Upper Room Guesthouse is situated in the tranquil town of Kirkwood, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Nestled in the picturesque Sundays River Valley, this quiet oasis lies within the malaria-free Greater Addo Area and is just a short drive from all the region’s major attractions.
Accommodation Guests are welcomed into comfortably furnished rooms, each with a private entrance for added privacy. Every room is air-conditioned and includes a work desk, seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a well-equipped kitchenette or full kitchen. Each room also features an en-suite bathroom with complimentary bathroom amenities.
Outside, guests can enjoy their own private braai facilities and picnic bench — ideal for relaxing and dining in the fresh valley air. All rooms are connected to an inverter system, ensuring an uninterrupted experience free from loadshedding disruptions.
Guest Services:
* A full breakfast, including both hot and cold options, is available each morning at an additional charge.
* Daily housekeeping and private check-in/check-out services are provided.
* Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
* Secure off-street parking is included.
* Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional fee.
The town of Kirkwood is situated in the heart of the Sundays River Valley and can be considered the citrus capital of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The Greater Addo area offers many tourist attractions, including the Addo Elephant Park and Daniell Cheetah Project. Kirkwood boasts a fine lookout point with wide vistas over the valley. During the picking season (April to Sept), tractors with trailers brimming with oranges rumble into town and the local co-op literally seethes with activity. Activities in Kirwood include a 9 hole golf course. A pitted gravel road leads to this pastoral village where sacraments are still given in the church with its yellowwood rafters, teak window frames and brass hanging lamps. The Lookout is also well known as a site where large dinosaur fossils are frequently dug up by archaeologists. The first complete dinosaur fossil to be found in South Africa was found not far from Kirkwood and aptly named Kirky, because it looked like a turkey. Kirkwood is also host to the Wildsfees (Wildlife Festival) held annually towards the end of June.
* Golf
* Fishing
* Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park
* Mountain bike trails
* 4x4 trails
Weather & Climate – Sundays River Valley
The Sundays River Valley is blessed with a warm and sunny climate almost all year round, making it the perfect destination for outdoor adventures and citrus country getaways.
Summer (Oct – Mar): Long, hot days often reaching 30–35°C, ideal for river activities and game drives. Occasional late-afternoon showers refresh the valley.
Autumn (Apr – May): Golden sunshine with pleasantly warm days and cooler evenings – perfect for exploring Addo Elephant National Park.
Winter (Jun – Aug): Mild, dry winters with daytime highs around 20°C and crisp evenings – great for cozy evenings and wildlife viewing.
Spring (Sep): Warm, sunny, and vibrant, with citrus blossoms filling the valley with a fresh fragrance.
With over 300 days of sunshine each year, visitors can expect bright skies, stunning landscapes, and a welcoming climate no matter the season.
Fully equipped double room farm house which can accommodate 2 adults.
This well-appointed house, approximately 600 meters from Upper Room Guesthouse, features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with one bedroom offering a private en-suite. All bedrooms are equipped with their own television.
Comfortable room with a queen bed, lounge area, and desk. Features air-conditioning, a private bathroom with bath and shower, and a full kitchen with air fryer and washing machine. Includes free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.
Ideal for a family, this air-conditioned room has a double bed, desk, seating area with sofa bed and satellite TV, and an en-suite full bathroom. The room has a full kitchen with a stove and oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, and toaster.
This air-conditioned room features a double bed, an open-plan kitchen and lounge area, and a full bathroom with both a bath and shower. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a washing machine. Additional amenities include satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
Comfortable room with twin beds or a king-size setup, lounge area, and work desk. Features air-conditioning, a private bathroom with bath and shower, and a full kitchen with air fryer and washing machine. Includes free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.
This air-conditioned room features a double bed, a work desk, and a seating area with satellite TV. The en-suite bathroom includes a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, bar fridge, tea and coffee station, and an air fryer.
This air-conditioned room features a king-size bed, a work desk, and satellite TV. The en-suite bathroom includes both a bath and a shower. The kitchenette comes equipped with a microwave, bar fridge, tea and coffee station, and an air fryer.
This air-conditioned room offers either twin beds or a king-size bed, a work desk, and satellite TV. The en-suite bathroom includes both a bath and shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, bar fridge, tea and coffee station, and an air fryer.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
From Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport:
- exit the airport and head north on Airport W Road.
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Allister Miller Drive, go through 1 roundabout, and continue for 1.4 km.
- Turn left onto Forest Hill N/B Road, traveling for 850 m.
- Use any lane to turn right onto Walmer Blvd/M9, covering 600 m.
- Use the middle lane to turn left onto Settlers Hwy/M4 (signs for R75/Grahamstown/Uitenhage).
- Keep right to stay on Settlers Hwy/M4, traveling for 6.0 km.
- Take exit 751A to merge onto N2 toward M8/Kempston Road/Cape Town, continuing for 2.5 km.
- Take exit 748 for R75/Commercial Road toward Uitenhage/Ibhayi, traveling for 600 m.
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Uitenhage Rd/R75, continuing for 13.4 km.
- Keep left to continue on R75, traveling for 8.7 km.
- Continue straight to stay on R75, covering 32.9 km.
- Turn right, and continue for 11.6 km.
- Turn left onto R336, traveling for 2.5 km.
- Continue onto Sonopstraat for 500 m.
- Turn left onto Shandstraat, covering 350 m.
- Turn right onto Middelstraat/Middle Street.
- The Upper Room Guesthouse will be on the left-hand side at 36 Middle Street.
Children of all ages are welcome.
