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Tarantula Guest House

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Jaagvlakte Street, Calvinia, Calvinia
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Excellent location
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional
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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden

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Wed 22 Oct 2025
Thu 23 Oct 2025
Approximate prices in USD for a 1-night stay
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Reviews

Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money
High score for Calvinia

Guests who stayed here loved:

  • Eben
    Belgium Belgium
    “Spotlessly clean, very well appointed. Best stayover between Cape Town and Upington”
  • Nadia
    South Africa South Africa
    “An outstanding self-catering experience with a lovely view.. The unit was clean with a very comfortable bed and fantastic water pressure in the shower!”
  • Pienaar
    South Africa South Africa
    “The separate free-standing house is private neat and clean with everything you need and more highly recommendrd”
  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very well appointed with everything we needed for the stay”
  • Sonett
    South Africa South Africa
    “Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Quiet area, super comfy bed, and all the essentials you need for a great stay.”
  • Sandra
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very comfortable stay. Crispy white sheets and a beautiful large shower. Excellent kitchen facilities. milk and fantastic ground coffee available for the coffee lovers...”
  • Ben
    Australia Australia
    “Everything! Lovely spacious accommodation, with a great pool and braaing area. Fantastic location for exploring everything around Calvinia. Hendrina is super helpful and...”
  • Ryan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Top quality all around. Good location, friendly host, and the accommodation was neat.”
  • Liezl
    South Africa South Africa
    “Space galore, lovely braai area and a comfortable, warm bed - 10/10!”
  • Nicole
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything we needed was there. They also provided us with a camping cot for our baby. We were very grateful for the electric blanket in the cold Karoo winter and slept...”

One-Bedroom House

Fits: 2 adults
1 extra-large double bed

Entire holiday home 431 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Garden view Mountain view Patio Free WiFi

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Holiday Home

Fits: 4 adults x 4
2 single beds ,
1 extra-large double bed

Entire holiday home 861 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Private pool Bath or shower Garden view Pool view Mountain view Free WiFi

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Holiday Home

Fits: 2 adults
1 extra-large double bed

Entire holiday home 431 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Garden view Mountain view Patio Free WiFi

Show prices

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.

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Property questions and answers

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Property surroundings

Jaagvlakte Street, Calvinia, 8190 Calvinia, South Africa
—Excellent location

Property description

Comfortable Accommodation: Tarantula Guest House in Calvinia offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and free WiFi. Outdoor...

  • Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 10:00
    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.
    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroDiscoverCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

  • Please inform Tarantula 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.

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

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