Jakkalsdraai Guest House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Jakkalsdraai Guest House in Potchefstroom offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and free WiFi. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, or outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a plunge pool, patio, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, featuring juice, cheese, and fruits. Special diet menus are available, and housekeeping service ensures a comfortable stay. Location and Attractions: Located 131 km from Lanseria International Airport, the guest house is a short walk from the President Pretorius Museum and close to Senwes Park and Goetz Fleischack Museum. Free on-site private parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nodoli
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was clean,warm, had welcoming drinks and all you'd need.”
Yvonné
South Africa South Africa
“The friendliness and compassion towards the chilly evenings. Received an extra heater, and all the beds had electric blankets on.”
Hilda
South Africa South Africa
“Easy to find, clean, comfy and very good value for money”
Lesley
South Africa South Africa
“Accommodated late check-in due to traffic. Good TV channel selection. Accommodated the late check-in. Sherry in the room was a treat.”
Tracy
South Africa South Africa
“The accommodation and property was clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly. The bungalow catered for all our self catering needs. Was a pleasure to stay here.”
Ferdi
South Africa South Africa
“Nice room with everything you need. Only problem was that we did not get the room we booked.”
Nonhlanhla
South Africa South Africa
“The host stayed up late to accommodate our late arrival. Friendly host and staff. Property is close to the NWU. The bungalow had everything we needed.No regrets whatsoever, highly recommended.”
Hanchen
South Africa South Africa
“I chose to exclude breakfast from my booking but could have breakfast at a reasonable price when I wanted - food was delicious. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. On the morning I left, one of them even took me to the Shell garage...”
Fikile31
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly staff. And everything was ready at the said time with no problems. Everything went smoothly”
Roelien
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was great. Simple yet filling. Dana was the host for the weekend, and she was excellent. very helpful. The rooms were clean, neat and tidy. The overall atmosphere was calm and relaxed.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Susan Botha

Company review score: 9.7Based on 93 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Jakkalsdraai Guest House is owned by Susan, an energetic and lively businesswomen. She farms, has a butchery and owns the Guest House. Lynette and Dana manage the Guest House. Mmaki, Tsholo, Tshidi, Mirriam, Melita and Miemie are the ladies, together with the managers, who make sure that the business runs smoothly.

Property information

Jakkalsdraai Guest House is stylish, sophisticated and safe. You will always receive a warm welcome and feel at home. Jakkalsdraai prides itself in the neat and clean rooms. Tasty breakfasts are served in the dining room at R100.00 p/p. Dinners and Lunch Packs are available on request. It is conveniently located, close to the NWU-Campus and Sport Facilities.

Neighbourhood information

Potchefstroom is a lovely town with many students, good schools and a community of young and old. The city has a town-like atmosphere, many industries and bustling businesses. The Rustic and very popular Snowflake Venue is close enough for visitors to stay with us, leave 10 minutes before the start and still be in time for the events and/or shows that are hosted there. Their monthly Market is one of the main attactions to Potch. The Broken Pot, Juke Box, Roosmaryn and River Cafe are restaurants in the area with a different vibe than the usual. The Annual Aardklop Arts Festival Venues are nearby and makes Jakkalsdraai Guest House a perfect place to book accommodation for this event.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Jakkalsdraai Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per stay

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Jakkalsdraai Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.