Bartholomew's Loft

Location: 1A St Bartholomew Street, Grahamstown, za

Star Rating: 8.3 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Ironing service
• Packed lunches
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Outdoor furniture
• Fire extinguishers
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Swimming nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Apartment

  This apartment offers 1 large double room upstairs and 2 twin rooms downstairs, off a spacious open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen area. It has a private stone courtyard and exposed timber beam ceilings.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Trash cans

• Cottage

  This rustic cottage has wooden floors, original staircase and exposed wooden beams. The sunny, open-plan kitchen and living room opens out to an enclosed, stone terrace featuring French bistro table and chairs.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap

• Double or Twin Room with Shower

  Guests will have a special experience as this twin/double room provides a private pool. Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as city views.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap

• Double or Twin Room with Garden View

  The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Trash cans

• Double or Twin Room with Garden View

  The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Trash cans

• Double or Twin Room with Bathroom

  The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Trash cans

Guest Reviews

• Mawande (1/5): I will never use such place again. - Nothing When I booked online it suggested breakfast was included, until I got to the place was told it was not included. They didn't even put towels in the room.
• Neziswa (7/5): -
• Fanele (9/5): -
• Nhee (6/5): It was not a great one at all. - I liked the fact that the property is in town. The apartment was spacious & well furnished Parking space was a problem, there is very little parking space you have to struggle to get space the yard is small, second yard, the entrance is very small. If you have a big car, your car can be easily scratched. Main bedroom upstairs has no bathroom/ toilet, had to go down the stairs to access toilet at night. Furniture was full of dust especially upstairs, Room was not cleaned on the second day, the cleaners came we told them we will go to town they can come back later, when we came back the room was still dirty. Guys at reception were so kind, they apologized & gave us at least fresh towels. Toilet seat was broken with paint stains. Shower, water takes time to drain, the next person to shower has to wait until all the water drains out. Wifi was not working properly, you had to be in the lounge to access Wifi. In morning, we were woken up by noisy people within the property.
• vuyolwethu (9/5): - Rooms were clean and food was nice Not disability/ injury friendly stairs to the dining area was a problem for me as I have a leg injury
• Nonhlanhla Virginia (10/5): -
• Siphokazi (5/5): - Spacious Had staff come in without knocking at using the spare key twice. Wifi is ridiculously slow and TV is really old.
• Sarah (8/5): -
• Dean (9/5): -
• Lombo (10/5): -
• Mahlatse (6/5): - The reception (Ntosh) was warm and welcoming, rooms comfortable and clean. Stay was comfortable. We had booked on a bed and breakfast basis. Reception was not aware of the breakfast option booked, assumed it was only the bed booked, but later clarified. 1. Breakfast options selected were not met, and we were served what was available instead 2. Breakfast pre-cooked, had to be heated up later, resulted in food/eggs being dry, coffee cold 3. Waited more that 40 minutes in the dining area to be served, food then later brought in after numerous follow-up, just left on the table with no one in sight to assist
• Mlungisi (8/5): -
• Chamunorwa (9/5): -
• Lulo (7/5): -
• Thulani (9/5): Superb - Good location, spacious rooms I found it strange when I called the facility a lady who picked the phone told me the place was fully booked but when I booked online there were many rooms available. Not sure the admin ladies would chase business away like that.
• Liezel (7/5): -
• Samantha (8/5): -
• Ndumie (7/5): -
• Nomvula (9/5): Great stay, accommodation is clean and big enough to accommodate comfortably a family of 6. -
• Tshotsho (7/5): -
• Natalie (10/5): -
• Iyer (7/5): -
• Jeffrey (9/5): -
• Jane Frances (8/5): Business place - Accessuble to nearby amenities Place needs renovation
• GOLAY ANTOINE (4/5): -
• Lungie (9/5): -
• Brendon (8/5): Very neat, easily accessible, clean, well equipped. -
• Theo (7/5): Okay - Nothing Old
• Lusiba (9/5): -
• Leseli (9/5): - I liked the accessibility of the staff to get in-house service and care. The garden view is pretty, however, I would have appreciated a lace curtain to block the view for people passing outside.
• Emmo's (8/5): -
• Verified traveler (6/5): A bit run-down - It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town.
• Biggs (9/5): Beautiful loft -
• Akhona (10/5): -
• Richard (9/5): Really enjoyed our stay in a charming guesthouse. - Beautiful, characterful guesthouse; the room was well provided for; full of great period features to enjoy. Comfortable to be in. Interesting artwork to enjoy.
• Greg (9/5): -
• Fikiswa (9/5): Place was clean and beautiful. - Everything about the property was in good standard. None
• Brenden (9/5): -
• Agenbag (9/5): Superb -
• Maemo (6/5): Pleasant - Visitors next door to me were making noise all through out my stay. I was there for studies and their noise was really disruptive.
• Noza (9/5): Superb -
• Roxy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Victoria (8/5): Very good -
• Jeni (7/5): Good -
• Nthabiseng (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nciya (10/5): Value for money - I wasn't aware that they also offered dinner and some deserts, everything was perfect and was worth every cent.
• Kateko (10/5): I was there overnight for my graduation. The place exceeded my expectations. It was wonderful. -
• Mgudlwa (8/5): Very good -
• Nkwakwa (9/5): Superb -
• Thando (8/5): Very good -
• Bongiwe (8/5): Very good - The location and the comfort it provides
• Chris (7/5): Good - Quaint and quirky spot with clean today rooms and comfortable bedding. Only being an historically old building the passage light shines through door and noise carries big time. We enjoyed our stay..
• Nomangelengele (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was excellent
• Akhona (7/5): Good -
• Dorcas (8/5): Very good - Overally our stay was good.Our stay coincided with a high school event, and the dining room was too small to accommodate everyone. We had to wait for a turn to eat but eventually had to be served in our room.
• Kepe (7/5): Good -
• Schroeder (8/5): Very good -
• Zinzi (5/5): Passable - Breakfast was very bad Everything about that breakfast it was tasteless
• Nolonwabo (10/5): My stay was awesome the stuff is very helpful and friendly - Very helpful stuff There’s nothing I didn’t like
• Ndilisa (9/5): Superb - The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I did not like the first room they chose for us, but then they organise another room.
• Zusiphe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Claemont (10/5): Exceptional -
• Viwe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Martin (9/5): Excellent value,pleasant stay - The staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in 2 different rooms during our stay, and both were clean,spacious and well equipped. The breakfast was nice and freshly cooked every day. The secure parking is limited, but even when the guesthouse was full we were able to park.
• Thaven (4/5): Disappointing - The property is poorly maintained. Cobwebs, dust, insect droppings on the window sills. Shower drain was clogged. The toilet is old and needs to be upgraded. The pictures advertised are very misleading. Everything
• Sindiswa (10/5): Exceptional - The place was very neat, and it smelled fresh. The was no noise at night I slept very well,and the staff service was excellent. There's nothing I didn't like.
• Dayo (9/5): Lovely - The staff were very helpful both during the check in as well as afterwards
• Mamolupe (8/5): Marvelous stay - Breakfast was good and the location was convenient for us.
• Millington (8/5): Very good -
• Philippa (9/5): Superb - Lovely building...old stonework, high ceilings, wooden floors, very comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Super friendly staff, swimming pool a bonus and nice hang out space. The parking was very tiny and the road outside our window was quite noisy during the night.
• Peter (7/5): Very close to Kingswood where we needed to be and very good value for money - The loft apartment was more spacious that I had anticipated, and the rooms were comfortable. There were not enough coffee cups in the apartment for 6 people, no toilet paper or soap.
• Mbebe (3/5): Subpar - The place was beautiful The staff was not great. They promised dinner but forgot to cook it and had to order in. It took 2 hours to get food from a store that’s 6 minutes away. Breakfast was inedible
• Oliver (7/5): Easy comfortable stay - secured and spacious apartment. Easy check in and checkout. convenient location. limited Parking spaces
• Devashen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kamwendo (7/5): Loved the furniture and comfortable beds - Self catered Friendly and helpful staff Clean spacious place Easily accessible Place could benefit from a second bathroom.
• Ms (10/5): Exceptional -
• Leo (9/5): Superb -
• Thunyiswa (9/5): We enjoyed our stay and the staff was very friendly. - Breakfast was great and the place is centrally located, very convenient. Parking is a bit of a challenge when the place is fuly booked.
• Mmapule (8/5): Very good -
• Carlyn (10/5): Exceptional - We traveled from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown to be at a funeral. Thank you for your great hospitality. I have stayed here before and as always it's amazing!
• Ria (10/5): Exceptional - The place and staff were friendly how far it is from everything. It’s on the other side of GHT.
• Dror (5/5): Normal for what we needed - WE HAVE NOT SEEN ANY STAFF... At least to see a staff to ask how are we?.
• Keletso (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nkateko (5/5): Passable -
• Vuvu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Skade (10/5): Exceptional -
• Noluvo (7/5): Good -
• Noluvo (7/5): Good -
• Aphiwe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Badela (9/5): Superb - The units were roomy, clean and nicely laid out. The parking situation 😂
• Melissa (8/5): Pleasant stay in a warm and pretty place. - Great decor throughout the place. Room size was amazing, clean and warm with everything we needed and more. Parking area was tricky and inconvenient. WiFi was unreliable.
• Natashia (6/5): Situated central very neat and comfortable staff was extremely friendly at reception - N/A We had a great stay accept for the 2 single bed comforters on our bed it was very uncomfortable to sleep in 1 bed with 2 separate comforters
• Sokomani (4/5): Disappointing -
• Yonela (8/5): The service was great and our host was super friendly - I would stay here again That the bad which seemed like a double bed was in fact 2 single beds under one sheet
• Rushda (7/5): Good - The hostess who welcomed us was warm and lovely. Good, central location. Spacious and modern accommodation. Uninterrupted power and water supply. Clean and comfortable. WiFi is very slow. Despite being paying guests, we were asked to move the car in the evening when visitors to the property were there; parking space is thus insufficient. The bathroom door also could not close: when staff were informed, we were told that nobody had complained about it before and were not offered any alternative.
• Barbara (7/5): Good - We were very comfortable in our unit. The parking was insufficient.
• Amahle (8/5): Very good -
• Leonel (8/5): Ótimo custo x benefício. - Ótimo custo x benefício. Quarto enorme e aconchegante. Café da manhã muito bom. Staff prestativo e eficiente. Bem localizado.
• Abena (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful furnishings, and such a lovely space. Very convenient location. Staff were so friendly.
• Anneké (10/5): Exceptional -

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