstown Upscale guesthouse Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at 8A Grahamstown. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and barbecue grills - Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room Room features All guestrooms at 8A Grahamstown boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. More conveniences in all rooms include: - TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating ## Similar properties ![The Flatlet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19750600/19750524/0a732dbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 on Ross Makhanda - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews CA $112 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=19750524&PinnedHotelID=19750524&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/33a60a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 35 reviews CA $84 CA $97 total includes taxes & fees Jan 21 - Jan 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12690000/12690000/12689937/574b9aed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 30 on Oatlands Road Makhanda - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily full breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 120 per person - 2 bars/lounges - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### More - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not 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 ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards ### 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 8A Grahamstown B&B 8A B&B 8A Grahamstown House 8A House 8A Grahamstown Guesthouse 8A Guesthouse 8A Grahamstown Makhanda 8A Grahamstown Guesthouse 8A Grahamstown Guesthouse Makhanda ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 8A Grahamstown have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at 8A Grahamstown? ### Is 8A Grahamstown pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 8A Grahamstown? ### What time is check-out at 8A Grahamstown? ### Where is 8A Grahamstown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 8A Grahamstown Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luyanda Nov 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome Awesome ##### Luyanda Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### ANDREW Sep 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### all good. good for an overnight. nothing in the area for dining out had take in. place was clean and rooms spacious ##### ANDREW Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olabisi Oct 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing.. very comfortable and accommodating.. will definitely stay here again.. Unathi the host was a pleasure.. ##### Olabisi Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin Jun 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The Suite, Room 1, was absolutely fantastic. Large rooms, beautiful view and very comfortable. ##### Gavin Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Razvan Andrei Sep 15, 2018 It's a very nice place, friendly and comfortable. ##### Razvan Andrei Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Marie Monique May 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Grahamstown B&B We enjoyed the location of the accommodation and it was practical for our stay. We had a water problem on the last day of our stay but fortunately it was resolved 2 hours later. ##### Marie Monique ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard Feb 28, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect guest house Beautifully appointed, peaceful and with a nice view - great to find somewhere really good in Grahamstown ##### richard ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce Nov 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Bruce Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip Jun 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Philip Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 24, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Lough Eske Castle](https://www.expedia.ca/Donegal-Hotels-Lough-Eske-Castle.h1868062.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-John-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Saint-John-Harbour-View.h15439.Hotel-Information) > > [Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Fort-Lauderdale-Marriott-Pompano-Beach-Resort-And-Spa.h5820293.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels.d602873.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Canggu](https://www.expedia.ca/Canggu-Hotels.d6049351.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Howard-Johnson-Plaza-By-Wyndham-By-The-Falls-Niagara-Falls.h27015.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Halifax.h806113.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Cassidy (YCD) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ycd/yyc/nanaimo-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Carolina (SJU) to Vieques (VQS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sju/vqs/san-juan-to-vieques) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyz/vancouver-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Roatan (RTB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/rtb/toronto-to-roatan) > > [Flights from Dorval (YUL) to Hamilton (YHM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yhm/montreal-to-hamilton) > > [Flights from Saskatoon (YXE) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxe/mia/saskatoon-to-miami) > > [Flights from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Liberia (LIR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvr/lir/puerto-vallarta-to-liberia) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Winnipeg (YWG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ywg/toronto-to-winnipeg) > > [Flights from regina intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yqr/flights-from-regina-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Dieppe (YQM) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqm/mco/moncton-to-orlando) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Texas](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Texas.d245.Car-Rental-Destinations) ### Packages > [Bow Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Bow-Falls-Banff-Springs-District.d6283061.Vacation-Attraction)