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AppleBee Guest Cottages

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel in Makhanda with free parking

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Comfort Cottage | Living area | 39-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
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Luxury Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Comfort Cottage | Garden view
AppleBee Guest Cottages offers a peaceful retreat in the suburbs. Travelers spend afternoons in the sunny garden or by the pool while kids enjoy nearby playgrounds. The cottages provide high-speed WiFi and games for everyone to unwind after exploring the area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is £45
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

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Furnished patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Economy Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Economy Studio

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

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Furnished patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
5 Harrismith Street, West Hill, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • Diocesan School for Girls - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Andrew's College - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rhodes University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Botanic Gardens Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Redwood Spur Steak Ranch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Theater Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Madhatters - ‬3 min drive

About this property

AppleBee Guest Cottages

Hotel in the suburbs
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at AppleBee Guest Cottages. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property and games
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Private fenced gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 per person

Things to do

  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 130 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

AppleBee Guest Cottages Apartment Grahamstown
AppleBee Guest Cottages Apartment
AppleBee Guest Cottages Grahamstown
AppleBee Cottages Apartment
AppleBee Guest Cottages Hotel
AppleBee Guest Cottages Makhanda
AppleBee Guest Cottages Hotel Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does AppleBee Guest Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at AppleBee Guest Cottages?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AppleBee Guest Cottages on 4 Sept 2025 start from £44.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is AppleBee Guest Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at AppleBee Guest Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at AppleBee Guest Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AppleBee Guest Cottages?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does AppleBee Guest Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of ZAR 900 per person applies.

Where is AppleBee Guest Cottages located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Andrew's College, Diocesan School for Girls and Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. International Library of African Music and Albany Natural Science Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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AppleBee Guest Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

capepamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Christmas Inn

No livestock or manger to be seen, but we came less than an hour after a last minute booking and were welcomed graciously, despite arriving near midnight on Christmas Eve. Beautiful little flat, well maintained and clean, gated parking and a lovely hostess. Stocked well with a continental breakfast, which we enjoyed at midnight and again in the morning... we’d not found any shops or restaurants for dinner due to the holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôte très agréable et belle piscine Mais la pluie était au rendez vous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

All was better than expected, I will stay there again any day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice spacious apartment with excellent facilities, clean linens and great kitchen. Room for parking; It could be a little chilly at times, but other than that it was ideal for my needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect sanctuary after allday driving.

The place is clean. The owner added a personal touch and was friendly and helpful. It is secure and quiet. The price is affordable and booking was quick and easy. I will use it everytime I am in town and will recommend it to anyone travelling to Grahamstown.. It is near the university and the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018