Drostdy Hotel, Graaff Reinet
About the Hotel
Rooms with Karoo Art
Drostdy Hotel, 3.5 km from Graaff-Reinet, offers 48 rooms embellished with Karoo art. Stretch's Court features 31 rooms, Ferreira Precinct has 7, and Kromm's Court provides 10, some with private verandahs. Eight Bachelor Rooms (20m²) include a double bed and en-suite bathroom with a separate shower. Seventeen Standard Rooms (31m²) offer a table and writing desk. Fifteen Executive Rooms (27m² to 63m²) include espresso coffee machines, teas, and biscuits; four Ferreira Executive Rooms, along with three Bachelor Rooms, form a private area with its own pool. Eight Suites (46m²) have king-size beds, lounge areas, writing desks, and bathrooms with separate baths and showers. All rooms include air conditioning, mini-bar, flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel is pet-friendly.
Karoo Flavors
De Camdeboo Restaurant offers Eastern Cape fare daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring Karoo classics and local ingredients. Guests can experience Karoo lamb and local venison. The De Camdeboo Wjinkamer wine shop carries South African wines at cellar-door prices. Drostdy Hotel hosts events at De Camdeboo Restaurant, including themed events and monthly wine and food pairing evenings.
Leisure and Wellness
Guests have access to the Africology Spa, offering treatments inspired by African heritage, including the Karoo Revival package with back exfoliation, massage, and facial for R 875.00. Additional amenities include a Himalayan Salt Sauna, three swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym, and the Imibala Art Gallery. The gallery promotes local artists and features diverse artworks.
Graaff-Reinet Exploration
The Drostdy Hotel is surrounded almost entirely by the Camdeboo National Park, showcasing wildlife and natural scenery. Landmarks nearby include St James the Great Anglican Church (0.3 km), The War Memorial (0.5 km), Imibala Gallery (0.3 km), and the Dutch Reformed Church (0.5 km). Guests can explore national monuments on a 90-minute guided walking tour or visit the Valley of Desolation, 14 km away. The Obesa Cacti Nursery is also 0.5 km away.
Services and Specials
The Drostdy Hotel offers a travel consultancy, private charter flights from Cape Winelands Airport to Graaff-Reinet, and wedding and conference venues. The hotel participates in training young women from underprivileged backgrounds in hospitality. Packages include Couples' Retreat with a massage and wine tasting, and Heritage and Horizons with museum entrance and a picnic. Pet-friendly accommodations are available with Montego Pet Nutrition products. Montego's Karoo range is packed with nutrient-rich proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, tailored to provide pets of all breeds and ages with an optimally balanced diet.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock