Nestled in the heart of the city, Oakdene Guest House offers an upscale retreat. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas, or unwind near the fireplace in the lobby. Previous guests rave about this boutique guesthouse’s charming atmosphere.
99 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625
What's nearby
Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Arbeidsgenot - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Cango Wildlife Ranch - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Oudtshoorn Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
George (GRJ) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Checkers - 16 min walk
Beans About Coffee - 9 min walk
Smitswinkel - 3 min drive
Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - 5 min walk
Nostalgie Restaurant - 5 min walk
About this property
Oakdene Guest House
Enjoy your visit to Oudtshoorn with a stay at Oakdene Guest House. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this boutique guest house include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out time is 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 4:00 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safari nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1853
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
An outdoor pool
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 100 per person
Policies
This property accepts major credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Oakdene Guest House Guesthouse Oudtshoorn
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Oakdene Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Oakdene Guest House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Oakdene Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oakdene Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Oakdene Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes game viewing and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Oakdene Guest House like?
Oakdene Guest House is in the heart of Oudtshoorn, a short 10-minute walk from Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge and 12 minutes' walk from C.P. Nel Museum.
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Oakdene Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2025
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2021
Great!
Beautiful house, comfortable beds, awesome breakfast, beautiful tropical garden, great location and the loveliest hosts ever. Don't look further & book your stay with Daniel & Sonia.
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2020
Be looked after well in Oudtshoorn
We stayed one night at the Oakdene Guest House and wished we had stayed for two nights. The owners, Sonia and Daniel, were very welcoming and couldn’t have done anymore for us. Sonia cooks her own bread and cakes for guests. The smell and taste of both was fantastic. There is a swimming pool at the end of the long garden which was a great spot to unwind after a long drive.
We would recommend this guest house and definitely stay here again if we visit Oudtshoorn. This guest house is perfect for a stop over.
Steve Smith
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2020
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2019
We had a wonderful stay at Oakdene. This lovely property dates from the mid 19th century and retains many original features. The owners have also retained the period atmosphere in the way they have beautifully furnished and decorated the house. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived to the moment we left and they were happy to chat with us over breakfast, which was freshly prepared, delicious and set us up nicely for the day.
Oakdene is situated centrally within easy walking distance of some lovely restaurants and all the amenities you could need, and easy driving distance of attractions such as Highgate ostrich farm, the Cango caves, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and so on.
We will definitely be returning. Thank you for making our stay so special.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2019
historic property. Extremely clean with personal service from the hosts. good location close to town
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2019
We had a comfortable and relaxing stay at this wonderful guest house. Some of the best features were the incredibly spacious rooms, warm hospitality from the owners, a huge leafy garden with a pool to relax by, and excellent touches like freshly baked bread with breakfast. I hope to stay here again soon.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2019
Ankommen bei Freunden! Danke Sonja und Daniel!
Leider haben wir hier nur eine Nacht verbracht, aber diese war sehr gut. Sonja und Daniel haben uns direkt herzlich aufgenommen und uns bei der Planung für den nächsten Tag geholfen.
Sollten wir auf einer weiteren Reise nach Südafrika noch einmal nach Oudtshoorn kommen, dann bleiben wir auf jeden Fall hier.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2018
„Sehr schön“
Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt. Die Zimmer sehr individuell und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Sehr herzlicher Empfang und super Service. Frühstück sehr lecker und für alle etwas dabei.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2018
Great
Great old place!! Loved the ambiance
Lovely garden. Breakfast is more than you can ask for. Perfect location with parking.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Mar 1, 2017
Das Guest House liegt direkt an einer Hauptstrasse. Die Fenster mussten geschlossen bleiben.
Die Möbilierung war altmodisch. Das Zimmer roch muffig.
Manfred
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2017
Great stopping place
We stopped at Oakdene overnight on a drive from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. The guesthouse room was spacious, well appointed and immaculate. After a long, hot drive, the beautiful backyard garden and pool were extremely welcome. Afterwards, we had dinner at a very good restaurant just a few blocks away and breakfast the next morning on the verandah. All in all, a very comfortable resting place.
MK
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Nov 29, 2016
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2015
Toll renoviertes B&B
Die deutschen Besitzer haben das B&B toll renoviert und geben sich sehr viel Mühe mit den Gästen. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und ausgiebig, die Zimmer sehr sauber.
Keggy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2015
Ein Gästehaus zum rundherum Wohlfühlen
Der erste Eindruck nach dem sehr herzlichen Empfang: Wowww! Das hatten wir inmitten von Oudtshoorn nicht erwartet. Sei es die Einrichtung der Zimmer, die Küche, die Terrasse, der Garten, der Pool ...., man merkt überall den guten Geschmack der Eigentümer Nicola und Max und das Herzblut, das von den beiden in dieses Objekt hineingesteckt wurde. Wenn man dann abends noch mit den beiden auf der Terrasse bei einem Glas Wein angenehm plaudern kann und dabei den einen oder anderen Insidertip zu seiner Tour bekommt, dann ist wirklich alles rund. Wir haben uns bei Nicola und Max sehr, sehr wohl gefühlt und können dieses Haus nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen.
Ina und Karl
Ina & Karl
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2015
Nice garden to rest!
Oakdene Guest House has a really nice garden to rest. The hosts are a friendly german couple. They will answer all your questions what to do in Oudtshoorn and its surrounding.
Thomas
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Mar 4, 2015
Room in a complicated house
A clean room in a house, need to pass through 3 rooms reach the area of the rented rooms. One window .
Wonderful wifi, nice breakfast.
Wake up very early , when the people from the next room left their room.
Good location.
Oded
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2015
Great stay close to Addo Elephant National Park
Great stay close to Addo Elephant NP (18 km). Staff was very helpful, prepared us breakfast packages as we went early to the NP. They helped us with bookings in restaurants. You need a car as shops and restaurants are about 10 km away. Rooms were spacious and very clean. All in all a great stay in the middle of nowhere.
Tobias
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2014
Stop of on Garden Route
We stayed for one night on a 3 week Garden Route Trip. The original room no 4 was very spacious and comfortable, unfortunately the bath leaked so we had to be moved. This was not an issue though, we where moved promptly. Point of note was room 4 had no shower. The room we were moved to had both so might be worth mentioning when booking. There are a few nice restaurants in walking distance and the owner also offered us a lift to another one he recommended.
Aaron
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2013
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Feb 20, 2012
Oakdene Guest House
Unfortunately the owner was not there when we stayed, but the guy who was standing in was very pleasant. The house is old (national monument) and has a cluttered feel to it. All rooms have ensuites, but not all have showers. The garden needs some attention and the garden furniture was not the best - not conducive to sitting outside.
The breakfasts were very good and it was pleasant eating on the terrace.
The location is good for restaurants and getting to the local sights - Cango Caves etc.
Valerie
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2012
Oakdene - must visit
A fantastic guest house with large old stylish decorated rooms close to several good restaurants.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2012
extremely charming lodge, very personal and very welcoming. I xcan recommend it
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2011
Oakdene Guest House
Warm welcome. Magical decor and furnishings. Very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The breakfast was superb. Very convenient for exploring local area.
We would definitely go again.