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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

3.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Outdoor pool
Standard Room - King / Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Room - King / Twin | Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Nestled in the mountains, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace offers a serene retreat. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind by the outdoor pool or explore the garden and terrace while taking advantage of laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room - King / Twin

Standard Room - King / Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room - King / Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room - King / Twin

Luxury Room - King / Twin | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room - King / Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
On Route R62, (Between Oudtshoorn & Calitzdorp), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 25 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 26 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 37 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 43 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Cango Caves - 60 min drive - 75.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella de Karoo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rietfontein Ostrich Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karooboom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

Guesthouse in the mountains
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1909
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Lodge Oudtshoorn
Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Lodge
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Oudtshoorn Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Lodge
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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Lodge
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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Guesthouse Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rietfontein Ostrich Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Rietfontein Ostrich Palace located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Marinda Combrinck Gallery, and Calitzdorp Museum. Calitzdorp Church is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Very Nice One Night Stay

We really enjoyed our one night stay in Emma’s Cottage, with its elegant period decor. The owners, Elmare and Kobus were very warm and friendly, sharing the history of the area and the farm and preparing us an amazing gourmet dinner in their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Be very careful if booking this property especially through Expedia. While booking a series of properties for a tour of the western cape I failed to notice that the calendar on the third booking, Rietfontein, had reverted to the current date this year instead of the date we reqd for next year. This was realised as soon as the confirmation came thru and Expedia were contacted immediately. Unfortunately neither Expedia or the Hotel were prepared to change the booking to the dates reqd. The attitude being that we have your money its not our problem .. Not really what could be considered customer service. Needless to say I would not book this hotel if it were the only one left at my destination nor will Expedia play any part in my future holiday plans..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting, fabulous breakfast.

It was only when we arrived we were advised we would not be staying directly on the property but in the cottage 1 km away from the main house. We felt this could have been communicated to us beforehand as we had received contact from most other places we stayed in on our trip. It was disappointing to find this out as was looking forward to staying here and would have liked to have gotten some history about the place. However the cottage we did stay in was very nice, very tastefully decorated and in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Breakfast the next morning back in the main building was fabulous and one of the best I had on this trip. We ate dinner at nearby Karooboom restaurant and would recommend if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margareth, Dolomiten IT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschönes, sehr gepflegtes Haus inmitten einer atemberaubend schönen Landschaft. Wir waren in der Dependance untergebracht, was uns im ersten Augenblick etwas verwirrt hat, wo wir uns dann aber sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Die Zimmer und das ganze Haus sind sehr sauber und bis ins kleinste Detail gepflegt. Das absolute Highlight ist das Essen ...sei es das Frühstück wie auch das Abendessen sind mit so viel Liebe und Können zubereitet! Ein großes Kompliment an die Hausherrin! Wunderschön und sehr gepflegt sind auch der Garten, samt dem kleinen Pool! Schade dass wir nur zwei Tage für diesen tollen Ort eingeplant hatten, hier wären wir gerne etwas länger geblieben!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room, fantastic breakfast and top dinner coupled with friendly hosts made our stay here very memorable! Laid back atmosphere gave our souls a great break from the hectic of life.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein romantisches manor

Wunderbar ruhig gelegenes Herrenhaus, man fühlt sich wie ein Gast des Straussenbarons persönlich, aber mit modernem Komfort, geräumiges Zimmer, großes Bad, weitläufiger Garten, fantastisches Dinner und Frühstück auf der Veranda, sagenhafter Blick in die in der Morgensonne rot leuchtenden Berge, sehr nette Gastgeber. War ein Highlight auf unserer Reise.