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Located in Nelspruit and surrounded by a lush garden, Jörn's Gästehaus offers well-appointed rooms and a pool. The guest house is 37 mi from Kruger National Park. The different accommodations types range from Double Rooms to self-catering apartments. All are spacious and equipped with TV, air conditioning, a fully stocked mini-bar and a patio or balcony. Views of the lush, tropical garden can be enjoyed from most rooms. Featuring a shower and free toiletries, some of the rooms also have a bath. Jörn's Gästehaus has a dining area, overlooking the pool. Meals and packed lunches can be arranged for a surcharge. The apartments and cottages offer self-catering facilities. A supermarket is located 1.9 mi away. Other facilities offered include a decorated shared lounge, a terrace and luggage storage. Jörn's Gästehaus is 93 mi from Blyde River Canyon and 62 mi from Pilgrimsrest. The Nelspruit Golf Club is a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Nelspruit
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Erasmus
    South Africa South Africa
    The quality of the furnishings, peaceful environment and stunning garden. The accommodation's layout and space is great, and private. Breakfast was great and the hostess a real Gem!
  • Sergio
    Mozambique Mozambique
    The stay was very good, the rooms were very clean, the staff welcoming. It was a family trip and the rooms were one away from the other, but the staff made it easy and put us in rooms that were close to each other. Comfortable rooms, very good...
  • Christine
    Canada Canada
    Loved the beautiful property, great location, close to everything we needed. Nice Layout of the buildings. Our room was beautiful ( 3 bed unit). Great privacy. Breakfast was 10/10 Owner is very nice man, and Lorraine and staff super friendly and...

Hosted by Jörn Goldenbogen

9.3
9.3
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Jörn Goldenbogen
Jörn's Guest House is situated against the foot af a hill overlooking the picturesque capital city of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. the area is known as the Lowveld or Legogote in the indigenous language of the area. The surrounding indigenous bush teems with wildlife and more than 200 species of birds for the keen bird watcher to enjoy. Jörn's is conveniently situated within easy reach of the world famous Kruger National Park as well as very many other local attractions for which the Lowveld has became Famous.
Jörn's Guest House was the first registered Guest House in Nelspruit. Jörn Goldenbogen, the owner is a very well known person in the nelspruit area. He established the famous Why Not Restaurant in the town of Nelspruit in 1973. The Why Not became a household name in the Lowveld and a grreat success story. Jörn completed his hotellier training in Hamburg, Germany from 1963 to 1966.
The surrounding neighborhood is typically quiet and relaxed with a variety of local restaurants and a world class golf course within walking distance.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Jörn's Gästehaus
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Game drives
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English
    • Zulu

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Jörn's Gästehaus takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Jörn's Gästehaus accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Jörn's Gästehaus of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

    As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

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

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

    FAQs about Jörn's Gästehaus

    • Jörn's Gästehaus is 0.9 miles from the center of Nelspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Jörn's Gästehaus offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Game drives
      • Swimming pool

    • Check-in at Jörn's Gästehaus is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Jörn's Gästehaus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Jörn's Gästehaus include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Apartment