The Lighthouse Guesthouse

The Lighthouse Guesthouse

40A Church Street Upper Karoo, Colesberg 9795 South Africa
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Double en-suite with bath, four poster queen size bed and sleeper couch
Room & Suite (37)
Lovely little town with character,guest house well possitioned,nice restaurant just across the r
Dining (9)
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4.0
#4 of 29 guest houses in Colesberg
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
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Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Brian, Bianca, Adri and Maretha welcome you to The Lighthouse Guest House B&B in Colesberg: The most established guesthouse in town, welcoming guests back for over 28 years now! With luxury, reasonably priced overnight accommodation, you can expect a warm welcome, friendly personal service and distinctive style. There are 13 en-suite units to choose from, FREE WIFI, ample secure parking, and a cosy breakfast room which can seat up to 30 people. There are 5 recommended fully licensed family restaurants within comfortable walking distance to enjoy the very best Karoo style cooking - one is across the road from us! "All roads lead to Colesberg" We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Secured parking
Free internet
Public wifi
Breakfast available
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans

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40A Church Street Upper Karoo, Colesberg 9795 South Africa
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dwyk620832 wrote a review Jul 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The location of the property is excellent with four restaurants within walking distance. The property is also very easy to find as it is in the main street and almost impossible to miss. The staff is very kind and friendly with an awesome breakfast the next morning. They are also well prepared for cold with electric blankets on the beda to ensure a snuggly sleep.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Annabel B wrote a review Apr 2020
Cape Town Central, South Africa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed in this wonderful guesthouse, met by Bianca, a wonderful woman and host who arranged this at the last minute for me. This guesthouse is spectacular, incredibly charming, very clean, spotless in fact with a huge tub I had a good soak in after a long day. I highly recommend staying here, its a stunningly beautiful place which is very comfortable and very reasonably priced. I will be back.
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Date of stay: April 2020
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Response from karoogirl6, Owner at The Lighthouse Guesthouse
Responded 18 Apr 2020
Annabel, it was such a pleasure meeting you and so grateful you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to being of service to you and your friends again. So glad you are home safely after your long trip! Take care, kind regards Bianca
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lmark195697 wrote a review Dec 2020
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The room was tastefully decorated, modern, fresh and extremely clean and quiet despite being on the main road. Rooms face the back and have a pretty vista. Very helpful hosts. Will make this our annual stopover.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Karoo Guesthouses, Agency / Consultant at The Lighthouse Guesthouse
Responded 22 Dec 2020
We are pleased you found your annual stop over and that you enjoyed the decor and friendliness. We will be pleased to be of service to you again!
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tam03pvth wrote a review Nov 2022
Bela Bela
1.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife stumbled and fell, slicing her hand open to the bone on the hazardously uneven paving at the Lighthouse Guesthouse in Colesburg ending a holiday booked and paid for prematurely. The guesthouse could not even provide an elementary first-aid kit and left us to our own devices - shocking and deplorable in this day and age. To date the guesthouse has taken no accountability and not offered any compensation. As regular clients, we are appalled by the lack of assistance we received and the ability of the guesthouse to allow such hazardous paving conditions to prevail. We will never visit the guesthouse again and will advise all we know to avoid it as well.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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SimonaFerrari123 wrote a review Jun 2023
Cape Town, South Africa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My recent stay at Lighthouse Guesthouse in Colesburg was an absolute delight. The guesthouse was a true gem, offering a beautiful and spacious setting that instantly captured my heart. The attention to detail in the decor and design created an ambiance of elegance and comfort that made me feel right at home.

However, what truly set Lighthouse Guesthouse apart was the warm and friendly nature of the hosts. From the moment I arrived, their genuine hospitality made me feel like a cherished guest. They were always available, providing helpful recommendations and ensuring my every need was met.

The spaciousness of the guesthouse allowed for a serene and private retreat, offering ample room to relax and unwind after a long drive.

The location was perfect, conveniently close, making it easy to explore the town.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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tmille240282 wrote a review Feb 2022
Stellenbosch, South Africa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had such a lovely stop over in Colesberg. We weren’t expecting much with it just being a quick stop over but we were pleasantly surprised. Room was super comfy and clean and safe. Dinner was just a quick walk up the road and back and the full bouquet of TV channels was fun
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Date of stay: January 2022
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453charld wrote a review Jan 2022
Klerksdorp, South Africa
2.0 of 5 bubbles
I had car trouble and could not make it before dark. I let The light house know to rent the room out if possible> the next day they confirmed they could rent the room out that night as it was very busy. I then requested if they would be willing to give us our money or some back as they lost nothing and we had to pay for another room for the night plus expenses for our car. Towed in ETC. No answer up till today. We are pensioners and would have liked an answer to my e mail even if just sympathizing. no more Lighthouse for me
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Date of stay: December 2021
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lkrali697322 wrote a review Mar 2023
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We only stayed one night, but received a very warm welcome. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. One of the main restaurants were walking distance away making for an effortless and restfull overnigh stop between Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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wbreit288699 wrote a review Jun 2021
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The room I stayed in was poorly lit . Was very dark despite all lights being on ! Lighthouse ?
The magazines are 10 years old , all 2011 dates ? Really ? The coffee room and hallway were dark when I left at 7 , and I could not find the light switches . The WiFi did not work neither did the computor in the office so I had to go and draw cash to pay for my accommodation
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Date of stay: June 2021
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spfeiffer2021 wrote a review Dec 2021
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed there on 2 different nights during our roadtrip and the first night I felt the room was not cleaned properly as there was still a cigarette but in the ashtray on the patio and the room was a bit dusty. The welcome was friendly. Wifi on the first night was slow. The second night we had our own room wifi which worked better. The rooms itsself were lovely decorated and cosy, very nice and comnfortable beds for a good night sleep after a long day on the road. A good overnight when travelling through the Karoo. I can't comment on the variety or quality of breakfast as we didnt have any.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Answer from karoogirl6
Colesberg, South Africa27 contributions
Let us know what night you are looking at, as we do have 2 pet friendly units which lead onto a private garden
910Christine45 asked a question Nov 2015
Kempton Park, South Africa9 contributions4 helpful votes
Hi, I would like to know if there is secure parking at the Lighthouse please.
Answer from Karoo Guetshouses
Colesberg, South Africa1 contribution
Good day, each unit has a designated area where your vehicle can be securely parked behind a locked gate.
Answer from Karoo Guetshouses
Colesberg, South Africa1 contribution
Good day Christine, We have a secure parking area for guests staying over at our establishment, the parking area is secured behind a large gate which is locked at all times. Kind regards Danielle
Suzette L wrote a tip Oct 2023
Kimberley, South Africa1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The wifi signal is only strong on one side of the Guesthouse. Just ask for a room with wifi if you can't go without"
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Leon B wrote a tip Aug 2023
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don't get scared by the area. Staff are helpful and will help with TV If you struggle just call them."
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Johanna B wrote a tip Aug 2018
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa36 contributions8 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"All rooms are perfect"
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Rene' C wrote a tip Aug 2018
Durban, South Africa17 contributions3 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"all rooms great and off street parking"
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AfrikaEdgeArchitects wrote a tip Apr 2018
Gillitts, South Africa7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"if you are leaving early, ask for a room opening onto the courtyard so you can leave without disturbing other guests."
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PRICE RANGE
R 795 - R 954 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaNorthern CapeColesberg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
13
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