The Heidelberger

Property class: 3

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A kitchen with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and a fire extinguisher.
A metal table with a grid top, positioned on a concrete surface, adjacent to a brick wall and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A living room with a grey sofa, a framed artwork, a wooden chair, and a mop leaning against the wall.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a laptop, and a television.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, a fan, and a wooden chair.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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55 Eksteen St, Heidelberg, Western Cape, 6665
  • Place, Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Witsand Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Drostdy Museum
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Apartment, Patio, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Heidelberg

At The Heidelberger, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery and 30.8 km (19.1 mi) from Riversdale Tourism Office. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house has a business centre, a library and a garden. Plus you'll find charcoal grills, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Heidelberg guest house include Barry Memorial Church and Riversdale Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Witsand Beach - 33 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Westfield 4X4 Trail - 36 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 45 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 51 min drive - 66.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Delish - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blue Crane Padstal - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wizz Stop BP Garage - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Die Rooipot - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Heidelberger

Business amenities include a business centre and coworking spaces. A library, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Heidelberger. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Heidelberger was completed in October 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Heidelberg guest house.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1940
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Heidelberger offers 2 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 80 for children

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Library
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Children's toys

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1940
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025

Room amenities

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  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Heidelberger

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 175 per night.

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 English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from ZAR 80 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 175 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Heidelberger?

Yep, The Heidelberger has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at The Heidelberger?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Heidelberger on 13 Sept 2026 start from NZ$80, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Heidelberger?

The closest beach to The Heidelberger is Witsand Beach (35.5 km).

Does The Heidelberger serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Heidelberger?

No, The Heidelberger does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Heidelberger?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Heidelberger?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Heidelberger?

There is a golf course next to The Heidelberger.

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