The Orion

29 Baviaanskloof Aerorand, 1050 Middelburg, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
75 reviews

Lovely cooked breakfast, staff were helpful, understanding and accommodating. Our room was lovely and comfortable. We will definitely be back.

Amelia United Kingdom
a swimming pool in a courtyard with a building at The Orion in Middelburg
a chandelier in a room with tables and chairs at The Orion in Middelburg
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The Orion

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Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, The Orion is located in Middelburg. The guest house offers rooms with satellite TV and is a short drive from Middelburg Mall. The units offer tea-and-coffee making facilities, a mini refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some of the units have air conditioning and the Family Suite and the Chalet also offer kitchen facilities. You will find a shared lounge at the property and free WiFi is available throughout. The Orion is within easy access of the N4 highway. Pretoria is 83 mi away and Lydenburg is 102 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 queen beds
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amelia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely cooked breakfast, staff were helpful, understanding and accommodating. Our room was lovely and comfortable. We will definitely be back.”
  • Humbulani
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place was exactly as the pictures. It was clean and the host was excellent”
  • Jonty
    South Africa South Africa
    “Easy check in and check out Friendly staff Nice room”

Managed by The Orion

Company review score: 9.3Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The stand was originally bought by Mr EA Nel, late father of one of the owners of The Orion Guest house. He was a builder/property developer for years in the Greater Middelburg district. After his sudden death in 2006 his youngest son, Lourens Nel and his wife Jackoline bought the stand. Lourens, being a teacher by profession always loves doing things himself thus he personally designed en build the house for this family. He has three daughters who stayed with him for four years. When the young fledglings started to leave one after the other to marry their sweethearts and to start their own business doings, Lourens having a background of growing up in Paarl, absolutely loves the company of people, convinced Jackoline to convert their home into a home for people around the world. We opened our doors the 1st May 2009 and called the place The Orion after the star constellation “The Three Sisters”. This is then symbolic to our own Three Daughters being “Three Sisters. Each of the 10 rooms has the name of a specific star in our galaxy. Our hope was to instil a tranquil environment teeming with birds and peace. A little bit of Antique, and a little bit of Africa.

Property info

The Orion Guest House – Situated in Middelburg, halfway between Pretoria and Lydenburg, on the Panorama Route. This is the gateway to the Kruger National Park, Swaziland and Mozambique. A Perfect Bed & Breakfast with that Country feel. Rooms that feel antique but are distinctly modern, Smell …………………….. Your Home Away From Home. Our secure and spacious rooms all have private access to the apartments with Showers, Air-conditioning, Tea/Coffee Station, Hairdryers, Television (M Net, Movie Magic,Discovery, Super Sport 1&3, SABC & E-TV). Each room has a mini fridge stocked with cold drinks for your pleasure. Wireless Internet available in all rooms. Facilities “The Orion” – is a guest house with a difference where you feel at home. Here you’ll find comfort, security and luxury all in one. You hosts Lourens an Jackoline will be at your service to attend to all your needs. The Orion is situated next to Middelburg Mall, restaurants, take-away shops, garage, Cinema, Casino, Country Club/ Golf course and a fitness centre for the fitness fanatics. Within easy access of the N4 highway.

Neighborhood info

The Orion is situated behind Middelburg Mall in a very quiet suburb of Middelburg.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of The Orion
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

The Orion takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 26. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Orion accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

* Cardholder & ID/Passport must be present at check-in.

* Credit card used for the online payment must be present at check-in.

* We reserve the right to not refund bank costs upon cancelation for credit card bookings, as the bank does not credit initial deduction costs.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Orion 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Orion

  • Check-in at The Orion is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Orion is 2.6 miles from the center of Middelburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Orion offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at The Orion include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Chalet
    • Twin

  • The prices at The Orion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.