Botha House

1 Don Knight Ave (Off Minerva Road) Pennington, 4184 Pennington, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>223</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
223 reviews
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Botha House

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Offering garden views, Botha House is an accommodation set in Pennington, 300 metres from Pennington Beach and 2.4 km from Nkomba Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views and an outdoor dining area. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, bar and lounge. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pennington, like fishing, hiking and walking tours. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, go windsurfing or cycling or relax in the garden. Umdoni Golf Club is 700 metres from Botha House, while Scottburgh Golf Club is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Margate Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 extra-large double beds
or
4 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Pennington
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    South Africa South Africa
    “A fantastic team,Thankyou Jacolette managing, Chelsea admin,Thanks for stunning room, Charles arranging braai, and flowers in a varse, Pariksha - best salads and garlic bread, Bonnie and Princess clean rooms and bathroom ... Breakfast was...”
  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    “Historic building with superb views of the Indian Ocean”
  • James
    South Africa South Africa
    “Awesome breakfast.Very friendly staff.Thanks to Charles and his team in the kitchen”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Jacolette Crous

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Jacolette Crous
Comprising 9 double or twin en-suite bedrooms and a self-catering cottage, all with king-sized beds, this historical house can comfortably host up to 22 visitors. 7 of our suites and the cottage offer panoramic sea views with the remaining 2 smaller suites off our lovely and picturesque courtyard garden. Botha House provides an unforgettable experience. Your home away from home where authenticity and style meets tranquil splendour. Less than an hour's drive from Durban, situated in the heart of one of KwaZulu-Natal's coastal forests, Botha House is an ideal location to enjoy the full South Coast experience. For the discerning golfer, pack your golf clubs and tee-off on the picturesque Umdoni Park Golf Club. Or enjoy a stroll along Pennington’s beach, or the Umdoni Park forest trails with exciting birding opportunities. For the more adventurous at heart, go scuba diving off the world renowned Aliwal Shoal or bungee jumping at Oribi Gorge. Or simply relax with a glass of wine or tipple of your choice and enjoy the breathtaking ocean vistas from our terrace or pool.
Umdoni Park owes its existence to the foresight and generosity of Sir Frank Reynolds (1852 – 1930), Member of Parliament and successful sugar farmer. The Umdoni Park Trust was set up in 1920, following which the Park was presented as a ‘gift to the nation’. The Trust was required to ‘hold’ Botha House for the use of Annie Botha and at her death to the use of the Prime Minister. and his successors in office’, and to hold ‘the remainder of Umdoni Park Estate” for the use of the public. Although the Trust then took on the responsibility for the administration of the Estate, Sir Frank continued to put enormous effort into the development of the property. The first 9 holes of the golf course were completed in 1921, with the second 9 holes being completed 9 years later. The club house was built in 1926/27. By September 1918 he had selected a site for the proposed ‘cottage’ for his friend General Botha and Botha House was 'born'....
Pennington is a beautiful, relatively small village on Kwa-Zulu Natal's South Coast in South Africa. It has 2 very different golf courses: Umdoni Park and Selborne. Pennington is home to some lovely restaurants, a craft brewery, small shopping mall, but what makes it unique is that it enjoys the best of both worlds - Indigenous coastal forest (one of the few remaining) and the Indian Ocean. The former enjoys some lovely wildlife (Buskbuck, Red Duiker, Blue Duiker, Leguaan, Bushpig and much more...), grasslands, trees, a gorge with the Nkumbane River & a waterfall and an array of forest birds, whilst the latter provides swimming, rock pools and the seasonal sightings of whales, dolphins and sea birds. The forest also has some lovely trails for walking, running and cycling and hosts a Parkrun every Saturday morning and a MyRun every Sunday morning. The birding and photographic opportunities are endless.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Botha House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Botha House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Botha House

  • The prices at Botha House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Botha House is 1.9 miles from the centre of Pennington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Botha House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Botha House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Botha House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.