Name: Gumtree Guest House
Address: 139 Church Street, 6625 Oudtshoorn, South Africa, 139 Church Street, Western Cape, 6625, South Africa
Rating: 9.6

Gumtree Guest House

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About this property

Gumtree Lodge is located on the banks of the Grobbelaars River and features an outdoor pool surrounded by a large wooden terrace. It is 3 minutes’ walk from Oudtshoorn's shops and restaurants. All the air-conditioned rooms at Gumtree have a private bathroom and an outdoor seating area. Each unit has a TV, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. Most of the room have large windows offering with panoramic nature views. The complimentary breakfast offers local products such as yoghurts, cheeses, cold meats, plus hot food prepared upon request, and home-baked bread. Guests can make use of the barbecue facilities and enjoy grilled delicacies such as boerewoers. Local wines and beers are available at the bar. The Gumtree Lodge’s staff can help organise visits to the ostrich farm, excursions to Swartberg Pass and wine tours in the area surrounding Oudtshoorn.

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.

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Superior Double or Twin Room 2 single beds or 1 large double bed
Cottage Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Van

South Africa

“Everything absolutely beautiful views very comfortable beds and amazing facilities”

Roman

Croatia

“The host was super friendly! Made us feel very welcome and the room is comfortable and well equipped with everything you could need, Thank You.”

Paul

New Zealand

“The host was great, so much better than having an exchange with a lock box Learnt alot, recommended some great drives/rides Have to hire a motorcycle and come back, the roads in the area are made for enjoyment If I do will definitely stay at...”

Mary

New Zealand

“Absolutely the nicest owners ever! Party of 4 with adjoining units to the rear, super quiet. Walking distance to several restaurants (safe to do so).”

Kym

New Zealand

“Wonderful hosts, Gerry gave us a lot of useful inforabout the town, things to do and p,aces to see. Great breakfast”

Gesie

South Africa

“Good value for money, well equipped room, owner was very welcoming.”

Ciara

South Africa

“Very close to town yet quiet and peaceful. Gerry was extremely helpful. The unit had a bathroom for each room, was spacious, enough packing place, spotlessly clean, every item required yet didn’t feel cluttered.”

Chris

South Africa

“If I could give Gumtree an 11/10, I would. It's clear that the guest house is run with passion and care. The rooms are cozy and neat. Skip the other spots - stay here.”

Gilberto

Italy

“Gerry and his wife were outstanding hosts and made me feel home since we changed messages regarding my booking with such short notice. He helped me a lot on my travel plans with good advice and tips. Therefore, everything worked out pretty...”

Annemiek

Netherlands

“We liked everything! The location, the atmosphere of the property, the value for the money, the awesome owner, cleanness, good breakfast , beautiful garden and in the room is everything you need and enough space. We'd love to come back. This...”

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 Gerry and Alta Roozendaal

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Gerry and Alta Roozendaal

Gumtree GH is located on a riverbank with a view of the Swartberg Mountains in the distance. We are in the centre of town, only a 4 minute walk from the nearest restaurants. We offer plenty of space, but with the convenience of being located within walking distance of restaurants and town attractions.

Gerry and Alta took over ownership at Gumtree Guest House in February 2023 . Gerry comes from a marketing background and Alta is a Radiographer specialising in MRI and CT scans. They both have travelled South Africa extensively and love to share travel experiences with guests. Guests at Gumtree have the convenience of being in the centre of town, but have a sense of space from the property with views over the river towards the mountains. There are many places to relax in the mature garden, at the pool, or in the pub.

Oudtshoorn is the largest town in the Klein (Little) Karoo but it retains a small town feel where people are friendly and eager to assist. The surrounding countryside is very beautiful with the highlight being Swartberg Pass and Meiringspoort which has spectacular rock formations.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Gumtree Guest House only accepts Visa, Mastercard and Maestro cards.

Please inform Gumtree 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.

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 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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