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About this property

Located in the suburb, only 2 kilometres from the town of Oudtshoorn, La Pension Guest House offers spacious accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Each room at La Pension Guest House features a large en suite bathroom, in-room Coffee/Tea station and FREE Highspeed WiFi. Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room. There is a wide variety of restaurants within a short walking distance. Cango Caves is a 25-minute drive away. Mooiplaas Ostrich farm is 9.5 kilometres away. Swartberg Pass (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is 30 kilometres. Meiringspoort is a 30-minute drive. La Pension Guest House also offers a large swimming pool Coffee Bar and entertainment area including the Madibar. Guests can go walk in the large park-like gardens. There is also an indoor and outdoor barbecue available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aditya
    India India
    What an amazing property coupled with an extremely warm hostess. She was extremely proactive and gave us loads of suggestions. We chatted for a long time over drinks. Extremely well located and well managed property. Loved our stay
  • Ernesto
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Hidden gem in Oudtshoorn with the most wonderful hosts......and off course Ruby the border collie....we will be back.....
  • Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional guest house! Great location in Oudtshoorn, lovely room and even better facilities. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the hosts went the extra mile to give that personal touch. Breakfast was delicious. We wish we’d booked to...
  • Andre
    South Africa South Africa
    The amount of details that the owners put into the house is amazing and their friendliness made it worthwhile.
  • Tina
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and hospitable couple. We felt very welcomed. Comfortable and clean.
  • Mapi
    South Africa South Africa
    Honestly I didn't like,I loved i adore everything about the guesthouse, lovely & friendliness too.
  • Tilis
    South Africa South Africa
    Highly recommended, friendly people, fantastic facilities with a delicious breakfast.
  • Bussack
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved everything about La Pension. The pictures accurately reflect the facilities. Hosts and staff were friendly and accommodating and we looked forward to breakfast every morning. Keep it going, I will definitely be back!
  • John
    Australia Australia
    The very friendly owners, the beautiful setting and spacious room with an amazing tapestry.
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    We felt very welcome from the minute we arrived. A glass of wine and beer whilst chatting to Venita and Errol was the perfect start to our stay after a long drive. Our room was very comfortable and we loved the extra lounge area. The garden is...

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.

Managed by Errol and Venita

Company review score: 10Based on 532 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Errol and Venita own and run this small family business ..... it's been 16 years already (with an enforced almost 3 year pandemic closure) Our small team of Nikita and Morgan (daughter and partner) our grandson Cyrus (8 going 18 .... ) Judith and Lolla (housekeeping) and Sampies (our magician in the garden) look forward to welcoming you to what we fondly call 'our little piece of paradise'. Big bedrooms and bathrooms, a large communal lounge and indoor library/relaxation area await - and the newly renovated coffee bar/bar out at the LARGE pool area is truly world-class. For 7 consecutive years our team were awarded the Tripadvisor Excellence Award - and our product and the reviews our guests leave us are testimony to what we do. Why are we successful? We LOVE people, have been blessed to travel the world and lived abroad for 6 years. We UNDERSTAND the hospitality business. We walk the extra mile - nothing is too much trouble. If WE can't make the Oudtshoorn leg of you holiday as close to perfect as humanly possible, nobody can!! As a family we welcome other families too - to share our home and facilities! Our hobbies and interests are far-reaching - from gardening to cycling, from jewellery to yoga, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Mandela to Harley Davidson ...... the latter two subjects an evening's entertainment on their own and UNIQUE memorabilia you will not see anywhere else!! (that's a bold promise!!) Check out our website for some images, they tell a story but the hosts are the real reason our guests keep coming back ........ put us to the test and make your holiday dream a reality. Africa is in our blood

Property information

A hidden gem in the heart of Oudtshoorn .... situated in an upmarket, leafy suburb on almost an acre, with guest accommodation in a quiet street with safe, off-street parking. As a family-run business, our guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends. Our accommodation is limited to a maximum of 12 people with 4 large, beautifully decorated en-suite rooms - all rooms have doors leading into the garden or onto the verandah and are only a short walk from a recently renovated world-class on-site coffee bar and restaurant where we serve dinners on request (and of course sumptuous full English breakfasts. There is a convenient outdoor BBQ area at the Guest House - alternatively we have an impressive indoor BBQ area at the bar where you can either 'self-cater' or by arrangement enjoy a BBQ/braai with us - many a life-long friendship built up over the 16 years we have run the establishment Oudtshoorn enjoys over 300 sunshine days a year and a beautiful feature of our property is a BIG sparkling pool at the restaurant where rest and relaxation are the core ingredients for an awesome stay! Wondering what to do - ask us and we can arrange ...... from dinners at quality restaurants, game drives, taxi's, wine tours, heritage site buildings, a drive (self-drive or escorted) over the majestic Swartberg Mountain Pass ( a UNESCO World Heritage Site), meerkat tours, cycle and or walking tours..... the town and Little Karoo region has a lot to offer! Free uncapped high-speed Wi-Fi ensures connectivity with the world - and smart TV in the rooms allows for streaming of your favorite shows on Netflix, YouTube, DSTV and other platforms. All rooms have king-size bed, air-conditioning and include a tea/coffee station, hairdryer, room safe (and 3 of the bedrooms have a large, separate bath and shower in a huge bathroom!) Worried about 'load-shedding' and rolling power blackouts? No problem - a 13kVA gas-powered generator keeps our lights on!

Neighbourhood information

Situated on the Western side of town in a safe neighbourhood, there are MANY local attractions. The CP Nel Museum is rated as one of the oldest and best kept museums in the country and a visit takes one back 100 plus years to an era of pomp and ceremony when ostrich barons made and lost fortunes, and when an ounce of ostrich feathers had a value greater than an ounce of gold! A visit to one of the many Ostrich Farms in the area is an education! Visit some of the historical buildings in town, eat out at world class restaurants like Jemimas, Nostalgie, the Cape Eatery ... (all/most restaurants within walking distance of La Pension). If you whine without wine, there are a number of quality wine farms in the area, including Karusa and Grundheim. A trip to Oudtshoorn is not complete with a visit to the LARGEST caving system on the African continent, the Cango Caves. Also HIGHLY recommended is a drive over the magnificent Swartberg Mountain Pass to the quaint village of Prince Albert with a return to Oudtshoorn via Meiringspoort and De Rust. Many a guest arrives for 1 day and wishes they could stay!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.