Guest Houses Accommodation Near Matjiesfontein
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Matjiesfontein Reviews
More info about Matjiesfontein
Appearing almost as a film set in the desert, Matjiesfontein is an actual village with a magnificent hotel and various other facilities. Roughly 500 people live in the village which has been declared a national monument in its entirety.
Matjiesfontein began as a sanatorium for those suffering from lung complaints after the farm owner, Scotsman James Logan had himself recovered while taking in the fresh Karoo air. At the time, a railway line between Cape Town and Kimberley had just been constructed and Logan set about building a village with lamp posts imported from England, electrifying the village and providing a sanitary works at great personal expense to ensure that Matjiesfontein became a regular stop for the elite. Visitors included Cecil Rhodes, Lord Randolph Churchill and the Sultan of Zanzibar, all wanting to take in the air. South African author Olive Schreiner rented a small home in the village for a time.
During the South African... Show more
About Guest Houses
For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.