Holiday homes Tarantula Guest House

Jaagvlakte Street, Calvinia, 8190 Calvinia, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 266 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.6
Exceptional
267 reviews

The house was big, comfortable, with a private pool and unobstructed views of the mountains and surrounding landscape.

Jupiter_n Portugal

Large, comfortable and Private. All necessities at hand. Quiet neighborhood with beautiful Mountain Views from the cottage. Our cottage had a private pool. Very friendly , helpful hosts.

Ronel South Africa

lovely view of the mountain and nice and tranquil. close to the main route but peaceful.

Paul South Africa

Great affordable stopover to Kgalagadi. Has all the amenities one would need for a stopover. Hendrien was very friendly and helpful. Have booked for my return journey, and will stay there again on my way to 🇧🇼 in October.

Siggie South Africa

Very clean and lovely apartment. The guest house is in a calm and beautiful environment.

Elmarie South Africa

it was an amazing place only stayed one night could have stayed a week

Roy United Kingdom

lovely views! very clean and comfortable! will definitely be back!!!

Geoff South Africa

Private and spacious with lovely view on the edge of town

Pam South Africa

Large room , with lots off space , very nice garden with pool and wonderfull views

Pieter South Africa

host very helpful great quiet location with a view comfortable room very clean and tidy grounds

Dave South Africa
9.6
Exceptional
267 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The house was big, comfortable, with a private pool and unobstructed views of the mountains and surrounding landscape.”
    Jupiter_n Jupiter_n Portugal Portugal
  • “Large, comfortable and Private. All necessities at hand. Quiet neighborhood with beautiful Mountain Views from the cottage. Our cottage had a private pool. Very friendly , helpful hosts.”
    Ronel Ronel South Africa South Africa
  • “lovely view of the mountain and nice and tranquil. close to the main route but peaceful.”
    Paul Paul South Africa South Africa
  • “Great affordable stopover to Kgalagadi. Has all the amenities one would need for a stopover. Hendrien was very friendly and helpful.”
    Siggie Siggie South Africa South Africa
  • “Very clean and lovely apartment. The guest house is in a calm and beautiful environment.”
    Elmarie Elmarie South Africa South Africa
  • “it was an amazing place only stayed one night could have stayed a week”
    Roy Roy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “lovely views! very clean and comfortable! will definitely be back!!!”
    Geoff Geoff South Africa South Africa
  • “Private and spacious with lovely view on the edge of town”
    Pam Pam South Africa South Africa
  • “Large room , with lots off space , very nice garden with pool and wonderfull views”
    Pieter Pieter South Africa South Africa
  • “host very helpful great quiet location with a view comfortable room very clean and tidy grounds”
    Dave Dave South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.8
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money9.8
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.1
Houses
Kitchen
Mountain view
Garden
BBQ facilities

Located in Calvinia, 550 yards from Calvinia Museum and 2 miles from Akkerendam Nature Reserve, Tarantula Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and barbecue facilities.

The holiday home provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. There is also a stovetop, toaster and a kettle.

A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of Tarantula Guest House.

Dutch Reformed Church Calvinia is less than 0.6 miles from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Tarantula Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 29 May 2015.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

9.6
Exceptional · 267 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.8
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money9.8
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.1

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  • Jupiter_n Portugal

    “The house was big, comfortable, with a private pool and unobstructed views of the mountains and surrounding landscape.”

  • Ronel South Africa

    “Large, comfortable and Private. All necessities at hand. Quiet neighborhood with beautiful Mountain Views from the cottage. Our cottage had a private pool. Very friendly , helpful hosts.”

  • Paul South Africa

    “lovely view of the mountain and nice and tranquil. close to the main route but peaceful.”

  • Siggie South Africa

    “Great affordable stopover to Kgalagadi. Has all the amenities one would need for a stopover. Hendrien was very friendly and helpful. Have booked for my return journey, and will stay there again on my way to 🇧🇼 in October.”

  • Elmarie South Africa

    “Very clean and lovely apartment. The guest house is in a calm and beautiful environment.”

  • Roy United Kingdom

    “it was an amazing place only stayed one night could have stayed a week”

  • Geoff South Africa

    “lovely views! very clean and comfortable! will definitely be back!!!”

  • Pam South Africa

    “Private and spacious with lovely view on the edge of town”

  • Pieter South Africa

    “Large room , with lots off space , very nice garden with pool and wonderfull views”

  • Dave South Africa

    “host very helpful great quiet location with a view comfortable room very clean and tidy grounds”

Property questions and answers
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  • Wifi? Breakfast?
    WiFi yes, we do not do any meals fully self-catering.
    Answered on 6 September 2021
  • Are you pet friendly
    No Unfortunately not
    Answered on 13 January 2021
  • How much is the bedding extra?
    no extra included in price
    Answered on 27 July 2021

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Hosted by Frans & Family

9.6
Host review score
Frans & Family
We have a unique property with an absolute beautiful view of the Rebunie and Hantam Mountains. Dark nights with bright stars and we lie on the edge of the town, but walking distance from centre of town. Lots of birdlife. If you want a farm atmoshpere but still in town, this is the place to stay.
My garden is my pride where I spent a lot of time . I like a nice clean garden.
we have a very quiet neighbourhood with not much traffic.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Calvinia Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Calvinia Golf Club
    1.2 miles
  • Akkerendam Nature Reserve
    1.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Calvinia Hotel
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Blou Nartjie Restaurant
    0.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Tarantula Guest House
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Activities
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secured parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Tarantula Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 20:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

05:00 - 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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

Please inform Tarantula Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Tarantula Guest House

  • Check-in at Tarantula Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Tarantula Guest House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Tarantula Guest House (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Secured parking
    • Free parking

  • Tarantula Guest House is 450 yards from the centre of Calvinia.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tarantula Guest House on this page.

  • Yes, Tarantula Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Tarantula Guest House (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.