Rated 4.1 in 18 Reviews
The Queen's Hotel, situated in central Oudtshoorn, the global Ostrich Capital, stands as South Africa's oldest four-star hotel and the nation's third-oldest hotel overall, following the Oude Werf in Stellenbosch (1686) and Houw Hoek Hotel near Grabouw (1779). Operating continuously since March 20, 1880, this prestigious establishment combines colonial elegance with modern amenities in the scenic semi-arid Klein Karoo region.
Located on Baron van Reede Street (formerly Queen's Street), the hotel offers 40 non-smoking rooms, including double, twin, family, and deluxe options, plus two self-catering units accommodating up to four adults and two children. Each room features modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, remote-controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, work desk, laptop-sized safe, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The luxury bathrooms are equipped with plush towels, toiletries, and both bath and walk-in shower options.
The hotel's dining options include the upstairs Colony Restaurant, offering excellent cuisine and an impressive wine selection. The Breakfast Room serves both cooked and continental breakfast buffets, while Café Brûlé, known for serving the best coffee in town, features a bakery with fresh daily-baked bread in a European-style setting. The establishment also accommodates conferences and meetings with various seating arrangements, capable of hosting up to 60 people cinema-style, 40 in schoolroom format, or 24 in a U-shape configuration. Additionally, the hotel offers wedding venue facilities.