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1 × Luxury Suite 1
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Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Private suite
1 king bed ,
1 sofa bed
Free crib available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
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Breakfast included
We have 1 left
$158 per night
Price $630
4 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Milner by The Oyster Collection in Grahamstown offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, water sports facilities, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and bar. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 8 minutes from St Michael and St George Cathedral and 0.6 mi from Observatory Museum Grahamstown. Nearby attractions include the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity and 1820 Settlers Monument. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and delicious breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 4-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

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  • Garden view

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Luxury Suite 1
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Private suite
1 king bed ,
1 sofa bed
Free crib available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
$158 per night
Price $630
4 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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  • 1 king bed
Free crib available on request
Private suite
818 feet²
Garden view
Bathtub
Patio
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free Wifi

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Safe
  • Toilet
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
$158 per night
Price $630
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
  • Pay online
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$132 per night
Price $530
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
  • Pay online
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
Luxury Suite 1
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
Free crib available on request
Private suite
775 feet²
Garden view
Pool view
Bathtub
Patio
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
$158 per night
Price $630
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
  • Pay online
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$132 per night
Price $530
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
  • Pay online
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed
Free crib available on request
Private suite
1033 feet²
Garden view
Bathtub
Patio
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
$174 per night
Price $695
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
  • Pay online
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$143 per night
Price $574
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
  • Pay online
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed
Free crib available on request
1 room
495 feet²
Garden view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2
$141 per night
Price $564
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
  • Pay online
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$116 per night
Price $463
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before October 4, 2025
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent breakfast and very convenient location for St Andrews and DSG
  • Camille
    United States United States
    Beautifully appointed guesthouse with very comfortable and welcoming common spaces. Great back up for load shedding, staff always with a smile.
  • Kholi
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is beautiful, authentically warm and artistic. The staff is super super friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was superb and the service even before the stay was a 100%
  • Ncumisa
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation is comfortable. The decor lands itself to a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.
  • Godfrey
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. They were incredibly helpful and friendly.
  • Amanda
    South Africa South Africa
    From the moment you are greeted by the wonderful staff, you feel at home at The Milner. We love staying there. Always a crackling fire in the evening and a tray with sherry for a night cap. It's home from home and we love it!
  • Dr
    Uganda Uganda
    Linda and Monica are excellent!! Their hospitality just gets better and better. The room was very clean and the food was fantastic!!
  • Amanda
    South Africa South Africa
    Always wonderful staff and home from home feeling. Love it there
  • Ati
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a beautiful room and bathroom. The staff is great, especially Monica. There is a nice pool and the breakfasts are 👍 If you are looking for a restaurant in Grahamstown go to Major Fraser’s !!
  • Sabine
    Germany Germany
    Helpful staff, excellent cooking. Room spacious, pretty central located. Beautiful garden

Host Info

9.7
Host Review Score
The Milner is the new sister of 8A Grahamstown, one of the city's favourite boutique guest houses. Only a stone's throw from The Highlander, The Milner is presents the same exacting luxury finishes, only this time with an eclectic African twist. Linda and her team manage every detail with just as much attention as Caroline at 8A. The Milner's honesty bar has the same popular range to be enjoyed in the comfortable lounges and expansive garden, pool area and around the fire pit. A private library for meetings or homework complements the separate teenagers den. The guest house has ample off street parking.
The Milner is part of our Oyster Collection group of self catering and boutique guest houses located in the Eastern and Western Cape. The Collection has grown over 10 years from its first establishment in Kenton-on-Sea in 2007 always focussing on quality of accommodation and attention to detail with service. We love providing a quality product and seeing our guests enjoy their stay.
Milner Street in Grahamstown is centrally located and very close to all the schools as well as Rhodes University, the Law Courts and the main shops. The town has a lot of history to explore with loverly coffee shops, art galleries and museums.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

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House rules

The Milner by The Oyster Collection takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Milner by The Oyster Collection of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.