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From R645 per night, for 2 ppl
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5 Stockenstroom Square
Colesberg
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Northern Cape
021 344 2440
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Donalds Guesthouse
Donalds Guesthouse
Donalds Guesthouse
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Accommodation comprises 13 units and can accommodate 38 guests. Guests have access to a laundry service, free Wi-Fi, and braai facilities. Rooms are serviced daily. Rooms 1, 2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a shower, toilet and basin.
Other facilities include a communal lounge, dining area and a kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, microwave, stove and oven. The accommodation offers secure parking and pets are welcome by prior arrangement only.
Accommodation comprises 13 units and can accommodate 38 guests. Guests have access to a laundry service, free Wi-Fi, and braai facilities. Rooms are serviced daily. Rooms 1, 2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a shower, toilet and basin.
Other facilities include a communal lounge, dining area and a kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, microwave, stove and oven. The accommodation offers secure parking and pets are welcome by prior arrangement only.
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Reviews (691)
691 guests' feedbackGreat, warm sleep; friendly service.
Beautiful old house that has been very neatly converted into a guest house. We often sleep here on the way back from the Cape. Bonus: The guest house is right opposite the police station. It is very neat and clean with very friendly staff.
Clean and tidy, ideal place to sleep. Reception was friendly and helpful.
Very pleasant. Room was clean and had all the required amenities.
My girlfriend and I traveled from the Cape to the Free State, and the hospitality was so accommodating with the fact that we didn't reach Colesberg until half past 12 in the evening. Fantastic service and very nice room.
Had a nice auction.
We arrived late and the hostess was still available. She moved us to a more comfortable room with an en suite bathroom which we were very happy about.
We could only confirm on the day of our overnight stay, but Suene (manager) responded immediately and gave all the necessary information to get there and clock in after hours. She stayed up to still receive us and gave us all the information to leave early again the next morning. The rooms were very clean and tastefully furnished. We felt safe with all the security measures they had there (and also that it is located next to the police station). We would highly recommend the guest house anytime for overnight stays for long distance travelers. Thank you very much, Suene!
Upon arrival I was seriously ill and the people from the guest house took me to the hospital and made sure my family knew every step of what was going on. Without them I might not have made it! Thank you very much, you are lifesavers! Thank you for the bedding and food you brought to the hospital. Real people man!
Our stay was an overnight sleep, a halfway stop from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The guesthouse had everything we needed, and we had a comfortable stay. The unit was clean and ready when we got there, and the manager was friendly and helpful. It is a great guesthouse to stopover for the night and rest.
Slept well. Bedding was adequate.
Nice stay, thank you. Fan helped a lot. Parking is safe.
It's a very nice old house with high ceilings, good location, next to a nice hill and the village's restaurants. We had a nice stay.
The warm blanket on the bed was a lovely treat. Unfortunately, could not access WiFi. Maybe you should think about sending it via WhatsApp.
Very cute place with friendly hosts. We only stayed one night, but were impressed with the cleanliness and functionality of the room.
Ideal for one night stay. Bathroom is beautifully clean. Pet friendly. Excellent communication. Easily accessible. Secure parking. A real old coffee would have been delicious instead Ricoffy. Thank you very much, the stay made the long road fly by easily. Your guesthouse is beautiful. It was delicious.
Excellent. Restful. Meet our need for overnight stay.
Comfortable and clean. Will stay over again.
Stay was just right. Room was good for us, would definitely recommend the en-suite bathroom. Was not sure if we could sleep with the window open (no bars) but had the fan on which assisted hugely.
We had a wonderful stay. The room was clean and tidy and had all the basic amenities.
That was enough for the night!
Very nice. Wi-Fi was not available.
Clean and tidy room.
All in order and suitable for purpose.
Beep small, the room is for a single person. Very basic accommodation without a hairdryer. Lots of ants in the room and in the bed. No meals are served. The above was not part of the description of the accommodation.
It’s was good the building is very old and has a long history.
More like a backpackers. Very basic! If single-ply works for you, then the place is for you!
The rooms were noisy and you couldn't walk around without waking up the whole block. The shower curtain did not close nicely, so it was wet everywhere once I was done, and there was little to no hot water. The hostess was more interested in my fiancé than in showing me to my room. And I was placed in a very dodgy place in Colesburg. Didn't feel very safe there.
Not at all, the room reeked of smoke. It was horrible and the bed was so hard.
The shower door cannot close.
Had a wonderful stay. Everything you need for an overnight stay, and even longer! Very well located especially in relation to local eateries. Eating places can all be recommended - we ate very good pizza at Allesera. Shower door has trouble closing/opening. Might want to warn prospective guests that access to room 12 may be difficult for older guests due to the outside stairs.
It was very nice and safe. Friendly staff.
The place was tranquil, spacious and very clean! Thank you!
All in all a good B & B stay overnight.
Friendly staff and very neat rooms.
Yes, very nice and clean.
It was a stopover for us on our way to Cape Town. Loved the rooms. Very welcoming reception. Felt even safer as it's near the police station.
We were booked in a room without a bathroom. When she saw we were 3 people, she "upgraded" us to an en suite room for free. Very clean with good mattresses and with everything a person traveling needs when staying over.
We used Donalds Guesthouse for a "halfway stop" on the way to Paarl. Was a lovely room with a clean bathroom. We drove again early in the morning and the arrangements for the early departure were easy. I will definitely spend the night there again in the future on my way to the Cape.
Nothing further. Thank you.
Close to restaurants.
Clean and tidy overnight facilities. Everything you need at a reasonable price.
It is located next to the police station and is close to town. The area is quiet and the service is excellent. Great place for overnight stays when traveling to and from Cape Town to Gauteng. It is also affordable.
We slept wonderfully warm that night. The service was great and we were very satisfied. Rooms were nice, neat and clean. Would recommend to anyone.
Slept wonderfully warm. Just enough for a half way sleepover! Very friendly welcome. Our rooms were immaculately clean. Was a cold August night, but our beds were nice and warm. Conveniently near restaurants. Cars were securely locked.
Perfectly located to walk to wherever you would need something to eat.
Good choice for a stopover on the way between the Western Cape and Gauteng. Neat and clean with the basic amenities needed. Friendly and helpful reception.
We felt very safe and everything was clean and tidy.
Helpful and friendly staff, value for money.
Easy booking for a traveler who is already tired. Peaceful farm atmosphere to recharge your battery to hit the road again. Secure parking. Walking distance to places to eat.
The room (12) was spacious and very neet. Minor little things I'd attend to but otherwise a really nice and affordable place to stay over when you are traveling long distance.
Location is very central.
The rooms were neat and we liked the antiques. Maybe the outside of the building could be renovated with a coat of paint and the garden could be given a little more attention. I was happy about the fridge and freezer at our disposal in the communal kitchen. The restaurant Inni Kraal was within 3 minutes walking distance and it was very handy.
The guest house is very central and nice for driving back to Johannesburg. But it's very hot and air conditioners should definitely be installed in the rooms.
We had a nice stay.
Suene is incredibly helpful and goes out of her way to help. We stay at Donald's every year and never regret it!
It's really just for sleepovers. The shared kitchen is well equipped, but strange to us as new guest house users.
Clean, tidy accommodation, with enough secure on-site parking for a bakkie with a long trailer.
We enjoyed the guest house.
I did enjoy my stay at Donalds Guesthouse. However, I had an issue with the bedroom window not being able to lock. I had to use a spoon to try and ensure the window was closed while I slept.
They had no problem accommodating our pets. Very hospitable. And a beautiful old house.
It is an old historical place. It's not quite yet but everything was clean and the water was warm. Parking was safe and we had a very nice and affordable night's rest.
Well rested and no complaints, thanks.
Was calm, the wooden floors crack quite a bit.
Arrived very late, but was received very kindly.
The bedrooms are neat with a lot of old world character. The rooms are accessible from the outside and you can come and go as you please. It's perfect for a quick overnight stay with some nice restaurants in the surrounding area ideal for a hot dinner. The pizza place in particular has very tasty options.
Value for money in neat and clean accommodation.
Easy, there was no vending machine where you could buy water or soft drinks.
The stay was pleasant.
We only stayed overnight on our journey back to the Western Cape. The room was closed. Although it was very hot, there was a fan in the room that worked overtime. The room is just right if you just go to sleep. The bedding was fresh and clean.
Would recommend it. Thanks for the trouble because we were late.
Satisfied with everything.
Nice place for a overnight stay.
Although we felt the overnight room was adequate, the shower was broken and there were other people staying overnight who were terribly noisy during the night hours. We slept very badly.
Very nice and cozy.
Comfortable to sleep over. Room was neat and big enough for two people. We were only disappointed because there was no fresh milk for coffee (but powdered milk). Would suggest it should be considered. Wifi not being available was not a problem for us. Other than that we were 100% satisfied.
The receptionist made us understand well that we had booked one of the cheaper rooms. Later, more guests arrived and we had to hear how they too were reminded that they had booked one of the cheaper rooms. This is unsolicited. WiFi was not offered to us.
We had a nice stay. The guest house could consider being renovated.
Nice place to sleep, everything neat and clean.
Good experience. Comfortable and safe. Had what was needed for an overnight stay.
The place was not really the type of accommodation I would use again. The communal kitchen made it feel like a very upper-class backpackers. The room was beautiful, clean, and neat, and the atmosphere lovely, antique, and quaint, which I like. However, the coffee and coffee creamer (no fresh milk) were not what I would expect, but again, the price should have been my warning. The shower door was loose and came off when you tried to close it. Personally, I won't stay there again if I have a choice, but it was good enough for a place to sleep, and I would use them again if I struggle to find other options. You do get what you pay for.
The bathroom of the one room was very musty.
Yes, it had been nice and quiet.
Room was very expensive and felt it came with the time of our trip as it was holiday time, a total rip off. Overall, very nice stay and would definitely recommend them if the price is right. Room 9 was just what we needed.
We were kindly received, the lady was very helpful. Room 8 needs some attention, e.g. the toilet's water runs continuously after it is flushed. Furthermore, we had a nice overnight stay there. Nice garden.
Friendly service, extremely basic rooms, linen needs upgrading, tea caddy needs attention.
Short attention and renovation.
Quiet and peaceful, safe, but probably worth about 1 star. Lots of waiting maintenance, nothing extra like tea available, WiFi not working.
I would not visit there again, just my opinion.
Room needs to be upgraded.
The room is supposed to be self-catering. There is only a kettle with 2 glasses, 2 mugs, coffee, tea, creamer and sugar in the room. There is no microwave and small fridge. We arrived about an hour and a half before loadshedding was to begin. There is no extra lighting provided to us. Not even a candle. When we left, we had to unlock the gate. My wife had to walk all the way back to the room to put the key under the mat. Couldn't there be a holder at the gate to put the keys in? This is extremely unsatisfactory! Therefore, I do not recommend this accommodation.
We had usual load shedding plus further power cut for long periods. The owner can feel free to invest in rechargeable light bulbs to light up the room in the evening. Sitting in the dark for 3.5 hours is not pleasant.
Stay was pleasant enough but attention to detail is required. Shower was not clean, one bed noisily creaks at the least movement, door lock malfunctioned locking us out, forcing access through the window.
We had to wait for the agent to open up even though she had our arrival time beforehand. The room was not aired and smelled of urine.
Safe place to spend the night.
Replace beds with decent mattresses. Decent pillows will always be welcome.
Donalds Guesthouse is good enough for an overnight stay, if you want to stay longer I would recommend making sure there is a fridge and aircon facilities because in the unit we stayed in there was no fridge. And this at a hot time of the year. Was disappointed with that as the place itself is very hot and with loadshedding the fan doesn't work at all. Windows also could not open so not intended for long term stay. There is talk of wifi but there is nothing in the unit?
The room and bathroom are not maintained. There is no refrigerator or microwave in the room.
Parking space not enough for overnight guests. No exterior lights with load shedding.
Have been using Donalds Guesthouse for a few years for travels. Family enjoy old house setting. Good enough for us. We like to use Room 5 and top house room at kitchen.
Suane made us feel welcome and provided everything we needed.
Perfect for the price and only one night stay.
Stayed over as I was meeting my daughter off the bus after midnight. Looking forward to staying again when I put her back on the bus.
Nice big room. Own bathroom, although not opposite room. Wi-Fi. Very nice and clean equipped kitchen. Car safe in back yard. Right opposite the police station. Will go again for sure!
See stars.
Home away from home. Loved that we could use the well equipped kitchen and outside verandah area. Felt very safe and just loved our room's colour scheme!
Very friendly reception, beautiful antique house. Very clean, nice hot shower, safe parking, everything you need for a stopover, bonus is the common kitchen with large fridge, microwave - this will be my "go-to overnight" for sure. Very affordable.
Neat, safe and loving.
Beautiful! Exactly as the photo depicted.
Everything was very nice and spacious homely environment, we could have a nice barbecue outside, enjoy a hot bath after the long journey and enjoyed safe parking for trailer and car.
Friendly informative reception. Had what we needed to wake refreshed and to continue our journey.
Very welcoming reception. Stayed in room 1 and was very pleasant and peaceful. House is cold but there is a small heater in the room. Is also located right next to the police station.
Very friendly hosts. We had a car crisis, and Donalds Guesthouse went out of their way to help us.
Unbelievable hospitality and very helpful. Room was neat, will definitely book there again.
Suene is a wonderful hostess, very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Accommodation is comfortable and we also enjoyed use of kitchen and lounge. Secure parking behind gate and restaurant options nearby.
Well located, friendly reception, opposite police station, safe parking, overall tidy. Be careful with the wooden floors, they can be noisy.
Very helpful and extremely friendly, real old house with modern facilities.
No. Very friendly. Helpful and felt at home.
Unfortunately can't say much more, came in late and left early again.
We would recommend an overnight stay there anytime.
Beautifully clean and tidy.
It was nice place to stay.
Very neat and clean, location is very good. The room and kitchen are well equipped with everything you need. and. Very nice overnight place.
We arrived at the guest house in Colesberg in the late afternoon, the reception staff were friendly and very helpful. The guest house is clean and tidy and perfect for an overnight stop between the Cape and Gauteng. The guest house is also very well located, walking distance from restaurants. Will definitely use the guest house again in the future.
Felt right at home. We were a little late to book. Suene assured us it was no problem and went out of her way to help us and make us feel welcome. Large space outside for pets.
See stars.
Was very kindly received and taken to our room and also shown all the amenities in the kitchen. The room was nice and spacious, the double bed's mattress was comfortable for us two elderly people. Just a pity our boiler was broken, but Suane apologized profusely. We just used the microwave in the kitchen to boil water for coffee. A farmer makes a plan, doesn't he!
Cute idea of the communal kitchen. So if you wanted to prepare something there, all kitchen facilities were available. With fridge and freezer.
Despite the fact that Eskom only gave us electricity for an hour and a half during our stay, we slept soundly and the room had everything we needed. Will definitely stay at Donalds again if we are in the area.
Suggest grab rails in shower and next to toilet to help older people.
The bed was extremely hard, however an extremely pleasant welcome and open hospitality. Thank you.
Wonderful place. I arrived on a trek with a bike and felt comfortable leaving it there. Furthermore, it was very pleasant and has all the facilities one needs to help oneself.
Had a wonderful overnight stay.
Well restored building with historic character. Friendly reception.
The guest house has a fully equipped kitchen with freezers for guests who want to keep things frozen. The mattresses in Room 2 (4 beds) need to be replaced. We previously slept in Room 9 and those mattresses were in excellent condition, so the poor mattresses may be limited to Room 2. The older home needs paint on the outside.
We were pleasantly surprised and had a great night's sleep on our journey back to Johannesburg. Everything was just as expected, neat and clean. Thank you very much.
Location was great and safe.
Efforts could be made to renovate rooms. Our mattress was very uncomfortable.
We were at the accommodation after 20:00. Juane was helpful and friendly. Didn't mind that we were a little late.
Needs warmer winter bedding.
Although it is uncontrollable, load shedding was a problem. We arrived and half hour later no power and we needed to use our oxygen machine and the portable needed charging. Maybe a generator would be a big plus.
On the way from Pretoria to Cape Town.
Reception was super friendly and helpful. Indication to the reception could be better indicated.
The rooms are neat enough. Short work here and there. Furthermore, it was more than enough for an overnight stay.
Always very well received. The arrangements are always good. Very well located, close to all the restaurants.
Location is good. Price is good. place was full. Parking also ok. It's just for sleeping over. Many nice places to eat nearby. Might be able to provide hot coffee for guests if power goes out.
Good value for money. Friendly service.
Accommodation was as expected. Clean, everything worked. Secure parking was handy.
One cockroach did not survive.
Destroy your village a bit. It's a pity.
Not fancy, value for money for a quick stay. Friendly service.
Location well located with restaurants within walking distance.
Would be nice to watch the news.
Would have loved to stay longer to explore the town. Especially historical attractions.
Pleasantly surprised by Suene's hospitality. The young man who was at reception on the morning of our departure was very unfriendly.
No light in bathroom. Some door locks do not work.
It was a lovely and friendly, definitely clean which we loved, we only noticed when we were in our room that we didn't have curtains that we could cover the window at night so people could see into our room at night when the light was on.
Slept well and safely and close to the places to eat.
Basic accommodation, value for money. Good for overnight stay. Very welcome reception.
Nice warm and soft sleep.
It's safe, nice place to eat and close by. The photos of the exterior of the building are no longer as on the website.
Good meal in restaurant.
Only problem was their Pitbull terrier who walked in front of my 88 year old mother. And the young man who checked us in just stood and watched. Only after we asked to please taking the dog aside he did so.
It's a beautiful place but I don't like the cracked floor and the old fashioned doors. Parking was also a problem because you can park next to each other then everyone is bothered about this matter early in the morning. The place gives off a spooky atmosphere.
Guesthouse is more like outdated hostel. Bathroom at end of corridor. TV as big as computer screen. No DStv.
Guest house is acceptable if compared to other guest houses price shown.
We were also in Donalds Guesthouse in March 2019 and then afterwards complained in a review about a very dirty kitchen and poor customer service. But we wanted to give this B&B a second chance and so we recently stayed here again on our way to Cape Town. And this time the kitchen was very clean and tidy. Everything is very clearly arranged. And the service was equally good, fast and friendly. We only have one more piece of advice: the owner should ask a friend who is a bit handy to go through all the rooms at once and fix small things. Like in the room we stayed in the little handle of the bathroom door that hung completely loose; And the way the bathroom sink is attached to the wall. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money and will make the overnight stay in Donalds Guesthouse even more attractive.
All disappointment was that there was no water at all on the morning of our departure. We fell in the road very early and couldn't even report it to the driver.
See stars.
We needed an overnight accommodation and the room was adequate for the purpose. The host was very friendly and helpful and arranged for a mobile braai so that we could make supper.
Just short of toilet paper.
Such a beautiful, neat "old" house. Everything was available to use in the kitchen! Was kindly received even though I only stayed one night, they still made me feel welcome! I would definitely recommend them. I've stayed there before too! Safe parking for your car!
Accommodation was reasonable and room tidy. No WiFi reception in room.
Fairly far from parking and lots of stairs.
Room that was booked is without bathroom. No fridge or microwave in room. Guests must share kitchen and bathroom with other guests. Another room with bathroom was then provided. Shower door, bathroom light, faucet at sink and wall plug at boiler external operation. No milk for coffee or tea provided.
The room was neat and clean, but the reception at the guest house was very uncomfortable and cold.
Would prefer to have the bathroom attached to the bedroom and not walk down the hall to the bathroom. TV you need binoculars to see and very few channels. We were parked the next morning.
Receptionist wonderful and very helpful. Old box type A4 size TV with color completely gone - Only entertainment and it's a punishment. Rooms very cold. Double bed needs new mattress.
Very friendly reception, very neat rooms. Walking distance to the restaurants. Secure parking for car and trailer. Note. The baking chambers can be upgraded.
Light in the bathroom is power. No light at shower. No towel arrangements in the bathroom. Understand the place is ours but they will have to start spending money.
A++ for the lady who received us. She will go an extra mile. The place was dirty. My bedding was stained and wrinkled. I am convinced it was not washed. Toilet made noise all night. They must have been aware of the problem because the toilet bowl was tilted down when we arrived. The whole place is neglected and the kitchen could be a good location for a thriller movie. The wet shower goddess, which has seen better days, constantly sucks against your body while you shower. The longest night of my life.
Bathroom light didn't work at first. There is a TV, but it doesn't work. There are too many steps that are different sizes can be a hazard for old people. The car gate is not properly in place and can cause damage to a car. The bed and shower were 10 out of 10.
The TV only has 4 channels (SABC 1,2,3 and E-TV). Us in room no 13.
The room did not smell good at all, as if fresh air never came in. The towels stank so much that you were disgusted with yourself after you dried off with them. There are lots of small things that were broken, bedside lamp shades are loose, soap dish in shower is loose, so your soap falls on the floor all the time. The bathroom door handle is also loose. The secure parking lot is not as secure as you would hope because the gate's lock cannot close properly. So anyone can open the gate, even without a key.
Wouldn't recommend anyone. Beds are very bad, not comfortable at all. Bathroom needs to be upgraded and cleaned throughly. Nothing to say.
Insufficient parking facilities on the premises. People were being parked in. Had to locate the owners to have vehicles moved to get out. Parking is not marked. The TV in the room is the size of a matchbox and does not work. Wifi can only be accessed outside the building. We asked about this and were told "that's how it is". There is one two point plug in the room which is for the fan. Take your own with if you want to charge anything. The shower was hand held as the clip on the wall was broken. The curtain rail in the bathroom was broken. There are no complimentary soaps, shampoo or anything like that. First guesthouse i have ever been to, that doesn't have that. There is no jug for water in your room. You need to walk to the kitchen to get water. The property itself is beautiful but in desperate need of maintenance.
Even though it was clean, there were spiders and cockroaches in the bathroom and lots of mosquitoes.
The way the place is listed is misleading.
TV didn't work. Close to central town area.
Lovely clean room and received wonderful service.
It was wonderful to stay there and a very pleasant experience.
I always enjoy my stay at Donalds. Love it!
Very nice stay. Nice cold place.
Good service.
Slept well! Enjoy the tranquility!
Made to feel very welcome would stay there again. Just what you need after a long road trip.
I enjoyed an excellent stopover in Colesberg while driving between JHB and George with my dad. This is a super old building dating back to the 1830s! Location is great for a quick walk to restaurants for dinner, the bed was perfect for me (nice and firm) and shower had good spray and heat. My room was a good size too and very clean. There are tea/coffee items in the room with a kettle and rusks were offered too. I'll definitely stay here again.
Loved the antiques, and building built around the rocks.
We had a lovely overnight stay.
Friendly service, clean.
Friendly welcome by Ansie and Johan. Definitely worth an overnight stay. Neat and clean rooms.
Centrally located. We were warmly received and immediately felt at home. I would definitely recommend it. Donalds is also animal friendly.
It was peaceful and quite after a long journey.
Received good service and got a clean, tidy room.
Was taken to the room and to the Friendly lady also showed me the kitchen and bathroom. R580 for two persons that share a room was a pleasure to pay for.
Clean and tidy. Safe.
The room was tidy and the bed was comfortable, there was a heater in the room and the shared kitchen was also tidy with everything you need.
Clean and tidy room and very friendly hostess.
Friendly reception and everything was done to make us feel at home.
The check in was friendly and efficient, with a warmly heated room to welcome us on that cold evening.
Enjoy the long journey and friendly service.
Friendly people, comfortable and slept well.
Ansie had already turned on the heater and given us a room with a private bathroom at the same rate. Wonderfully warm, cozy and old fashioned charm.
My husband and I really enjoyed it and would stay at Donald's Guesthouse again anytime.
My husband, I and my son had a great stay and will definitely stay there again.
The host and hostess really went above and beyond for us. After we arrived at about midnight after a lot of car trouble, they still came to open the door specially for us and even gave us a bigger room. Would definitely recommend them - what a lovely place to stay!
Our GPS did not take us directly to the guest house but Johan & Ansie spared no effort to help us find the place and we were welcomed with open arms with unprecedented hospitality. Thank you very much.
Hospitality was top notch. Will use the guest house again. I arrived late, called the owner and she came out to unlock. Wonderful people and services.
Value for money. People are friendly. Colesberg does not have street names.
Received very kindly and had access to kitchen.
Very interesting building, friendly hosts, comfotable accommodation, safe parking, will happily return in future.
The old-world feel and care in a guest house is rare these days. Two beautiful people who treat you like friends. It was lovely, we even got a bigger room at no extra charge.
Very friendly and helpful with everything. Was a very popular guest house with other guests just arriving there. Really value for money for an overnight stay.
True to the ad.
Our room was neat, clean and comfortable.
We were welcomed very kindly. The house and rooms are beautiful and very clean. Our children, ages 1 and 7, enjoyed it immensely. Will definitely recommend.
Thank you for a lovely evening. Everything was clean and comfortable.
You get what you pay for and I got everything I needed. I had a nice stay, slept well and my car was safe, exactly what I wanted.
Good reception and we had a very nice stay.
It was very good and neat. We were supposed to sleep in number 5, but the TV didn't work. Moved to room number 4. It is then a beautiful place and clean. No problem.
Quiet and nice overnight stop if you are on the long road.
See stars.
We enjoyed a good night's rest in a beautiful room with fine linen. I would recommend a winter sheet in the winter seeing as how it was bitterly cold and I was also thankful for my dressing gown! The hot shower was lovely. Good premier coffee like Nescafe/Jacobs/Douwe Egberts will ensure a five-star rating. I will visit there again.
Everything was very tidy, the reception was friendly and parking space 1 for our trailer with furniture safe. We would recommend the accommodation.
Ideal overnight for traveling from Cape Town to JHB.
On top of the good, friendly service we received, the place was very neat and clean. We were also surprised with an upgrade to another room to make our stay even more enjoyable.
Will definitely use them again.
Very good and will definitely stay there again.
First time I sleep away from the highway in the town itself. Beautiful stick old buildings! Nice town.
Perfect for overnight. The place is sufficient for an overnight stay and is clean and tidy.
Clean room with a good pressure shower.
Staff are friendly, hospitable and helpful. Very safe (police station is a stone's throw from the gate). Restaurants are around the corner. Perfect place to sleep over if you need to travel between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
There should be hand sanitizer in the room and perhaps some security lights in the car park. The room is very clean and comfortable. The hosts are friendly and considerate. This place has everything you require for an overnight stay or short stopover.
We really enjoyed our stay and the service was very friendly. The only thing is there was no aircon, and for a summer night in Colesberg it was a bit uncomfortably hot.
Large room in an old homestead with high ceilings and wooden floors! En suite bathroom with shower and bath. Comfortable beds and communal kitchen with microwave, fridge and freezer. Friendly service from the driver.
TV reception is power and definitely needs attention. Might as well have no TV.
Very neat and comfortable, all the way to our destination.
We only got coffee in our room but no kettle. So that's something that just wasn't pleasant at all. Everything else was fine. Just the only guest house you have to read the fine print that you pay R400 for just rooms. Bathrooms are not in the room. We were happy. Vroutjie exchanged us with room that had bathroom facilities. But it is usually more expensive.
The bathroom is a little neat, but perfect for breaking the long road.
Very neat, clean and would recommend anyone to spend the night there.
It was neat and peaceful.
Elise was so friendly and helpful. She really made a lone traveler feel at home.
We were traveling with our dogs and it was good to be able to find pet friendly overnight accommodation.
We were very impressed with the guest house and the room was wonderfully spacious. The staff were friendly and we felt very welcome. We can definitely recommend Donalds Gastehuis.
Would love to have a much bigger TV with DStv. There is not much to do in Colesberg after dinner.
The location next to the SAPS makes travelers feel safe.
Great value, just a pity that they don't do breakfast.
My parents came to visit from the Cape and after reading the good reviews, decided to let them spend the night at Donalds. They really enjoyed it!
Friendly welcome even though we arrived late due to bad weather. Pet friendly!
We had a great stay, it's excellent value for money. Only thing that could be improved was that we had no hot water at 08:00 in the morning.
Johan and Ansie welcomed us like family. Their recommendation of ordering dinner produced the most delicious curry offal and lamb neck delivered conveniently, affordably! They will bend over backwards to make guests feel at home!
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We stayed there because it was halfway to our next destination. People were friendly and place was nice and clean.
We found the place easily with very clear instructions. Had a good night's sleep with a clean bathroom. Thank you for very good service!
A small maintenance issue. Very comfortable. Ansie very accommodating. Moved us (oldies) to an en-suite room for better access to bathroom.
I believe the manager was ill - no problem with that but just communicate.
Value for money and well located.
My new pal and I traveled down from GP to Cape Town. I say: Thank you and happy to say goodbye to Aunt Ansie. There would have been 2 overnight visits at Donalds Guesthouse, 7 days apart, but then only 1 night stay due to travel complications on our way back to GP. We had fun going hill climbing near the guest house and police station, lovely!
Clean and spacious room. Safe parking for a vehicle. Friendly and welcoming staff.
The rooms are a bit warm and you can't open the windows properly.
Would recommend for overnight facility.
Clean accommodation. All basic self-catering requirements met.
The visit was very nice. The room was very neat and cozy. Although no one was in the office to help us, they were very helpful over the cell phone. No one bothered us and we could rest comfortably for our journey ahead.
Mattress very hard, suspect sponge. Very uncomfortable. Plank floors make a lot of noise.
My only suggestion is to separate people who drive early in the morning from guests who don't check in until 12 o'clock in the evening. My sleep is very disturbed by talking, TV and footsteps. Otherwise it was 100%.
Very nice stay, safe, quiet and very clean facilities. Everything a weary traveler needs.
Management was off sick so no one could provide the WiFi access code, even by cell phone. No tourist info was available in the room. Left a special torch behind and despite an acknowledgement, nothing has happened about returning it to me.
Owners are friendly and helpful.
Second time satisfied with stay.
My driver said his experience was good.
Was easy to find, clean and tidy, friendly staff, only the bed was a bit uncomfortable to sleep on.
Room 2's bathroom shower head mechanism broken. 5% toilet paper in bathroom. 2 rooms paid, only 1 used.
Very warm, friendly reception.
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Could do with slightly more facilities such as a small fridge in overnight rooms and better braai facilities.
Two persons in a room, only 3 pieces of biscuit. Creamer for the coffee, for the price the owner could definitely look at fresh milk or pods as an option. The mattress in Room 10 is uncomfortable, falling inwards. Time to replace.
We were booked in rooms 7 and 8. The morning of our departure we were stranded in the dark before 6 o'clock when the power to both rooms went out. We thought it was a power outage, but the rest of the building's lights were on. We have a suspicion it was the boiler or heater in room 7 that knocked out the power in both rooms.
Ansie received us warmly and helped us to feel right at home.
Not much seating in room. Nor a small table to put glasses or cups on.
Overall, it's not bad at all. I would just say the way to the laundry lines should not be through Room 11. The check-in time must be earlier. I wish guesthouses that offer TV and WiFi would aim a little higher. SABC and eTV are not offered. WiFi should run smoothly. Otherwise neat and not too bad.
Some staff themselves did not comply with the Covid rules and also there is no application of Covid rules in the common areas such as for example on the verandas, etc. There was only lukewarm hot water at 19:30 and we had to wait for the water to warm up.
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Our accommodation was a bit small for 2 people, but otherwise it was tidy, safe, peaceful, quiet, and the perfect overnight stop between Johannesburg and the Garden Route.
Make sure you get there in daylight to gain access.
Wasn't aware of our arrival or if we did pay. For self-catering, there wasn't even a table or even a microwave to heat something up.
Their customer service was a little awkward and confusing, but once they were ready to actually show us the room, it was very pleasant. Cute small rooms, lovely communal kitchen and nice outdoor area.
The wooden floors are beautiful. It makes a lot of noise when other visitors pass by in the corridor.
We slept well and showered, but I just feel the WiFi never worked well and in the morning when we had to drive there was load shedding and not even a little boiling water for a little coffee. The guest house manager could really only boil some water for the guests on a gas stove before they hit the road, we all have gas stoves in our homes these days. It's not an excuse.
A bit expensive for what you get and the mattress in Room 10 needs urgent attention.
Room just big enough for a double bed. Not much more space than that.
Look, I understand that this is just a stopover. But on reception the man was sitting on his phone and video chatting with someone. Struggling to get our name on a paper. And when we took to the room. Inside the room it was neat. But there was a bench that was broken that they know about which my 1 year old found very interesting. The thing had spikes sticking out. Broken glass for the bedside table next to the double bed where the lamp stands. And in the bathroom there is nowhere to put anything down. If you use the bath, you can't put your soap and things down anywhere. The curtain in the bathroom does not close properly, so you can look directly into our bathroom from the street. And finishing the place is only big and partly half done. I know it's not the most expensive place to sleep, but I've had much better for the same price range. And I won't go back again.
I would like to have WiFi connection immediately and not ask for it. Gate opening is open for anyone to enter and the location not very good. I was alone and didn't feel safe. Rooms and TV could really use some upgrading.
Thanks for that. Unfortunately, the room lacks attention. There were ants everywhere, on the floor and in the coffee and tea rack everywhere. The wooden floors had many small black bugs, climbing up to the bed. The shower's glass door is completely loose and almost fell on me when I touched it. There was no hot water either. The shower's water didn't run out, you stand in the water while you shower. The fan worked but really at mercy and it's hot, no aircon. The linen and bedding and towels were clean, thank you. The wifi code was given to us but did not work. It rained very heavily that night and the wooden door has a large opening at the bottom and the rain almost poured in. Overall a little sprucing up would be good.
The best thing about the place is the rate - I don't want to knock the place down, but I'd rather pay double for better convenience and quality.
The place just needs some attention.
Compared to other accommodation in Colesberg, this accommodation was nice and spacious. It was also very nice to be able to stay in such a beautiful old house with wooden floors, high ceilings and a farm kitchen.
Very pleasant and friendly.
Friendly and close to restaurants.
We were received kindly and everything was so neat and tidy.
Pleasant hosts. Very accommodating. Clean fresh rooms.
Warm welcome, beautiful buildings and very practical facilities.
Beautiful place with old, historic buildings.
Ansie received me with such hospitality after a long day on the road. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Parking is really safe. What will always stay with me is the hospitality of Ansie. The extra help she offered and her friendly service. Nothing was too much to ask. I truly felt like I was coming home after a long journey. I found my nice place to sleep in Colesberg and will definitely sleep there again.
We slept great. Beautiful place and the red and white room was beautiful, love the red. The old house scratched open many memories. It feels like I am a child again in my grandmother and grandfather's farmhouse. The plank floor - when we were children we enjoyed the creak and noise under our feet so much. I forgot what it sounded like, but the moment I walked on it I was a child again. Thank you for the kindness and tranquility.
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Comfortable, clean and tidy, very safe and centrally located.
Basic but comfortable and clean rooms. Plenty of safe parking, convenient and quiet. The well-appointed communal kitchen, dining area and lounge in the old house came as a surprise and would be very handy for groups or families.
Our stay was fantastic! We could actually breathe! The place is beautiful, bed sleeps great and the location is safe.
Beautiful old house with wooden floors and high ceilings. Everything is neat and clean and it really felt like "home away from home"! Will definitely stay there again!
Had a very nice and peaceful stay, we were even upgraded to a bigger room at no extra cost. Room was neat and clean
Everything was clean and tidy and very comfortable. Will stay there again for sure. Friendly hostess.
Great guest house! Great for overnight
I would have liked a more modern TV and maybe a very basic DStv package and maybe a small fridge and microwave oven in the room and shelves in the bathroom where you can unpack toiletries.
Centrally located. Used as drive through
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Ansie was friendly and helpful. Very happy with everything.
After a long day on the road it was nice to unpack and relax at Donalds Gastehuis. The beautiful stone house made me long back to my young days on our farm. The authentic farmhouse in the town was very centrally located and very well furnished with everything you could need, so neat and clean and Ansie is a wonderful hostess. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much.
Pleasant friendly owners, excellent service.
Thank you we had a nice stay. Everything was clean and tidy. Affordable and well located.
We traveled with our 3 dogs from Gauteng to the Western Cape. The guesthouse owners were very nice and upgraded us to a bigger (more expensive) room for free to make it more comfortable for us and the dogs. The gate was locked all night and our car was safe. We will stay here again in the future. Good experience.
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It was surprisingly beautiful there. Everything very nice, the hospitality was top notch. I will definitely go again.
Friendly, tidy, safe and clean rooms. The lady went out of her way to make me feel comfortable. Although the town does not offer much, the location is such that you can easily walk without having to use the car again. Thanks again for the nice night's rest.
Recommended for stopovers.
Donalds guest house is under new management. The whole place has been upgraded, rooms are neat, brightly lit, kitchen is well equipped if you want to prepare small meals yourself. Safe area with enough parking, and enough rooms if you need a place at the last minute. House is an ancient work of art with a real Karoo atmosphere.
Shower very low for tall persons.
We think air cooling would be an asset.
Would recommend anytime.
Clean, comfortable and tidy.
Got overnight accommodation at short notice and was received by very friendly and helpful hosts. Mattresses were a little too hard for our liking, but otherwise a very nice experience.
Good value for money. Temporary water supply problems, but apparently from the municipality. Owner went out of his way to accommodate us.
Vriendelike ontvangs.netjiese kamer. bevredigend.dankie.
Good overnight stay.
Directions start at the airport. We travel by car so it is difficult to use. For future intake of the elderly, quite a few holding places would e.g. the shower and bathroom and toilet. Maybe with booking the ages also ask. These are only suggestions and not criticism. Donalds Guest House is a beautiful old house. Good luck going forward.
Because we are traveling with a baby, they gave us a bigger room, even though we booked a small one. That was very nice of them.
The room remained warm despite 2 fans.
Ansie, thank you very much for your excellent service and helpfulness. We felt absolutely at home.
Quiet area within walking distance of restaurants. Secure parking on site. Clean and tidy.
We were received absolutely kindly and felt special from the start. Everything was crisp and tidy.
Beautiful old building, very neat and clean. Was received very hospitably. Parking inside the yard, very safe. Location near als. A place every traveler must visit. Thanks again.
Very neat and quiet, as well as very friendly people. Will definitely stay there again on the way to the Cape.
My second time there and will again next time.
Reception was excellent and I enjoyed my overnight stay.
An experience in the arid Karoo after a long journey from Gauteng. Quality mattress and bedding and towels are appreciated. Lovely old world atmosphere.
Very interesting place with a very rich history. But if you are expecting something more modern, this is not the right choice. We had a great braai!
Very nice place with friendly environment. Close to everything.
Reception is very good, the rooms are clean and very tidy. The guest house is close to the places to eat, we walked. I would definitely recommend the guest house.
This was our second time at Donalds. There was indeed 1 room shortage which was not passed on to the manager, but she quickly rectified it. Very clean and tidy.
Unique experience built like this among the rocks. Room 12 or 13 was really classic.
Good value for money for overnight accommodation. Friendly reception.
Thank you for good service and safe rest.
Very warm welcome. Clean and tidy.
I would really recommend that the rooms be equipped with air conditioning as the room's standing fan does not do much to cool the air. I also suggest that information on restaurants and attractions in the area be made available.
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At least TVs can be replaced, we couldn't watch TV at all. The bath in room 8 is very very smooth for showering, it would only help if a suction mat could be placed in the bath.
I would recommend that you install air-cons. Could not sleep very well. Still tired next morning, due to heat.
Very pleasant venue. Floorboards are a bit creaky, but it is a heritage house! Rooms can be hot in the summer.
Surroundings and location of guest house is within walking distance of restaurants. We arrived at the guest house at 15:50. Called hostess to let her know we had arrived. Unfit, she informs them that they only receive guests from 16:00. We are informed breakfast will be served next morning at 9 o'clock. For traveler it is too late. Between 6 and 7 would be acceptable. Arrival 29th, inquiry to hostess regarding time of breakfast was unanswered. Had to call her, was informed no breakfast was served. It's a disappointment. Just be careful. I would recommend Donalds, just make 100% sure with booking that breakfast is served as a rule. Our next overnight stay in Colesberg will be at a guest house that usually serves a friendlier reception and breakfast.
We were looking for a peaceful sleep on our way to Plett but unfortunately it was not what we got. We had a group of revelers braaing and drinking until 1:30 in the morning right outside our room. Unfortunately management weren’t able to control them. This, with uncomfortable beds made it an unpleasant stay.
It was our third time there. Beautiful old house with spacious rooms and high ceilings. Close to eateries - the perfect overnight stop.
Very nice for the evening staff. Very friendly and helpful.
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Fan didn't help as much with cooling. Aircon would've been welcome. TV didn't work, would've wanted one at that price. The night was a bit boring.
Colesberg is small, but such a cute and friendly town. Donalds Guesthouse, friendly, hospitable welcome where at least my boys could be kept busy with their WiFi!
Place apparently built in 1831. Wooden floors. Steel ceilings. Tidy. Roomy. Friendly reception.
Just stayed overnight.
Thank you very much for the fan in room, but Colesberg can get hot, an aircon would be much appreciated.
We only stayed one night at Donald's. The room and bathroom are clean and tidy. The bed is very comfortable. We also had our two dogs with us. The staff gave us a room that was comfortable for us and the dogs.
We came in at noon. Our room was ready. Clean and bed was comfortable. Clean towels were on the bed. There is a shared kitchen available if you want to make your own food. Adequate parking. Right across the police station. Plus point for safety. 3 restaurants within walking distance. If you want to enjoy a cold beer after your trip, it is best to get your own. The places to visit are quite lame and dilapidated. There is not much to do in Colesberg itself. In the kraal is the best restaurant in town. Food was tasty, tastefully presented but be prepared to wait a bit. They also have air cooling which was a relief in the heat. Service is friendly and personal.
Limited play area for children. Kitchen well equipped.
Bathroom needs upgrading. No air-con.
Between the terrible heat and the bed, which was not very comfortable, we slept badly.
Hostess was annoyed with us. Although she offered us a better room, the bathroom flooded with the heavy rain. She offered to move us but it was late and we were just too tired.
Security: No burglar bars on any windows. Cold water faucet at sink not in working order.
The building and furniture are old and tired and the room was very small and that after they upgraded us to a bigger room. If you want to keep something cold or warm up, you have to use the shared kitchen, which is closed at night.
The attitude of the lady is very rude. Place is good but the lady (owner) is empty of ethics. Do not know how to deal a customer. All the time very rude. Not recommended.
No water before departure.
Not very clean. Old matrass and bedding very used. No maintenance done on rooms.
Once again excellent service, clean and tidy environment and accommodation and will for sure book and stay here again!
It's a wonderful house with old world charm.
Modern, clean and comfortable.
Experience in an old-fashioned house with wooden floors was an experience. Very warm kindness.
Very good price for overnight stay. Neat and clean. Will definitely stay here again in the future. Has everything one will need. Just ask ahead of time what everything is in your room, such as TV and fridge, if you expect it. Not all the rooms have fridges in them and if you want to keep something cold for the next day's journey it will be necessary.
Very friendly reception. Clean and neat. Would definitely stay there again.
Ansie is so friendly.
Old house with thick walls, old doors, wooden floors, well looked after, quiet area, safe parking and peacefulness. Best stay-over ever.
This is a clean, well-kept, well-managed guesthouse. Definitely good value for money, we will definitely stay here again.
Directions may just need to be modified to make the place easier to find, otherwise friendly staff, safe parking, quiet and peaceful accommodation and mattresses really very comfortable after a long journey. Very clean and areas very well cared for. Animal friendly and comfortable for them too.
Arrived late at night and had a very friendly and helpful reception. Had no problems. Had a good night's rest.
What a nice experience, peaceful environment, very safe. Ansie and Johan's friendliness and hospitality is indescribable.
Stayed there with my dad and his dog. Had a very friendly welcome. Will recommend this guesthouse.
Old house and very neat. Reception is friendly and sincere. Location is very clean, safe and walking distance from the restaurants. It's good value for money and I really recommend it.
Thank you to Ansie - we have a great night in the old house.
Donalds Guest House is well located. Very safe. Friendly staff. We felt very much at home.
The room was vintage but very clean, spacious, neat and nicely furnished. It was nice to stay there. Thank you very much.
We were kindly received and Johan and Ansie explained the town's places to eat. And was always there for advice and help.
It is very clean and neat. The hospitality is amazing.
Thank you very much Ansie for your hospitality. We had a wonderful stay!
I wish there was an extra star that one could add! Wow! After a long day of travel it was like an oasis. The friendliest hostess and her husband. You immediately feel at home. Amenities are extremely neat. My father and I are looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Ans.
Neat and clean. Everything there that is needed. Friendly hosts. Will definitely stay there again. Extremely affordable.
Satisfied with the place.
Clean and neat rooms.
My son and grandson (15) slept over. They were very satisfied with als. The fresh rusk was definitely a winner.
We were kindly received. The room and bathroom were clean, spacious and tidy and nothing was missing. Highly recommend. Within walking distance of restaurants in the area. Police stations right opposite.
Many thanks to Tannie Ansie and her husband for the friendly service, nice chats and beautiful clean rooms. We will definitely stay there again.
What a pleasure. Ansie is definitely an asset. She is the perfect hostess. It was a pleasure with our dog who could also stay there and move around freely. Will definitely use Donalds Guesthouse again in the future.
Very neat and great service.
Thank you very much Ansie for your hospitality. We will definitely stay there again.
Good place to stay overnight. Access to the kitchen was a big plus.
Ansie is a very friendly and genuine person who received us, she immediately made us feel welcome, warmth and hospitality were outstanding. Donalds Guesthouse is highly recommended.
Just wanted DStv or Wi-Fi. Great braai facilities.
We arrived there at 19:00 and were received very kindly. We were starving and quickly received directions to a cozy place to eat. After we were magically full we checked out and found the room was cozy and warm (what a warm welcome). We woke up peacefully the next morning and enjoyed delicious biscuits and coffee before we left again. We did not feel unsafe at all and will definitely stay there again in the future.
I did not expect such a special place! Clean, tidy, beautifully equipped with everything you might need with the most beautiful old bench in the room! Friendly service and I was well rested before my next day's journey. I can recommend this beautiful place to anyone. Very safe with secure parking - one feels at home.
Dit was heeltemal fantasties.
Donalds met all our expectations. The agents and the managers at Donalds immediately and kindly helped us with moving our stay dates.
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The hosts were very helpful, recommending restaurant in area. They were accommodating in changing our room for a bed better equipped for a bad back. They also were very helpful with jump starting our vehicle the next morning when we found our battery to be flat!
Our host waited for us even though it was late. He was very friendly, helpful and very patient. The rooms are cosy and neat. Would recommend and will definitely stay over again.
The rooms are very neat. The people very friendly and hospitable. I would definitely recommend Donalds Guest House. Thank you for your excellent service!
We were very satisfied with the stay, beautiful guest house with old wooden floors and high roofs - old fashioned, beautiful!
We would definitely recommend it.
Had a nice stay with my family. Everything was in place and working. Very quiet.
Very clean and tidy rooms. Well located, will check in there again.
Aircon in each room would be a great improvement. Also, tiny TV mounted high up close to the ceiling is not lekker. Big screen mounted low would be great improvement.
Very kindly received and it is very neat and clean.
Ansie and Johan treated us like family.
Friendly management. Walking distance from places to eat. And quiet.
Had a good stay. Ansie is a real gem.
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Chris and Willemien's hospitality drove us tired! Thank you so much 2 for a pleasant reception! Appreciate!
Would be useful to have a small fridge in the room and a couple of plates and cutlery.
Very friendly reception. Definitely a very good choice if your looking for an overnight stay.
Good service and economic. Clean, neat with everything you need. Quiet and peaceful location.
Very nice and quiet accommodation. We stayed in the room with the big bathroom and red bedding. It was comfortable and spacious. Will book there again.
As always, we were received very kindly and this is now our second time staying there. It is very safe for trailers and vehicles. The old world's house with antique furniture and wooden floors is always a treat for me when I arrive there.
The guesthouse is very neat and clean and we were very kindly received.
No further comment to make.
All minimum requirements are met.
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The room was clean but very basic. The mattress was not very comfortable and we couldn't pick up the wifi in our room. The shower door also couldn't close but the shower was deep enough not to mess water on the floor. There was a kettle, rusks, tea and coffee in the room. There was no fridge in the room but in the kitchen there is a big freezer for communal use. There was also a fan in our room which was very welcome.
Terribly friendly service and a great time.
Well welcomed and neat facilities for a very good price.
It was a very clean and tidy place and quiet. Although the people of the area feel safe to leave security gates unlocked during the night, I feel that the security gates should be locked, especially with small children who sleep in a separate room with a door to the outside whose security gate does not lock .
Ansie and Johan, Chris (the owner) are friendly and helpful.
Nice friendly people, with very clean linen and rooms. The biscuits in the rooms were a welcome addition. Ideal place for an overnight stay, close to the main route, and safe as it is located opposite the police station.
We were trapped on the road and arrived late at the guest house where they waited for us. They didn't have to wait for us, but they did. Very awesome service and very friendly.
We had a great stay, thank you. Quiet and peaceful part of Colesberg. Clean and tidy and value for the amount we paid.
I am very satisfied with the service. We felt safe.
The hostess Ansie was very friendly and immediately made us and my dog feel very much at home. She gave us great information about restaurants.
Clean and tidy. Spacious rooms.
The staff were very friendly and waited for us on a very cold night. Extra rusks for hungry travellers and sorting out the WiFi. The accommodation would have been even nicer if the bed wasn't so old and hollow and the toilet didn't run all night.
Very friendly welcome and the room was spacious and tidy. There was coffee and biscuits in the room. Will definitely recommend.
The interior decorations are neat and the location close to a good restaurant resulted in me wanting to come back.
Old floors with wonderful old ceilings. Large rooms. Only thing that was different is that the bathrooms were far from the rooms.
It is a beautiful old house. Very neat and clean. The wooden floors just creak unusually much.
Very pleasant and friendly service from Ansie and her husband. I made a reservation again for our return home!
Neat and clean, safe.
Slept well.
We really enjoyed it and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Was a cute place to stay overnight, tucked away opposite the police station. Will suggest seating options for every outdoor room that wasn't there at all.
There was no WiFi signal in the room. I suggest they install WiFi amplifiers in the upper part of the house.
A very comfortable halfway house on the way to the Southern Cape. Very quiet but within easy walking distance of the high street and various restaurants. Next to the police station and very safe.
A warm welcome and lovely stay.
It's convenient and clean for an overnight stay. It's close to restaurants, or you can enjoy your snacks in the room or dining room.
Neat, wooden floor creaks, checked me in early which I appreciated. Host/hostess was very friendly. Will recommend them. Nice restaurant within walking distance.
We were very warmly received at Donalds Gastehuis. Our room was comfortable and large and clean. Thank you for the good kitchen facilities that we could use, it was really great. All the best for your town and the guest house, We hope the rain will still come.
I suggest that perhaps a rack or chair could be placed in the bathroom for clothes.
Quiet place on the mountain. Beautiful old house that has been converted. A little more attention could be paid to cleanliness and their quality of mattresses.
A practical room. Hot, but host gave another fan, thank you very much. At first felt unsafe with gate open but then noticed that SAPS is just next door!
There was an old motorcycle of another guest parked in front of our room door and had to walk carefully not to knock it over.
Stay was short as we had to travel further the following day.
Beautiful old house, but very cold. We had to wait 15 minutes for the key and had difficulty reaching the responsible person by phone. No warm sheets, but at least Jacobs coffee!
Reception and assistance were good. Accommodation is neat, but needs some upgrading. There is no air-conditioning, so the room was very hot.
The guest house is very old, but it is peaceful and we had a nice overnight stay. The only negative is the electric gate didn't work so we had to push it open and close.
Fridges in room, updated TV, option of meals.
No advance SMS received. We arrived at the guest house at 13:10. We realize it's before 14:00, saying we just want to say we're here and willing to wait. First words were you are too early. Said we are willing to wait. Lady said will check if our room is ready. Made out receipt and wrote WiFi password on the back. I ask if the password is concatenated and if there should be a space in between, her answer was, I don't know I use it. We had our dogs with us, both are therapy dogs, and when asked if I could take them to the patch of grass for what was necessary, the lady was very aggressive and said they could go for a walk in the hill behind the house. After I explained to her that this was not acceptable to me, she pointed to the door between the front and back of the guest house where I could take them to the grass. We went for a walk through the town with the dogs and when we came back there were 2 dogs in front of the grass where their food and water bowl was in the path next to the grass. I really can't see what the problem was that my dogs couldn't go there. The next morning when we drove I made sure all my dogs' excrement that was between the plants was picked up and put in a bag over the tap at the fountain. I let the lady know, got no reply back. Room is really very neat, would have preferred that there was another table on the other side of the bed.
Donald's guesthouse needs a renovation. It should be painted once and provided with cleaner floor mats. Faucets, tiles and so on need to be replaced. This time we got a different room than a week back, with a better double bed, but there were no chairs in the room. So you can't spend part of the evening sitting in your room reading or watching TV. And the communal kitchen was dirty. The microwave oven's power button was off, while it was on a much too low power. There are also clear instructions for use in the rooms for the TV, the WiFi password and the use of the kitchen. Is it the intention that everyone washes their own dishes again? Or can you just leave it dirty everywhere in the kitchen as happened now? In summary: this guest house has enough possibilities but the owner can exploit it in a better way. Currently, despite good beds and clean bedding, the guest house leaves a neglected impression.
Plank floors are nice but creak terribly, especially at night when you have to walk the 20 meters to the bathroom past other bedrooms. The TV in the room is probably 30 years old. Small screen, up in one corner of the room. No air conditioning.
Bathroom flooded. No curtains.
Had no problems, slept well!
The only criticism I can have is that the rooms do not all have En Suite bathrooms. Furthermore, it is very neat and safe.
Will stay here again. Would only recommend that air conditioning be installed even if it is on a pay-as-you-use basis. Gets very hot in the evenings.
Will go there again and recommend it.
Value for money. Thank you very much.
Everything was 100% great sleep and had a friendly reception. Only the parking was a bit of a problem. When we had to drive out very early in the morning, 2 other vehicles stood in the road where vehicles had to drive in and out. Was a terrible struggle seeing as the Amarok is very wide and the one vehicle that was in the road also had a pram. Otherwise we were 100% and more satisfied.
Recommend Donald Guesthouse for overnight accommodation.
Piet made us feel very welcome. Would recommend to friends/family.
Piet was an excellent host and we had a great stay, everything we needed and more.
Donalds Guest House offers value for money. It was a pleasure to go home there. The staff was very friendly. The guest house is neat, even if a little more attention is needed to the cleanliness and beauty of the rooms. Other than that I would definitely recommend it.
Always a nice, easily accessible and safe stop.
The room was neat and clean. Could use shared fridge facilities. Shower facilities only, no bath. This is acceptable with the water shortage. There is only one fan. With the heat I would have appreciated it if there was air conditioning. Couldn't sleep at all because of the heat.
The administration of our reception was once again highly professional and Piet made us feel as welcome and at home again as if we unexpectedly ran into an old friend and, although our room was still excellently neat and clean, exactly as in the photos, it might be time for a new, firmer mattress or two.
Ideally situated as a halfway stop between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Establishment is in a quiet area and there is access to shops and restaurants close by. Room was very comfortable and I had a good night's rest. Best of luck on the future growth of your establishment. Value for money per night.
Everything was acceptable but beds very low and do not offer opportunity for rest.
All the basic amenities were available. The WiFi was not available from our unit. The bed was comfortable, but the amenities were not as nice as reflected on the website.
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Donald's Guesthouse is very well equipped with everything one could need, especially for just an overnight stop. My mother really enjoyed the room in the house with the nice, big bathroom and nice bath. My two dogs and I stayed comfortably in one of the outer rooms. The parking is right in front of the rooms, but maybe think about putting a lock on the outside gate.
Donalds is a clean, tidy place to stay. There could be a fridge in rooms or at least water. Otherwise all you need for one night.
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Comfortable for one night stay.
The reception was friendly and the rooms were clean and tidy. It was just extremely hot and no air conditioning.
The floor is wood and it makes lot of noise when stepping on it. You could imagine with two toddlers running around after a long drive. Clean and safe and the manager is friendly.
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Overnight accommodation with basic facilities, clean and accessible. Walking distance from restaurant.
Very good location and will definitely stay there again. They should just give some attention to safety with regards to an alarm system.
Room's floors creak badly and one single bed creaks incredibly which made sleeping a bit difficult.
There is everything you need to have a great rest after a long day on the road.
The one small fan is not enough. Had to get 4 fans from the office to get one working. Comfortable and tidy room, but was very hot.
Basic accommodation for me and the family.
On visit on 16/12 gate was broken and therefore parking was not safe. The photo on your page is not the same as what you get. But things were acceptable. But improvements must be made fast. Daily cleanliness needs more attention.
A very good sleepover place if travelling. We got a very friendly welcome and were given privacy. We were even showed the kitchen if we needed it. The room was clean and the linen was also clean. I would used it again if there is a need.
Was just a stopover between home and Mossel Bay and was on the hook for it.
Very basic accommodation, single electric blanket on double bed? Would've liked fresh milk with tea/coffee, perhaps we got host on a bad day as he was not the friendliest.
Accommodation was not what we expected.
I expected much more from the pictures. Think the place needs a little makeover.
The place is average compared to other places we have been. The house quite atmosphere but needs outside attention. Couldn't hear the traffic from the highway and it makes you sleep well.
Donalds Guesthouse is a beautiful building, but very dilapidated and doesn't look like the pictures. It is clean, but the floors crack so much that one can hardly sleep. I don't think I will spend the night there again.
The place was not at all up to standard and there was an ashtray in front of every window which did not smell good. We are not smokers and were not acceptable. There was no smoking inside the rooms which was good, I was very sorry I paid the full amount in advance. Otherwise I would have lost my deposit and gone looking for another place.
Was neat, but the place needs a lot of renovation. Good enough to just sleep over.
Friendly reception and very private place to stay. Nice big rooms with nice bathroom. Thank you very much.
This guesthouse has a perfect location, between the mountains and very close to all the eateries. We walked to the little shops and bought food, walking distance from the guesthouse. Neat and clean. I'd recommend it anyday.
Had a great reception.
Although old worldly, very neat, only the mattress was very hard.
Would recommend Donalds Guesthouse to other people to stay anytime. Very neat.
We had a little trouble finding the place. The accommodation was really very good value for money. It was clean, spacious and comfortable. The bed and mattress slept very well. We would love to stay there again when we travel.
We were there for too short a time to really be able to give an opinion. The only negative thing was that the room didn't smell nice. It had been shut up for long and you could smell it.
After a long journey it was nice to walk into a neat room and be able to sleep in clean fresh bedding. I just feel they can offer breakfast at extra cost.
Very safe right next to the police station.
Was a really cute little place to sleep over for the night, was just a little hard to find.
Good value for money. Used the room menu. Best pizza ever! Warm and welcoming. Would have liked a fan was very hot that night. For a quick stop over, I'll be back.
An old house with loads of strange nooks and crannies. Enjoyed it a lot!
The reception was good even though we only arrived at 1 am. Had a lovely night's rest and was on the road again early the next morning.
The mattress could have been a bit thicker and the pillows were a bit old, but good value for money nonetheless.
Fast and nimble service. A bit difficult terrain and lots of stairs for older people.
We found the overnight facilities at Donalds Guesthouse more than enough and will definitely stay there again in the future.
We had a friendly welcoming and a good night's rest. No noise during the night. Coffee and kettle provided. Very pleasant experience.
The bed did not give a weary traveler a good night's rest and there is no table or chair in the bathroom to put your clothes etc. not to put down. The whole room also reeked of smoke.
Perfect for our needs.
Thank you very much!
This old house is full of character, wooden floors that creak and reminds you of the boarding houses of old. Pleasant owner. Friendly reception. Ideal overnight accommodation. Peaceful area. Satisfies basic requirments.
Good location and safe accommodation.
We stayed in a multi-room guest house with pleasant surroundings and quaint architecture. Parking was a little tight though it did not cause any problems.
We decided on the spur of the moment to sleep over instead. We were warmly welcomed and had a nice time with some of the other guests. The room was clean and comfortable, just what we were looking for.
Clean and neat rooms. Close to restaurants - walking distance. Friendly host.
Great service. Good service. Comfortable, neat rooms.
Towel rail missing; no roof fan; no help offered with unloading of bar fridge.
Unfortunately not a nice stay. Bedding was old and faded, even a dirty spot or 2, and looked nothing like the fancy photo on the website. The whole room's floor cracked so much that you were quite annoyed and the boiler leaked badly, so much so that it could not be used. A bedside table and bedside lamp would also be nice.
The shower door was out of order, cold water, uncomfortable mattress.
Donald Guesthouse can count among the best in Colesburg, because it is a very nice place, well located and very safe. The place is a little neglected, I don't know if the helpers were off, it was full of dust and dirt. If it can be cleaned and the storage space right next to the kitchen and dining room is cleaned up a bit, it can look and stay much better.
Very nice place to just sleep over, neat and clean.
Sorry about this, but this will be my last resort in the future - in fact it was.
The shower in our room was blocked and the linen felt a bit damp.
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Very peaceful environment.
Everything was so neat and clean and everything provided and can really recommend it to other travellers.
No, not worth it.
Overall, it was quite a disappointment when we arrived at the guest house. We weren't expecting luxury accommodation, but first impressions of the guest house were that it was neglected. It doesn't look welcoming. In that respect it is like the rest of Colesberg, dilapidated. The owner/resident shouts through the window above the office if they can help. On our second time there on the way back home after the holidays there was not even someone to give the keys to the room. If the keys were not in the office gate, we would probably still be standing in front of a closed door. As a self-catering unit, they may also provide a fridge in the room. If perhaps a little effort (pride) is put into the guest house, it can be a positive change. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the picture at all.
Rooms are not private.
The bedding was full of hair.
The place definitely has potential, but they are going to have to work harder to create a clean and safe space for overnight guests. Our room was full of cobwebs, and we couldn't get the advertised WiFi reception in the room (and we chose this place over others because of the WiFi), the premises were dark and felt unsafe. I don't think the setup justifies the price they charge, rather charge less or put in more effort. Will not stay here again.
The host was friendly and te room was clean, but we had to ask for toilet paper, the beds were really uncomfortable and the pillows terrible! The TV could just as well be taken out of the room - it's so small! Definitely not worth the money. Keep looking.
We stayed in the main house and not in the house or annex on the photo. Beautiful architecture with bad lighting - too dark - they should put better light measures in (of the sort that compliments the architecture and colour schemes) for better lighting. Sheets on the double bed is a bright purple colour - white sheets would work better. No toilet paper in one of the bathrooms - the kids had to come fetch from the main bedroom. Front door could not close - it was broken and got stuck - only a trellis gate prevented people entry. Repairwork is needed - it creates a poor impression. The manager was kind enough to specially make a braai available to us - thank you for that.
The room didn't have any windows, only one above the door. No aircon. Reception wasn't that great. The safety for ladies wasn't up to scratch. The door couldn't lock properly.
Donalds "dump" is the typical "wannabe" and sorry excuse of a guesthouse. No decaf coffee, manager had to go out and buy some. Bedding is of a lesser standard. TV is as big as an A4 sheet of paper. Communal kitchen is filthy and the list goes on. It blows my mind. Photographs are extremely deceiving. I couldn't and shall never promote this dump to anybody.
Rather keep driving towards Bloemfontein, people!
I would not stay at this place again as it was not what I had expected.
We had a great time at Donaldson guest house. After a long journey, it is a very comfortable place to sleep.
Well located and very safe. Room very neat.
The old house is very beautiful and so historical. Was so good we could share it with our teenagers.
I would recommend it to anyone travelling to Colesberg. Beautiful stay. Thank you. Would recommend it to all my friends.
Warm reception. Rooms were tidy and clean and equipped with all essentials, such as coffee, soap etc. for the overnight patron. Also conveniently close to nice eateries and the police station. Safe, spacious parking for vehicles.
Awesome people! Great service! Clean bed linen and towels.
The people were very nice, would be awesome to be able to order a farm dinner.
See the star-rating.
The unit does not have air conditioning. We hardly slept. With the current weather patterns, a guest house must have air conditioning. Heat is unbearable and one wants to rest well after a day's long journey.
Very satisfied. The kitchen and fridge was a bonus.
See stars.
Very cute and neat. Lovely peaceful environment to rest after a long journey.
It is right next to the police station, so feels extremely safe. The neglect of such a historic old place is a problem but for passing through overnight accommodation it is good enough.
It was perfect for what we needed.
Stay at Donald's Guesthouse was excellent. Easy to access and accessible from N1 highway. Very quiet area and friendly reception.
Close to town and restaurants.
They need some form of desk in the rooms for placing and working on a pic for working travellers.
Cute little place right opposite the police station. Was calm and quiet there. Perfect for a pit stop to the Cape.
Accomodation was basic, which is fine when travelling. Due to extreme heat, the small fan in the room was hopelessly inadequate. I'd suggest an airconditioner at least. Otherwise, the place was acceptable.
Rooms neat and clean, but rest of the building needs attention. But for one night and the low price it's ok
Quite secluded but yet safe next to the police station. Within walking distance from restaurants. Only disadvantage is no mini fridge to freeze to keep things cold in.
Good value for money, very reasonable accommodation.
As a single traveller the accommodation met my overnight-stay needs with a warm shower, comfortable bed, communal kitchen and safe parking (close to police station).
It's just very hot in Colesberg. It's ok for just one night's overnight on the way to the Cape.
No aircon. No bedside lamps. Pitch dark when I switched the light off by the wall. TV poor. Was so small, I needed binoculars. Remote controls didn't work. Couldn't turn the TV off with remote, same with the other room. Nowhere did they mention that cooking utensils are available to make your own breakfast. Would be useful for first time users.
Some basic maintenance needs to be done to the buildings inside and outside. Grass needed a cut.
For the price it's probably not too bad. Plank floors that crack badly. Very unsafe. We were out for dinner that evening and when we returned there was no lighting which could be very dangerous.
Accommodation very basic. Cotton linen on bed would be highly recommended. There are satiny linen on bed which is very sweaty in summer. Tiles in bathroom that are broken do not make a good impression. If it wasn't that they were animal friendly (I had my cat with me) I wouldn't have stayed the night there.
The reception made us wonder if we shouldn't just drive on. It looked ramshackle and not to be compared to the photos. We weren't sure if the room and dark linen were clean and had to ask for toilet paper. We are disappointed.
Upon arrival there was nobody at the office. We had to ring the bell a couple of times. The bed was so hard and the whole place just didn't feel nice. Didn't enjoy my stay.
It was 42° outside and the standing fan did not work. We had to get another one - after asking. There was one electric lead which was badly connected. No bedside lamps. The floors creaked so badly you could hear the neighbours walking around. Definitely not an experience to be repeated.
Arrive at 18:00. Had to ring and knock the bell for a very long time before the manager came out. He was poorly dressed and unprofessional. I couldn't use the bedside lamp because there was no wall plug for it. No security exists. The mattress in the room is in battered condition and belongs on an ash heap. After I went to eat, I had to struggle in the dark to unlock the door. There were no lights on. I had to call the driver to turn on the lights. His excuse was that the lights attract bugs.
The rooms are extremely hot given how scorching hot it is in the Northern Cape. One could have fainted from heat exhaustion. The toilets are disgustingly old and need to be redone. The rooms are full of bugs. The garden looks deserted and neglected. The owner needs to do some serious renovations at that establishment.
We are very friendly and quickly helped by our host. The old house and rooms are beautiful and all the facilities were clean and well maintained. Just the place for a weary traveler. Calm and quiet. The beautiful plank floors and antique furniture together with the curtains and lampshades create a feeling of my grandmother's house. Nice and cozy, almost as if Grandma is going to peek around the door at any moment with home-baked cookies and tea and her best fine china. Thank you very much.
Good place to stay.
The place is very nice, neat and clean with everything you need. He put his fridges and kitchen at our disposal and it was just a pleasure to spend the night there.
Very calm.
The personal service and cleanliness is great. Nice to sleep safe and know your vehicle is not parked in the street. The decoration of each room makes it simply homely and cosy. Was nice to have access to a fridge and freezer. Will definitely go there again!
Thank you for the hospitality. Even our dogs were welcome.
I would recommend the place anytime but just not the bathroom facilities in the outer room at the top of the house. It was disappointing and ruined the place.
Donalds Guesthouse is basic, but spacious and safe. Parking within the yard and dead quiet, away from town's main street and busy N1. Good value for money.
Rooms well equipped and very tidy.
I only stayed overnight, will use their services again.
Clean, tidy and comfortable for a welcome rest during your trip in South Africa.
There was a problem with hot water in our teenager's room.
The rooms are indeed old, but have been nicely restored. The service was friendly and prompt. We would consider staying there again.
Really enjoyed my stay even though it was so short.
Room neat. Forgot a mobile phone charger there but the owner kept it very safe. Thank you!
Arrangements were well made. Reception was friendly and rooms were tidy.
We had a nice meal in town at Beaudoin. We were kindly received. The room was comfortable, clean and tidy.
Peaceful to unpack in the Karoo and just relax. Would recommend the place.
It is completely tidy and safe for an overnight destination. What is particularly advantageous about Donalds is that one can arrive there late (even slightly later than 10 o'clock in the evening if you make an arrangement). We were received kindly and everything you need is in the room. It was also particularly quiet when we were there.
Upon arrival we were welcomed by the owner. No problem there, but the room was substandard and made us feel uncomfortable as a family.
After all the other pet friendly places to stay, this one was just so-so.
When we got there at 18:30 the place was shrouded in darkness. No lights were on outside. Only after I pointed it out to the manager was it turned on. The room was ordinary. Bathroom unpleasant. Personally, I feel that R500 for the evening was way too much and an amount of R300 would be more appropriate. It was really just a place to sleep.
The wooden floors are incredibly noisy. No air conditioning. Can't open windows. Caged and felt warm. We decided at 3:30 to get up and drive.
We will definitely not stay there again. Tourists normally have a cooler and then you expect there to be at least a small fridge to keep milk or juice cold. There was a beautiful hanging closet but no hanging space...the rail was missing. The worst part was that the shower was filthy. It's not just a week's dirt, but months'. I took a picture if you are interested. When we paid, we were asked if we wanted a receipt. For any business a receipt must be given for any monies coming in.
Cannot honestly recommend the place to anyone, as too basic, even for the price
Cobwebs show that only the top is cleaned. Photos and description are misleading.
Parking space is limited. Difficult to get a place. Very hot no air conditioning. No burglar bars on windows. Place clean and tidy.
When you travel and spend the night, you want to get a good night's rest. The bed was uncomfortable and not at all suitable for a good night's rest. Will never book there again. No facilities to cater for the heat.
We were received extremely badly by the manager. Our room was given to other guests and we had to sleep in another room which was very poor. No bedside lamps, only one light in the room. Advertises DStv but only has TOP TV. It felt unpleasant and uncomfortable. Definitely would not recommend it. Extremely weak!
Have experienced much better at the same rates.
Mr Botha could see that we were old people on our way to Noupoort by bus. He said after I called him that he couldn't pick us up at the bus stop. Arriving there, he very reluctantly came to strip us after I called him. His place was 5 km from the bus stop. The boiler didn't work, it was very cold, there was no place to hang clothes, no place to put things, no power point for the bedside lamp, no warmth, no accommodation. The next morning he was clear despite the fact that he was aware of our transport problem. We wanted to compensate him for the transport, but he was clear!
Wat 'n mens sien op die webblad en die werklikheid is nie dieselfde nie.
The bedding was dusty and there was no water when we woke up in the morning. The place is not suitable for a family. This establishment should never be recommended!
It was awful, dark, dismal, and we would not recommend it. We were not accommodated in the picture shown.
Place is not up to standard! Noisy, old, stuffy, etc.
I can definitely recommend Donalds Guesthouse!
The dogs had plenty of room to play without disturbing the other guests. Would recommend Donalds guest house and hope to stay there again.
The discomfort of the mattress caused us to leave before sunrise, because we could not lie down any longer. The room as a whole was beautiful and full of character. Sorry about the mattress and linen!
Room was spacious, bathroom/shower was handy, clean, and delicious hot water. Kettle with coffee, tea, sugar, milk powder and cups were ready for lafenis. Modern bedding contributed to a restful night's sleep. I was very impressed with the helpfulness and tremendous effort the people at LekkeSlaap made to keep me informed all the time, and to deal with any questions so quickly. The emails were truly an experience! Many thanks to the people there, before I even arrived at the guest house, I already felt at home! Indeed I can tell that it was a pleasant sleepover experience. I can truly recommend the place! Would have really appreciated having an information leaflet behind the door explaining everything (just a thought!).
A nice well-maintained building in a peaceful, quiet part of town welcomed us. However, this is not a typical "guest house", or maybe I just don't have the right perception.
Clean, tidy room. Could only hear people talking in adjoining room.
It was clean, quiet and safe. Owner was friendly and helpful.
Didn't arrive until 11:30pm, but the owner was waiting for us.
Arrived late at night and on the road early next morning.
Friendly welcome. Room tidy and everything needed for one night's sleep was there. Bed linen clean and fresh. Problems with DStv.
The rooms are very hot and the fan does not help much. The floors also make a lot of noise and I think for the price you can get better.
Not bad as a stop over, but compared to other places where we have stayed for the same price, Donald's is overpriced. Other places in this price range have DStv, bar fridges, swimming pools and exceptionally comfortable beds. Not unhappy with Donald's, but they may have to up their game a bit to stay competitive.
Upon arrival there was nobody to greet us and the bell did not work. I stood outside calling, but Donald did not have a room for us even though we paid the deposit. It took a couple of hours to sort out the confusion. There were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and the blankets were hard, cheap and scratchy. To make matters even worse, we had cold showers as Donald did not know why the geyser was not working and called out an electrician eventually, but it was too late.
This is basic overnight accommodation.
It will help future guests a great deal if the office for the guest house could be in a different area.
We were only booked into Donald's for one night as stopover on our way to Plettenberg Bay, so in reality we were looking for a place to stay overnight. Donald's Guesthouse was a disappointment for the following reasons: 1) The picture on the website looks inviting, however when we arrived we were shown to a facebrick converted house at the back of the house pictured on the website. 2) Piet, the gentleman who checked us in was polite and helpful, but could not explain to me why we were not being accommodated in the house pictured on the website. 3) The bedrooms were comfortable and we had a good night's rest. 4) Lighting in the rooms was not good at all. 5) TV (whilst we were not too concerned) did not work at all in any of the rooms. 6) Generally the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. To sum up I was extremely happy with the excellent service given by LekkeSlaap and will use you again, but Donald's was a big disappointment.
A decent stay.
We arrived to an unattended reception area, staff had to go and look for the responsible person.
No housekeeping provided during our stay - not even the simplest of simplest changing of towels or emptying of the bin. There was no toilet paper provided, and we were not informed about water shortages in the area before our arrival. There was the noise of what we think was a rat and tenants during the night. The drinking water provided on arrival was not refilled once, and when we got to the room, there were already used sugar papers laying around from previous guests. Not very happy at all.
Not a good experience, ants on the floor and in the bed. Single bed matress was not good. Fan could not be set to work effectively.
The ad says self-catering units. However, the accommodation offered was only a room with a boiler. No microwave oven or fridge that one expects from self catering or at least only cutlery! The TV didn't work. The toilet didn't work. The bathroom is so small that you sit with your knees under the sink and against the wall, if you sit on the toilet.
See the stars below.
The guest house just lacks that something. The bedding is laundered and facilities only the very basic.
Not recommended at all. The beds were so uncomfortable. Already seen much better places for the same price.
The Guesthouse rooms look like outside rooms at the back of a house. Asked for two single beds as I had my adult son with me, but got a double bed. It is self-catering, there is not a fridge. There is advertised DStv, but it was TOP-TV. The bed is worn out and when my son moved it felt as if I was going to fall off on the other side. When we left the morning I had little bugs crawling all over me. Wish I could get my money back after having to kill the bugs crawling on me. All that was okay was the bathroom. The water was warm and the shower big.
The room was clean. It was very hot and it would have been nice if there was a fan. the bathroom is very, very small. The wooden floors creak terribly. The reception was friendly and helpful.
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Please note that rooms 1,2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall.
Reception closes between 20:00 and 21:00.
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Room 12 is suited to accommodate 2 guests and comes equipped a double bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin, a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
Room 11
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Room 11 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin, a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
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Please note that rooms 1,2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall.
Reception closes between 20:00 and 21:00.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
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Room 11 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin, a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
Room 13
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Room 13 is suited to accommodate 2 guests and comes equipped a double bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin, a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
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Please note that rooms 1,2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall.
Reception closes between 20:00 and 21:00.
Cancellation policy
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before check-in
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Room 13 is suited to accommodate 2 guests and comes equipped a double bed, an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin, a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
Room 1
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Room 1 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds. The room has a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. Other facilities include a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Please note that rooms 1,2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall.
Reception closes between 20:00 and 21:00.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
Description
Room 1 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds. The room has a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. Other facilities include a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
Room 2
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Room 2 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds. The room has a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. Other facilities include a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Please note that rooms 1,2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall.
Reception closes between 20:00 and 21:00.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
Description
Room 2 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds. The room has a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. Other facilities include a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
Room 3
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Room 4 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds. The room has a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a bath, toilet and basin. Other facilities include a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
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Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Please note that rooms 1,2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall.
Reception closes between 20:00 and 21:00.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
Description
Room 4 is suited to accommodate 4 guests and comes equipped with a double bed and 2 single beds. The room has a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a bath, toilet and basin. Other facilities include a fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV and Wi-Fi.
Accommodation comprises 13 units and can accommodate 38 guests. Guests have access to a laundry service, free Wi-Fi, and braai facilities. Rooms are serviced daily. Rooms 1, 2 and 3 have a private bathroom at the end of the hall, fitted with a shower, toilet and basin.
Other facilities include a communal lounge, dining area and a kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, microwave, stove and oven. The accommodation offers secure parking and pets are welcome by prior arrangement only.
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