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1 on Ross

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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1 Ross Street, Oatlands, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139
  • Place, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Albany History Museum Complex
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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The Cottage

The Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Flatlet

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Single Unit

The Single Unit

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Makhanda

At 1 on Ross you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and Diocesan School for Girls. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Makhanda hotel include St Andrew's College and Elizabeth Salt Monument.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Observatory Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Diocesan School for Girls - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rhodes University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Albany History Museum Complex - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highlander - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café Delizzia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jacks Bagels - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Revelations - ‬14 min walk

About this property

1 on Ross

1 on Ross offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. 1 on Ross also features laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Makhanda hotel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
1 on Ross offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at 1 on Ross

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

1-on-Ross Apartment Grahamstown
1-on-Ross Apartment
1-on-Ross Grahamstown
1 on Ross Hotel
1 on Ross Makhanda
1 on Ross Hotel Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 1 on Ross?

1 on Ross offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 on Ross?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 on Ross on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at 1 on Ross?

Yep, 1 on Ross has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to 1 on Ross?

The closest beach to 1 on Ross is Kenton on Sea Beach (45.4 km).

Does 1 on Ross have a pool?

1 on Ross has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from January to December.

Does 1 on Ross serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 1 on Ross?

No, 1 on Ross does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 1 on Ross?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at 1 on Ross?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

1 on Ross Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and organised. Staff and owner were extremely helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Star accommodation

Brilliant stay. Everything you need, I will rate this accommodation 5 stars! Clean, big spaces, aircon, swimming pool, tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc. Will definitely stay there again. Thanks to the host, Mike!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

The Service was really Good, the Owner is Very Welcoming. I will Surely be back and this was not my first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Average type accommodation

The single quarters was a small, narrow room (a granny flat essentially) with not much room. It was clean and well maintained. Facilities are limited with a fridge and microwave but there is a full range of DSTV channels.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Japie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Value!

Accommodation was great and everything was clean. The pool was such a added bonus with the hot weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020