137 HIGH STREET GUEST HOUSE - Grahamstown

137 High Street Guest House is a historical guest house set in a 19th-century building. Each unit has a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Rooms include a kettle, heating, and electric blankets. Some units have a full kitchenette with a microwave, fridge, and kitchenware. The apartment has a stove, oven, and freezer. The bathroom is not large but has a good hot shower. Rooms are air-conditioned. Some rooms have block-out curtains. The guest house provides free WiFi, safe parking behind a security gate, and a shared lounge.

A continental breakfast is served daily with warm dishes, fruits, and juice. A la carte options are also available. Breakfast is served next to a roaring fire in winter. There is an on-site bar and lounge. The bar has an honesty system. Guests can get drinks and snacks at the lounge. The breakfast is described as wholesome and made with love. The guest house is near good restaurants within walking distance.

The guest house has a garden, terrace, and outdoor furniture. There is a shared lounge and TV area. The property features a patio with a designated smoking area. It is located near entertainment venues, which can have music and chatter in the evenings until late. The guest house is close to the 1820 Settlers Monument, St Michael and St George Cathedral, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, and the Observatory Museum. It is a 5-minute walk to the Rhodes University campus and the Arch/Drostdy entrance.

The guest house is in central Grahamstown, on High Street. It is a 1.1 km walk from the 1820 Settlers Monument. It is near the Pepper Grove Mall, the Albany History Museum Complex, and other popular points. The location is super-central, with easy walking distance to restaurants, chemists, and Checkers. Free private parking is available. There is secure off-street parking. The property has 24-hour security, CCTV, and a security gate.

Services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. The guest house has a safety deposit box and a security alarm. There are fire extinguishers and key access. The check-in times are from 14:00 to 17:00. The property is pet-friendly. There is a shared lounge and terrace. The guest house uses water tanks and an inverter for uninterrupted services during loadshedding. The staff are friendly and helpful, and they provide fast communication via WhatsApp.