Reviews of AppleBee Guest Cottages
5 Hare Street, 6139 Grahamstown, South Africa
#11 of 27 B&Bs and inns in Grahamstown
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 107 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.7
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Free Wifi
9.3
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Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Gavin
South Africa3 Reviews10“Very enjoyable stay. Will use it again if we need to visit Grahamstown”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Difficult to think of anything that could be improved upon. Possibly a stool to keep toiletries on in the bathroom
Friendliness of just and staff. The amazingly comfortable bed
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Resego
South Africa23 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Cottage 2
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water. The water was terrible! Do buy water for drinking.
The location was prime. I loved that it was a street away from The College of Transfiguration and a few minutes' drive to the schools/shopping center. The area is quiet, and the cottage was spacious and comfortable. Although it's self-catering, they provide cereals, milk, teas,coffee, and tasty rusks. If traveling in a group/ as a family, there's board games in one of the bedroom drawers. There's also a few books you may enjoy in the room. The owners also logged into their Netflix account, saving you ⁵the hassle of having to log in to a new device.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Nnana
South Africa1 review10“Great host, beautiful place.”- • Family with young children
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was amazing. The environment was so peaceful.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Lilian
South Africa16 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great stay.”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sofa in living room not comfortable. It’s aged and will do with a replacement. The alternative chairs also not comfortable for a living room as they are hard.
Well equipped cottage and close to our son’s school.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Dean-michael
South Africa11 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Grahamstown Tournament”- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Cottage 2
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were super comfy and the place was very clean. We had everything we needed in our unit. The pool area was so nice and the pool clean but unfortunately we couldn't swim as the weather didn't play along, it had safe parking and a nice area outside where i could train.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Richard
South Africa1 review9.0“Ideal for my needs”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It is very convenient, quiet and perfect for me
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Thera
Finland4 Reviews10“Tremendous hospitality in beautiful, friendly Makhanda.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio
- • Stayed 7 nights
There wasn't anything I didn't like. I could mention that there is a fan that helps on hot days and nights, but the room I had could get rather hot during load-shedding hours, when the electricity is off (this is a country-wide issue that comes and goes). This isn't the property's fault, though.
Convenient location – easy walk to downtown and the university, but in a quiet and beautiful area away from heavy traffic and city noise. All the staff were friendly, gracious, and efficient and went above and beyond to help. The room was cleaned exceedingly well every day and all necessary provisions (plus a few extras) were refreshed daily. The apples were delicious. There were surprisingly many pillows. Even my fairly small room had cooking facilities and a refrigerator, all of which helped me a lot.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Carol
South Africa6 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Relaxing stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Luxury Cottage 2
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The one bedside lamp did not work. Perhaps just a fused bulb?
The space, comfort, quiet. And of course, the pool was a bonus.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Tuku
South Africa2 Reviews8.0“Good”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Maemo
South Africa2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is close to many shops and Rhodes University. I really enjoyed my stay. The cottage I was stating at was comfortable and clean. All the cereals, milk and coffee offered made my stay bearable as I was attending classes at Rhodes. Tony was so helpful and kind. Thank you Tony!!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Buzwe
South Africa2 Reviews8.0“I'll definitely be back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only the water. I believe it's a Makhanda thing, the tap water is salty.
Location is excellent. Very close to everything.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Carol
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Cottage 2
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great service, we were welcomed with warm hands. The place is nice, clean and spacious. Breakfast tea and coffee was offered. Thank you we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Ross
South Africa7 Reviews9.0“The cottage was very conveniently located for the schools and gave us superb comfort”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were very grateful that we could switch rooms to get the most comfortable arrangement for our party. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Tracy
South Africa18 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely place, very pretty grounds as well. Quiet, relaxing and all amenities you needed.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 21, 2024
Oliver
South Africa2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Cottage 2
- • Stayed 1 night
A choice of hard and soft pillows would be good to have.
Great location, clean and friendly. Water and fresh milk in the fridge is a nice touch.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 8, 2024
Sakie
South Africa76 Reviews10“I felt like I was home ❤️”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Honestly there’s absolutely nothing I did not like about the place. Everything was just perfect.
It was clean, specious,safe and very very comfort.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 25, 2024
Janse
South Africa2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and comfortable. Host was very welcoming.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 24, 2024
Donovan
South Africa7 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The space was perfect for a couple and, although we only stayed one night, it looked like a nice place for an extended stay. There was also enough available space in the main bedroom for a camp cot.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 8, 2024
Molly
South Africa10 Reviews9.0“A tranquil haven in Makhanda”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The parking is a little tight.
The cottage was charming, well provisioned and very comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 7, 2024
Kamikat
South Africa5 Reviews10“Excellent stay at AppleBee Cottage”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/a
I was greeted with friendliness and care by Tony. I loved the cosy nature of the cottage, and that it was equipped with everything I could possibly need. Cleanliness is important to me, and the space was unbelievably clean. Also, it is cleaned on a daily basis by staff. The cottage is also situated near to the main town which made travel easy.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Mpongwana
South Africa6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff. Property is peaceful and quiet.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Wentworth
South Africa5 Reviews10“Good value, convenient, clean and comfortable”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Easy in and out. Very comfortable, nice host, and good neighborhood. Very close to town and coffeeshops. It’s was really quiet and I had a great night’s sleep.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Nicola
South Africa12 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Perfectly located. Clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Smithybb
South Africa3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Cottage 2
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything I needed and more
Stayed in February 2024
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