Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Observatory Museum in Makhanda - 2025 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Makhanda Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Makhanda.dx6023940)[Holiday Rentals in Makhanda](https://expedia.co.uk/Makhanda-Holiday-Rentals.d6023940.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Makhanda](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Makhanda.d6023940.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Observatory Museum Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Observatory-Museum.d6151853.Car-Hire-Guide)[Observatory Museum Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Observatory-Museum-Makhanda.d6151853.Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://media.expedia.com/media/content/shared/images/travelguides/sem-hotels-tablet.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Hotels Near Observatory Museum, Makhanda ![price find illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [16 Sept - 17 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6151853&startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [17 Sept - 18 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6151853&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [19 Sept - 21 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6151853&startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [26 Sept - 28 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6151853&startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Top Trending Hotels Near Observatory Museum ## Our top choices for Observatory Museum hotels ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/4d7ea186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/295551ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/955b07a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/4fcedb63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Milner 0.5 mi from Observatory Museum 10/10 Exceptional (20) "Only one words describes our stay “AMAZING “" £110 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-The-Milner.h19334652.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/e04a1d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Economy Studio | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/770ba898.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Cottage | Living area | 39-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/c34187a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Cottage | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19800000/19791100/19791052/46c21ef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AppleBee Guest Cottages 0.9 mi from Observatory Museum 9.8/10 Exceptional (8) "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. " £46 includes taxes & fees 20 Sept - 21 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-AppleBee-Guest-Cottages.h19791052.Hotel-Information) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19750600/19750524/6e4d3a7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19750600/19750524/5baac8e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19750600/19750524/861e0616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![The Cottage | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19750600/19750524/6f70458f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 on Ross 0.7 mi from Observatory Museum 9.2/10 Wonderful (5) "Brilliant stay. Everything you need, I will rate this accommodation 5 stars! Clean, big spaces, aircon, swimming pool, tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc. Will definitely stay there again. Thanks to the host, Mike!" £47 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-1-On-Ross.h19750524.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/15fab90c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/fec82ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Double Room | 6 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/28d836d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Apartment | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14692200/14692171/e1b7e039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jenny's Guest House 1.1 mi from Observatory Museum 9.0/10 Wonderful (20) "Staff very friendly Will definitely stay there again" £48 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Jennys-Guest-House.h14692171.Hotel-Information) ![The Corner House - Double room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/ddf3315c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/33a60a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bartholomew's Cottage | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/79dc763a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/e1897a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bartholomew's Loft 0.2 mi from Observatory Museum 8.6/10 Excellent (34) "It was amazing I enjoyed my stay." £49 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information) ![Double or Twin Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12690000/12690000/12689937/ee9c1e70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12690000/12690000/12689937/1cda3247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12690000/12690000/12689937/ae92039b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12690000/12690000/12689937/6b47a06b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 30 on Oatlands Road 0.7 mi from Observatory Museum 8.4/10 Very good (8) "Adequate for our short stay" [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-30-On-Oatlands-Road.h12689937.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/9bfc7897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Plasma TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/a13e4287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Plasma TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/98a226ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37276100/37276005/8254f746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 137 High Street Guest House 0.4 mi from Observatory Museum 10/10 Exceptional (2) "We had a wonderful stay at the guesthouse. As we have had some business to do with Rhodes University it was very convenient for us. Rhodes University is just across the road. Highly recommendable. " £63 includes taxes & fees 20 Sept - 21 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makhanda-Hotels-137-High-Street-Guest-House.h37276005.Hotel-Information) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/baa9f437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/85648cbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/66fbba00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107693200/107693102/734946c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amabwe Guest House 0.5 mi from Observatory Museum £59 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makhanda-Hotels-Amabwe-Guest-House.h107693102.Hotel-Information) ![Acacia Karoo Rondavel - 3 (9) | Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3520200/3520142/07463ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin Thorntree | Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3520200/3520142/e3bdb782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Spekboom Deluxe (7) | Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3520200/3520142/b32a60be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin Thorntree | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3520200/3520142/1cb31fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Stone's Throw Accommodation 2.6 mi from Observatory Museum 8.4/10 Very good (12) "Modernes Haus mit schönen Ausblick. Der Strom funktionierte während unseres Aufenthaltes nicht so recht, es gibt jedoch einen Generator. Sonst war alles bestens!" [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-A-Stones-Throw-Accommodation.h3520142.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/c886e064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/f6f9c2f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/676c54ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16640000/16636300/16636232/bac3272d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### African Safari Lodge 7.7 mi from Observatory Museum 10/10 Exceptional (1) "The scenery and wildlife was really welcome to relax after a busy day driving and seeing clients." £84 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-African-Safari-Lodge.h16636232.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01®ionId=6151853&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Observatory Museum Hotel Reviews ![The Milner](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19334700/19334652/4d7ea186_y.jpg) ### The Milner 10/10 Excellent "Very nice place. Highly recommend " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-The-Milner.h19334652.Hotel-Information) ### Destinations near Makhanda [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews-College-Hotels.0-l553248635998005687-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) #### St Andrew's College Enjoy the student vibe at St Andrew's College during your stay in Makhanda. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 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Travellers like the surrounding area for its wildlife. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile. ### What's the best hotel to stay near Observatory Museum? > Adjacent to Observatory Museum, [Bartholomew's Loft](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Bartholomews-Loft.h10937248.Hotel-Information) is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include [The Milner](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-The-Milner.h19334652.Hotel-Information) and [1 on Ross](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-1-On-Ross.h19750524.Hotel-Information). ### How many hotels should I expect to find near Observatory Museum? > Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Observatory Museum. ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Observatory Museum, will I receive a refund? > Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. 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