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9 Van Riebeeck Street
Vanrhynsdorp
8170
Western Cape
021 344 2440
14:00-22:00
10:00
-31.608935155954
18.733507990837
Van Rhyn Guest House
Van Rhyn Guest House
Van Rhyn Guest House
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The guest house is set around a 100-year-old Victorian design house and offers accommodation in 4 room categories to choose from. The rooms are furnished with double and or single beds. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom.
The property has a swimming pool and patio area ideal for relaxing on those long, hot summer days.
Breakfast is available at an additional cost - arranged on arrival
The guest house is set around a 100-year-old Victorian design house and offers accommodation in 4 room categories to choose from. The rooms are furnished with double and or single beds. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom.
The property has a swimming pool and patio area ideal for relaxing on those long, hot summer days.
Breakfast is available at an additional cost - arranged on arrival
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Reviews (137)
137 guests' feedbackLovely quiet room. Breakfast was awesome and the price was very reasonable.
We basically just slept over. Rooms were clean and tidy which makes one have a nice stay.
We had a lovely stay. Herbert was a great host. Very helpful and informative about the surroundings. We were there during the flower time. Thanks again for the wonderful accommodation.
We had a very nice stay. The room was neat and clean.
Nice spacious room. Everything clean and tidy. The breakfast was delicious.
Everything was convenient. We had to travel from Potchefstroom and had medication that had to be refrigerated all the time. The room did not have a fridge which I would have wanted to use to keep other things cold.
Our reception was really very good and we slept really well. It was also very safe and quiet, and the breakfast was very tasty. Would sleep there again anytime.
Room was neat, courtyard is a festival of birds and plants. Host was helpful. The location is unfortunately between two main routes with heavy vehicles that rumble through the night.
Beautiful and neat accommodation. Was walking distance to a place to eat for the most delicious pizza.
Nice stay. Wasn't necessarily nice. It was clean but very basic in the room itself.
I got what I expected. I could rest, catch up with things and do my things.
See stars.
We were well looked after, the guest house was clean and we were welcomed with a smile.
It was easy to get. We were kindly received. If we wanted breakfast it was R120 p/p which I think is a lot.
It was very pleasant. Herbert is an outstanding host. Thank you.
Cute little place tucked away in the main street of Vanrhynsdorp. We had a great stay, the place is neat and well furnished. The host welcomed us kindly and explained everything about the rules.
Provide more travel comfort, such as a small fridge with cold water in such a hot part of the country.
Wonderful, enjoy it to the max.
Had a nice stay. Herbert gave great ideas on where we could enjoy dinner. Was especially happy about the kettle and coffee in the room.
The whole guest house stinks of smoke, extremely bad. Dogs walking around and barking at the guests. When I left my room in the morning, the dog stood in front of the door and started barking. But the worst is the stench. The bathroom was also dirty and the floor was sticky. Would not recommend.
The atmosphere was not exactly welcoming and in the one room there were bugs and cockroaches which made for an uncomfortable stay. The rooms were neat but would not necessaily stay there again.
Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. They were very informative about the area and things to do. Very highly recommended.
Wonderfully quiet, and conveniently on the main street without a tired traveler having to look for his overnight spot! The house is full of interesting things and the host likes to tell more than ask! Choice of a breakfast of your taste, carefully prepared. Facilities clean and tidy.
Most beautiful guest house. Beautiful place.
We were received very kindly and treated with hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our visit and would like to come again anytime to enjoy the tranquility of the place, thank you very much.
Was a nice break for all of us. Children enjoyed it, especially the children's pool. The furniture is antique. The cleanliness and layout is good. The little dog wanted to make friends on our last day. Too costly. Thank you very much. And we wish the owners a bright future for their business.
Our host, Herbet, and the staff were very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The facility is very pleasant and clean. Like most places in Vanrhynsdorp, the guest house is well located, although the occasional heavy vehicle on the main route can disturb at night. All around a good overnight spot.
Great service, clean and tidy, fantastic breakfast served.
Good value for money. Place is clean and tidy.
We don't often stay at guest houses, but Van Rhyn Guest House surpassed the previous ones we stayed at. The breakfast was also excellent.
Room is spacious. Breakfast was very nice. Good value for money!
It's easy to find, very helpful host and walking distance to everything.
Don't always get the opportunity to stay in an art gallery. It's a beautiful place.
Reception was friendly and professional. The room was neat, clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Upon my arrival I was received very warmly and I immediately felt at home. All the staff were so friendly and the layout is simple so you could easily find your way around. Everything was ready upon my arrival and I was served in Afrikaans. When inquiring about dinner for Sunday night, the host informed me that it was not available in the guest house, but he immediately made arrangements for a delicious meal elsewhere - a stone's throw from the guest house.
We were kindly welcomed and had a delicious breakfast (with freshly made bread) before we left.
Herbert was a very good host and we had a very nice stay.
Herbert was an exceptional host and always ready to assist.
Beautiful house full of character. Spacious and comfortable.
Owner very friendly and helpful. Even booked us dinner at a local restaurant.
Friendly staff and owners. Hospitable and helpful owner. Clean rooms, premises house and visiting areas. Hot water. Quiet area and atmosphere. Well located.
There is no equipment for self-catering, just a kettle.
Reception was matter-of-fact and knew exactly what was going on and the rules were very clearly communicated. Room was standard and comfortable. Thank you.
Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. General cleanliness and care stood out. Competent service of the room and guest house.
Good start to our vacation.
We would have liked a small fridge in room.
Would have just appreciated it a bit more if the Covid protocols were followed. One cannot be too careful.
The guest house is ideally suited for dining at a number of close restaurants with one, in particular, being within 100 meters and good value. The host is most accommodating.
Unfortunately on a Sunday only 1 restaurant was open for dinner.
The front view of guest house looks old, but reception and accommodation were acceptable. Everything is in working order and the stay is pleasant.
Our host was friendly and helpful. Our stay comfortable. We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon coffee time in the garden watching all the bird life.
The breakfast which can be taken at an extra cost was delicious. The owner is not so good with people-relations for me, but we had a nice stay.
Did not feel welcome on arrival. Dog was jumpy and owner indifferent. Room was dark - I'm looking for light and a view but price-wise it was a good choice. Very clean and tidy. Just a little heard - counting, doorbell, owner's patient/companion in nearby room, in pain. It was the double room in the house. Not recommended.
Convenient and affordable.
Busy road right in front of the rooms is quite disturbing.
Short fridge and microwave in room.
Had delicious pizza at Phucifino.
Guests are treated very friendly and accommodating. Room meets all amenities and more!
Excellent service, many thanks Herbert and Terence. We felt so at home and had an incredibly nice time with you. Breakfast was unbearable. Will definitely use you again.
Herbert and Terence were particularly friendly and helpful. The stay was everything expected and more. We would love to stay with them again.
It really is value for money.
What a pleasant experience. Very nice people. Place was very neat and clean. Reminded me of my grand parents' farmhouse. Although we did not make use of breakfast, the smells from the kitchen were delicious. Will definitely use their service again.
Hospitality at its best.
The accommodation was excellent and we really couldn't have asked for anything more. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The owner was very helpful and made sure we didn't lack anything. We will definitely use Van Rhyn Guest House again.
Beautiful 100 year old house full of character. Owner also a retired doctor received us kindly and made us feel very at home and also informed about all the good restaurants in the area. Had a nice stay and also enjoyed the delicious breakfast in the morning.
Good value for money. No luxuries like TV, fridge or oven. Rural experience. Very friendly management. Not very expensive.
Garden needs some attention. But realize water is a problem.
Enjoyed our stay very much. Hosts excellent.
We wanted to get out after the lockdown, look at flowers and see and experience something different. The visit did us good.
The guest house experience was pleasant and hosts are very accommodating
Beautiful, clean room with nice sturdy mattress. Garden environment so beautiful. Large recreation area with DStv. Free WiFi connection. Very safe environment and parking area. Hosts extremely professional, friendly and helpful.
We got value for money. Although we did not have coffee/tea facilities or a TV in our room, the drinks were at our disposal in the dining room, with a large TV in the guest lounge. Everything suited us perfectly.
Always great to stay at this guesthouse on a trip between Namibia and Cape Town.
Well received. Rooms spacious and adequate.
Our hosts at Van Rhyn Guest House were quick and helpful. We are kindly received, good advice on the environment and shops and willing to help with frozen items overnight.
Beautifully decorated. Spotlessly clean great ambience. Herbert and Terrence are lovely hosts.
We were kindly received by the owners who made an effort to make our stay pleasant. The rooms are spacious and tasteful with all the necessary facilities for an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Good experience, in a well restored house with lots of art and quiet, pleasant courtyard. Tasty breakfast and professional service. Ideally located for flower tour and environmental drives. Although on the main street, there was no street noise from heavy traffic.
Hosts are very friendly and are enthusiastic to make you feel at home.
Well received. Food was excellent. Enjoyed our stay.
Satisfied with the service received, rooms, meals, etc. Very friendly and chatty owners.
There is a pleasant atmosphere here in the beautiful old house which is very well maintained.
Friendly owners. Affordable for business travel. WiFi does not work well and have to pay extra for breakfast. Also very comfortable with a nice garden.
Nice accommodation. The general kitchen was nice. TV with full DStv was nice.
Beautiful old house and furniture, reliving the history and also the exhibition of paintings. Very nice to chat with owners. Delicious breakfast with home-baked bread. A small fridge in the room might be looked into.
We had a great time and received a great breakfast.
Loved the feel of the rooms and the atmosphere inside. Felt like home.
Good location. Neat. Nice reception.
Owners were attentive and friendly. Room clean and neat, all in all no problem areas.
Very neat and clean, the host and staff were very pleasant and made us feel at home and were helpful with special requests. Had a great time.
This is the first accommodation we use that is prepared to receive you until 22:00. It is a neat, spacious room that opens onto a beautiful green garden. Drivers are also very accommodating.
Die plek is mooi en ruim. Die enigste probleem is die afwesigheid van 'n yskas om bederfbare kosse en koeldranke te bêre.
It was a very pleasant experience staying there. The reception was very friendly and pleasant. The rooms were neat and we had a very nice stay and can recommend anyone who drives by to stay there.
One drawback was that there was no fridge or kettle in the room.
The power was unfortunately out during the day.
Friendly service and perfectly located for an overnight stay.
I enjoyed the stay, got personal attention and loved it. I will definitely stay there again. The breakfast was delicious.
Very nice stay. Facilities are simple but adequate and comfortable. Our hosts were very helpful and their restaurant recommendation for dinner was very good. They also called with the book from the restaurant.
Van Rhyn Guest House offers a wonderful warm hospitality, making you feel quite at home as well as a nice cool swim in the heat should you need it! A really lovely place to stay!
It was nice to spend the night at Van Rhyn Guest House. For the price range it is a good overnight stop. Breakfast was nice and a more personal atmosphere is to be expected.
Very good food. Quiet safe environment. Good value for money.
Great price for a very neat, clean room. Considerate staff and delicious dinner and breakfast. It's not luxurious or modern, but a very interesting old house with lots of character which makes you feel at home. The free WiFi is a plus. It's a nice place to stay overnight.
Very good reception, the rooms are neat, clean and very hospitable, nice rest after a long day.
The room was neat, clean and basic. Coffee and tea would have been nice.
Very pleasant stay. Lots of mosquitoes, but a handy can of Mortein did the trick. Calm and quiet. Was able to sleep well on comfortable bed with good linen. Air conditioning was a godsend. The Red Ox's food, while not cheap, was special. Friendly and helpful waiters made for an evening to remember.
Beautiful garden with lots of birds and flowers. It is a pleasure to experience.
The guest house is easily accessible and offers affordable yet comfortable accommodation. The dog being so friendly makes it feel very homely. We, who are animal lovers, enjoyed her immensely!
It almost felt like coming home. We were received warmly and treated to a real home-cooked meal. Nothing was out of place and it was very clean.
Rooms this time great, tidy and bed comfortable.
This old restored house has a nice homely atmosphere with lots of interesting things. The rooms are very comfortable and tidy and the owner is friendly and helpful. The optional breakfast was complete and well prepared. There is no TV in the rooms but there is a living room with a large TV. Coffee and tea are always available free of charge.
Friendly service. Thanks.
Our nicest overnight stay on our Namaqualand visit.
Everything in place when we arrived. Made us feel comfortable and at home. The book about Vanrhynsdorp was very useful.
Absolutely safe, very tidy and friendly and considerate staff. Value for money. It's centrally located.
Nice host. Impeccably neat!
We enjoyed a delicious breakfast before hitting the road again.
A great choice to spend the night. Neat and beautiful. The management is friendly and professional.
Very good value for money with excellent rooms. Was able to relax after a tiring drive from Namibia.
Pleasant and warm stay. The main road does pass in front of the guest house.
The guest house is in town, easy to find and has a stately look and atmosphere.
We stayed over in the Van Rhyn Guest House in Vanrhynsdorp as the first stopover of our Namaqua wild flower trip from Bellville and back. Contrary to the other reviews, the guesthouse owner welcomed us with open arms, explained all the “in’s and out’s” of the establishment, took us on a guided tour and explain the availability of the coffee/TV -, dining-, sitting rooms, etc. We were invited to use these facilities and the coffee was FREE. We were taken to our respective rooms where everything was explained in detail. The rooms were adequately equipped and the bed and bedding was outstanding. The toilet/shower was clean and soap/shampoos and a variety of towels was available for use. On our request if we can have a braai on the Saturday evening, we were taken to the swimming pool area and they assisted with the repositioning of the portable braai and grid to suit our needs. The owner’s even offered us wood for the braai. Needless to say, we had a wonderful braai evening that was enjoyed by all. We opted for the breakfast in the dining room on the Sunday morning. The variety was amazing and the service throughout was excellent. All of us commented that the food was well prepared and good tasting that left the pallet with that taste of total satisfaction. We left the establishment with a satisfied feeling and will definitely recommend the Van Rhyn Guest House to anybody that want a “platteland” experience. Definitely worth a visit and is highly recommended.
Our group had a great time staying and visiting. Although we were unsure what to expect when there was still plenty of space available at late notice while other places were already full, we were very pleasantly surprised. The facilities are clean, tidy and well maintained. Upon request, provision was made for us to have a barbecue in the lovely swimming area. Have a delicious breakfast the next morning. Hosts are friendly and professional.
There is a communal room to make tea or coffee and watch TV, but there are no facilities in the rooms. It would be nice to have the ability to make tea in the room. Otherwise a very pleasant stay.
We were received kindly and everything was clean and tidy. A good overnight option, beautiful paintings on display.
The stay was pleasant and I can really recommend it to anyone who wants to spend the night there. Friendly reception and delicious breakfast. Real farm atmosphere. The unit we stayed in is very comfortable, neat and clean.
It seems that monetary matters are most important to them. When we didn't want to eat or drink anything, they just left us alone afterwards.
The pictures always look better than the reality.
The room with a double bed and 2 single beds feels like an old school hostel. I expected a self-catering unit where I have more freedom.
We were really impressed with Herbert from Van Rhyn Guest House. He was very hospitable. Our room was very comfortable and cosy especially as the weather has changed to rain and cold. A restaurant for dinner, was referred to us by Herbert, which was superb., and breakfast the next morning was delicious. Thank you!
It's a beautiful place with friendly reception and delicious food.
We were pleasantly surprised by the good reception. They made us feel so at home. Everything was clean and showed good taste. Really liked their coffee bar.
The guest house was very comfortable. A TV in the room would have be good. Enjoyed the breakfast and information of the house and town from the host. Very enjoyable.
See the stars below.
This is the 2nd time we have visited here, and once again we really enjoyed it. The 2 owners are very friendly and make you feel at home. The guest house is well looked after.
Although the place is old, you get a different image once you are inside. The reception is generous, the food is very tasty and the bedding is neat.
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The room is furnished with a double bed and 2 single beds and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room has air-conditioning and Wi-Fi connection.
The guest house is set around a 100-year-old Victorian design house and offers accommodation in 4 room categories to choose from. The rooms are furnished with double and or single beds. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom.
The property has a swimming pool and patio area ideal for relaxing on those long, hot summer days.
Breakfast is available at an additional cost - arranged on arrival
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