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Calvinia Hotel, Calvinia

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About the Hotel

22 Church Street, Calvinia, South Africa, 8190

The 3-star Elmhurst Hotel, housed in a 1920 art deco building, features 24 air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Located close to local attractions like Akkerendam Nature Reserve, it offers various amenities including a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Notable for its historical significance, the hotel also houses a museum relating to the area's early European settlers.

Location

Elmhurst Hotel is situated within a 5-minute drive from several local landmarks, including the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church and Akkerendam Nature Reserve, providing easy access to cultural and historical sites. The property offers secure parking for guests traveling by car, enhancing accessibility to the region. Local attractions, such as the Calvinia Museum and scenic flower routes, can be explored nearby.

Rooms

Every room at Calvinia Hotel includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with a tiled or carpeted floor. All accommodations come with en-suite bathrooms featuring complementary toiletries and a walk-in shower or bathtub. There are different room types available, including double, twin, single, and family arrangements to meet diverse guest needs.

Eat & Drink

The on-site restaurant at Calvinia Hotel serves international cuisine, with English breakfasts available daily from 7 AM. Guests can also choose to have drinks at the bar/lounge, which provides a selection of beverages. The facility offers barbecue grills and a beer garden for a relaxed dining experience.

Leisure & Business

An outdoor pool is available for guest use at Elmhurst Hotel, which also includes barbecue grills and free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. Business facilities accommodate up to 80 persons, equipped with necessary amenities, including a 24-hour front desk service for convenience. Recreation opportunities abound in the surrounding areas, offering outdoor activities and scenic views.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
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2 persons
50 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
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Family Room
Max:
2 persons
40 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Twin Room Private Bathroom
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2 persons
32 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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Getting around

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City Centre
Calvinia 1.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

22 Church Street, Calvinia, South Africa, 8190
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22 Church Street, Calvinia, South Africa, 8190
Nearby
Museum
Calvinia Museum
70 m
Hoop Street
Calvinia Post Box
310 m
Restaurants
Mile 250 Steakhouse
340 m
Cnr Dorp and Water Streets
Calvinia Kontrei Kombuis
340 m
Church Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
74%
liked the hotel and would stay again
friendly staff
convenient location
horrible bathrooms
pricey
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
8.0
Service
8.5
Dining
7.2
Guest reviews
7.4/10
based on 14 reviews
6.8
6.8/10based on 161 reviews
Joseph
United States, June  2024
7.6/10

The hotel has dreadful bathrooms but comes with an indoor fireplace. The units are in good condition but could use improvement in the bathroom area.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are cozy with an indoor fireplace, but the bathrooms are not up to standard.
Service
8.0
The staff at the hotel are friendly and provide good dining and bar services.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located close to shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant in Western Cape.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offers fresh vegetables, but could have more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities at the hotel are adequate, but the bathrooms need improvement.
Daniel
United Kingdom, June  2024
7.4/10

The hotel has a horrible bathroom, but the room comes with an indoor fireplace. The condition of the unit was questionable, but the bathroom was decent. I found the price slightly on the higher side, but it was still a good value for money.

Rooms
7.0
The room had a horrible bathroom, but it did come with an indoor fireplace.
Service
7.0
The service, including the dining and bar service and the friendliness of the staff, was satisfactory.
Location
8.0
The hotel is located in Western Cape, close to local stores and the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest House.
Dining
7.0
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were adequate for my needs.
Morris
United States, May  2024
7.6/10

I stayed at this hotel and had a mixed experience. The rooms were comfortable and clean but lacked proper bathrooms. The service was excellent, especially at the dining and bar area, with very friendly staff. The location was convenient, close to the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house in western cape and the local store. The dining options were limited but locally sourced meat dishes were a highlight. The facilities were satisfactory, but the bathrooms need improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable and clean, but the bathrooms were lacking.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, especially at the dining and bar areas, with very friendly staff.
Location
8.0
The location was convenient, close to the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house in western cape and the local store.
Dining
7.0
Limited dining options, but the locally sourced meat dishes were enjoyable.
Facilities
7.0
Satisfactory facilities, but the bathrooms need improvement.
Tom
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.0/10

The hotel is situated in Western Cape, close to the Blue Naartjie restaurant and guest house, making it convenient for exploring and dining out. The rooms feature a cozy indoor fireplace, enhancing the comfort of the unit.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms have a warm ambiance with the indoor fireplace, making them cozy and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel was exceptional, with attentive dining and bar service. The staff were friendly and accommodating, providing a pleasant overall experience.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location in Western Cape offers easy access to the Blue Naartjie restaurant and guest house, along with proximity to shops in the annex area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience at the hotel, including the home-made muffins, was delightful and added a nice touch to the stay.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities at the hotel were well-equipped and provided a comfortable stay for guests.
Roy
United States, February  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is ideally located, in close proximity to shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house. The rooms are a mixed bag; while some come with an indoor fireplace, others have horrible bathrooms. The service, encompassing dining and bar service as well as the friendliness of staff, is commendable. However, there were some inconsistencies with the facilities.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms vary in quality; some come with an indoor fireplace while others have terrible bathrooms.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, with attentive staff and great dining and bar service.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located close to shops, the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house, and the local store.
Dining
7.0
Facilities
6.0
The facilities had some shortcomings that need attention to enhance guests' overall experience.
George
United States, January  2024
7.8/10

The hotel was a cozy retreat with comfortable rooms and a relaxing indoor fireplace, but the bathrooms were not up to par. The service was top-notch, especially with the dining and bar options, and the staff's friendliness added to the overall experience. The location was convenient, with easy access to local shops and the nearby Blue Naartjie restaurant. The facilities were decent, offering a satisfactory experience overall.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were cozy with a nice indoor fireplace, but the bathrooms could use improvement.
Service
9.0
The dining and bar service was excellent, and the staff was very friendly, making me feel welcome.
Location
8.0
The hotel is located conveniently close to local shops and the charming Blue Naartjie restaurant.
Dining
8.0
The delicacies offered at the dining facilities were enjoyable, adding to the overall stay.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent and added to the overall experience, although there was room for improvement.
Ralph
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.2/10

I couldn't have asked for a better location – being close to shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant made my stay very convenient. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, but the bathrooms were a letdown. The service was top-notch with friendly staff, and the dining experience, especially the cooked eggs, was delightful.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable and spacious, but the bathrooms were a letdown.
Service
9.0
The staff's friendliness and efficiency made my stay truly enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location close to shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant was very convenient.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience, especially the cooked eggs, was delightful.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provided excellent facilities for a comfortable stay.
friendly staff
horrible bathrooms
Sammy
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house and local stores. The rooms are in good condition with lovely indoor fireplaces, but the bathrooms need improvement. The service is top-notch, with friendly staff offering great room service and welcome drinks. The dining experience offers tasty sandwiches, though it could have more variety. The facilities are decent with amenities to enjoy, but the price slightly affects the overall value for money.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are in good condition with lovely indoor fireplaces, but the bathrooms need improvement.
Service
9.0
The service is top-notch, with friendly staff offering great room service and welcome drinks.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located close to the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house and local stores.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offers tasty sandwiches, though it could have more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are decent with amenities to enjoy, but the price slightly affects the overall value for money.
Chris
United States, December  2023
6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were not up to standard, especially the bathrooms, but the indoor fireplace added a cozy touch. The service was decent, with friendly staff, but the dining and bar service left much to be desired. The location was convenient, close to local shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant, but the annex area was a bit disappointing.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were not as expected, especially the bathrooms.
Service
6.0
The staff was friendly but the dining and bar service were below par.
Location
7.0
The hotel is well located, close to local shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not great, lacking fresh products.
Facilities
8.0
The indoor fireplace was a nice addition to the rooms.
Friendly staff
Poor bathroom condition
David
United Kingdom, October  2023
7.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable but the bathroom condition was poor. The service was friendly with decent dining options, but the Wi-Fi was not free. The location is convenient with easy access to shops, but the facilities were lacking in some areas.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable, but the bathroom condition was poor.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly, and the dining options were decent.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is convenient, close to shops and local stores in western cape.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, but nothing extraordinary.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were lacking in some areas, impacting the overall experience.
Paul
United Kingdom, October  2023
8.0/10

The hotel is in a convenient location near Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house in Western Cape. The rooms are clean and comfortable but the bathrooms need improvement. The staff is friendly and the dining experience offers delicious grilled steaks. The facilities are satisfactory, but the bathrooms could be better.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are clean and comfortable, but the bathrooms could be better.
Service
9.0
The staff is friendly, and the dining experience offers delicious grilled steaks.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located near Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guest house in Western Cape.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience offers delicious grilled steaks.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are satisfactory.
Edith
United Kingdom, September  2023
8.0/10

The hotel offers a cozy atmosphere with indoor fireplaces in the rooms, though the bathrooms could use some improvement. The unit conditions are well-maintained but have room for enhancement. The price is reasonable considering the amenities provided.

Rooms
7.0
I enjoyed the indoor fireplace in the room but felt the bathroom could be better.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, especially the dining and bar service, and the staff was very friendly throughout my stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located close to shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant Guest House, making it easy to explore the western cape area.
Dining
8.0
I had a pleasant dining experience, particularly enjoying the square hamburgers.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and enhanced my overall stay at the hotel.
John
United Kingdom, August  2023
7.6/10

This hotel has a lovely indoor fireplace in the rooms, but the bathrooms could definitely use some improvement. The unit itself is in decent condition, though.

Rooms
7.0
I loved having the cozy indoor fireplace in the room, but the bathroom was not up to par.
Service
9.0
The service here was excellent, from the dining and bar service to the friendliness of the staff. Room service was prompt, and the welcome drink was a nice touch.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located near the Blue Naartjie restaurant and Guesthouse. There's also a local store nearby for convenience.
Dining
7.0
I didn't get to try the hot sandwiches, but overall the dining experience was satisfactory.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met my expectations, but nothing exceptional. The happy hour was a nice perk.
Bill
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.0/10

This hotel is a hidden gem in the Western Cape, with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The rooms are comfortable and clean, but the bathrooms could use some improvement. The dining experience offers a variety of options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. The location is convenient, close to shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant and guest house.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are comfortable and clean, providing a cozy atmosphere.
Service
9.0
The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.
Location
8.0
Convenient location near shops and the Blue Naartjie restaurant and guest house.
Dining
7.0
The dining options are diverse, including vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained and offer a range of amenities.
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