Rietfontein Ostrich Palace
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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace
On Route R62, (Between Oudtshoorn & Calitzdorp), Ladismith, Western Cape 6620, South Africa
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Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
ParkingFree
Bar
Restaurant
Babysitting Services
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Infinity pool
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Property Description
Located in Oudtshoorn, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Marinda Combrinck Gallery and Calitzdorp Museum. This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Calitzdorp Church.
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10.0/10
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Oudtshoorn Airport
(32.6 km)
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Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 single beds and 1 queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
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Standard Cottage
4 bedrooms: 2 single beds 1 queen bed and 1 king bed | 1 living room
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Electric blanket
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8
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
2 single beds and 1 queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
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10.0/10
Outstanding
25 reviews
- Cleanliness10.0
- Amenities10.0
- Location10.0
- Service10.0
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Accommodation & Decor: Rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated with antique furnishings, and feature modern comforts like air conditioning and high-quality linens. Some rooms include historical memorabilia.
Guest User
October 10, 2025
We received a very warm welcome, and our hosts took great care to ensure our comfort. Unfortunately, we were only here for one night and would have liked to stay longer, but we had to catch our flight. The very generous breakfast was very tasty. We can recommend this accommodation with a clear conscience.
Guest User
September 30, 2025
We stayed overnight en route from the Garden Route. The owners welcomed us to their unique old Ostrich farm where our accommodation was in a separate small building. The space was beautifully furnished in period pieces reminiscent of the Ostrich feather boom. Beautiful quality linen and towels rounded off the comfortable accommodation. Dinner and breakfast are served by the hosts in one of the old homesteads on the farm. The food is superb, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. There is a choice of a 3 or 4 course set course dinner. Breakfast is on a par with the dinner. This Ostrich Palace is well worth visiting and spending more than one day to visit the beautiful Red stone mountains surrounding the farm.
Guest User
February 20, 2025
We really loved to stay there. A peaceful and welcoming guesthouse. The room was just amazing and the pool is incredible! The food was excellent. A wonderful stay .
Guest User
February 17, 2025
The food was delicious especially the ostrich which we had with different sauce each night, the room large very comfortable and clean - everything had been thought of and the view, especially from the swimming pool exceptional. Kobe’s went out of his was to set up the tv with the rugby on it during load shedding - so kind. The charm of this place is that it is remote - don’t go if you are expecting night clubs and parties!!
Guest User
December 23, 2024
This is the fourth time we have stayed here. Why? Because Kobus and Elmare are wonderful hosts, and Elmare is a wonderful cook. The breakfast are tasty, and the dinner, if you order it, is a four course divine experience. Her ostrich fillet is far, far better than the Hussar Grill chain, and theirs is not bad at all, so Elmare's meets and beats the challenge. My wife has food issues and this was no problem for Elmare. The Karoo scenery is beautiful, and nearby Red Mountains magnificent. Oudtshoorn is under a half hour drive, so go to the C P Nel museum. Also Calitzdorp.
Robert G
December 7, 2024
Entering through the second gate you first see a couple of big trees and also some houses - in the old Cape Dutch style, just great. There are two cottages for the guests, a big house with the dining room and a lounge. There you are served breakfast and dinner and then you can sip a glass of nice red wine in the lounge. Elmaré and Colbus are very concerned about their guests. We could not only choose what kind of eggs we wanted for breakfast, that's nothing special, but we could also choose what we wanted for dinner. So we had ostrich (after all it used to be an ostrich farm), steak and ostrich again. It was well done and the setting, old style, was just beautiful. The cottage we stayed in was furnished in the old, authentic way - just feel like an Ostrich Baron. Naturally the bathroom was modernised. Rietfontein lies between Oudtshorn and Calitzdorp. And that's exactly what you can do - take a trip through a pretty valley to Calitzdorp and enjoy a port wine tasting and go to Oudtshorn and de Rust. That is if you want to enjoy excursions without any hurry or stress. Right next to the main houses there are two cottages, 2 or 3 others are in a little distance. Staying there is different from most places but you will enjoy the reminders of glorious days.
Guest User
March 29, 2023
Elmare and Kobus have created a wonderful haven on their farm.Such lovely people who offer high quality accommodation and the most delicious food. We stayed in both a room “on the other side” and one next to their home. The buildings have been so tastefully renovated and decorated. The beds are so comfortable. Regretfully we only discovered the amazing pool as we were about to leave. We wish we had booked for longer.
Guest User
March 16, 2023
This is situated between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn in the Karoo. If you like semi-desert this is your ideal spot with the Red Mountains just behind the Rietfontein. The hosts, Kobus and Elmare could not do enough for us - they were so warm and hospitable. My wife has food issues and Elmare had no problem amending her menu. She is a wonderful cook. The early morning and evening views are fantastic. The room we stayed in was "Kurt se |Kerkie", filled with memorabilia.This is the second time we stayed there, and the only regret is that we did not stay longer. I suggest you book direct with the place. The online hotel booking agencies hit these small places with at least a 15% commission, quite outrageous.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Parking
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Parking
Parking
Free
Transportation
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Business services
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Front desk services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk Safe
Languages spoken
English
Afrikaans
Food & drink
Bar
Room Service
Public areas
Picnic Area
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Smoking Area
Health & wellness
Ziplining
Off-site
Hiking
Activities
Eco Tours
Cleaning services
Clothes Dryer
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Facilities for children
Children's Meals Available
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Accessibility
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & security
First Aid Services
Fire Extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–18:00
Check-out: 07:00–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–19:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Children between 0 and 5 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
CuisineFull English/Irish
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 08:30-09:00 Open
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Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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Property Description
- Opened: 1909
- Number of Rooms: 6
Phone:+27-440501109
Located in Oudtshoorn, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Marinda Combrinck Gallery and Calitzdorp Museum. This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Calitzdorp Church.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Rietfontein Ostrich Palace has the following amenities and services: Shuttle Bus Service.What amenities and services does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have?
Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have a swimming pool?
Yes, Rietfontein Ostrich Palace has a pool.Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace have a swimming pool?
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No, pets are not allowed at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace.Are pets allowed at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace?
Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace provide breakfast?
Yes, guests at Rietfontein Ostrich Palace can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Full English/Irish. Does Rietfontein Ostrich Palace provide breakfast?
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About This Property
| Distance to Airport | 32.56KM |
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| Average Price From | EUR166 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |