The Restio Country Guesthouse

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The Restio Country Guesthouse
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Restio Country Guesthouse in Napier offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with modern amenities, including tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Additional comforts include work desks, refrigerators, and TVs, ensuring a pleasant stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and kosher. Fresh pastries and fruits are served daily, highly praised by guests. Local Attractions: Located 154 km from Cape Town International Airport, the guesthouse is near Shipwreck Museum (16 km), De Mond Nature Reserve and Arniston Cave (40 km each). Hiking and cycling activities are popular among visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

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

    • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    South Africa South Africa
    “The Guesthouse is well located, near a shop if you need anything and to explore the area by foot , but still Quiet and Peaceful Could not ask for better bed & breakfast and Hosts. Wish we could stay a bit longer. Will definitely visit again for...”
  • Angela
    South Africa South Africa
    “The ambience, beautiful layout of Restio and the warm and helpful hospitality were first class.”
  • Parr
    South Africa South Africa
    “Maya and Johnno made us so incredibly welcome...lovely to meet the family .”
  • Mina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This was our second time at the Restio. Nothing we can fault about our stay and the experience. We’ll be back again.”
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really warm and welcoming, extremely helpful owners - Maya and Jonno were lovely. Great size room and close to a lovely restaurant. Breakfast was delicious.”
  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    “Fabulous people, excellent accomodation, brilliant meals! What more could you ask!”
  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast and supper very nice, room was clean and comfortable.”
  • Du
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had an amazing stay! The hosts were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. Everything was perfect, from the comfortable accommodations to the thoughtful details throughout. The breakfast was absolutely delicious – a real highlight...”
  • Stanley
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had a wonderful stay at the Restio Country Guesthouse ! The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the area. The breakfast was delicious and a great start to the day. The hosts, Jonno & Maya was incredibly welcoming and...”
  • Pen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our hosts were very friendly and very accommodating to our needs. Breakfast was a treasure. Exceeded our expectations. Felt very well looked after and rested.”

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 Jonno & Maya Maile

Company review score: 10Based on 87 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts, Jonno & Maya Maile look forward to welcoming you at the Restio. They have brought together their combined skills and passions to restore this gracious old building lovingly and sensitively, which now glows with renewed charm. Come and relax and enjoy warm hospitality, delicious meals, and beautiful gardens. You will most likely find Jonno in his organic vegetable garden and Maya in her kitchen!

Property information

The Restio Country Guesthouse is situated in the heart of the picturesque country village of Napier. Strategically placed on the Main Street, we are surrounded by the vibrant community, with restaurants and galleries all around us. The historic old building, dating back to 1896, has now been restored to its former glory…. from a tired old lady to a grand old dame (Lady in Red!), who has just celebrated her 125th Birthday! Come and be inspired, nurtured, and nourished… Experience the peace and charm of country living. The aim has been to retain the character and charm of yesteryear, and to treat you to Jonno and Maya’s warm hospitality, delicious food, and comfortable ambiance. We are wheelchair friendly, with easy access via ramps throughout the property. There is also a paraplegic guest cloakroom for guests of the guesthouse and coffee shop. Two of our Suites are pet friendly. From here, you are ideally located to explore and enjoy the abundant natural, cultural and historic attractions of the area…an easy two-hour drive from Cape Town and close to the popular beaches and fishing spots of Arniston, Struisbaai and then, of course, L’Agulhas - the Southernmost Tip of Africa!

Neighbourhood information

The Restio Country Guesthouse is situated in the heart of the picturesque country village of Napier. Strategically placed on the Main Street, we are surrounded by the vibrant community, with restaurants and galleries all around us. • Enquire about interesting day trips, hikes, mountain bike trails in the area. Maps and further information are available from your hosts. • The world’s most beautiful beaches at Arniston, Struisbaai and L’Agulhas (the most southerly tip of Africa) …with great swimming, fishing, walking and caving! • The L’Agulhas Wine Triangle, stretching from Lomond Wines to Black Oystercatcher and Strandveld Wines • Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp • Restaurants • Specialty Shops (Books, Wines, Candles, Cheese and Pottery)

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,French

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House rules

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

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Restio Country Guesthouse 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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