BARTHOLOMEW'S LOFT - Grahamstown

Bartholomew's Loft offers self-catering and bed & breakfast units. Accommodations include apartments, cottages, and twin rooms with garden views. Each unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries, a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, stove), and a spacious dining/lounge area with traditional wooden furniture and high ceilings. Flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and soundproof windows are standard. The property provides free WiFi, off-street parking for up to 5 cars, and daily housekeeping.

Guests can prepare meals in their own kitchens or opt for the bed & breakfast package. Breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM, but some guests reported delays. The area has a lively restaurant and bar scene within a 1 km walk, including options like nearby eateries. The on-site BBQ facilities and garden are available for self-catering use.

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, a lush garden with BBQ facilities, and a terrace with outdoor furniture. For relaxation, guests can use the garden area. Packed lunches and shuttle service can be arranged. The property also includes security features like CCTV, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.

Bartholomew's Loft is 1.5 km from Rhodes University and within walking distance of Grahamstown's city centre, including shops and restaurants. It is near the Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Albany History Museum, and Elizabeth Salt Monument. The Sunshine Coast beaches are a 60 km drive away. Port Elizabeth Airport (within 150 km) and East London Airport (within 150 km) are accessible by car.

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and secure off-street parking. Laundry, ironing service, and packed lunches are available. Guests can request a shuttle service. For business or academic visits, the property is close to Rhodes University and offers reliable WiFi, though some users noted slow speeds.