10 miles from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve in Grahamstown, Villa Palesa Guesthouse provides accommodations with access to spa facilities, wellness packages, and fitness center. The air-conditioned accommodations are 2.1 miles from 1820 Settlers Monument, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free Wifi. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A microwave, a fridge, and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Outdoor play equipment is also available at Villa Palesa Guesthouse, while guests can also relax in the garden. Lalibela Private Game Reserve is 24 miles from the accommodation, while South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity is 1.2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.3
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  • Robert
    Canada Canada
    It was absolutely spotless. Well staffed - all very friendly
  • Pabalelo
    South Africa South Africa
    .I had a booked a certain room and they were kind enough to upgrade my stay so as not to inconvenience me..friendly stuff, the breakfast was what I had asked for and tailored to my needs. This will always be my home if am in Makhanda.
  • Andiswa
    South Africa South Africa
    The tranquility and the breakfast was scrumptious, the owner and staff were welcoming and friendly

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Villa Palesa is an elegantly furnished guesthouse in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), Eastern Cape. It boasts a beautiful spa and gym, as well as luxuriously furnished bedrooms with modern bathrooms. The guesthouse is suitable for business travellers, tourists and people visiting family in the area. Particular care has been taken to ensure the safety of guests. The guesthouse is equipped with an electric fence, an eight-camera CCTV monitoring system as well as safe parking. It is also linked to a 24-hour rapid response security company.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Villa Palesa Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Villa Palesa Guesthouse

  • Room options at Villa Palesa Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Villa Palesa Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Villa Palesa Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Villa Palesa Guesthouse is 1.3 miles from the center of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Foot bath
    • Full-body massage

  • The prices at Villa Palesa Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.