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Zonnenstrahl Guesthouse

33 reviews

Self Catering

Capacity: 9 people
All ages welcome
Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out: 10:00
Address: Plot 371, New Street, Nieu-Bethesda, 6286, Eastern Cape
From R1 200 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

Zonnenstrahl Guesthouse is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Nieu-Bethesda and provides comfortable, affordable and stylish self-catering accommodation for a family or group of friends. It combines old-world charm with modern conveniences to ensure a pleasant stay. The house can be reserved in its entirety for 8 guests or smaller parties can book Oupa Barend which sleeps 6 people, or Oupa Alph which sleeps 2 people.

Oupa Barend is a self-catering house that comprises 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom and second bedroom each has a double bed whilst the third bedroom has 2 single beds. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and a bath. There is a lounge area and a dining area with a fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, an oven, a fridge, a microwave, cutlery, crockery and tea- and coffee-making facilities as well as scullery. Outside there is a patio with braai.

Oupa Alph is furnished with a queen-size bed and has an en-suite full bathroom. The suite also has a lounge area with a fireplace and French doors leading out onto the patio and garden. This unit has a kitchenette with a microwave, a bar fridge, a kettle, a 2-plate stove and cutlery and crockery. There is no kitchen sink. Outside there is a patio with a braai.

Both units have French doors leading out onto the garden and patio. Zonnenstrahl also has a nice outdoor braai area available to guests. All guests have full use of the gardens and safe parking area within the gated yard.

Guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the tranquility that the Karoo offers, without any interference, because there is no TV or Wi-Fi. Enjoy the warmth of a crackling fire, the blossoms in spring, the autumn leaves and the stars.

Please note that Nieu-Bethesda has no petrol, bank or credit card facilities. Fill up your tank and your wallet before you arrive.

Reserve

What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee

Free Secure Parking

Reviews

4/ 5

Based on 33 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

4.1

Value for money

4.2

Service

3.8

Safety

4.3

Guest highlights

Rethea B

With partner

5.0

Great blessing. New Bethesda is a must stop, it is definitely a hidden gem. The antique Zonnestrahl was a great blessing for us. The bath was so nice ...

Apr 2025

Jannie V

Individual traveller

5.0

Siellerus. The stay was lovely and peaceful. Everything was in place, clean and neat.

Apr 2025

Charne B

5.0

Nice stay. Just missing WiFi. Other than that, we had a nice stay.

Dec 2024

Marius C

With partner

4.8

The unit is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and clean. See stars.

Sep 2025

Madie E

With partner

4.6

Good old worldly peaceful environment. Just overnight, everything was fine except for the bathroom fixture that falls off the wall when you want to ha...

Dec 2024

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