Welcome to The Milner, your Grahamstown “home away from home.” The Milner aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
While staying at The Milner, visitors can check out Mariya uMama weThemba Monastery and Guesthouse (1.3 mi), which is a popular Grahamstown attraction.
In addition, while staying at The Milner guests have access to sun umbrellas, outdoor furniture, and beach chairs, and you can stay connected with free wifi. You can also enjoy a pool and a lounge while staying at The Milner. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at The Milner.
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Twing Sushi, which is an Asian restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
Best of all, The Milner makes it easy to experience many great Grahamstown attractions like 1820 Settlers National Monument and Elizabeth Salt Monument, which are some popular monuments and statues.
The Milner puts the best of Grahamstown at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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HOTEL STYLE
Business
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Location
12 Milner Rd, Grahamstown 6139 South Africa
The Milner
135 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
We had an overnight stay (business trip) and 3 of us booked 3 seperate rooms . The staff were amazing , the rooms were clean, spacious and luxurious. The lounge and honesty bar was a real touch and a big fire going in the lounge throughout the evening was perfect for the chilly evening we were experiencing. A full english breakfast is included in the package and secure off str parking and beautiful back gardens with firepit just made it worth every cent! Will most certainly be back
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Charle Bornman, General Manager at The Milner
Responded 22 Sept 2021
Dear JaneR Thank you very much for the lovely review. We are pleased to hear whilst this was a business trip everyone enjoyed themselves. We look forward to hosting you again whether it maybe for work or leisure travel. Warm Regards The Team at The Milner
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Most pleasant stay at the Milner. Staff very friendly and very helpful. Enjoyable breakfast. Will definitely stay there again if I need to be in Grahamstown again . Room was very comfortable and with a little kitchen you dont need to spend a fortune on takeout all the time. I also found The Milner to be very central to the 2 venues I needed to visit while I was in town
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Justin Mitchell, General Manager at The Milner
Responded 12 May 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for this wonderful review of your stay and we are so pleased that you enjoyed our hospitality. We hope to welcome you back. Kind regards, The Oyster Collection Team
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The Milner is always our first option when we have to stay in Grahamstown, and it has consistently welcomed our family with its exceptional service, immaculately clean rooms, warm and delightful setting and welcoming staff. It has become our second home and we always look forward to our next visit every single time we leave. The Milner guarantees you the most peaceful sleep in the most tranquil environment, with spacious rooms and tasty breakfast. We love the guesthouse and always feel very comfortable and welcomed by the hostess, Linda.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Justin Mitchell, General Manager at The Milner
Responded 19 Jan 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for this amazing review! It makes us all feel very proud and we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Linda and the Team
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There is no doubt the place looks luxurious from the outside, and indeed the interior, both in terms of the lounge and the bedrooms, look luxury. However they didn’t seem to understand luxury should extent to service. Robotic welcome at check in with no personal niceties. Breakfast was a poor experience both in terms of the service eg asking them to turn the coffee machine on, requesting extra toast, and actually the content was barely ok. WiFi signal was weak. Not even a did you have a nice stay or have a good day when we checked out. However I judge any organisation on how they respond when something goes wrong. Load shedding seem to have taken them a surprise albeit they don’t seem to have checked online whether it was due to happen. So at 9pm our room plunged into darkness. Thank goodness we had a torch on our phone so we were able to locate one small lamp. Not sufficient for our suite. Bearing in mind we were the only customers in the hotel that night, I would have expected the hotel staff to come rushing with some more lighting. No we had to phone and wait for them to answer and then eventually come round with some more lights. What they didn’t mention was no electricity no water. In summary, hotel need to look up the definition of luxury before they call themselves luxurious
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from LouisePoole, Owner at The Milner
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Dear AndyP Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are sadden to hear we did not live up to your expectations. We agree there were definitely moments when we dropped the ball and situations could have been handled better. While we here in South Africa have became accustom to load shedding we need to remain vigilant and aware of guests needs and as management we will spend time training the staff to handle it better. We do not always get much warning however this is no excuse and going forward a procedure will be put in place for when we experience load shedding. Over the years we have become known for our warm and friendly hospitality and guests have often describe The Milner "as their home away from home", owners are personally address the welcome you received as this is not our standard of service. Again I would like to apologise and reassure you that we take this point very seriously and should you ever find yourself back in the Grahamstown area we would love to have you back and show you a truly wonderful stay. Warm Regards Tania Louw
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The garden room we booked was not available due to maintenance. We were offered a room in the house. The first room we were shown was very dingy, the second room although enormous was still rather dingy and the bathroom had a clear glass door with no blind opposite the toilet. However the breakfast was fantastic with great choice and fresh fruit. Staff were pleasant who gave us a good recommendation for a light supper.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Louise Poole, Owner at The Milner
Responded 30 Mar 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and concerns during your stay. We apologise for the inconvenience of moving you due to maintenance issues. However we glad you enjoyed the breakfast and that the staff looked after you during your stay. We hope to see you back again and that you will enjoy the property to the fullest. Warm Regards, The Milner Team.
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I stayed here on a whirlwind business trip to Grahamstown. As it was my first time here I was not sure what to expect but much to my suprise when I arrived I was blown away.
Manager was friendly and welcoming. We had pre-ordered dinner which was spot on.
We had an early breakfast and were off again. Pool looked inviting but had no time to relax and enjoy.
Will recommend The Milner to anyone needing accommodation in Grahamstown whether business or leisure.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from LouisePoole, Owner at The Milner
Responded 17 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your awesome review five star review on The Milner. We very pleased our Manager looked after you so well during your short stay with us and that you enjoyed the dinner . We hope to see you back again for longer then you can enjoy the pool area. Warm Regards, The Milner Team.
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Our first night was not so comfortable as it was extremely hot and our room only had a fan.They moved us to a room with air conditioning and it was great. Breakfast are very good.The rooms are spacious and the beds are high quality.The Bathrooms are very nice with large showers.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Louise Poole, Owner at The Milner
Responded 06 Mar 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. Unfortunately we have been experiencing very hot weather but we are in the process of installing air conditioning in all rooms. We glad we could upgrade you to another room to ensure the rest of your stay was more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you again. Warm Regards, The Milner Team.
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I was thrilled with my stay at The Milner and felt it was definitely good value for the money paid. The property is beautiful and well situated with quality furnishings and amenities. The staff is very hospitable and obliging (albeit a bit noisy at times) and I felt well looked after and comfortable.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:The property is a 6 minute walk from the closest shop and bottle store and the rooms have small...
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Response from Justin Mitchell, General Manager at The Milner
Responded 27 Sept 2022
Dear Tracy, Thank you for your wonderful review and we are so pleased that you enjoyed our warm hospitality. We note your mention of our staff being noisy at times and will address this. Kind regards, The Oyster Collection Team
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We booked the Milner as a stopover, rather than a destination. We were surprised and delighted by our stay. Great place, but especially great staff - they could not do enough for us.
The Hotel is close to town, but quiet and great stars at night
A place to linger next time
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Response from Charle Bornman, General Manager at The Milner
Responded 10 Aug 2021
We would love for you to stay longer on a next visit. Grahamstown tend to surprise visitors with its charm and The Milner fits right in. Come and linger on your next stay with us. The Milner Team
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Staying at the Milner is an absolute pleasure every time. The staff are amazing, the place is super stylish and has a genuinely awesome atmosphere. We will continue to stay here when we visit Grahamstown and recommend it to everyone visiting the town!
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Charle Bornman, General Manager at The Milner
Responded 10 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation of The Milner. We just love responding to reviews like yours. We would love to welcome you back to your favorite spot in town. The Milner Team
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Louth, United Kingdom37 contributions13 helpful votes
Hi EDM... here you go... though perhaps you have found the answer by now. if you google the "oyster collection" you will find what you need .Trip advisor won't let me post the info you want.
( she is swift to answer questions before you stay but I am still waiting for an answer to my last email sent 4 months ago ...).
good luck
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PRICE RANGE
R 1,895 - R 2,495 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapeGrahamstown
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