The Border Post, Bed and Breakfast

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Border Post, Bed and Breakfast in Bergville offers recently renovated rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors. Each room includes a walk-in shower, free toiletries, and an electric kettle. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves South African cuisine with continental, American, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian breakfast options. Meals include brunch, lunch, and dinner. Local Attractions: Located 18 km from Kaalvoet Vrou Statue and 38 km from Harrismith Golf Course, the property offers activities such as fishing, windsurfing, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for breakfast, staff, and dinner.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Louw
South Africa South Africa
“The view and atmosphere was exceptional and well kept”
Angela
South Africa South Africa
“Paul was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and what to do and see in the area.”
Sandy
South Africa South Africa
“Exactly as advertised , clean comfortable great value for money.”
June
South Africa South Africa
“Our host was very friendly and arranged a delicious breakfast pack.”
John
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was very nice. The accommodation and beds good. A charming hotel. We enjoyed it.”
Erwin
Netherlands Netherlands
“Comfortable beds, beautiful location conveniently located towards national parks, staff was very friendly and did everything to make us comfortable.”
Melela
South Africa South Africa
“This place exceeded my expectations. The manager will wait till you arrive, I checked in at 22:00. His hospitality was exceptional. The room was very clean and comfortable, no smell whatsoever. Breakfast a ten out of ten. Thanks for exceptional...”
Nitesh
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent stay with beautiful views of the Mountains and Dam. Paul is great host, always making sure you are comfortable. Paul's chef skills is admirable. Dinner and Breaky was awesome. Rooms are clean and comfortable. 10 stars from us!”
Tommaso
Poland Poland
“The place is amazing, the quality of the restaurant is amazing, the mango salsa is legendary and the owner is super nice!!!”
Connie
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was just lekker. Also we made new friends, which was an added bonus.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Paul Ellis

9.3
Host review score
Paul Ellis
The Border Post is found at the top of Oliviershoek pass overlooking the Northern Drakensberg while nestled against the Sterkfontein Dam. We serve straight forward food with an emphasis on simple artistry. Found on the farm "Windmill" the Old house was built in 1936 and over the years was restored to its original rustic splendor and run as a bed & breakfast. The house hosts 7 en-suite rooms, stylishly and comfortably and is surrounded by lush gardens and an exquisite view down towards the Bergville countryside and over the Natal farmlands. The Border Post is a beautiful retreat where peace & tranquility, gracious hospitality, fine food and comfortable accommodations are at the forefront of everything we do. Attractions in the area include Sterkfontein Dam, Retief Klip, Kaalvoet vrou Monument, Tugela Falls & Gorge Walk (Highest waterfall in the world), Royal Natal National Park Drakensberg World Heritage Site, Tugela Vaal Pumped Storage Scheme, San (Bushman) Rock Art, World Class Yellowfish Angling.
The Border Post is an ideal venue for exploring the Drakensberg & Eastern Free State. Situated on the R74, we are the alternate, toll free route to the busy N3. Find us at the top of Oliviershoek Pass, halfway between Harrismith & Bergville. The Sterkfontein Dam lies on our northern boundary and fly fishermen come from all over the world to bag their "Yellow" on dry fly or beetle. Being next door to the Sterkfontein dam, we are an ideal base for kite surfers, windsurfers, boating enthusiasts and fishermen. We are ideally situated for tourists visiting the Drakensberg World Heritage Site, travelling to or from Kwa Zulu Natal and the Cape or St Lucia. Gauteng & OR Tambo Airport are within a 3-hour journey, while the N 5 & the N 3 are less than a 30 min drive from us. Being only 100kms from Clarens and Golden Gate National Park makes for a perfect day trip.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Border Post
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

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