Providing a garden, Acacia Gastehuis offers accommodations in Kathu. The air-conditioned accommodations are 1.5 miles from Sishen Golf Course. The guest house also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, all units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A microwave and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruit, and juice are served for the full English/Irish breakfast. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Kathu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Craig
    South Africa South Africa
    Convenient location and safe, quiet, comfortable accomodation
  • Lawrence
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable, lots of extra touches and close to everything. Friendly and professional hostess.
  • R
    Ruan
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptionally friendly staff. Neat and very clean. It was a nice and comfortable stay!
  • Dean
    South Africa South Africa
    I did'nt had breakfast but next time will try it out
  • Desica
    South Africa South Africa
    Such a warm welcoming and clean guesthouse. The host goes out of her way to make sure the guests are comfortable. Breakfast was delicious!
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    Acacia, has loads to offer with friendly staff and owner being hands-on they really go out of their way to make your stay pleasant and comfortable down to the smallest detail.
  • Juliette
    South Africa South Africa
    Hostess Hermiene is a really lovely lady. The small touches of nice biscuits and chocolates. Cappuccino.
  • Hendeb
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful hostess, could not do enough to make us feel welcome and cared for. Breakfast was tasty and generously portioned. Will recommend this guest house to anyone needing a stop over to or from Namibia.
  • Jaco
    South Africa South Africa
    Owner greeted us personally after the booking was done on short notice. Brilliant breakfast. Very homy feel
  • Llewellyn
    South Africa South Africa
    The host was incredible. The reception and showing me to a designated under roof parking. She then escorted me to the room that i had booked. The room and facilities was absolutely magnificent. The room had both a bath and shower. There were...

Managed by Hermine vd Westhuizen

Company review score: 9.9Based on 63 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hermine van der Westhuizen began her hospitality career in 2004 at the Central University of Technology Free State’s Hotel School. She completed her first-year practicals as a chef at the Southern Sun Hotel, Johannesburg International Airport, and worked part-time as a receptionist at College Lodge in Bloemfontein. For her third-year management practicals, she was at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town in 2007. In 2008, she returned to Kathu to work at Acacia Guesthouse, then owned by her parents. With the approach of the Confederation Cup and Soccer World Cup in 2010, she moved back to Bloemfontein and became the assistant manager at College Lodge. By September 2010, she was appointed Food & Beverage Manager at Anta Boga Hotel in Bloemfontein, the only 5-star hotel in the Free State and Northern Cape at the time. She was promoted to Executive Housekeeper in 2012, and to Executive F&B/Housekeeping Manager in 2013. In 2015, she advanced to Deputy General Manager of the same property. In July 2017, Hermine pursued her dream and passion for the industry by becoming the owner of Acacia Guesthouse. This family-run guesthouse understands the needs of traveling guests and looks forward to welcoming you.

Property info

Dear Traveler, Welcome to Acacia Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of Kathu under the Camel Thorn Trees. Our individually decorated en-suite rooms offer a private entrance, air conditioning, and DStv to make you feel right at home. Each room also includes complimentary high-speed fiber internet, a desk and chair, coffee and tea with treats, a small fridge with water and ice, and a microwave. Secure undercover parking is available for standard vehicles free of charge. Please note that height restrictions apply, and we do not accommodate utility vehicles or trucks. If you are traveling with multiple vehicles, please inform us in advance to ensure adequate parking space. Start your day with a sit-down breakfast in Bon Appétit, our dining room, featuring relaxed music and a variety of coffee and teas. Ample seating ensures comfortable social distancing. Lunch packs and dinner are available subject to availability, otherwise, you will be directed to local restaurants. Please note that breakfast cannot be exchanged for take-away or cash. During load shedding, although Acacia does not have a generator, we provide battery-charged lights and two additional emergency free-standing lights per room. High-speed fiber internet remains available during these times. At Acacia Guesthouse, we aim to offer a relaxed and quiet stay, accommodating only registered guests. We do not have a barbeque area. Our rooms cater to business travelers, but leisure guests are also welcome. As a family-run property, we have friendly, well-trained pets (cats and a dog) on the premises; however, we cannot accommodate traveling pets. Please adhere to our check-in and check-out times to avoid penalty fees. We look forward to welcoming you to our home! Best regards, Acacia Guesthouse

Neighborhood info

Acacia Guesthouse is located in the family residential area of "Old" Kathu, just 2 km from major shopping centers, restaurants, and the Kalahari Country Club, which features a fitness center, swimming pool, and a top 14 golf course. Please note that some nearby residential properties use generators during load shedding, which may produce noise.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Acacia Gastehuis
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Acacia Gastehuis takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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

Please inform Acacia Gastehuis 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.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

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

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Acacia Gastehuis

  • Acacia Gastehuis is 0.7 miles from the center of Kathu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Acacia Gastehuis offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Guests staying at Acacia Gastehuis can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
  • Room options at Acacia Gastehuis include:

    • Twin
    • Double
  • The prices at Acacia Gastehuis may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Acacia Gastehuis is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.