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The Milner

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Makhanda with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of the pool area.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a ceiling fan.
Relax and work in style with a desk, flat-screen TV, and laptop, plus a balcony with a view.
Relax in a serene garden setting with seating areas surrounding a central fire feature amidst lush foliage.
Stylish hallway with a bench, lamps, and decorative antlers.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Suite 2

Luxury Suite 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite 1

Luxury Suite 1

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Pavilion

The Pavilion

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 925 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
12 Milner Street Grahamstown, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • St Andrew's College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rhodes University - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highlander - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Major Fraser's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Botanic Gardens Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Milner

Upscale boutique bed & breakfast
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at The Milner. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Milner feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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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

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

Milner B&B Grahamstown
Milner B&B
Milner Grahamstown
The Milner Makhanda
The Milner Bed & breakfast
The Milner Bed & breakfast Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does The Milner have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Milner?

As of Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Milner on Aug 14, 2025 start from CA $182.49, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is The Milner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Milner?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Milner?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at The Milner?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Milner located?

Situated in Makhanda, this boutique bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of St Andrew's College, Diocesan School for Girls, and Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Elizabeth Salt Monument are also within 15 minutes.

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The Milner Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frenando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one words describes our stay “AMAZING “
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luyanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis

This was totally unexpected in Grahamstown. The decor, facilities and service were top notch. Even the breakfast was world class. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet neigbhorhood, great breakfast, excellent amenities, clean rooms, and yes, the heated beds!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot. Great location and really nice place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything...My roo was a dream ad the service go Linda and Susana was even more better the my home.. THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very charming and comfortable place to stay. We had Room 1 which was enormous and very quiet. the quality of the furnishings was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, peaceful morning lace to stay with friendly people and lots of privacy Surprised however that they still maintained the swimming pool and sprinkler during a real water crisis in the town. I know they have their own borehole, but it’s all the same water table.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet . Very pleasant garden and lounge. The room was clean and spacious .very good breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017