88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse

88 Baron van Reede is a small, family-run guesthouse on the street of the same name in central Oudtshoorn, the Little Karoo town built on the ostrich feather trade. The hosts, Christo and Magda, run it with four permanent staff, adding temporary help in peak season, and offer advice on local activities. It suits travellers who want a simple, well-kept room in town, within reach of the museums and restaurants.

What to expect

There are ten en-suite rooms sleeping up to 20 guests, split between a veranda (stoep) room and rooms in the barn wing, including loft doubles and triples, a double, a twin and a single. Linen is cotton and rooms are serviced daily. There is a swimming pool with towels provided, and the guesthouse holds a liquor licence. Breakfast is cooked to order, with fresh muffins and homemade jams and marmalade, and in summer it moves out to the veranda.

Practical details

• Address: 88 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn.
• Free WiFi and secure parking.
• Luggage storage and a laundry service.
• Children over 12 are welcome.
• The hosts hand out maps and discount vouchers for local activities.

Good to know

Baron van Reede Street is one of the best streets in town for heritage buildings from the feather boom years, with the CP Nel Museum and the Le Roux Town House along it, so you can see much of the old town on foot. Arrange activities further afield through the hosts, who can point you to discounts. With only ten rooms and an adults-and-older-children policy, it is a quiet choice rather than a family resort.

Last updated 6 October 2026. Sources: 88 Baron van Reede Guesthouse, TAB The Guide, Roxanne Reid, Africa Addict.