Title: Bartholomew's Loft - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse in Makhanda with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool ![The Corner House - Double room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/ddf3315c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/e1897a4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/33a60a2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/a415c811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bartholomew's Cottage | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/79dc763a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bartholomew's Loft welcomes travelers with a charming garden and playground. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool with comfy loungers for sunbathing. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience here. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 21 - Nov. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Bartholomew's Loft](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/61175597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bartholomew's Loft ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds ![Bartholomew's Cottage ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/e687f996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bartholomew's Cottage ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Settler Cottage Apartments 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![The Corner House - Double room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/f74a138f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Corner House - Double room ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Plasma TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![The Corner House - Self Catering](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/b66262cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### The Corner House - Self Catering ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Plasma TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Settlers Cottage Apt. Family Unit ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ![Garden Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/2c61f88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Cottage ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Plasma TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Garden Cottage Self-catering ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/b0f2bfe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Cottage Self-catering ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Kitchen Plasma TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGrahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGrahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-33.31325%2C26.52986&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TsLPvSICQiqVv3XK-GzxfZKGhag=) 1A St Bartholomew Street, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139 #### What's nearby - Observatory Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Rhodes University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - 1820 Settlers National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Jacks Bagels - ‬15 min walk - ‪Major Frasers - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Pothole & Donkey - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Highlander - ‬19 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Bartholomew's Loft Property highlights Consider a stay at Bartholomew's Loft and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Bartholomew's Loft boast perks such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Plasma TVs with digital channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/c886e064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### African Safari Lodge Makhanda - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $131 CA $153 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=16636232&PinnedHotelID=16636232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/e04a1d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AppleBee Guest Cottages Makhanda - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews CA $97 CA $97 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - 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Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=37276005&PinnedHotelID=37276005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - 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 English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Pool loungers ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Plasma TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Desk chair - Fireplace - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.00 per day Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person - Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.00 per day 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 Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### 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 Bartholomew's Loft House Grahamstown Bartholomew's Loft House Bartholomew's Loft Grahamstown Bartholomew's Loft Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Grahamstown Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Bartholomew's Loft Guesthouse Makhanda ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bartholomew's Loft have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Bartholomew's Loft? > As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bartholomew's Loft on Nov 23, 2025 start from CA $77.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Bartholomew's Loft pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bartholomew's Loft? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Bartholomew's Loft? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability). ### Where is Bartholomew's Loft located? > Situated in Makhanda, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Observatory Museum, and Elizabeth Salt Monument. Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and Albany History Museum Complex are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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