Name: 1-on-Ross
Address: 1 Ross Steet Oatlands, 6139 Grahamstown, South Africa, 1 Ross Steet Oatlands, Eastern Cape, 6139, South Africa
Rating: 9.1

1-on-Ross

–Excellent location – show map

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Apartments
Kitchen
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Free Wifi
Balcony
Free parking
Bathtub
Air conditioning

About this property

Modern Comforts: 1-on-Ross in Grahamstown offers a recently renovated apartment with a garden, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a private bathroom, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Convenient Facilities: The property features a housekeeping service, outdoor seating area, full-day security, breakfast in the room, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: St Michael and St George Cathedral is a 16-minute walk away, Observatory Museum Grahamstown lies 0.6 mi nearby, and the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity is an 18-minute walk. Other attractions include 1820 Settlers Monument (1.9 mi) and Thomas Baines Nature Reserve (9.9 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive host, room cleanliness, and quietness of the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Apartment Bedroom 1 king bed Living room 2 sofa beds
Apartment Bedroom 1 queen bed Living room 2 sofa beds
Apartment 1 full bed
Standard Family Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Msakha
South Africa
“I liked the quietness of the place and its centrality. It is exceptionally clean, with daily room servicing. The bed is so comfortable, with fresh and clean linen. This property is well-equipped and features a table for those working trips. The...”
Warren
South Africa
“Our room was modern, neat and adequately stocked with the things required for a stay. The biggest plus was Mike's willingness to make sure we were happy. There was an area power outage and between the generator, gas stove and emergency lights, he...”
Hang
China
“Room is clean and the viewing is awesome. The host is friendly and provides is really careful and provides what you need. The family room is quite beautiful and comfortable.”
Ntantiso
South Africa
“We booked self catering accommodation, the whole place was awesome”
Pam
South Africa
“I had a wonderful stay! The place was spotless, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was friendly, responsive, and made check-in super easy. Highly recommended!”
Magwenzi
South Africa
“The property's location was great. It was quiet, peaceful and safe. The staff is super helpful and friendly. Would definitely book again!”
Paula
Kenya
“The apartment is clean, spacious, tastefully decorated and furnished and very well equipped. It has nice views and is in a safe area if the town.”
Pumza
South Africa
“There was a heater and an electric blanket. However, I wish there was an extra blanket,it was very cold.The heater was also slow to heat. Other than that everything was fine and the place was excellent. The lights were on even during load...”
Theunissen
South Africa
“Amazing setting - peaceful and tranquil with fantastic garden view.”
Hanlie
South Africa
“Great facilities, impeccably clean and ease of use”

Managed by Mike Linklater

Company review score: 9.4Based on 138 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Mike is a geologist.

Property info

1-on-Ross is an environmentally friendly guest house, consisting of 4 cottages nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac just off Henry Road. It has a large, treed garden. There is a pool, outdoor seating areas and braai facilities on request. Adequate off-street parking is provided behind an automatic gate. Filtered borehole water is used and all units have rechargeable lights. Both lights and water are available, even during loadshedding. As water is supplied using a large pressure tank and pump, guests are requested to shower before or after loadshedding. Toilets and basins are available at all times. If the pressure does drop prematurely, the pump is restarted with the generator. DSTV is available in all units when there is electricity. Each unit is equipped with a basic allocation of a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery. Further details are provided below. Fibre Wi-Fi is uninterrupted, even during loadshedding. Guests are welcome to use the swimming pool and braai facilities at their own risk. All units are serviced daily. Secure off-street parking with remote access is provided. 1 on Ross is conveniently situated close to the town centre, private schools (Kingswood College, St Andrew’s College and DSG), Graeme College and Rhodes University, courts and medical facilities. 1 on Ross is newly renovated to bring upmarket yet also comfortable and relaxed accommodation, with a home away from home feel, for guests. We are set up to cater for guests wanting to spend some special time with their children outside of their school/university environment. The units are self-catering but also offer breakfast as an option. Mike lives on the property and runs the B&B and welcome guests ensuring your every need is met. Our aim is to ensure you have a carefree, memorable stay.

Neighborhood info

1 on Ross is situated in Oatlands in Grahamstown. It has been described as a beautiful oasis in a quiet cul-de-sac. There is little to no traffic noise. Close to the centre of town, SAC, Grey and Kingswood and about 1.5km from Rhodes.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

1-on-Ross takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 1-on-Ross of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.