Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Observatory Museum, Makhanda from CA $97 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Observatory Museum hotels

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/4d7ea186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/7ed7a553.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![The Pavilion  | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/85cc2fd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/4fcedb63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Milner

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-The-Milner.h19334652.Hotel-Information)

0.8 km from Observatory Museum

10/10

Exceptional

(20 reviews)

"Only one words describes our stay “AMAZING “"

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Frenando

CA $223

CA $257 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-The-Milner.h19334652.Hotel-Information)

![Economy Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/6c4c5c7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Comfort Cottage | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/8a49a6d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/8296b037.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/a309fee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AppleBee Guest Cottages

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-AppleBee-Guest-Cottages.h19791052.Hotel-Information)

1.4 km from Observatory Museum

9.8/10

Exceptional

(8 reviews)

"No livestock or manger to be seen, but we came less than an hour after a last minute booking and were welcomed graciously, despite arriving near midnight on Christmas Eve. Beautiful little flat, well maintained and clean, gated parking and a lovely hostess. Stocked well with a continental breakfast, which we enjoyed at midnight and again in the morning... we’d not found any shops or restaurants for dinner due to the holiday. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

capepamela

CA $112

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-AppleBee-Guest-Cottages.h19791052.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/7416bcea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/b0f46f2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Double Room (With Bath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/4262091a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/c6e3913e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### 137 High Street Guest House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Makhanda-Hotels-137-High-Street-Guest-House.h37276005.Hotel-Information)

0.7 km from Observatory Museum

10/10

Exceptional

(3 reviews)

"Didn't stay there "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Dale

CA $116

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Makhanda-Hotels-137-High-Street-Guest-House.h37276005.Hotel-Information)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/c7d60b1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/66fbba00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/w1600h1199x0y0-e3b1d962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/baa9f437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Amabwe Guest House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Makhanda-Hotels-Amabwe-Guest-House.h107693102.Hotel-Information)

0.8 km from Observatory Museum

CA $107

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Makhanda-Hotels-Amabwe-Guest-House.h107693102.Hotel-Information)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/2b199a33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/a29936f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/7b22a00e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15150000/15145700/15145700/ffd77371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### 8A Grahamstown

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-8A-Grahamstown.h15145700.Hotel-Information)

1.4 km from Observatory Museum

9.8/10

Exceptional

(11 reviews)

"Amazing "

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Anonymous traveller

CA $185

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-8A-Grahamstown.h15145700.Hotel-Information)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/15fab90c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/83049f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/90a96956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Apartment | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/e1b7e039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Jenny's Guest House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-Jennys-Guest-House.h14692171.Hotel-Information)

1.8 km from Observatory Museum

9.0/10

Wonderful

(21 reviews)

"Staff very friendly Will definitely stay there again"

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Jose

CA $110

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 14 - Feb 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-Jennys-Guest-House.h14692171.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/33a60a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bartholomew's Cottage  | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/79dc763a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bartholomew's Loft | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/03668f2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/e1897a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Bartholomew's Loft

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information)

0.4 km from Observatory Museum

8.4/10

Very good

(35 reviews)

"It was amazing I enjoyed my stay."

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Sindiswa

CA $84

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information)

![African Safari Main Lodge | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/6dfa162f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/0ab04887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/bac3272d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/f6f9c2f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### African Safari Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-African-Safari-Lodge.h16636232.Hotel-Information)

12.4 km from Observatory Museum

10/10

Exceptional

(2 reviews)

"The scenery and wildlife was really welcome to relax after a busy day driving and seeing clients."

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Izak

CA $169

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-African-Safari-Lodge.h16636232.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Observatory Museum Hotel Reviews

![137 High Street Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/9bfc7897_y.jpg)

### 137 High Street Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Didn't stay there "

[](https://expedia.ca/Makhanda-Hotels-137-High-Street-Guest-House.h37276005.Hotel-Information)

![Jenny's Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/15fab90c_y.jpg)

### Jenny's Guest House

8/10 Good

"Clean room great staff! Great price!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-Jennys-Guest-House.h14692171.Hotel-Information)

![Bartholomew's Loft](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/ddf3315c_y.jpg)

### Bartholomew's Loft

6/10 Okay

"It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Grahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information)

## Hotels near other Observatory Museum attractions

### Elizabeth Salt Monument

Find out about the history of Makhanda with a stop at Elizabeth Salt Monument. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums. 

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### Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George

You can find out about the history of Makhanda with a visit to Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. 

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### St Patrick's Catholic Church

St Patrick's Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Makhanda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums. 

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### Albany History Museum Complex

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Albany History Museum Complex during your travels in Makhanda. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums. 

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### Albany Natural Science Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Albany Natural Science Museum in Makhanda. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. 

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### St Andrew's College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at St Andrew's College during your visit to Makhanda. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

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### South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

Explore the campus of South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, during your travels in Makhanda. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums. 

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### Rhodes University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Rhodes University, during your trip to Makhanda. Take in the museums while you're in the area. 

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