Van Rhyn Guest House provides air-conditioned rooms in Vanrhynsdorp. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and daily room service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. At the guest house, each unit includes a desk. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a patio. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Continental and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available daily at the guest house. Guests at Van Rhyn Guest House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Vanrhynsdorp, like cycling. Guests can also relax in the garden, next to the pool with a view, on the sun terrace, or in the shared lounge area. Latsky Radio Museum is a 13-minute walk from the accommodation, while Vredendal Golf Course is 12 miles away. The nearest airport is Vredendal Airport, 15 miles from Van Rhyn Guest House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andreas
    South Africa South Africa
    Quiet room, nice bed in an old but quite well maintained establishment. Good location at reasonable price. Effective air-con. WiFi working in spite of load shedding. Good English breakfast.
  • Christo
    South Africa South Africa
    Used the room only as a base for travelling the area. Did not have breakfast
  • Ignatius
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfectly located in town as a stop over for a flower trip

Managed by Herbert Howe

Company review score: 8.8Based on 211 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Retired to Vanrhynsdorp in 2002 to begin a new life in the Hospitality Industry, and never looked back. Love the idea of sharing my home and meeting people from all walks of life - an ongoing adventure

Property info

Van Rhyn Guest House is Situated in the tranquil village of Vanrhynsdorp. The original Victorian style house was built in 1906. The additions and renovations (Designed by Ernest Emslie) were done in 2002 / 2006 (The Annex) and the end result still retains much of the original character and charm. An ideal place to spend a few days exploring the surrounding area and discovering the richness and diversity of the West Coast, "Knersvlakte", Hantam Karoo, Namaqualand and its people. We, your hosts, Herbert, Terence and our staff, invite you to make yourselves at home and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our lodgings. Besides offering warm hospitality and friendly service, our aim is to ensure that your stay will prove to be a memorable one.

Neighborhood info

A World of Wonders awaits the tourists here... * Three Botanical Kingdoms converge in the area with special emphasis on the succulents, a third of the worlds species are to be found here. A visit to the two local Succulent Nurseries being a must see. * Bird Watching, mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking trails are also available. * Spring time brings the wonder of Spring Flowers, when the countryside erupts into a kaleidoscope of colour as fields of wild flowers bloom following the winter rainfall. * Koi and Bushmen rock art * Stargazing – As a result of the clear smog free air, the southern night sky is aglow with stars not seen in the cities. * Namaqualand West Coast Wine Area – Home to the most westerly vineyards in South Africa and producing some of the finest wines.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Van Rhyn Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
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
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Van Rhyn Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

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

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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.

FAQs about Van Rhyn Guest House

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

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

  • Check-in at Van Rhyn Guest House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Van Rhyn Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Swimming pool

  • Van Rhyn Guest House is 2,950 feet from the center of Vanrhynsdorp. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Van Rhyn Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal