Acacia Gastehuis

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Free WiFi

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Acacia Gastehuis in Kathu offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Additional facilities include a child-friendly buffet, menus for special diets, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. The breakfast buffet caters to diverse dietary needs, making it a favourite among guests. Convenient Location: Located 2 km from Sishen Golf Course, Acacia Gastehuis provides easy access to local attractions. The quiet street setting offers a peaceful environment for relaxation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marius
    South Africa South Africa
    “Hermine is a wonderful host, and we enjoyed the stay. The rooms are clean, spacious and have all the amenities that you might require. I would recommend taking the breakfast option with. It was delicious. Keep up the good work.”
  • Dean
    South Africa South Africa
    “I did'nt had breakfast but next time will try it out”
  • Desica
    South Africa South Africa
    “Such a warm welcoming and clean guesthouse. The host goes out of her way to make sure the guests are comfortable. Breakfast was delicious!”
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    “Acacia, has loads to offer with friendly staff and owner being hands-on they really go out of their way to make your stay pleasant and comfortable down to the smallest detail.”
  • Juliette
    South Africa South Africa
    “Hostess Hermiene is a really lovely lady. The small touches of nice biscuits and chocolates. Cappuccino.”
  • Hendeb
    South Africa South Africa
    “Wonderful hostess, could not do enough to make us feel welcome and cared for. Breakfast was tasty and generously portioned. Will recommend this guest house to anyone needing a stop over to or from Namibia.”
  • Jaco
    South Africa South Africa
    “Owner greeted us personally after the booking was done on short notice. Brilliant breakfast. Very homy feel”
  • Llewellyn
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host was incredible. The reception and showing me to a designated under roof parking. She then escorted me to the room that i had booked. The room and facilities was absolutely magnificent. The room had both a bath and shower. There were...”
  • Ming
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very nice place. Especially Hermine makes very good breakfast.”
  • Cps
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hassle free last minute booking. Owner is fantastic & very accomodating. My staff love this place.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hermine vd Westhuizen

Company review score: 9.8Based on 46 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hermine van der Westhuizen began her hospitality career in 2004 at the Central University of Technology Free State’s Hotel School. She completed her first-year practicals as a chef at the Southern Sun Hotel, Johannesburg International Airport, and worked part-time as a receptionist at College Lodge in Bloemfontein. For her third-year management practicals, she was at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town in 2007. In 2008, she returned to Kathu to work at Acacia Guesthouse, then owned by her parents. With the approach of the Confederation Cup and Soccer World Cup in 2010, she moved back to Bloemfontein and became the assistant manager at College Lodge. By September 2010, she was appointed Food & Beverage Manager at Anta Boga Hotel in Bloemfontein, the only 5-star hotel in the Free State and Northern Cape at the time. She was promoted to Executive Housekeeper in 2012, and to Executive F&B/Housekeeping Manager in 2013. In 2015, she advanced to Deputy General Manager of the same property. In July 2017, Hermine pursued her dream and passion for the industry by becoming the owner of Acacia Guesthouse. This family-run guesthouse understands the needs of traveling guests and looks forward to welcoming you.

Property information

Dear Traveler, Welcome to Acacia Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of Kathu under the Camel Thorn Trees. Our individually decorated en-suite rooms offer a private entrance, air conditioning, and DStv to make you feel right at home. Each room also includes complimentary high-speed fiber internet, a desk and chair, coffee and tea with treats, a small fridge with water and ice, and a microwave. Secure undercover parking is available for standard vehicles free of charge. Please note that height restrictions apply, and we do not accommodate utility vehicles or trucks. If you are traveling with multiple vehicles, please inform us in advance to ensure adequate parking space. Start your day with a sit-down breakfast in Bon Appétit, our dining room, featuring relaxed music and a variety of coffee and teas. Ample seating ensures comfortable social distancing. Lunch packs and dinner are available subject to availability, otherwise, you will be directed to local restaurants. Please note that breakfast cannot be exchanged for take-away or cash. During load shedding, although Acacia does not have a generator, we provide battery-charged lights and two additional emergency free-standing lights per room. High-speed fiber internet remains available during these times. At Acacia Guesthouse, we aim to offer a relaxed and quiet stay, accommodating only registered guests. We do not have a barbeque area. Our rooms cater to business travelers, but leisure guests are also welcome. As a family-run property, we have friendly, well-trained pets (cats and a dog) on the premises; however, we cannot accommodate traveling pets. Please adhere to our check-in and check-out times to avoid penalty fees. We look forward to welcoming you to our home! Best regards, Acacia Guesthouse

Neighbourhood information

Acacia Guesthouse is located in the family residential area of "Old" Kathu, just 2 km from major shopping centers, restaurants, and the Kalahari Country Club, which features a fitness center, swimming pool, and a top 14 golf course. Please note that some nearby residential properties use generators during load shedding, which may produce noise.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Acacia Gastehuis takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Acacia Gastehuis 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.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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