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Located in a quiet and leafy cul-de-sac in Grahamstown, 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection offers free WiFi access and a pool with loungers. This luxurious guest house has a patio with lovely views. Each guest room comes with a desk, satellite TV and honesty bar. Fitted with a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. At 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection you will find a Nespresso coffee machine, bar and a snack bar. Guests enjoy a variety of breakfast choices. 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection is 0.7 mi from St.Andrews College, 0.9 mi from Rhodes University and High Street with all its shops, places of business and restaurants.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Grahamstown

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Warrick
    South Africa South Africa
    Honesty bar, Size of rooms. The exceptional staff (Mo) and breakfast.
  • Chido
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    Luthando was very helpful and kind 5 star service
  • Blanche
    South Africa South Africa
    The room and all facilities went beyond what I had expected. It was absolutely stunning. Lutz and the staff made us feel at home and accommodated our needs. The beds were comfortable and more than enough heating options were available for the...
  • Renee
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful Accomodation with everything you will need. The staff were very accommodating and helpful, best service I’ve received ever!!!
  • Enoque
    Mozambique Mozambique
    Excellent breakfast with many options. The honest bar is a plus and the place also offer a variety of snacks. The staff is mazing!! always willing to assist and go extra! The rooms are spacious and very comfortable.
  • Clifford
    South Africa South Africa
    Mo was brilliant to us and we enjoyed the service and accommodation!!!
  • Siwedi
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff is phenomenal It’s location is the best Clean and neat and very detailed personnel Always there to help
  • Suzette
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for, and the facilities were top-notch – clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, making our visit truly special.
  • Justine
    South Africa South Africa
    8A is my favourite place to stay in Grahamstown! Always briliant and Mo is just the best!
  • Steynberg
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was amazing especially Mo who helped us settle in. The Breakfast was divine. The interior and atmosphere was very welcoming.

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
8A Grahamstown s large and spacious, with peaceful views in a quiet street. Linda and her team focus on attention to detail and and caring service. The decor is modern and luxuriously comfortable with all the amenities. Our honesty bar is well stocked and very popular with guests, along with a comfortable relaxed function room that seats up to 12 with its own kitchen facilities.
8A Grahamstown is part of our Oyster Collection group of self catering and boutique guest houses. The Collection has grown over 10 years from its first establishment in Kenton-on-Sea in 2007 always focussing on quality of accommodation and attention to detail and service. We love providing a quality product and seeing our guests enjoy their stay.
St Aidans Avenue in Grahamstown is a quiet leafy street with great views up to the Monument and mountains in the background. It's close to all the schools as well as Rhodes University, the Law Courts and the main shops, but out of the rush of traffic and noise. The town has a lot of history to explore with loverly coffee shops, art galleries and museums.
Languages spoken: English,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Racquetball
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules
8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests arriving after 20:00 can only be accommodated by prior arrangement.

Please inform 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection

  • 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection is 0.7 miles from the center of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Family
  • The prices at 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Racquetball
    • Swimming pool
  • Check-in at 8A Grahamstown by The Oyster Collection is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.