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Reviews of The Old Orchard Guest House 4 stars

Tweefontein Farm, 4kms from Kokstad, 4700 Kokstad, South Africa

#16 of 22 hotels in Kokstad

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 196 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    5.0
    Will not be going back there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not as advertised on Booking.Com site. Room down grade because a government mass booking took precedence even though I booked +- 3 weeks in advance.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    5.0
    We had fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upgrade Wi-Fi

    The location was good with fresh air

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms where clean and neat, very nice venue

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    7.0
    the staff were very helpful i will definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there was no tea bag in the table and not enough sugar. looks like was not refilled .

    i like the water view from the bed room .

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    8.0
    Tranquil and peaceful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The water pressure was very low and there was no hot water. The shower did not work at all however there was a little bit of cold water coming out of the taps on the bath so just enough to wash.

    The location is stunning, set a little way out of town the setting is peaceful and located own a small dam in the countryside. Still near enough to town should you need to go there. The restaurant is fantastic with views across a small dam and the menu altoough old school has enough variety to satisfy any taste

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    7.0
    Very pleasant and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice rooms, great pizzas, friendly staff, great value for money

    Very pretty location but noticed it has dropped in standard from previous stay

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    5.0
    Check in took us more than an hour as the room we booked for was taken by someone else
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Refer to above comments

    No breakfast on Sundays, showers needs some attention, toilet seat sliding side wats ,towels not changed , dinner on Saturday was okay , could have been nice if what we wanted on the menu was there , had to order chops which were overly done but the restaurant and view is amazing and the location is the best.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It seems the property has dropped standards since l was last hear. I sent an email asking whether the restaurant opens on a Sunday, I only got the response after had checked out. The hotel is located close to the main road but there was no security personnel in attendance. There was absolutely no service during our stay.

    The bed was comfortable

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Facilities were good. Beds were comfy. Tea, coffee and milk in the room was not sufficiently provided. There is a restaurant on the premises that serves delicious food

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    8.0
    A great place to stop over but also worth a two night stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guests arriving very late and making a noise.

    Its quiet, away from the road, and has a beautiful setting around a dam.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food quality was poor

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I made full payment on Bookings. Com and when I checked in the property informed me that the price paid at Bookings. Com was incorrect. I had to pay another R650.00 or find other accommodation.

    It’s located close to the main road entering Kokstad and I didn’t have to ride out of my way to stay the night.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most plugs in the unit didn't work

    The staff was very friendly

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was my second time here and both times the rooms don’t/didn’t have an iron , a dryer , there was only one teaspoon for coffee /tea and only one side plate otherwise everything else was great

    The location is perfect !

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Wi-Fi and network as a whole was terrible but that is not in their control. That's all

    I recently stayed at this place and found it to be quite peaceful. Although it was very cold, the electric blankets provided made it manageable. The only downside was the network connectivity, as the Wi-Fi was very slow. Despite that, we were able to sleep peacefully and enjoy our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good experience
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    It was comfortable except for the network issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms we were booked in did not have network. Please do something about it. We were told at reception that there were other rooms available (that met our requirements - 2 single beds) that we could have been booked in with network connection. At least we could have been warned on confirmation before arrival.

    Electric blankets

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    6.0
    I have stayed previously and had a better overall experience.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was not on time, and no options but a fried breakfast.

    Staff were very good and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place needs a bit of TLC and money spending on it. Kitchen only had a couple of different things on the menu and only 4 bottles of beer in the fridge. Needs investment from the owners before I would stay again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No globe in room light, only one chair on verandah ( had to fetch another one myself), very few available items on menu, room stank of cigarettes, lighting shocking,no milk or teaspoon for coffee, very thin towels.

    Outlook on lake

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    As an overnight on our long trip from George to St Lusia it was GREAT and the beds very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place need some maintenance work and small things need attention i.e. plug for the washbasin.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    General great stay! Would definitely consider it for a weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room With Water View
    • Stayed 1 night

    They must just check that all the rooms' DSTV works Also the bedside lamp on the right (as you look at the bed) didn't work. Maybe just fix that. Heater in the room next to it did not work

    Peaceful getaway Beautiful rooms Listening to the wildlife while falling asleep was utter bliss. Staff went OUT of their way to assist us!! I'm SUPER impressed!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room did not have enough light, the lights are not sufficient, its kinda dark There is no microwave in the room

    The place is close to town and easy to find with nice views. The staff was great and kind. The is free wifi

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    WE BOOKED FOR ROOMS WITH DOUBLE BEDS, WE GOT TWIN BEDS ROOMS, AND HAD TO PAY FOR ONE SO IT CAN HAVE A DOUBLE BED

    THE WHOLE ENVIRONMENT

    Stayed in October 2023

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