Mimosa Guesthouse - guesthouse accommodation in Grahamstown.
Located in the university town of Grahamstown, Mimosa offers self-catering accommodation in a beautiful old Victorian home and separate cottage. Mimosa is within easy reach of all the fantastic schools of the area, the town centre and Rhodes university. Accommodation is offered in two private units; a four-bedroom Mimosa Main House and a two-bedroom Mimosa Guest Cottage that is private but attached to the main house. The two units are booked separately. The Mimosa Main House comprises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining and living room. The large, elegant main bedroom is luxuriously furnished including a king-size bed and boasts a Victorian fireplace, with access to a private en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is tastefully furnished with a queen-sized bed. The third bedroom is elegantly furnished with two single beds. The fourth bedroom is a younger child’s dream with one single bed. There is a private bathroom shared between these three bedrooms. In the fully equipped kitchen and scullery, available for guests’ use, you will find all the necessities to make your stay comfortable. An open-plan living and dining room together with the kitchen, opens up to a patio and braai area, ideal for the family who enjoys entertaining. The patio overlooks the lush garden. The Mimosa Guest Cottage comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchenette and dining area. The large, elegant main bedroom is luxuriously furnished including a king-size bed and boasts a Victorian fireplace, sitting area and TV. The second bedroom, also with a Victorian fireplace, is beautifully furnished with two single beds that can be combined to provide another king-size bed. The private bathroom is shared between the two rooms. In the fully equipped kitchenette, available for guests’ use, you will find all the necessities to make your stay comfortable. Both rooms have access to a private verandah which overlooks a beautiful garden. 100% cotton percale bedding, quality bath sheets and Charlotte Rhys toiletries are provided in both units. Both units have access to an elegant charcoal swimming pool available for all of our guests’ enjoyment. Wi-fi is available throughout the property.
In-Room facilities:
Main House. * King, queen or single beds * Private bathrooms * Victorian fireplaces * Fully equipped kitchen * Scullery * Dishwasher * Washing machine * Tumble-dryer * Dining table * Lounge * Flat-screen TV * Patio with outdoor furniture and braai area * Free Wi-Fi internet access Guest Cottage. * King or twin single beds * Private bathroom * Victorian fireplaces * Fully equipped kitchenette * Dining table * Verandah with outdoor furniture * Free Wi-Fi internet access
Establishment Facilities:
* Swimming pool * Beautiful garden * Free Wi-Fi internet access * Free parking on the premises
Grahamstown is a town of about 70,000 people in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated about 110 km northeast of Port Elizabeth and 130 km southwest of East London. We are in close proximity to the Sunshine Coast, with beautiful beaches in Port Alfred and Kenton-on-Sea. The bonus is being on the doorstep of all the magnificent game reserves, stay at Mimosa and visit these game reserves as a daily visitor at a fraction of the price of staying there. The Addo National Park is an easy driving distance of 100 km away.
* Game of golf at our local Belmont Golf Club
* Our local 5 km parkrun on a Saturday morning - at the Makana Botanical Gardens
* Great coffee at The Barista
* The National Arts Festival - every year last year of June, first week of July with to celebrate the arts, with shows of all genres, art and more
* Head up to the 1820 Settlers Monument after dark and get the best view of Grahamstown with all the lights sparkling in the night sky
* Day safaris to many 5 star game reserves such as:
-Kariega Private Game Reserve
-Sibuya Game Reserve
-Pumba Private Game Reserve
-Amakhala Day Safaris
We have bicycles available for guests' use if you would like to cycle around.
This luxurious cottage has a private entrance and contains 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchenette and dining area. The cottage opens to a private verandah overlooking the garden and pool. Free Wi-Fi is available.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
From Port Elizabeth International Airport: - Exit the airport onto Airport W Road. - Take the second exit at the roundabout onto Allister Miller Drive. - Continue straight through a roundabout, covering a distance of 1.4 km. - Turn left onto Forest Hill N/B Road and continue for 850 m. - Use any lane to make a right turn onto Walmer Boulevard/M9 and travel for 600 m. - In the middle lane, turn left onto Settlers Highway/M4. - Follow the signs indicating R75/Grahamstown/Uitenhage. - Keep to the right to remain on the M4 for 6.7 km. - Use the right two lanes to take Exit 751B, merging onto the N2 in the direction of Grahamstown for 45.5 km. - Use the left lane to take the N2 ramp to Grahamstown and continue for 1.6 km. - Continue straight along the N2 for 72.2 km. - Turn left onto Grey Street, covering a distance of 1.1 km. - Proceed by turning left onto Somerset Street and travel for 800 m. - Make a right turn onto African Street. - Pass through a roundabout and continue for 700 m. - Turn left onto Henry Street and continue for 500 m. - Make a right turn onto Fitzroy Street and continue for 450 m. - Turn left onto Park Road and proceed for 250 m. - Take a right onto Seymour Street and continue for 190 m. - At the first cross street, turn left onto Whites Road. - Mimosa can be found on the right-hand side at number 5 Whites Road.
Children welcome.
