Set in Augrabies, within 15 km of Augrabies Waterfall, Avonsrus Guesthouse offers accommodation with air conditioning. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious guest house is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Augrabies, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Avonsrus Guesthouse features a barbecue and a garden. The nearest airport is Upington Airport, 110 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Augrabies
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pieter
    South Africa South Africa
    The location, the hospitality and just everything about the place
  • Ansie
    South Africa South Africa
    First of all, the owners Ria-Lize and Jaco, are the perfect hosts for a guesthouse. Their hospitality was out of this world. Avonsrus is an carefully restored old farm house (with a beautiful history behind it) into a modern guest house. The...
  • Isolde
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a lovely stay at Avonsrus. It is just what you need after a long day on the road - clean, fresh and friendly. It is very comfortable that each room has its own bathroom. The braai area outside is also great. We visited Augrabies Waterfalls...
  • Mulder
    South Africa South Africa
    The setting is close to the Augrabies falls and other attractions. The host makes you feel very welcome. The braai area and other amenities were excellent. The kitchen is fully equipped....whatever you need is there. We also loved the fact that...
  • Steven
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great host that makes you feel very welcome, and shares all her knowledge about the area. The cottage itself is large, clean and comfortable, with airco both in the living and in the bedroom (not when there's loadshedding) and with a lovely patio...
  • Kenneth
    South Africa South Africa
    Avonsrus people are very friendly and helpful. Surroundings and augrabies is beautiful. Loved the stay.
  • Lynette
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful furniture and everuthing you needed to stay comfortably
  • Arnold
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful, peaceful, well air-conditioned home. Plenty of helpful information provided.
  • Elise
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was comfortable and clean. Good value for money
  • Lienke
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved that we felt right at home. It’s such a cosy place, the owners pay a lot of attention to detail and they make the stay even better. Very private and has enough space to lounge and cook and just relax.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 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 Ria-Lize & Jaco Conradie

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Ria-Lize & Jaco Conradie
Avonsrus, a quaint but spacious cottage, exudes charm and warmth. This beautiful gem is an architect renovated farmstead in the hamlet of Augrabies. Avonsrus guarantees privacy & tranquility as the complete house is yours to enjoy when making a booking. With great attention to detail & decorated in a "Shabby Chic" style and with air-conditioning in every room, it promises to be a comfortable & stylish stay. There is room for a group of up to eight people. Both the large bedrooms have en-suit bathrooms. The main bedroom boasts with a queen size bed and bunker bed, the second bedroom has two single beds. In the living area there are also two comfortable day beds and a TV with satellite. Avonsrus has a spacious kitchen, well equipped with quality cutlery and crockery, as well as a fridge, stove, oven and microwave. There is a lovely, private patio & barbecue area where one can sit under the beautiful starry skies and enjoy the peace and quiet that only the countryside can offer. Children can play outside on the jungle gym or on the spacious lawn and there is also a farm dam to cool off in. Free Wi-Fi available and home cooked meals at a nominal fee upon prior arrangement
Welcome to Avonsrus, which we believe is a piece of heaven here on earth! At Avonsrus we strive to give you an unforgettable stay with comfort and luxury, but most of all, peace and tranquility away from the buzz of the city and the stressors of life. Jaco and I ( Ria-Lize) have a passion for people and love serving. We truly enjoy sharing this beautiful part of our country and all its gems with others and to make every visit to Avonsrus one that could echo into eternity!! We are world travelers ourselves and love to meet people from all over the globe and to get to know all different people and cultures. We look forward to meeting you and trust that you will enjoy your stay. Please do notify us if you need any information or assistance at any time and we will gladly help you with information or arrangements as far as possible.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Avonsrus Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Laptop safe
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Avonsrus Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Avonsrus Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Avonsrus Guesthouse

    • Check-in at Avonsrus Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Avonsrus Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing

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

    • Avonsrus Guesthouse is 4.3 miles from the centre of Augrabies. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Avonsrus Guesthouse include:

      • Bungalow