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Located on an acre in a quiet leafy suburb in Oudtshoorn, La Pension provides the perfect setting. Relax in the magnificent park-like gardens or enjoy sundowners at the large sparkling pool with sauna and bar in close proximity. Tastefully decorated spacious en-suite rooms offer both self-catering and B&B accommodation. A choice of indoor and outdoor BBQ facilities.La Pension is centrally situated, within easy walking distance of excellent restaurants and a short drive from Ostrich show farms and the renowned Cango Caves.For bird lovers a great variety of different species - often a cacophony of sound as they play and feed at well located feeders.Described by many guests as a little piece of paradise - rated by the Tourism Grading Council as " Superior Accommodation" and by the AA as Superior in the Guest House/B&B self-catering categoryCome and experience a memorable "home away from home" experience with Errol and Venita
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Yoga classes
Bar / lounge
Patio
Tennis court offsite
Children's television networks
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Saltwater pool
Shallow end in pool
Yoga room
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Poolside bar
Highchairs available
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Massage
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Washing machine
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Walk-in shower
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Grade: 55 out of 100
17Restaurantswithin 1 km
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We enjoyed our stay at La pension and we were spoilt in all senses. The Guest House is just a short walk from the center, where you will find excellent restaurants. As often in South Africa a wonderful breakfast is awaiting you. :-)
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Amazing guesthouse. Errol & Venita so warm & welcoming, even though we arrived later than planned. Our room was thoughtfully laid out, with the children’s beds in a room adjoining ours with the option to close the sliding door , clean , beautifully made up beds & a stunning wet room bathroom. A proper hair dryer was provided with ample wardrobe room for hanging clothing. Air conditioning unit present which is essential in the summer. Our room opened onto the garden a tasteful mixture of Mediterranean & English planting. Lots of shade over the seating areas. The breakfast room & bar beautifully furnished over looking a lovely pool . The breakfast was excellent in taste & presentation. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. They even help you order in food from local restaurants in the evening! I wish we could have stayed longer. We will when we return. Brilliant location for the Cango Caves , the Klein Karoo & over to George on the coast.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Great secure parking , make sure you swim the the lovely pool.
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Response from Errol P, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 23 Oct 2023
Hi Rachel, Andre and the gals ........... AMAZING review - and so many kind words and beautiful descriptors of our 'little piece of paradise'. Here's hoping you holiday to your South Africa 'home away from home' inspires future visits! Take care and until we meet again Warm regards Errol and Vee
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We can’t fault V & E’s wonderful guest house. They were fabulous hosts, breakfasts were superb and they had plenty of advice on things to see and do. Good restaurants within walking distance which they reserved for us. The local museum is worth a visit and the drive to Prince Albert via Swartberg Pass and back via the waterfall was incredible. The pool was very welcome after days out! Thanks for a wonderful stay.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Errol Pretorius, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Guys !!!! THANKS for the awesome review - and trust that the rest of your South African adventure was fun. Please do send us some pictures of some of the places you visited so we can put them on our bucket list! Keep well, stay safe and all the best as we head into the final throes of another year and hopefully many blessings in 2024 Warm regards E and V
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If it was possible to give a rating of 10 on 5, I would give it to La Pension Guesthouse at Oudtshoorn. Based on our booking, when Errol and Vee connected with us the day before our travel to their place, giving us the most valuable tips about the drive to their guesthouse along the Garden Route, where to take a break enroute for the most awesome milkshakes etc we should have guessed that the stay at their villa would be par excellence. Errol and their sweet doggie Ruby gave us the most warm welcome when we arrived there after our long drive from Capetown. The cottages and rooms were very very tastefully done. The large sprawling lawn, the swimming pool area, the way the cottages and villa is located were all so beautiful. Sitting around in their dining area having drinks over loads of engaging and fun chats whilst watching a game of cricket with Ruby and the cats lolling around - the evening couldn’t have been better. We enjoyed catching up with the other couple who were staying there and they were great company as well. For animal lovers playing ball with Ruby and just sitting around the calm cats and watching the chickens being fed is a pure delight. For those who are not so fond of animals, they are all so well behaved and know their boundaries and do not venture near the guest cottages / rooms so you ll not be disturbed at all. The walk around La Pension to the restaurant areas for dinner, crossing over a small suspension bridge was lovely. The next morning started off with the most awesome homemade breakfast by Vee. Vee and Errol had checked with us prior to our arrival and also informed Cango Caves that we would be visiting there, so after breakfast we headed out to see the most beautiful caves. Whilst we would have liked to do the Adventure Tour of the caves, we were unfortunately not slim enough so had to opt for the Historic Tour which was lovely as well. The route suggested by Errol to our next stop Storms River, Tsitsikhama via the Swartberg Pass was one of the best parts of our entire road trip. We so wish we had stayed at La Pension longer - one night was just too short so we definitely plan to go back there for a longer stay. Maybe we ll repeat our Cape Town / Garden Route trip just to be able to go back there - and we don’t say this about too many places😊. And now we have friends for a lifetime in Errol and Vee and their lovely pack.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Errol Pretorius, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Paro..... WOW, WOW, WOW - Venita, the team and myself blown away by the UNBELIEVABLE review ....................no words and your description of our property, our pets, the entertainment area and the pool so well-crafted and make us so proud! We sincerely hope you come back to our shores and I watched with new interest the visuals of the ICC Cricket match in Calcutta - who knows, we hope to visit one day! Lots of love from us all Errol, Vee, Ruby and the rest of our family
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Errol and Venita are amazing hosts. Friendly, accommodating to our specific needs, immediately made us feel so comfortable and at home. Guest house is clean, stylish, spacious with wonderful amenities. 2 wonderful bike rides with Errol who took us on the most spectacular routes. Wonderful experience and we would highly recommend. We will definitely return.
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Response from Errol P, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Stephen and Meg ............... THANKS for the beautiful review and to spend some quality time with you both on and off the bikes. We wish you both the very best and lots of strength on this new journey you're on ............ thinking of you both and would LOVE to welcome you back soon Warm regards Errol and Vee
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Many thanks to Venita and Errol for a very memorable and enjoyable stay, we were both made so welcome. The accommodation and the delicious breakfasts were truly excellent . We absolutely loved the location and beautiful grounds and would have no hesitation in recommending La Pension
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Errol P, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 26 Oct 2023
Greetings Gregor .... THANKS SO MUCH - we highly valued the time spent with you on your recent visit and for the awesome review!! So many positive things said - all of which remind us of what we do and why!! Here's wishing you both ALL the best - and who knows, maybe another visit at some stage in the future. Warm regards Errol and Venita
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What an awesome place to stay. They are the best hosts and the facilities - WOW. Will be staying here again. The rooms and the communal areas are stunning. It is so clean and tidy - I just wish we stayed there longer. Thank you so much. Dave, Gill, Tim & Marion.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Try to stay here as long as you can :)
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Response from Venita and Errol Pretorius, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 20 Oct 2023
Hi Team!!! THANKS SO MUCH - and hope your 'clickety click 66' birthday celebrations were MAGIC (excuse the pun ...... that comment for you Dave!!!!) Thanks for the chats, laughs and sharing so many fun life stories - hope to see you again : Dave, we can leave the gals with Vee and you Tim and I can go and enjoy one of the spectacular golf courses on the Garden Route!!! Lotsaluv E and V
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This is a must stay destination. We were made to feel welcome from the initial contact and throughout our stay. I do know that when we come over again we will stay longer. The food was fantastic the rooms were wonderful and the facilities rivalled larger and far more expensive places. This should not be classed as a bed and breakfast but more of a mini boutique hotel. BRILLIANT simply BRILLIANT.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: This is a budget price BUT NOT a budget place to stay.
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Response from Errol P, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 23 Oct 2023
WOW, WOW, WOW ............ this feedback makes us so INCREDIBLY proud and Vee, myself and the team here at La Pension 'over the moon'!!! Keep well and until a next time Warm regards Errol and Venita
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Absolutely Awesome, friendly, neat, luxury, everything one could ask for. Would recommend this to everyone everytime. Defnitely going back with my family to enjoy. Best hosts, best everything, one of a kind, unique, quite
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Response from Venita and Errol Pretorius, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 20 Oct 2023
Hi Greg! WOW!! THANKS - at our age and stage in life one needs purpose : and the guests we meet, friends we make and good times we have make what we do such an enjoyable passion. They say that if you love what you do then it's not work!!!! Until we meet again - and look forward to meeting the family! Warm regards Errol and Venita
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We had a wonderful stay at La Pension Guesthouse. Venita & Errol were fanastic hosts and made us feel right at home with them. The room we stayed in was beautiful and very clean and comfortable. The pool & entertainment area is stunning and has such a relaxing atmosphere as well as their beautiful garden. The breakfast's that were we serviced every morning were absolutely scrumptions!!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Venita and Errol Pretorius, Owner at La Pension Guest House
Responded 20 Oct 2023
Hi Kim!!! THANKS so much for the fantastic review - and know that if and when we do a road trip up north we will look you guys up ..... and if the road gets too long stay over for a night!!! Hope to welcome you guys back here at some stage - tell Charl to keep those planes in the air and his feet on the ground !!! Warm regards Errol and Venita
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US$70 - US$85 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Pension Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to La Pension Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Swartberg Pass (0.4 km), Magic Moments in Oudtshoorn (0.9 km), and Cango Ostrich Show Farm (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at La Pension Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at La Pension Guest House?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, blackout curtains, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at La Pension Guest House?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, a poolside bar, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at La Pension Guest House?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to La Pension Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nostalgie Restaurant, Bello Cibo Restaurant, and Jemima's Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at La Pension Guest House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and yoga classes during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at La Pension Guest House?
Yes, laundry service and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at La Pension Guest House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to La Pension Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Arbeidsgenot (0.2 km) and St Jude's Anglican Church (0.9 km).