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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

3.5 star property
Mountain guesthouse in Oudtshoorn with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Reception
View from property
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room - King / Twin- Shower only

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room - King / Twin

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room - King / Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room - King / Twin

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room - King / Twin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
On Route R62, (Between Oudtshoorn & Calitzdorp), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Arbeidsgenot - 21 min drive
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 21 min drive
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 24 min drive
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 29 min drive
  • Cango Caves - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella de Karoo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rietfontein Ostrich Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smits Winkel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace is a great choice for a stay in Oudtshoorn. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Victorian guest house include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1909
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Oudtshoorn
Rietfontein Ostrich Oudtshoorn
Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Guesthouse
Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Oudtshoorn
Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Guesthouse Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and zip-lining. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Be very careful if booking this property especially through Expedia. While booking a series of properties for a tour of the western cape I failed to notice that the calendar on the third booking, Rietfontein, had reverted to the current date this year instead of the date we reqd for next year. This was realised as soon as the confirmation came thru and Expedia were contacted immediately. Unfortunately neither Expedia or the Hotel were prepared to change the booking to the dates reqd. The attitude being that we have your money its not our problem .. Not really what could be considered customer service. Needless to say I would not book this hotel if it were the only one left at my destination nor will Expedia play any part in my future holiday plans..
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful setting, fabulous breakfast.
It was only when we arrived we were advised we would not be staying directly on the property but in the cottage 1 km away from the main house. We felt this could have been communicated to us beforehand as we had received contact from most other places we stayed in on our trip. It was disappointing to find this out as was looking forward to staying here and would have liked to have gotten some history about the place. However the cottage we did stay in was very nice, very tastefully decorated and in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Breakfast the next morning back in the main building was fabulous and one of the best I had on this trip. We ate dinner at nearby Karooboom restaurant and would recommend if in the area.
Elaine, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room, fantastic breakfast and top dinner coupled with friendly hosts made our stay here very memorable! Laid back atmosphere gave our souls a great break from the hectic of life.
Katharina, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A Very Nice One Night Stay
We really enjoyed our one night stay in Emma’s Cottage, with its elegant period decor. The owners, Elmare and Kobus were very warm and friendly, sharing the history of the area and the farm and preparing us an amazing gourmet dinner in their restaurant.
Sharry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschönes, sehr gepflegtes Haus inmitten einer atemberaubend schönen Landschaft. Wir waren in der Dependance untergebracht, was uns im ersten Augenblick etwas verwirrt hat, wo wir uns dann aber sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Die Zimmer und das ganze Haus sind sehr sauber und bis ins kleinste Detail gepflegt. Das absolute Highlight ist das Essen ...sei es das Frühstück wie auch das Abendessen sind mit so viel Liebe und Können zubereitet! Ein großes Kompliment an die Hausherrin! Wunderschön und sehr gepflegt sind auch der Garten, samt dem kleinen Pool! Schade dass wir nur zwei Tage für diesen tollen Ort eingeplant hatten, hier wären wir gerne etwas länger geblieben!
Margareth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ein romantisches manor
Wunderbar ruhig gelegenes Herrenhaus, man fühlt sich wie ein Gast des Straussenbarons persönlich, aber mit modernem Komfort, geräumiges Zimmer, großes Bad, weitläufiger Garten, fantastisches Dinner und Frühstück auf der Veranda, sagenhafter Blick in die in der Morgensonne rot leuchtenden Berge, sehr nette Gastgeber. War ein Highlight auf unserer Reise.
Verified Expedia guest review