Situated in Middelburg in the Eastern Cape, the Halfway Rest is the ideal stopover for guests travelling along the N9 and the N10 routes.
Halfway Rest features 4 separate open-plan units that accommodate up to 12 guests in total.
Halfway Rest 1 features a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 2 is a small open-plan unit with 2 single beds sleeping 2 guests. The bathroom is en-suite and has a shower, toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, kettle, fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room also has a TV with DStv and free WiFi. There is a free-standing fan in the room, as well as electric blankets on the beds.
Halfway Rest 3 is an open-plan unit that comprises a double bed and 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 4 is a comfortable unit with a double bed suitable for two persons. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, a frying pan, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please take note that access to the unit is via 4 easy steps. A free-standing fan is available as well as electrical blankets on the beds.
Braai facilities, as well as parking right next to the unit are available. There is enough space for a caravan and trailer. There is also a water tank with a pump and a generator for load shedding that takes place in the evening.
Halfway Rest is within walking distance from restaurants in town, so guests can go for a relaxing stroll after a long day on the road.
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Halfway Rest features 4 separate open-plan units that accommodate up to 12 guests in total.
Halfway Rest 1 features a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 2 is a small open-plan unit with 2 single beds sleeping 2 guests. The bathroom is en-suite and has a shower, toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, kettle, fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room also has a TV with DStv and free WiFi. There is a free-standing fan in the room, as well as electric blankets on the beds.
Halfway Rest 3 is an open-plan unit that comprises a double bed and 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 4 is a comfortable unit with a double bed suitable for two persons. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, a frying pan, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please take note that access to the unit is via 4 easy steps. A free-standing fan is available as well as electrical blankets on the beds.
Braai facilities, as well as parking right next to the unit are available. There is enough space for a caravan and trailer. There is also a water tank with a pump and a generator for load shedding that takes place in the evening.
Halfway Rest is within walking distance from restaurants in town, so guests can go for a relaxing stroll after a long day on the road.
Halfway Rest features 4 separate open-plan units that accommodate up to 12 guests in total.
Halfway Rest 1 features a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 2 is a small open-plan unit with 2 single beds sleeping 2 guests. The bathroom is en-suite and has a shower, toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, kettle, fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room also has a TV with DStv and free WiFi. There is a free-standing fan in the room, as well as electric blankets on the beds.
Halfway Rest 3 is an open-plan unit that comprises a double bed and 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 4 is a comfortable unit with a double bed suitable for two persons. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, a frying pan, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please take note that access to the unit is via 4 easy steps. A free-standing fan is available as well as electrical blankets on the beds.
Braai facilities, as well as parking right next to the unit are available. There is enough space for a caravan and trailer. There is also a water tank with a pump and a generator for load shedding that takes place in the evening.
Halfway Rest is within walking distance from restaurants in town, so guests can go for a relaxing stroll after a long day on the road.
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Reviews (315)
315 guests' feedbackWonderful place to stay. Owners communication is great. The room was so nice and clean. It is very safe with a safe place for your car. I will always stop here.
Very good service, friendly owners, very nice stay.
We had a very nice stay. Very friendly people.
Had a nice sleep over. Good halfway place.
This was a return visit for us, and we were not disappointed after a long day in the car. Such great hosts and the place was clean and well equipped.
We had a lovely overnight stay after a long drive. The unit was spotless. It is tastefully and beautifully furnished and equipped with everything you might need and more. Our late check-in was kindly accommodated and we were provided with ample parking for our large car as well as trailer. We will definitely stop there again if we drive through Middelburg.
It's a really cute place now. Very cutely furnished.
Very friendly welcome on a neat well-maintained site. Room was very neat and clean. Very comfortable shower. The necessary lights and fan are on with loadshedding. Thank you very much for the management.
We had such a nice stay! So so friendly, clean, practical and beautiful place. I recommend the halfway stop to everyone!
Had a great stay - neat and very stylish - really has everything you need in the unit.
Delicious and very well furnished!
Beautiful, clean and nice place to spend the night. Very helpful and friendly.
It is a clean and tidy overnight place and was kindly received by Pieter and Sonia. Would definitely recommend!
It was exactly what and where was needed on the drive between Johannesburg and George.
Our stay was good. We only stayed for one night en route.
Lovely place. Beautifully laid out and just so comfortable! We will definitely stay here again!
Very cute place, with a little play area for children.
Was quiet and peaceful and well organized.
My family and I really enjoyed it. We would sleep over there again anytime. Very quiet, clean and tidy.
Beautiful neat and clean place. Hospitable and friendly owner. Calm atmosphere.
Great place for an over-night stay.
We had a great stay, perfect evening, owners went out of their way to make us feel at home, many thanks to Pieter and Sonja.
Accommodation was clean, tidy and safe. Plenty of parking and friendly reception.
We had a wonderful stay. The unit was extremely well equipped!
Our second time there, will stay there again.
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We had a great stay! The place is clean and tidy and has everything needed for an overnight stay. The beds are so comfortable that you just want to sleep longer. The owner received us personally and had a lovely chat and made us feel right at home. There are nice braai facilities and plenty of play space for children.
We had such a nice stay. Everything was perfectly clean and tidy. My son was able to stretch his legs and play outside. The room was incredibly clean. We slept very well. Will definitely go again.
Nice overnight place, clean, tidy and friendly people. Small detail in rooms, appreciated.
We really had a great stay and slept and would recommend Halfway Rest. They had WiFi, a fan and aircon, which was very nice. Pieter was very friendly and made us feel at home.
We had a nice stay. The accommodation is comfortable, owners very friendly and helpful.
Very nice, well equipped.
Sonja received us very kindly and professionally and made us feel very much at home. The accommodation was beautiful and clean and has everything possible to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Halfway Rest deserves a 5-star rating. Thank you very much Sonja, it was a pleasure to spend the night there.
Has everything one needs. The bottled water was a plus. Quiet environment with fresh air. Neat and clean with good linen, towels and even mats by the bed. Friendly hostess and gentleman.
After a long and difficult drive from Durban along the R 56, we arrived to a warm welcome from Pieter and Sonja. We were delighted to find a beautiful, clean, and modern room with all facilities, including a braai area. It was exactly what we needed after such a long trip. To top it off, we experienced load shedding, but the generator kicked in and it was as if load shedding didn't exist. Thank you again, Pieter and Sonja.
Pieter and Sonja extremely friendly and immediately made us feel at home. A big plus to be able to stay there with our caravan. Rooms impeccably neat and clean and have everything you need. We will definitely use Halfway House every year. This was our second time.
We had a great time. Unit was very neat and clean, we like to recommend.
Everything was neat, the bed sleeps very very well. Place was clean and tidy. Nice with an electric blanket for the cold. Will come back again and again.
I arrived late Sunday evening by motorbike. It rained soaking wet and everything was in order to immediately catch a warm throat and climb into a warm bed after a nice cup of coffee.
Most neat friendly place would definitely recommend.
Pieter was a very friendly and helpful host, and the accommodation was fully equipped with a good kitchen, nice bathroom and comfortable bed. There are also full measures against load shedding, with a generator and gas boiler. The location is ideal if you drive from Gauteng to the Garden Route for an evening break.
We were received very kindly. The place is neat, well equipped and tastefully furnished. Thank you very much for the generator that made the load shedding more bearable. We definitely recommend this place.
Every effort was made to ensure we had a good stay.
Friendly owners with their daughter. Place is beautiful and neat, everything one needs. The place and garden are good for a person's mind to look at all the cute things. Will go again, have already recommended place to family members.
We will definitely stay here again if we drive this route.
The owners were very friendly and helpful. I had a nice stay there. Place is neat and exactly as advertised.
Halfway Rest is a wonderfully peaceful place to stay. Everything needed to rest after long hours on the road is available. Sonja received us kindly and is very helpful. Have stayed here several times and recommend Halfway Rest to everyone!
Felt like home, awesome hosts. Will definitely be back again. Thank you.
With everything one could possibly need. Received very kindly and made to feel welcome.
We had a great stay, so nice and clean. Neat places and there is a playground for the children which helped a lot.
We had a wonderful stay. Covered and secure parking. Apartment is clean and tidy. Pieter and Sonja immediately made us feel at home. Would recommend Halfway Rest and will definitely use them again.
Communication received ahead of time with a warm welcome and clean and tidy accommodation. No bad experience during load shedding.
It kicked off our holiday nicely.
We are even provided with wood for a nice barbecue. The children could have fun on the trampoline, swings and lawns.
We can highly recommend it as a place to stay.
Quality accommodation and service. Everything is clean, neat and well equipped. Thank you, Pieter and Sonja!.
Very clean and tidy.
Facilities are absolutely neat, clean and more than adequate for an overnight stay. The customer service is great and friendly. The premises in general are very neat and well-kept with unique decor. Very secure covered parking. Will visit Halfway Rest again anytime and highly recommend. Well done.
Was very neat. Water pressure is just very low.
The hosts are so hospitable. They went way beyond any expectations. If I could I would give them 10 out of 5. This place would be my go-to in Middelburg.
Perfect stopover hosts, very friendly and efficient.
Really enjoyed staying at Halfway Rest. Will definitely recommend them.
Slept peacefully except for the neighbors' noise and the barking of the dogs.
Clean, friendly and more than mentioned for a good stay in Middelburg. Very neat braai places too.
Ons kuier was rustig en alles was skoon en netjies. Ontvangs was vriendelik. Beddens lekker stewig en ons het heerlik geslaap.
We have been informed that Sonja has taken over the facility since we initially confirmed the booking. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about this, but was pleasantly surprised from the first moment I made contact. The facility and service were excellent! Thank you for the neat, clean and comfortable facility you have made available Sonja, we will see you again this year on the way to Port Elizabeth.
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Lovely guest house with very neat rooms. Calm atmosphere in safe environment.
As always lovely, clean and tidy.
We didn't think to find an overnight accommodation in Middelburg like Halfway Rest, it is highly recommended, clean and tidy and everything you need is there.
Very neat and tasteful.
Good value for money, friendly/hostess who makes a lot of effort. Would definitely recommend the overnight facilities.
Will always come back. People are hospitable and the unit is always clean. Lovely bed and a nice big shower and bathroom.
Very friendly welcome.
Due to the traffic control between Trompsburg and Colesberg, we only arrived in Middelburg at around 21:00. Our apartment was clean and tidy. We could rest wonderfully. Thank you very much Sonja and Pieter for your hospitality.
This is the best overnight stop. Lovely clean, tidy place. Secure parking. Friendly, hospitable people. Delicious rusk to enjoy with coffee.
Very neat. Friendly management and staff.
We were received very hospitably and the accommodation was beautiful, clean, safe and very comfortable. Room 2 has more than we needed. The carport is a bonus that we appreciate. Thank you very much for your genuine kindness and we hope you enjoyed the lovely rain that came with us each of the two times.
Friendly welcome and makes an effort to facilitate stay.
I would recommend it anytime. Effort was made when we were over booking.
Very neat! Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!
We were received kindly and immediately felt at home. Just what we needed after a long drive. Extremely clean and tidy and nicely furnished. Big plus for us was that there was room for our caravan. Almost no other places offer this. Thank you Ilse, we will definitely spend the night with you every time with or without our caravan. We will for sure recommend Halway Rest to all our friends and family.
One of the best and cleanest places. Would recommend it 120%.
Received very good service and very fair price for what we got in the room.
Well located for an overnight stay between Gauteng and the Western Cape. 5 star service!
The hospitality was great. Thank you very much.
Place is very good. Enjoyed a good sleep, and the aircon and electric blanket was a bonus in the cold weather. Will recommend anytime.
Reception was very friendly, rooms are well equipped, clean and tidy. Good restaurant in town was recommended.
Johan and Ilse have a gem of a place to spend the night. Quiet surroundings and a clean, tidy and comfortable place to sleep with a very well-equipped kitchen and a delicious barbecue area.
Very neat and clean. Room is very comfortable we will use Halfway Rest again. Thank you very much.
Nice clean room with good TV, clean bathroom, nice compact kitchen space and lovely owners. Would stay there again.
The unit was spotless, tidy and had everything needed for a comfortable overnight stay. The property was neat and clean with a nice big lawn where children can play to their heart's content. The hosts were very accommodating when we had to make changes to our booking at short notice due to a family emergency. We will definitely stay there again if we pass by in our travels.
5 star accommodation for a pocket-friendly price.
Had a nice stay and rested, then drove on.
We will definitely stay there again.
The accommodation is very nicely but comfortably furnished. There is a restaurant nearby for meals 7 days a week.
It was lovely to spend the night there. Als is clean and tidy! Those are pocket-sized prices! I would recommend it anytime!
I would recommend anyone to stay here. Also passed on this name to all the family and friends. Well done. Can't get better!
Would highly recommend friendly host.
Our first overnight stay in Middelburg and it was a pleasant visit. Johan and Ilse told us so much about the town. Unfortunately, the school had a big party, but it was quiet again in the early evening and we were able to switch off and sleep peacefully. Guess where we'll book if we pass by again.
We stayed overnight at Halfway Rest and were very impressed with the place. It is very nice and clean and safe parking in front of your room. The garden is also very beautiful. I would definitely recommend Halfway Rest.
It's like your 2nd home. The owners are friendly and very helpful especially for us who were so far from home. We can't wait to visit again.
A stylish guest house after a long day traveling.
Very neat and peaceful place to stay overnight. Everything needed is in the unit. Friendly hostess, always helpful!
Would recommend to people anytime.
Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
The unit is so nicely furnished in a modern way. Silverskoon and the host were so helpful. We had a wonderful stay.
Have a lovely afternoon here team. Johan and Johan have a lot of the same interests and we just had fun talking all the time. My boys really enjoyed the pool and the play area and also had a lot of fun playing with Daisy the dachshund. The barbecue was also at our place and had a nice barbecue before a nice Karoo storm.
The communication and hospitality of Johan and Ilse was very good. Everything very neat and could spend the night comfortably. Thank you guys.
A very pleasant, well-kept resting place. Very tidy with secure parking. Friendly host and hostess.
We had a great stay and would recommend anytime. Clean, tidy, practical and comfortable layout and genuine Karoo hospitality. Ideal halfway house.
We would definitely recommend and use Halfway Rest again in the future.
It was our 1st time at Halfway Rest, but we have stayed in Middelburg before. We were pleasantly surprised with the neat accommodation. Thank you very much for your great service and stay. We would love to use this again.
Very neat and clean.
Big enough for family and the style of room was very nice.
Lovely decor. Warm and comfortable. Very pleasant stay.
Halfway Rest is definitely a good choice if you want to stay overnight or visit longer.
Accommodation is very neat and comfortable.
Neat and modern in quiet surroundings.
I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends.
The place is more than just a place to stay. The room was fully equipped for a long stay with everything you need.
Host and hostess were really friendly and the place clean and comfortable.
Everything was fine. Neat clean and comfortable. Very nice stay on the way to PE.
If you need to spend the night in Middelburg, Half Rest is your best call. Well equipped, very neat room with everything you need. Parking is within grounds with locked gates. Unfortunately, the hostess did not receive us, which is always a shame, but there was probably a good reason for that. Lizzie who came to unlock for us was very friendly and helpful.
We arrived late and left early, but had a very nice stay. Looks like a nice place if you have kids.
Very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Wow it was incredibly nice. Most beautiful, cleanest place. Will definitely make it our halfway stop again between Johannesburg and the Cape!
Ideal overnight stay for traveller, was kindly received. Quality in a package.
Feels like your own home. Friendly and neat. My Yorkie enjoyed it just as much.
Very clean. Neat room and bathroom. Good Wi-Fi. Late check-in times if you arrive in the evening is a plus.
The host Johan welcomed us and immediately felt at home. Everything one needs is there. Will definitely stay there again.
The room we stayed in was just terribly small and cramped because it only had two small windows with no view to the outside. The new owners are friendly and helpful. I would recommend it anytime, but definitely wouldn't want to stay in the same small, dark room again.
We truly discovered an absolute gem of a place. Well done. Preferred for us on our next trip. Definitely. Well done to owners of Halfway Rest.
Nice outside garden to sit. Beautiful aviaries with the most beautiful birds. Arrangements around keys if you want to drive early.
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Had a great sleep over there.
Absolutely no complaints. Had enough space to keep our frozen goodies frozen. Very neat and suitable for our needs. Even our waffles could have fun running around. Thank you very much.
We overnighted, lovey clean rooms comfortable beds.
Everything was clean and tidy. We had a good rest.
Very nice overnight stay, clean and tidy, owner very hospitable, will definitely stay there again.
I will visit the place anytime when I need a place to rest. It was a wonderful experience. I really liked it and my family liked it too.
Loved every second there. Super clean and a real home feeling.
I can recommend Halfway Rest to anyone. It really was an awesome stay.
Will definitely use their facilities again. Clean and tidy.
Convenient and neat.
This is truly a little gem. Warm welcome by the owners - Johan and Ilse. The place we found was breathtaking. The decor is of the highest quality and tastefully done. Beautiful braai place where we could relax with a coffee. We also slept soundly. All the nice treats were there to make us feel at home and just enjoy everything. Truly 5 star and worth every penny. Thank you very much you two and hope to make a visit there again one day.
Gave us a very friendly welcome and the room is very beautiful and comfortable with everything you need for self-catering. Clean and the decor is very beautiful. Makes you feel at home after a long journey!
Very neat guest house, peaceful and safe environment, friendly hostess, our "home away from home". Our cocker spaniel traveled with us and was welcomed with open arms. I only use Halfway Rest when I visit Middelburg and highly recommend them!
Beautiful overnight room, nice decor, well equipped. Friendly reception and excellent service. Highly recommended!
We were received very kindly, even though we only arrived at 21:00. Johan was kind enough to heat our room for us before arrival. The room is clean and beautiful with everything we needed. Secure parking and no problem leaving early in the morning. Ideal overnight stay and can recommend it.
Halfway Rest is very neat and comfortable accommodation. Everything exactly as advertised and actually more. Very well appointed and definitely value for money. Very friendly service. Will definitely use their accommodation again.
Halfway Rest is the only place I want to stay at in Middelburg. The neatness of the units is top-notch. Ilse always makes you feel at home and you can see her accommodation is her pride. We always stay two nights or more and then you have to have a nice place to stay. Even in the winter months there is an electric blanket on your bed and we wimpy Lowvelders were very thankful for that. Keep it up, Ilse!
Beautiful place with everything you need. Will definitely stay there again and recommend it to everyone.
Tidy. Well cared for. Good value for money. Well equipped.
The WiFi didn’t have an internet connection, but that might have been a Telkom issue.
The accommodation is very neat and well equipped. Friendly welcome and advance communication.
It was very pleasant, neatly laid out, friendly people and will definitely stay there again. The price is just right!
Wat 'n verrassing. Ongelooflik netjies en hulle het aan alles en almal gedink wat daar kan oorslaap.
Everything one needs. Was a cold night, but very well appointed! Will definitely stay there again.
Safe parking and the owner kept us informed about load shedding.
Very pleasant people, make you feel at home, will definitely use Halfway Rest again.
Offers everything needed for a long journey so that one can rest well.
Very neat and clean.
Excellent guest house. Would definitely recommend to future travelers. Very neat and clean. Thank you for the hospitality, it is appreciated.
Hierdie plek sal ons beslis aanbeveel vir toekomstige reisigers. Gasvryheid van hoogstaande gehalte. Baie netjiese en skoon plek. Beslis waarde vir geld.
Good value for money.
Truly one of the most pleasant places to sleep in this beautiful country of ours. Safe, tidy and dead quiet. I wish the owner had a place in every town.
Absolute cleanliness.
Very neat and super clean.
Happy and I would stay there in the near future.
Comfortable beds, friendly hosts. Everything you need for an overnight stay on the long road. The children really enjoyed the lawn, swings and pool. Great!
What a lovely, well-maintained place with all the necessary details that made our unit where we spent the night very special. Everything neat, clean and in its place. It was really nice. We will definitely recommend it to friends and family as the number 1 place to stay in Middelburg!
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and tidy. The air conditioning was definitely a bonus. What stood out to me was that there is even an umbrella in case it rains. Thank you, will definitely book with you again.
Beautifully furnished. Feel comfortable right away. Safe and comfortable and spacious.
An oasis where you'd never expect it - highly recommended.
Fortunately, it was nice and cool and we didn't miss the air conditioner in unit 4, but on a hot day/night it can bother.
Excellent unit. The layout of the bathroom with its shower, toilet and sink is well planned. The kitchen is more than adequately equipped with a microwave oven, two plate stove, large fridge, coffee and tea making facilities. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are a plus. The room with its quality and clean bedding is excellent. Tasteful decor and cute ideas for hanging clothes. Everything about unit number 3 is excellently planned and comfortable. Thank you Johan.
Neat place, clean and safe. Very good value for money.
Will spend the night there again, it is very clean and tidy.
Wow! It's so beautiful and neat! The place is just full of love. Will definitely stay there again.
We were impressed to find such a cute, comfortable, beautiful, clean and tidy place to stay in a small town like Middelburg. Will definitely stay at Halfway Rest again! Hostess very friendly and helpful!
Friendly reception and it is a beautiful, clean, neat room with all the amenities that you need.
At first thought it was not suitable from the outside. But what a surprise, as they say - first impressions are the most important. Well the unit was really very clean. Very comfortable bed and many facilities such as electric blanket and air conditioning as well as a heater. And nice braai area. I'm quite full of nonsense but the place was worth it. Thanks to Halfway Rest.
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We were kindly received upon our arrival. On our return we slept another night and everything was again neat and clean. Can recommend the guest house anytime.
When we got there the power and water were off, but the friendliness and professionalism with which we were received more than made up for the inconvenience caused by the local authority. Feel free to visit Halfway Rest, it's a festival.
Maybe need a fan in room to help with ventilation. Only front windows that can open.
Everything you need for a peaceful sleepover. Very comfortable, neat and safe.
The house is really very neatly and modernly furnished. Sufficient provisions were made for the cold we had. Really a nice place.
Beautiful inside. A lot of effort went into the decor. Everything was very comfortable and bed slept great and felt pampered. Great and would recommend.
Halfway Rest is one of the best overnight stop places I have ever stayed in. It has an excellently equipped kitchen, bathroom, entirely adequate sleeping arrangements, air con (if you want it), TV, a lovely outdoor rest and braai area where you can get a breath of fresh air after a day in the car, and a covered car port where the smoker in our group could retire to have a cigarette as the rain bucketed down! Ilse the host is accessible and communicative but not intrusive. We felt so at home and relaxed after pretty arduous journeys in both cases. Excellent experience.
The accommodation at Halfway Rest is clean, neat and tidy. Everything available for an overnight stay. The hosts were very accommodating and caring and ensured that we were comfortable and relaxed. We had a fantastic stay over at Halfway Rest and will definitely recommend to others.
Excellent facilities and exceptionally pleasant experience.
The facilities were perfect for an overnight stay and nothing more than that is needed. The swimming pool was a life saver for the children after such a long day in the car. The host is very friendly. The place is nice and clean and affordable for a family's overnight stay. We will definitely come back here again on the way.
It's fantastic value for money. The accommodation is comfortable, neat, private and clean. I would definitely recommend it.
Friendly service and clean accommodation. Would happily recommend and definitely use again myself.
It is an oasis. The place is furnished with taste and class. Very clean and safe. Will always stay here again. Would recommend everyone to stay here. And friendly Millie makes you feel welcome too. Thank you for a lovely overnight stay.
It is very beautiful, neat and very safe! Perfectly furnished!
The overnight stop exceeded all expectations. The unit we stayed in had everything we needed and more. Silver clean, beautiful, modern and comfortable. Many, many thanks to our friendly hostess!
One of the best stays we have ever had.
Very friendly reception and beautifully furnished rooms with everything one needs. We would definitely stay here again.
Was tense after the long drive, but upon our arrival and the friendly welcome, we relaxed and calmly walked into a super neat place! Would definitely recommend them!
Definitely value for money. Beautiful, neatly equipped. Very peaceful and definitely worth the overnight stop.
Tastefully and practically furnished with everything you will need even under lockdown. Their WiFi works. DStv package has the channels that one can enjoy. Johan provided us with delicious braai wood and a neat braai area. Secure parking behind an automatic sliding gate. We will stay there again.
Everything you need for half way stop with very friendly hostess and very helpful.
We stayed three nights and it was truly a wonderful stay. Everything you need, clean, tidy and very friendly hostess.
It took me literally 5 mins to book the place even though it was late at night and at a short notice. The owner responded immediately and everything was organized for my late check in. Very cozy and clean, beautifully decorated place. Highly recommend!
We traveled with 2 small children and llse was nice enough to help with something to eat for them and also a small surprise as all the shops in town were already closed. We received fantastic service!
This was one of the best overnight destinations we have ever slept in. Everything you can't even think of is there and more. Everything sparkling clean and tidy. Lizzie received us kindly and made us feel welcome. The parking inside is very safe and convenient and I was sorry we didn't have children who could use the play area. Will definitely stay there again and recommend as much as I can. Thank you very much.
All the best, very nice and clean with everything that can open and close. Definitely worth it and value for money.
Lovely stay. Friendly welcome with everything needed for a comfortable visit.
Top, top, top! Extremely private, namely one own cottage on the grounds, which has been maintained to perfection. Because the host is a commandant at the police, that sense of security increases significantly. The apartment is spotlessly clean and carefully furnished to ensure that the guests lack nothing. The host and hostess are ready to help with everything and gave as a tip Celtis, a restaurant two streets away. Also a shot in the arm! All in all: do! The price/quality ratio is exceptionally positive!
Very nice place to stay while traveling. Not for long term stay.
Pleasantly surprised with the nice and tidy guest house in Middelburg
We had a great stay at Halfway Rest. We were spoiled with air conditioning, a soft bed and very neat facilities. The parking lot is large and covered. We felt very safe and also had a lot of peace of mind about our car. We were received very kindly and immediately felt very welcome. I would definitely stay at Halfway Rest again. Thank you very much for the nice stay!
Child-friendly with a spacious play area and wonderfully peaceful.
Friendly people, very clean and tidy.
Exactly halfway between Bethlehem and Heidelberg Western Cape is the oasis. Neat, safe accommodation that is highly recommended. Will definitely use it again. Host very friendly and helpful.
The accommodation and facilities make it a pleasant overnight destination.
The unit was very nice, neat and clean. Ilse made us feel so at home in her surroundings and was very accommodating to make it comfortable for us. In Middelburg I will only spend the night at Halfway Rest in the future.
Nothing but a big surprise awaited us. The arrival with Lizzy was so rural, friendly and sincere. She is indeed a go-getter person. Our room was lovely, neat and everything needed was there. For sure a place we recommend for a halfway rest on the way to the sea or back. Thank you so much for a wonderful place.
It was very nice, the place is so nice and neat and everything that is needed is provided. I will definitely stay there again.
Neat, clean and safe. Wonderful experience. Friendly service.
It was a very pleasant stay even though it was literally only a half-way overnight stay for us. Many thanks to Ilse who was willing to help us when our travel plans happened a day earlier than booked! Will definitely use the place again!
Unit is wonderfully warm with air conditioner and electric blankets so in the middle of winter! A well-equipped kitchen makes self-catering easy, especially if you're staying a few days. The hostess, Ilse, is so helpful and can be proud of such a nice and clean unit, definitely see you again!
Cute little kitchen in the apartment with a homely atmosphere.
Very well appointed. All that is needed. Quiet.
Had a wonderful stay. The unit was so neat and clean. Ilse was a wonderful hostess who made sure that we could sleep nice and warm in a very cold Middelburg. Our dogs were also welcome. Will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much!
It is a very clean, tidy and safe place that is well equipped with what you would need. We can't get enough of the friendly service and the value we received for our money. It was our first time there, grandma was also a part, and we would definitely recommend it. Thank you very much aunt Ilse.
Very clean and neat, a must to stay over.
I would recommend the place to everyone I know, it's peaceful, clean and my little one just wanted to go swinging all the time. It's child friendly and hope she didn't wake you up too early. We really enjoyed it and will visit again. Thank you very, very much.
Great overnight stay. Clean and nice mattresses.
Ilse received us after midnight. So very neat, modern and beautiful. For the price, you won't find such a neat place anywhere. Look no further.
Very friendly reception. Everything was very clean and neat. It is definitely my first choice for accommodation on my way to Cape Town.
Very neat, quiet and beautiful. I will definitely go there again.
Ilse, thank you very much for the friendly welcome, the beautiful place we stayed in, so tidy as well as the gardens. We really enjoy it and will spend the night there again.
We had a lovely stay in the beautiful and well equipped house. Will definitely sleep there again.
Very neat and lovely stopover. Everything you need, even in load shedding! Lovely grass, swings and trampoline for young children to play. Pleasant surprise for a town we normally just drive by.
The place was a relief after a long journey, in a peaceful environment. Our children could run around on the grass and play and we were received like old friends. I would happily recommend Halfway Rest to anyone. Thank you for the hospitality. You will definitely see us again.
Halfway Rest is truly a place of rest, tastefully furnished with impeccable craftsmanship. Absolute value for money with genuine hospitality.
Thanks, Johan and Ilse for your excellent service! We'll always stay here on our way to the Southern Cape.
Halway Rest is beautiful, neat, safe and incredibly good service. According to our family, the best self-catering we have booked. Thank you very much for the great spoilage.
Will overnight there again!
What more could you want than a clean, tidy and equipped accommodation after a long journey. Halfway Rest met all our expectations. A very peaceful environment.
The owners are friendly and the place is neat and clean. I would recommend the place to anyone looking for holiday accommodation.
Impressive, neat and clean. Very friendly Karoo people! Thank you, Ilse and Johan, it was really surprising! And then to their beautiful Labrador, Milly, your kindness and love made my children's day!
Absolutely comfortable and luxurious! Good value for money.
We were very kindly received upon our arrival. Place is very neat and clean and would recommend it. Nice chat with the owners and our 3 year old was able to play safely outside. Thoroughly worth it.
The owners of the property were friendly and I was tempted to make another stay for 3 days more but the place is always on high demand.
Friendly, helpful and very tidy.
Arrived in December, it was really hot and upon arrival we were welcomed by a nice cool air conditioning. Furthermore, everything was clean and neat and Halfway Rest would definitely recommend.
Allowed us to bring our dog with without any hassle. Very helpful people who let you know where you can eat and get what you need.
Usually we sleep over in Graaff-Reinet, but this year we decided on Halfway Rest, in Middelburg. What a pleasant surprise, Johan and Ilse were very hospitable and the apartment had all amenities and the decor was beautiful. Beautiful linen and everything was painfully neat. Our car was under a carport and there was a security gate to the street so we felt very safe. The air conditioning dissipated the heat and we had a very good night's rest before embarking on the second part of our trek. I can definitely recommend Halfway Rest!
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I will stay here again for sure. It's neat, safe, private and friendly. It's exactly what we need for a sleepover with a family. I can recommend it. It's also well priced.
We were met by very friendly and courteous hosts. The cottage was as per the description. It was very clean, well-equipped and neat. Our vehicle had safe parking and we felt very welcome and enjoyed the stay very much. We would stay there again if we need to.
It was excellent and a very good / friendly welcome.
We had a wonderful stay at here. It was superbly clean, neat, beautiful decor and comfortable. The hosting family is truly friendly and made us feel right at home. I will definitely recommend Halfway Rest.
Unfortunately, we didn't meet the owners because they were away, but Lizzie, the housekeeper, gave us a friendly welcome and was a lovely and endearing hostess. The unit is beautifully clean and had everything we needed. So, we can really recommend the place.
Thank you for your hospitality and your very neat place. Even though it was for a short while, it was perfect. Thank you!
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Fulfilled our requirements and its purpose.
We were warmly welcomed and the unit was well equipped. It was also very neat, clean and the area is nice and quiet. We had a good stay and can recommend it with a happy heart.
Thanks for your hospitality. We had a great stay.
The place is neat and met all of our needs. Will definitely go back.
There was enough space for everyone and it was very cozy.
We were pleasantly surprised to find this neat new place in Middelburg. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is enough space if you are only going to spend one or 2 nights. We were kindly received and slept well.
I chose the accommodation because it is in the middle between Kimberley and Jeffreys Bay. I'm glad I did it, slept well, and did it on the return.
We stayed again at Halfway Rest. Kindness and hospitality overwhelmed us. Many thanks to our hosts, it was again very nice to stay with you. Milly made our day when she greeted us at the gate with her tail wagging. Thank you very much again.
Place was neat and spacious.
It was very nice. It was lovely to walk into a clean and tranquil place after a long journey. The friendly hosts and their four-legged friends made us feel right at home.
Satisfied with everything. Clean and tidy with friendly reception. Even the house Labrador wags its tail.
Will definitely use you again if we travel to PE again.
Clean, everything you need is there.
We were received very kindly. The place is perfectly equipped and ideal for an overnight stop. We will definitely go back again.
Good value, tidy, friendly hosts, very centrally located.
It's a very nice place and the aunt and uncle very nice and helpful, would go again anytime.
Safe accommodation, affordable and neat facilities, everything you need is available, would definitely recommend it.
The name "Halfway Rest" is completely appropriate! We spent the night there to rest before we started the long road again. The unit is neat and well equipped. We will definitely stay there again.
Wonderful experience, friendly service. Would definitely stay here again and recommend Halfway Rest.
Very neat and good value for money. Excellent for an overnight stop.
Halfway Rest was the most perfect stopover accommodation for us. Wonderfully equipped with everything you can think of. I rate this place very highly.
Warm, clean excellent place.
Clean and comfortable with friendly people. Value for money and comfort.
The unit was well equipped and the owners were friendly and hospitable. We forgot our camera and the owners kept it for us and brought it with them at a later stage to Pretoria.
Halfway Rest is a very neat, clean and comfortable self-catering facility. We had a warm welcome and was able to relax.
Halfway Rest gave us a friendly welcome and we booked in quickly and easily. We wanted to eat something somewhere and they helped us with that.
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Since we only stayed 2 nights, we didn't get to experience much of the area, but Piccadilly in town was very pleasant. We would recommend the place and there is a lot to see in the area if you have more time.
Peaceful reception at well maintained unit.
Very neat and clean place with good and friendly service. Absolute value for money!
It was our 1st overnight stay in Middelburg and was surprised with the clean rooms we stayed in. Will use the guest house again in the future if we were to travel by.
A tranquil overnight stay.
The best place, will go there again. Going to Tunis only has to give WiFi passwords.
Gorgeous, neat, homely like. Very friendly hosts. Great value for money.
Had a great stay. The place is clean and tidy and the host and hostess very friendly. Can recommend staying there anytime.
Our stay at Halfway Rest was excellent value for money. The unit is extremely well equipped, neat and very clean. On top of the cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere, the provision of sufficient fresh bottled water testified to the owners' willingness to make the stay as pleasant as possible. Thank you very much, we can recommend this unit without reservation.
We were so kindly received at Halfway Rest and immediately felt at home. It was like a little oasis on the hot, long road! Even the children were ecstatic about our holiday home! We will definitely not venture the long way again without staying the night here!
Will stay here again for sure! We felt very welcome. The place is very clean and tidy and fully equipped. It's also child-friendly and has a nice big lawn to play on. Would definitely recommend this place.
Friendly reception by Johan and Ilse. Thanks for that. I would recommend your place to anyone!
Waar begin mens? Dit wat alles en nog meer. Skoon, netjies, fantastiese diens. Ek het nie genoeg woorde om dit te beskryf nie. Dankie vir die lieflike ondervinding.
It was a great pleasure. We arrived late and the hostess went out of her way to make sure we found a restaurant to eat at. Good friendly people. Very neat facilities. Five star quality.
Very easy to find a place and will definitely stay there again, value for money! The place is equipped with more than you need.
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Clean, beautiful accommodation, very friendly people.
Warm, cordial welcome. Very neat and clean. So much extra that other places to stay do not give. Will definitely book again. Thank you very much.
Very good value for money. The apartment was clean, comfortable and everything we needed for an overnight stay. Friendly and pleasant reception. Will use this accommodation again.
Halfway Rest is very clean and tidy. They were very friendly even though we got there very late. We will definitely stay there again if we pass by. It's a beautiful place!
I can recommend Halfway Rest to anyone at any time. It is wonderfully cozy and the people - Johan and Ilse are very hospitable and friendly - it was indeed a wonderful stay and we will definitely see them again in the future.
Beautiful, neat, clean, no problems. All you need is there, thank you!
Most fully equipped accommodation. Very neat.
One feel spoiled when you walk in there. It is the perfect overnight place when you travel far and have to rest somewhere.
Room was clean and tidy, exactly as in the photos. Could take a nice shower and rest, in comfort. Owners were very friendly and although they were not at home, they arranged in advance to have someone on duty upon our arrival to receive us and "check in".
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Halfway Rest 2
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Halfway Rest 2 is a small open-plan unit with 2 single beds sleeping 2 guests. The bathroom is en-suite and has a shower, toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, kettle, fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room also has a TV with DStv and free WiFi. There is a free-standing fan in the room, as well as electric blankets on the beds.
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Halfway Rest 2 is a small open-plan unit with 2 single beds sleeping 2 guests. The bathroom is en-suite and has a shower, toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, kettle, fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room also has a TV with DStv and free WiFi. There is a free-standing fan in the room, as well as electric blankets on the beds.
Halfway Rest 4
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Halfway Rest 4 is a comfortable unit with a double bed suitable for two persons. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, kettle, microwave, fridge, frying pan, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please take note that access to the unit is via 4 easy steps. A free-standing fan is available as well as electrical blankets on the beds.
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Visitors are not allowed unless arranged with management.
Please be considerate to other guests.
Guests should inquire about pets.
The generator is switched on during power outages; in the summer from 19:00 to 22:00 and during winter from 18:00 to 22:00.
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Halfway Rest 4 is a comfortable unit with a double bed suitable for two persons. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, kettle, microwave, fridge, frying pan, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please take note that access to the unit is via 4 easy steps. A free-standing fan is available as well as electrical blankets on the beds.
Halfway Rest 1
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Halfway Rest 1 features a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. There are also electric blankets and a fan.
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Visitors are not allowed unless arranged with management.
Please be considerate to other guests.
Guests should inquire about pets.
The generator is switched on during power outages; in the summer from 19:00 to 22:00 and during winter from 18:00 to 22:00.
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Halfway Rest 1 features a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. There are also electric blankets and a fan.
Halfway Rest 3
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Halfway Rest 3 is an open-plan unit that comprises a double bed and 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar, and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. There are also electric blankets and a fan.
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Please do not jump on the beds or the stretchers.
Only the electric blankets may be used during power outages.
Visitors are not allowed unless arranged with management.
Please be considerate to other guests.
Guests should inquire about pets.
The generator is switched on during power outages; in the summer from 19:00 to 22:00 and during winter from 18:00 to 22:00.
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Halfway Rest 3 is an open-plan unit that comprises a double bed and 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar, and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. There are also electric blankets and a fan.
Halfway Rest features 4 separate open-plan units that accommodate up to 12 guests in total.
Halfway Rest 1 features a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 2 is a small open-plan unit with 2 single beds sleeping 2 guests. The bathroom is en-suite and has a shower, toilet and a washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, kettle, fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room also has a TV with DStv and free WiFi. There is a free-standing fan in the room, as well as electric blankets on the beds.
Halfway Rest 3 is an open-plan unit that comprises a double bed and 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a gas bottle (in case of load shedding), as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access.
Halfway Rest 4 is a comfortable unit with a double bed suitable for two persons. The bathroom is en-suite and is fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, a frying pan, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a dining area. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided. The room area also has a TV with DStv, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please take note that access to the unit is via 4 easy steps. A free-standing fan is available as well as electrical blankets on the beds.
Braai facilities, as well as parking right next to the unit are available. There is enough space for a caravan and trailer. There is also a water tank with a pump and a generator for load shedding that takes place in the evening.
Halfway Rest is within walking distance from restaurants in town, so guests can go for a relaxing stroll after a long day on the road.
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