Address: R67, Mansfield Game Reserve, Port Alfred

Phone: 079 968 0222

Email: mansfield@riverhotels.com

Website: riverhotels.com/hotels

Packages: There are 2 specials, vaild until 15 December 2023:

Couples Special: R2000 for 2 nights in a self-catering cottage. Includes a bottle of sparkling wine and a mini cheese platter.

Eagle’s nest Adventure: R1800 for 2 nights off the grid stay for 2 in Eagle’s Nest cabin and guided nature walk.

Mansfield Private Reserve is a 3-star private reserve situated along the Kowie River, approximately 11 kilometres from Port Alfred. The reserve is also popular with day visitors. Enjoy a self-guided game drive or braai at one of the designated picnic spots near the swimming pool for a small fee.

Address: 137 Highstreet, Makhanda

Phone: 046 622 3242

Email: info@grahamstownaccom.co.za

Website: www.grahamstownaccom.co.za

Packages: R830 Single Occupancy excluding breakfast per night.

R950 Single Occupancy including breakfast per night.

R1280 Sharing Occupancy excluding breakfast per night. 

R1520 Sharing Occupancy including breakfast per night. 

137 Highstreet Guesthouse is situated adjacent to Rhodes University and within easy walking distance of the High Court, Schools, Museums, Shops and Restaurants. This historic guest house, with its solid yellow wood floors and ceilings, has recently been completely renovated into a modern, comfortable establishment without losing its old-world charm.

Address: 28 Seymour Street, Oatlands North, Makhanda

Phone: 082 616 5949

Email: mnodada@imaginet.co.za

Website: www.airbnb.com/28 Seymour Unit

Price: R675 per night

BnB is a self-catering family unit flat with 2 bedrooms consisting of 1 queen bed, 1 king bed and 2 twin beds. It is in close proximity to Graeme College and a mere 2,9km drive to Rhodes University.

Address: 123 High Street, Makhanda

Phone: 084 678 3197

Email: a.elliott@afritemba.com

Website: www.grahamhotel.com/contact-us

Prices: Contact the hotel directly for prices.

Graham Hotel is a superior 3-Star hotel – offering a variety of tasteful, individually decorated rooms and luxury suites, as well as a state-of-the-art corporate event, conference and personal function facilities; travel and car rental services; and various restaurants and entertainment and live music venues – all within the town centre.

Address: 1 Albany Road, Royal Alfred Marina, Port Alfred (57,2 km from Makhanda)

Phone: 046 624 8525

Email: reservations@riverhotels.com

Website: https://riverhotels.com/

Packages: Couple special: R3300 – covers a two night stay for two. Includes breakfast, a boat cruise and couples back, neck and shoulder massage.

Family madness: R3500 – two night stay for 2 adults and one child under 12. Includes meals. 

The 3-star Halyards Hotel & Spa is situated on the waterfront of the Royal Alfred Marina in Port Alfred, in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. The Halyards Hotel is well-known for its big lady barge, “The Spirit of Adventure”, and its family-orientated packages, which attracted many festival-goers in the past.

Address: 12 Milner Road, Makhanda

Phone: 021 876 2112

Email: reservations@oystercollection.co.za

Website: www.themilner.co.za/

Package: Contact the guesthouse directly for prices.

The Milner is a luxury guest house known as “an oasis of calm”. The guesthouse is fairly close to the Highlander and St Andrew’s College and a walk away from the city center, where almost all of the NAF 2023 action will be taking place.

Address: 8A St Aidens Road, Makhanda

Phone: 021 876 2112

Email: reservations@oystercollection.co.za

Website: www.8agrahamstown.co.za/

Prices: From R1,145.00 per night

Luxury accommodation that is centrally located and ideal for festival attendees. As it is conveniently located, it is also tucked away and quiet enough for extra comfort. It also offers bed and breakfast.

Address: 7 Seymour Street, Makhanda

Phone: 083 558 6125

Email: clngamlana@gmail.com

Website: www.grahamstown.co.za

Price: Contact B&B directly for price enquiries. 

Lindrish’s B&B is a two bedroomed flatlet with two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious lounge. Transport to town is offered at a lower price.

Address: 9 Stone’s Hill, Route 67, Makhanda

Phone: 083 651 9244

Email: info@astonesthrow.co.za

Website: www.astonesthrow.co.za

Prices: From R895 per night

A Stone’s Throw and 30 on Oatlands Road Accommodation is a unique family-run accommodation collection. They offer the choice of settling at either Stone’s Hill or 30 on Oatlands Road. This greatly represents the warm Eastern Cape hospitality.

Address: 17 Webber Street, Makhanda

Phone: 082 657 0359

Email: eaglesnestgtown@gmail.com

Website: www.eaglesnestbnb.co.za

Price: Family room with private bathroom: 

Price From R750-00 For A Single Person

Price From R800-00 For Double Sharing 

Twin Room Next To Swimming Pool:

Price From R650-00 For A Single Person
Price From R700-00 For Double Sharing

Twin room with deck:

Price From R650-00 For A Single Person
Price From R700-00 For Double Sharing

The Eagle’s Nest has three self-catering bed and breakfast flats with private entrances. These three units are fully equipped for your own convenience.

Address: Highlands, Makhanda

Phone: 041 502 3050

Email: reservations@pehg.co.za

Website: www.pumbagamereserve.co.za

Packages: National Arts Festival package:

R2470.00 per person, sharing per night.

Dinner and breakfast only – excludes beverages.

1-morning game drive

Only valid for the duration of The National Arts Festival 22nd June to 02 July 2023

Directly book with the contact information provided above.

South African Residents Special:

We have a reduced rate available for South Africans. Enjoy an all-inclusive big 5 safari from 45% off of our normal rate. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience including: 

5 star luxury accommodation with private plunge pool

All meals and selected local beverages

2 guided game drives

Turn down services

Access to steam room & gym

Pumba Private Game Reserve is home to the white lion. The best destination for an authentic African Safari experience, there are 4 chalets, one being a family-sized chalet, and 1 suite.

Address: Seven Fountains Farm, Seven Fountains, Makhanda

Phone: 076 175 1589

Email: info@sevenfountainsfarm.co.za

Website: www.sevenfountainsfarm.co.za

Price: from R600 a night with breakfast included.

Seven Fountains is a guesthouse on a farm which holds a little piece of Makhanda’s history as it houses the walls of the Old Fort. This space affords the opportunity to tune into nature and relax in the busy world we live in. Cities such as Makhanda, Kenton-on-Sea, Port Elizabeth, Bathurst and Port Alfred are all within an hour’s drive.

Address: 5 Hare Street, West Hill, Makhanda

Phone: 083 680 3111

Email: applebee@formstar.net

Website: www.grahamstown-accommodation.co.za

Rates: Rates quoted are on a per person sharing basis and are subject to change without notice.
Single from R680.00 p/d
Double from R500.00 p/p/d
Extra guest on single beds R350.00 p/p/d
Breakfast R110.00 p/p/d

AppleBee host, Jeannine, invites you to enjoy a tranquil stay in her spacious guest cottages. Clean, fresh country decor gives AppleBee Cottages in Grahamstown Makhanda their unique warmth and charm. They are situated just far enough from the main road to exclude traffic noise. They have a private garden/patio area with seating and access to the larger beautifully treed garden and bird life. Three spacious, quiet & clean units close to DSG sleeping up to 10 guests. AppleBee also offers long stay discounts. Contact the host to find out more.

Address: 7 Whites Road, Currie Park, Makhanda

Phone: 046 622 2686

Email: info@awhitehouse.co.za

Website: www.awhitehouse.co.za

Rate: From R635 per night

Consider A White House Guesthouse your home away from home with a dash of pamper. This is a 4-Star graded establishment which holds a variety of rooms, units and apartments. The guesthouse is located close to various Festival locations around the town such as the Settler’s Monument andthe Albany Museum complex.

Address: 8 New Street, Makhanda

Phone: 063 542 5003

Email: info@awhitehouse.co.za

Website: www.safarinow.com

Rate: Single: R750.00

Double: Single person: R1000.00 Double person: R1200.00

Family Room for 4: R1500.00

The Hotel has 15 fresh, simple and smartly decorated bedrooms – each with its own bathroom. We want to make your stay a happy and comfortable one. We offer accommodation and we also have a restaurant on site.

Address: 95 Bathurst Street, Makhanda

Phone: 046 622 9123

Email: res@oaklodgeguesthouse.com

Website: www.oaklodgeguesthouse.com

Price: We are offer a 10 % discount when making a booking directly with Oak Lodge Guest House.

Special discounts for long stays and group bookings. Contact the guesthouse directly to make enquiries on discounts.

Oak Lodge, with its relaxed atmosphere, offers true 3-star home away from home bed and breakfast accommodation in 22 single, twin or double rooms. It is also within walking distance to the Village Green and other Festival Venues.

Address: Kenton on Sea (R343) Road off the N2, Makhanda

Phone: 046 622 2239

Email: res@tembagamereserve.com

Price: Contact the game reserve directly for price enquiries.

Temba Private Game Reserves offers 4-star luxury accommodation situated only 12 km outside of Grahamstown which belonged to Piet Retief. All rooms are en suite with tea and coffee facilities and DSTV 6 of the rooms lead onto a patio.

Address: 2 Landsdowne Rd, Makhanda

Phone: 082 321 0677

E-mail: info@colonelgrahamguesthouse.co.za

Website: www.colonelgrahamguesthouse.co.za

Price: Superior Room – From R725

Standard Room – From R590

Colonel Graham Guest House in the Eastern Cape city of Grahamstown offers the ideal blend of historical charm & modern day comforts in the tranquil environs of Lansdowne Road and Frances Street. The three accommodation guest houses are ideally situated next to each-other, close to the city centre as well as Grahamstown’s private schools and Rhodes University.

Address: 1 Highbridge Road, Somerset Heights, Makhanda

Phone: 083 471 2570

Email: gloriatwaku@gmail.com

Website: www.grahamstown.co.za

Price: Contact guest house for price enquiries.

Kwezi Lomso is a Four bedroomed self-catering guesthouse. It can accommodate up to 8 people and offers a safe and quiet retreat to its customers.

Address: 1 Ross St, Grahamstown, Makhanda

Phone: 083 680 3111

Website: www.booking.com

Price: R1100 per night for 2 adults.

Popular points of interest near 1 on Ross include St Michael and St George Cathedral, Observatory Museum Grahamstown and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity. The nearest airport is Port Alfred Airport, 55 km from the apartment.

Address: Drosty Rd, Grahamstown, Makhanda

Bookings and price enquiries: For bookings and price enquiries, contact conference@ru.ac.za

Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. During the festival the university offers a limited amount of festival-goers accommodation in their student residential complexes.

Address: Beaufort Street, Makhanda

Bookings and price enquiries: For bookings and price enquiries, contact bookings@vghs.co.za

Victoria Girls High School is a proudly South African high school in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. During the festival the high school offers accommodation in their newly renovated hostels.

Phone: 082 573 3679 

Mail: info@nafaccommodation.co.za

Booking and enquiries: To make a booking, simply mail or phone the agent and he will search and put you into contact with the relevant accommodation.

Stanley J Dold Festival accomodation provides self catering accommodation within private homes. The owners move out and the guests move in. Accommodation is, of course variable and dependant on the availability of homes. The minimum stay is 3  nights, preferably longer. All the homes are located in Grahamstown and are in close proximity to all the festival venues.

Speak to agent about amenities available.