Housemartin Guest Lodge

3.5 star property
Colonial guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Garden
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Room 8

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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6 Kerk Street, De Rust, Western Cape, 6650
  • De Rust Memorial Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Meiringspoort
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room 9 - Wheelchair Friendly Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room 1

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 6

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room 5

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room 7

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room 2

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 3

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room 11

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room 8

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 10

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room 12

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

De Rust

Housemartin Guest Lodge places you steps from De Rust Memorial Church and within a 10-minute stroll of Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church. Highlights at this Colonial guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class De Rust guest house include Meiringspoort and Cango Wildlife Ranch.

What's nearby

  • De Rust Memorial Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Meiringspoort - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 43 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 49 min drive - 61.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grumpy Goat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Die Groen Bliktrommel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Coffee Shop and Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack Sprat - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Housemartin Guest Lodge

Colonial guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of Housemartin Guest Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Housemartin Guest Lodge also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star De Rust guest house is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1885
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Housemartin Guest Lodge offers 12 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 per person

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Built in 1885
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 12 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

Yep, Housemartin Guest Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Housemartin Guest Lodge on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$96.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Housemartin Guest Lodge?

The closest beach to Housemartin Guest Lodge is Santos Beach (84.9 km).

Does Housemartin Guest Lodge have a pool?

Housemartin Guest Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Housemartin Guest Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

No, Housemartin Guest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Housemartin Guest Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.