Providing garden views, The Bethesda in Nieu-Bethesda offers accommodations and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace, or simply kick back and relax. At the guest house, the units are fitted with a wardrobe. There's a fully equipped private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available daily at the guest house. For guests with children, The Bethesda provides outdoor play equipment. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and pub crawls nearby, or make the most of the garden. Owl House Museum is a 3-minute walk from The Bethesda.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Nieu-Bethesda
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shaundalton
    United States of America United States of America
    Real quaint Guesthouse in near the centre of town. The hosts were amazing and very helpful. The house, although old had amazing finishes and perfect touches throughout.
  • Martha
    South Africa South Africa
    Our stay at The Bethesda was simply magnificent. The attention to detail, hospitality and service is unmatched. The rooms are beautifully decorated with all the amenities one can ask for. The breakfast is a MUST.
  • Elme
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a very warm welcome at The Bethesda guest house. We loved the beautiful decorated room and bathroom. The guest house was the highlight of our stay in Nieu-Bethesda. Carla was very helpful by advising us on what to do in and around the...
  • Neil
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent — couldn’t even finish the meal it was so generous.
  • Pierre
    South Africa South Africa
    Easy access. Front door or room has own outside door. Very convenient to town centre. Room and bathroom spacious. Great packed breakfast provided for for us as we left very early in the morning.
  • Deborah
    Canada Canada
    The Bethesda is so beautiful, comfortable and friendly. The service and staff were excellent. The hosts generous and kind. The town is a gem.
  • Bev
    South Africa South Africa
    Classic old house, beautifully furnished with attention to detail and lovely touches; sherry in a decanter in the evenings and old style toffees. Immaculately clean. Large rooms with stunning bathrooms. Discrete, friendly staff who are in the...
  • Buck
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nicely decorated room with a lot of attention to detail. Everything you needed was there and more. very comfortable huge bed although maybe not for tall people.
  • Marde
    South Africa South Africa
    Really appreciated the host giving us a map with detailed recommendations of where to go and what to do. Because of it we explored more of Bethesda than what we anticipated too and loved every moment of it.
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    We left early so didn't have breakfast. The overall experience was great. Carla is a fantastic hostess and made a concerted effort to inform us of things that were happening in the village and surrounds and were worth seeing.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi do you have availability for 2 rooms for The 26-27

    Good day, Regrettably not. Kind regards, Carla
    Answered on 23 December 2021
  • Are pets allowed please

    Good day, Apologies for the late reply. It depends what pets. Kindkly provide me with details. Best regards, Carla
    Answered on 5 June 2022
  • I have a small yorkie that is coming with me

    Good day, we do accept pets. Thanks
    Answered on 18 September 2024
  • Do you have aircon and tv available in the rooms ?

    Good day, Our little village offers so much to explore, so regettably no TV. The local pub has a sports channel. Also, we offer fans, but no air-con. ..
    Answered on 18 April 2023
  • Hi there.We want to book for the 29th We are 2 adults two kids 9 and 6 will it be possible to book 1 room and add mattresses for them with linen?

    Good day, Apologies for the late reply. The room available on the 29th would be able to accommodate two mattresses. We charge R395 per mattress, which..
    Answered on 27 December 2023
  • Hi, do you have a restuarant for dinner?

    Good day, We have an on-site restaurant on our premises - Bruno's at The Bethesda. We serve pizzas over weekends and we also serve every night of the ..
    Answered on 23 October 2022
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Hosted by Carla Smit

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Carla Smit
We offer luxury accommodation in the heart of the village. Our swimdam offers a respite against the summer heat and our front stoep (verandah) is perfect to enjoy country life from. Come and see the stars at night and walk the dust roads in the day and experience the charm of our village. We and our team are ready to welcome you with warm Karoo hospitality.
Ludolf & Carla Smit look forward to welcome you to our oasis in the Karoo. We have moved to this village in 2019 and we enjoy our village in the 'platteland' (countryside). We live next door with our pets. At The Bethesda Guesthouse and our on-site restaurant Bruno's at The Bethesda, we endeavour to create experiences for guests' sojourn that they will savour and treasure.
We would love our guests to enjoy the charm of the village: - Stroll the streets at night with the stars as one’s compass – and no street lights in sight - Walk with one’s feet in the ‘leiwater’ (furrows) - Cross over the ‘hangbrug’ (suspension bridge) to the part of the village across the river - Stroll in a western direction, following the furrow, towards the fountain where the furrows are fed from - Toast to the spectacular Karoo sunsets with drinks at Marette’s bench with its view over the village - Walk or and hike to savour the Karoo landscape - Cycle the desolate farm roads, providing plenty array of gradients and spectacular scenery - Watch birds with a profusion of bird sightings - Drive the circular scenic drive of about 100km around Compassberg with an abundance of game to view Graaff Reinet is a comfortable 45 minute drive from the village and offers several galleries, museums and restaurants as well as the impressive Valley of Desolation. The Mountain Zebra National Park is located near Cradock, about an hour and 30 minute’s drive from here.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of The Bethesda
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • 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
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 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
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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

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

Please inform The Bethesda 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.

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

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about The Bethesda

  • Check-in at The Bethesda is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Bethesda can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • The Bethesda offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Walking tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bar crawls
    • Cooking class
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Movie nights
    • Game drives
  • Room options at The Bethesda include:

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

  • The Bethesda is 1,000 feet from the center of Nieu-Bethesda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.