About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Resthaven Guesthouse in Matatiele offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves South African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast with warm dishes and fruits. Leisure Facilities: The guest house features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, garden, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 228 km from Mthatha Airport, the property is a 2-minute walk from Matatiele Museum and 8 km from Mountain Lake Nature Reserve. Free on-site parking is available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kevin
South Africa“Lovely place to stay, very friendly staff and delicious meals” - Kevin South Africa“The accommodation was great, comfy bed and the most delicious supper and breakfast”
Rodney South Africa“All round a comfortable stay, not really much to do in the area.”- Kim South Africa“Very friendly, booked online, everything was clean and neat, nice kitchen, excepting you need”
- Wendy South Africa“Beautiful, clean and one of the most well considered in terms of comfort and convenience. It’s the small things - like conveniently placed plug points and thoughtful staff who willingly share stories and advice.”
- Eva South Africa“The room was extremely comfortable with DSTV and bath and shower. We were on db and b basis but still enjoyed the convenience of the kitchen for tea and coffee. The pretty garden was a pleasure. The dinner was delicious with a perfectly cooked...”
- Etienne South Africa“Basically everything. I have been returning Resthaven for many years.”
William
United Kingdom“Philip Rawlins and his team were excellent hosts. Dinner and breakfast were ample and delicious. Philip gave us extensive advice and support for our travels to Lesotho including the somewhat challenging track, for a 2x4, from Matatiele to Qachas...”
Pj South Africa“Although we were not able to stay owing to a change of plans, we have stayed so many times that I can unreservedly place this review. Resthaven became almost like a home from home as a stopover on our numerous trips from Nieu-Bethesda to the South...”- Mcneilage South Africa“Hosts were brilliant, we arrived late but everything was in place and we were made very welcome, room was comfortable, clean and spacious. Breakfast was excellent, great way to start off the day!”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- MEALS EXCLUDED IN ROOM RATE: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR MEALS
- CuisineSouth African
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 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.
