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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

3.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Standard Room - King / Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Room - King / Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior detail
Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only | Garden view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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On Route R62, (Between Oudtshoorn & Calitzdorp), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Cango Caves
    ‪60 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room - King / Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room - King / Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room - King / Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room - King / Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Oudtshoorn

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace is located within a 15-minute drive of Marinda Combrinck Gallery and Calitzdorp Museum. This 7-room, 3.5-star guesthouse has free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 25 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 26 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 37 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 43 min drive - 35.7 miles
  • Cango Caves - 60 min drive - 46.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella de Karoo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rietfontein Ostrich Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smits Winkel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Rietfontein Ostrich Palace enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, wedding services, and a picnic area.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1909
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

Will I be able to park at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace include a casino on the premises?

No, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Rietfontein Ostrich Palace good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool and a bar plus some accommodations feature fireplaces.

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace.

Are there connecting rooms at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Yes, this guesthouse has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Yes, every accommodation at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden views.

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace if that's in your vacation plans.

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Be very careful if booking this property especially through Expedia. While booking a series of properties for a tour of the western cape I failed to notice that the calendar on the third booking, Rietfontein, had reverted to the current date this year instead of the date we reqd for next year. This was realised as soon as the confirmation came thru and Expedia were contacted immediately. Unfortunately neither Expedia or the Hotel were prepared to change the booking to the dates reqd. The attitude being that we have your money its not our problem .. Not really what could be considered customer service. Needless to say I would not book this hotel if it were the only one left at my destination nor will Expedia play any part in my future holiday plans..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting, fabulous breakfast.

It was only when we arrived we were advised we would not be staying directly on the property but in the cottage 1 km away from the main house. We felt this could have been communicated to us beforehand as we had received contact from most other places we stayed in on our trip. It was disappointing to find this out as was looking forward to staying here and would have liked to have gotten some history about the place. However the cottage we did stay in was very nice, very tastefully decorated and in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Breakfast the next morning back in the main building was fabulous and one of the best I had on this trip. We ate dinner at nearby Karooboom restaurant and would recommend if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room, fantastic breakfast and top dinner coupled with friendly hosts made our stay here very memorable! Laid back atmosphere gave our souls a great break from the hectic of life.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Sharry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Very Nice One Night Stay

We really enjoyed our one night stay in Emma’s Cottage, with its elegant period decor. The owners, Elmare and Kobus were very warm and friendly, sharing the history of the area and the farm and preparing us an amazing gourmet dinner in their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margareth, Dolomiten IT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschönes, sehr gepflegtes Haus inmitten einer atemberaubend schönen Landschaft. Wir waren in der Dependance untergebracht, was uns im ersten Augenblick etwas verwirrt hat, wo wir uns dann aber sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Die Zimmer und das ganze Haus sind sehr sauber und bis ins kleinste Detail gepflegt. Das absolute Highlight ist das Essen ...sei es das Frühstück wie auch das Abendessen sind mit so viel Liebe und Können zubereitet! Ein großes Kompliment an die Hausherrin! Wunderschön und sehr gepflegt sind auch der Garten, samt dem kleinen Pool! Schade dass wir nur zwei Tage für diesen tollen Ort eingeplant hatten, hier wären wir gerne etwas länger geblieben!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein romantisches manor

Wunderbar ruhig gelegenes Herrenhaus, man fühlt sich wie ein Gast des Straussenbarons persönlich, aber mit modernem Komfort, geräumiges Zimmer, großes Bad, weitläufiger Garten, fantastisches Dinner und Frühstück auf der Veranda, sagenhafter Blick in die in der Morgensonne rot leuchtenden Berge, sehr nette Gastgeber. War ein Highlight auf unserer Reise.