The Sanctuary

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Historic Setting: The Sanctuary in Prince Albert offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as minibars and work desks. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all needs. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Local Attractions: Located a few steps from Fransie Pienaar Museum and 173 km from George Airport, The Sanctuary is close to Wolwekraal Nature Reserve (3.1 km) and Groot Swartberg Nature Reserve (21 km).

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

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Celest
South Africa South Africa
“An exceptional stay! Our experience was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The host was amazing — welcoming, attentive, and made sure every detail was perfect. The service was excellent throughout our stay, and the rooms were beautifully...”
Louise
South Africa South Africa
“The facilities were tasteful and top drawer, the attention to detail and personal touch by the host lovely”
Marisa
South Africa South Africa
“Perfectly located for our needs, beautifully designed and furnished with all amenities and lovely spaces for a comfortable stay with a luxurious feel.”
Ursula
Germany Germany
“We arrived in Prince Albert and were gobbersmacked to see the stunning white villa that awaited us. Beautifully restored with much respect for the old building and its features like the tiles and the wooden floors. Everything was perfect, our...”
Hester
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent breakfast. Very good service Delightful stay in The Sanctuary”
Pepé
South Africa South Africa
“Very well situated- central to a lot of facilities. Very well decorated. Hosts thought of all the small things. Very comfortable.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful mid 19c building,, complete with swimming pool, in the pretty town of Prince Albert. Wonderful suite, lots of space and every comfort.”
Deborah
South Africa South Africa
“The host was very informative and gave us excellent advice about what to do in the area. Location was great. The room was very clean and neat. Breakfast was excellent. Overall a great stay.”
Gerald
Austria Austria
“Very nice and helpful owner. Safe parking inside gate. Great breakfast.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was outstanding and personally tailored . The swimming pool is a great asset,”

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 259 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Andre and Lisa are an owner/manager team at The Sanctuary and it is our goal to provide a consistent experience of excellence to our guests all year round.

Property information

The Sanctuary is a luxury 5 room boutique hotel nestled on the foothills of the majestic Swartberg mountain range on the southern edge of the Great Karoo. A moderate two hour drive from the coastal city of George, the town of Prince Albert has an arid climate and the landscape stark but breathtaking in a unique Karoo way.

Neighbourhood information

The Sanctuary is located in the main street within walking distance of shops, restaurants, art galleries and the town's award winning Fransie Pienaar Museum. We have secure off street parking for cars (and bikes) and a large (10m x 6m) salt water pool. Activities in the town to explore include hiking and rock climbing in the Swartberg Range, yoga classes, cooking classes and horse riding. Be aware, though, that the weather can be unpredictable, so take something warm with you whenever you go into the mountain, even in summer!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Sanctuary takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.