Located within 1.1 km of Latsky Radio Museum and 19 km of Vredendal Golf Course, Van Rhyn Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Vanrhynsdorp. The property features garden and inner courtyard views. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the guest house, each unit includes a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a patio. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the guest house. Guests can swim in the pool with a view, relax in the garden, or go cycling. The nearest airport is Vredendal Airport, 24 km from Van Rhyn Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julia
    South Africa South Africa
    Nice and clean, comfortable. Good place to overnight en route to West coast
  • Alet
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly staff and respect for privacy and big bonus its pet friendly.
  • Johan
    South Africa South Africa
    Left early the next morning and did not take the breakfast option.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Herbert Howe

Company review score: 8.7Based on 213 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Retired to Vanrhynsdorp in 2002 to begin a new life in the Hospitality Industry, and never looked back. Love the idea of sharing my home and meeting people from all walks of life - an ongoing adventure

Property information

Van Rhyn Guest House is Situated in the tranquil village of Vanrhynsdorp. The original Victorian style house was built in 1906. The additions and renovations (Designed by Ernest Emslie) were done in 2002 / 2006 (The Annex) and the end result still retains much of the original character and charm. An ideal place to spend a few days exploring the surrounding area and discovering the richness and diversity of the West Coast, "Knersvlakte", Hantam Karoo, Namaqualand and its people. We, your hosts, Herbert, Terence and our staff, invite you to make yourselves at home and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our lodgings. Besides offering warm hospitality and friendly service, our aim is to ensure that your stay will prove to be a memorable one.

Neighbourhood information

A World of Wonders awaits the tourists here... * Three Botanical Kingdoms converge in the area with special emphasis on the succulents, a third of the worlds species are to be found here. A visit to the two local Succulent Nurseries being a must see. * Bird Watching, mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking trails are also available. * Spring time brings the wonder of Spring Flowers, when the countryside erupts into a kaleidoscope of colour as fields of wild flowers bloom following the winter rainfall. * Koi and Bushmen rock art * Stargazing – As a result of the clear smog free air, the southern night sky is aglow with stars not seen in the cities. * Namaqualand West Coast Wine Area – Home to the most westerly vineyards in South Africa and producing some of the finest wines.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Van Rhyn Guest House

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Fence around pool
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Van Rhyn Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 22:30

Check-out

From 05:00 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Van Rhyn Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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.

FAQs about Van Rhyn Guest House

  • Van Rhyn Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at Van Rhyn Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Van Rhyn Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal

  • Room options at Van Rhyn Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Van Rhyn Guest House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Vanrhynsdorp. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Van Rhyn Guest House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.