The Old Orchard

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Garden

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

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R56 Road to Matatiele, Tweefontein Farm, Greater Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, 4700
  • Place, Kokstad Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, East Griqualand Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kokstad Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Executive Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Old Orchard

Guesthouse in Greater Kokstad with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
This smoke-free guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
The Old Orchard offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Greater Kokstad guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Old Orchard, you'll be close to Kokstad Golf Club. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a lobby fireplace
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf driving range
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Kokstad Golf Club and 5 minutes from East Griqualand Museum
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Old Orchard also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Greater Kokstad guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
The Old Orchard has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: approximately ZAR 125 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Old Orchard.

Property is also known as

Old Orchard Hotel Kokstad
Old Orchard Kokstad
The Old Orchard Guesthouse
The Old Orchard Greater Kokstad
The Old Orchard Guesthouse Greater Kokstad

The Old Orchard Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
After seeing this property advertised on Hotels.com and Expedia, I was excited to book due to the scenic setting, pool, and dam views. On arrival I was welcomed by a friendly staff member, Lolly. There was brief confusion regarding payment despite having prepaid via Hotels.com, but this was resolved. I was then informed that the pool was out of order and drained after the festive period. Swimming in the adjacent dam was also not permitted. As these features influenced my booking, this was disappointing. The room broadly matched the online description but was in need of maintenance. There were visible areas of peeling paint and damp in both the bedroom and bathroom. While not critical for a short stay, this would likely impact longer visits. Despite low occupancy, my room overlooked staff accommodation rather than the scenic views advertised online. I chose to dine at the on-site restaurant. Wood-fired pizzas, prominently advertised at reception, were unavailable. The menu was limited and several items were not available. I ordered a T-bone steak, which was neither a T-bone nor edible due to the toughness of the meat. Another table experienced the same issue. To their credit, the meal was removed from my bill without hesitation. Drink options were also limited, with no spirits available despite being listed. The venue itself is lovely and has strong potential. With better maintenance, clearer communication on facilities, and a more consistent restaurant offering.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WORST run establishment EVER!!!

The pool was filthy. The whole premises is in dire need of upgrading and some love. What was on offer for dinner was questionable. There was a 1-page menu with numerous items that you could not have as they did not have stock. There was no-one else eating there which is usually a dead teller that one should not eat there, which I did not do either. An Executive suite - I THINK NOT. The bed was so hard, I could have actually slept on the floor and not known the difference. The towels need to be thrown away and repalced................ BAD BAD BAD There was no soap or shampoo in my room. When I asked at reception, I was given 2 x soaps and an apology because they did not have any shampoo. Breakfast was supposed to be at 7. The guy in reception only arrives at 8. I paid for breakfast included and the lady in the kitchen could not confirm with him by phone if that was so, or not. So, I ended up not having breakfast that I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness

One night stopover.

This was a one night stopover. The standard room was very small and looked over a putting green. The restaurant was closed on Saturdays but stayed open for guests. Very limited menu and poor food. The wifi was non existent. The grounds are lovely and the rooms looking over the river might be quite nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019