About this property
Elegant Country House in Calvinia: Calvinia Magic Garden offers a serene garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, beauty services, and a shared kitchen. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, garden views, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a fireplace, kitchenette, and soundproofing. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free on-breakfast in the room, room service, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Calvinia Museum is a 5-minute walk away, Calvinia Golf Club 2 km, and Akkerendam Nature Reserve 3 km. Hiking and cycling are popular activities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Basic free WiFi (14 Mbps)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Warren
South Africa“Sonia and Henry were very warm and inviting and made us feel right at home. The place has had a lot of heart and soul poured into it and is filled with artistic love. The room was great and bed super comfortable. Great stay and would definitely...” - Dee
Australia“This was the most amazing stay I've had. Ever. Henri and Sonja were the most fantastic hosts. It really is a "magical" place. Peaceful, artistic, unique and welcoming. I loved it. Thank you.” - Smith South Africa“The hosts Sonja and Henry were super welcoming and invited me to the braai lap and dinner. Met some really interesting people.”
- Mundell South Africa“Spotlessly clean, comfortable braai area. The hantam always has mozzies so take some anti mozzy for your stay. M/garden is also away from the main road where lorry/truck noise at night is a problem. We had a very enjoyable stay, thank you.”
- Van South Africa“The room was clean, the bed comfortable and atmosphere welcoming. There was an air-conditioning and misquote repellent provided to ensure a good night's rest. The best was the outside shower , I was traveling with my cats so it was lovely for me...”
- Anita South Africa“This is home away from home. Very pet friendly and such lovely hosts. We ended up having dinner together and even a tour of the art and bakery. Definately worth the extra 200km drive... I will visit again”
- Liesl South Africa“What a magical place. It is quirky, tranquil and beautiful. Henri and Sonja were great hosts and we spent a delightful evening in their company. I was truly sad that we could only stay one night.”
- Bb South Africa“A place with a personality. Loved all the detail and the artwork. The garden and the Lapa has a very special ambience.”
- Rob South Africa“Strange, random, inspired! Great place to escape from everyday world, communal area is perfect for a drunken evening, or a day of quiet contemplation. Take a drive out of town for amazing night skies.”
- David South Africa“Totally magic and off the wall. Some people won’t understand. But we sure did!!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by sonja
Company review score: 9.2Based on 80 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
The Magic Garden and establishment is an intuitive extension and expression of our world and surroundings.
All Art is the flow of imagination, the process of arranging creations and colour in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of expression, including music, sculpture and painting created and organized in a way to soothe the soul…
Property information
We are comfortable and relaxed where anything and everyone is accepted. The space is vibrant and alive with movement and music. From the moment you enter The Magic Garden, you experience a unique sense of energy, tranquility and a warm feeling that you belong.
Situated 5 hours drive from Cape Town and 5 hours drive to Upington, it is a wonderful weekend getaway or stay over.
Neighbourhood information
This landscape is periodically plagued by drought and scorching sunshine yet it has been astonishingly blessed with some of the most dramatic displays of natural beauty. Nowhere is this more visible than in Namaqualand, one of the six floral kingdoms of the world. In spring, the plains burst into flower creating a breathtaking carpet of brilliant colour.
The Akkerdam Nature reserve consist mostly of the Hantam Mountain. You can explore the rustic area by one of the various hiking trails that the area offers. The Kareeboom route was designed with senior citizens in mind. The 2km hiking trail takes you along the Hantam Mountain and takes about a hour to complete. The Sterboom route takes you along the easterly side of the Hantam Mountain and up to the Plato. This route takes approximately 6 to 7 hours to complete. For the avid bird watchers the Kareedam serves as an oases for the migrating birds. Birdwatchers can expect up to 65 different bird species at this reserve.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans,EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
Calvinia Magic Garden takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 08:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
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.
Children 8 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per person, per night
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
