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Located within 500 metres of Calvinia Museum and 2.4 km of Calvinia Golf Club, Tarantula Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Calvinia. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home provides garden views, an outdoor fireplace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The holiday home provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Calvinia, like hiking. Barbecue facilities are available at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Akkerendam Nature Reserve is 3.2 km from Tarantula Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Calvinia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adolph
    South Africa South Africa
    Nice, clean and quiet accommodation.Ten out of ten.
  • Herman
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything, beautiful houses..we stayed with two couples in two separate houses close to each other. Super clean and comfortable. Was the perfect stopover on our way to the western cape.
  • Joostonteldoos
    South Africa South Africa
    Exactly what we had in mind for our sleepover in Calvinia.
  • Myburgh
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation is spacious and private. Very relaxing.
  • Isiah
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was spacious, all amenities was available. Braai was cleaned daily. Pool was clean and host was great. Will definitely visit again.
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    The well equiped neat and comfortable accommodation was a very pleasant experience. The braai facility is also of an excellent standard and we realy loved our stay at Tarantula Guest House.
  • Elns
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect location. Had a great rest. Clean and comfy. Beautiful stars!!
  • Dewald
    Ireland Ireland
    Our hostess went over and above to make our 25th wedding anniversary very special! We loved the house, pool, beautiful garden and stunning view! We wished we could stay longer.
  • Nolene
    South Africa South Africa
    Most beautiful garden and private swimming pool. Coffee etc and toiletries were supplied.
  • Chantelle
    South Africa South Africa
    This is the most amazing stop over we've ever experienced!!! Beautiful place, beautiful views!!!Feels like home!!!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Frans & Family

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Frans & Family
We have a unique property with an absolute beautiful view of the Rebunie and Hantam Mountains. Dark nights with bright stars and we lie on the edge of the town, but walking distance from centre of town. Lots of birdlife. If you want a farm atmoshpere but still in town, this is the place to stay.
My garden is my pride where I spent a lot of time . I like a nice clean garden.
we have a very quiet neighbourhood with not much traffic.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tarantula Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

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

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

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

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Activities

    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Tarantula Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroDiscoverCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Tarantula Guest House 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.

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Tarantula Guest House

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Tarantula Guest House (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Tarantula Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Tarantula Guest House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Tarantula Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Tarantula Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tarantula Guest House on this page.

    • Tarantula Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tarantula Guest House is 450 yards from the centre of Calvinia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.