Akkerdam Bed and Breakfast

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Akkerdam Bed and Breakfast
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Akkerdam Bed and Breakfast in Calvinia offers recently renovated rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. The property features a lounge, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Fresh juice, cheese, and fruits are served daily. Local Attractions: Calvinia Museum is a 13-minute walk away, Akkerendam Nature Reserve lies 1.6 km from the property, and Calvinia Golf Club is 3.3 km distant. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bettina
    Austria Austria
    “Very nice and helpful owners! They organized me a shuttle from the West Cape and a mountainbike for the Nature Reserve! Well equipped rooms with kitchen to cook.Good breakfast. Very close location to the Nature Reserve, also not too far to...”
  • Bev
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very comfortable, close to town. Charming staff and owner. Best fried eggs in 3 weeks of travelling!”
  • Verkhovsky
    South Africa South Africa
    “Good breakfast. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Good value for money”
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    “Went there as a guest and left as family. Elsabe truly went the extra mile to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Even gave us a room upgrade at no extra costs. Safe clean. Good breakfast and save. Best value for money .”
  • Marius
    South Africa South Africa
    “Excellent breakfast and very friendly staff. Value for money!”
  • Estelle
    South Africa South Africa
    “The breakfast was included and lekker. Room clean and comfortable.”
  • Barbara
    South Africa South Africa
    “Unassuming but completely fit for purpose. Comfortable bed, good shower and the friendliest staff ever. Elsabe, the owner, is particularly special. We liked the town too with a well kept feeling with no litter on the streets and workmen actively...”
  • Christina
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast was good and room clean and comfortable. Safe parking infront of the room.”
  • Marietjie
    South Africa South Africa
    “We were received very friendly. Parking is safe and the room very clean. We left too early for breakfast, but received very generous food parcels in stead.”
  • Rheeder
    South Africa South Africa
    “Dit is 'n juweel van 'n plekkie - ek sal wees daar gaan oorslaap. Alles wat jy nodig het is in die kamer. 5 ster diens!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Elsabe Wylie

9.4
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Elsabe Wylie
• Fourteen (14) tastefully arranged en-suite bedrooms (6 of them are self-catering, and offer induction cookers, microwaves, air-fryers, toasters, and basic crockery and cutlery) • All bedrooms equipped with smart TVs, free wi-fi, , a bar fridge, coffee, and tea facilities • Air conditioning for both cooling and heating • Refreshments • Meals on request • Attractive scenery • Secure parking for clients • Proximity and easy access to the Akkerendam Nature Reserve and hiking trails. • Lounge • Laundry services • Well-equipped and with complete services conference/training facility hosting 40-50 delegates
Values and principles are important as they guide behavior or actions. The owner, management, and employees uphold the following values and principles as fundamental aspects of their culture: • Efficiency • Effectiveness • Customer Intimacy • Hospitality • Reliability • Trustworthiness • Empathy • Convenience
This is a lucrative area for the business as it is key areas of attraction such as the Akkerendam Nature Reserve and on the gateway to the renowned Namaqualand wildflower spectacle route. The B&Bs form part of South Africa’s vibrant tourism and hospitality Industry. Calvinia enjoys 80% starlight and is renowned for its kaleidoscope of spring wildflowers coinciding with the Namaqualand wildflower spectacle.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Akkerdam Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Akkerdam Bed and Breakfast 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.