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8A Grahamstown

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Makhanda with bars and an outdoor pool

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Balcony
TV
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
TV
Deluxe Room (family)

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Luxury Room (garden facing, bath )

Luxury Room (garden facing, bath )

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (upstairs with view)

Luxury Room (upstairs with view)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (upstairs with views)

Luxury Suite (upstairs with views)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room (family)

Deluxe Room (family)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room (garden facing)

Luxury Room (garden facing)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
8A St Aidans Avenue, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • St Andrew's College - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highlander - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Major Fraser's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Botanic Gardens Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬19 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
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

Languages

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

  • 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

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?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 8A Grahamstown?

As of Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 8A Grahamstown on Aug 7, 2025 start from CA $152.49, 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 8A Grahamstown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 8A Grahamstown?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 8A Grahamstown?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at 8A Grahamstown?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is 8A Grahamstown located?

Situated in Makhanda, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of St Andrew's College and Diocesan School for Girls. Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and St Patrick's Catholic Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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8A Grahamstown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luyanda

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

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

ANDREW

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olabisi

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..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Suite, Room 1, was absolutely fantastic. Large rooms, beautiful view and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Razvan Andrei

It's a very nice place, friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Marie Monique

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.

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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