Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Port Wine Guesthouse is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Calitzdorp, 700 metres from Calitzdorp Railway Station. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the bed and breakfast. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves Indian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Ladismith Golf Club is 50 km from Port Wine Guesthouse. The nearest airport is George Airport, 115 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lorna
    South Africa South Africa
    Superb dinner, lovely breakfast, very comfortable accommodation. Highly recommended
  • Eugene
    South Africa South Africa
    Upon our arrival, we were warmly greeted by Steve and Marlene, who made us feel right at home. Their personalized service was truly exceptional, as they took the time to ensure that every aspect of our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The...
  • Hugh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were great, really helpful. Breakfast was good healthy and the presentation was excellent. Beautiful traditional and very interesting property
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Marlene & Danieke

Company review score: 9.4Based on 52 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Port Wine is a 1830 Victorian-style Guesthouse situated in the most prestigious street of Calitzdorp. We are within walking distance from the wineries. Included is our Speciality Three Course Breakfast of the day. We also do dinner parties, functions and weddings on request. Our 10 Bedroom establishment has ensuite bathrooms with showers and a communal living and dining room. Port Wine has a swimming pool where you van relax on the warm days as well as our famous rose garden to enjoy. A lovely under the vineyard feel !

Neighbourhood information

Calitzdorp is a small town nestled in the Klein Karoo on the Route 62. Calitzdorp is 50 km from Oudtshoorn. Our little town has plenty of character with multiple well know artists and wine farms. Calitzdorp is well known for hiking, bicycle riding and motorcycle traveler's. We are nestled in between the Swartberg and Rooiberg Mountain ranges.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Port Wine & Dine
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Portuguese • Seafood • Steakhouse • International • Latin American • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Port Wine Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Port Wine Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Port Wine Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Port Wine Guesthouse

    • Check-in at Port Wine Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Port Wine Guesthouse include:

      • Twin
      • Double

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

    • Port Wine Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

      • Port Wine & Dine

    • Port Wine Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming Pool
      • Happy hour
      • Bike tours
      • Cooking class

    • Guests staying at Port Wine Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • À la carte

    • The prices at Port Wine Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Port Wine Guesthouse is 650 yards from the centre of Calitzdorp. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.