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From R600 per night, for 2 ppl
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37 Muller Street
Bethlehem
9701
Free State
021 344 2440
14:00-20:00
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-28.232769280119
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Pandora's Guesthouse
Pandora's Guesthouse
Pandora's Guesthouse
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Each room is furnished with antiques, art pieces and collectables, 2 downstairs bedrooms feature art deco-style fireplaces.
Rooms are serviced daily and are equipped with a TV with local channels only, a heater or electric blanket and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Guests have access to shared braai facilities, a swimming pool, and secure parking. The house is fully equipped with a communal kitchen for guests to use. There is no oven.
The town of Bethlehem offers golf, the Bethlehem Museum, and hiking trails. Guests can enjoy day trips to Basotho Cultural Village, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, and the village of Clarens, all located less than an hour away from the guest house.
Each room is furnished with antiques, art pieces and collectables, 2 downstairs bedrooms feature art deco-style fireplaces.
Rooms are serviced daily and are equipped with a TV with local channels only, a heater or electric blanket and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Guests have access to shared braai facilities, a swimming pool, and secure parking. The house is fully equipped with a communal kitchen for guests to use. There is no oven.
The town of Bethlehem offers golf, the Bethlehem Museum, and hiking trails. Guests can enjoy day trips to Basotho Cultural Village, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, and the village of Clarens, all located less than an hour away from the guest house.
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Reviews (70)
70 guests' feedbackWe were welcomed, the room was acceptable, but I have to say that everything in the house is incredibly old and much of the furniture is dirty. The bed was comfortable and clean, and we really felt at home, except for the couch in the room, which was so full of spots and marks that you cringed. Our bathroom was outside the room, and if you didn't lock it after each use, some of the other guests in the house just used it. It's a really nice old house, but it does need some attention and maybe a good scrubbing.
Lovely place. Great stay. Nice big pool.
Accommodation was good, but the road directions were insufficient.
It is an old two-story house with wooden floors - something you only see in a fairy tale book. But unfortunately it stopped here: 1. The room's door had a lot of trouble closing from the inside. 2. I was aware that I had to share a bathroom - there was no sink stopper and when the toilet paper ran out it was not replaced. 3. When I arrived there were people in the pool and it was noisy. 4. That evening they were still noisy in the rooms. 5. The next morning at 5 o'clock they started making noise again and at 6 o'clock in the morning they were already in the pool - already screaming. 6. There was no shortage of liquid refreshments either. 7. When I left that morning at 7 o'clock someone parked outside and walked in with a cooler - could only guess what was in it. 8. It seems like it's the locals' place to party. 9. Any guests looking for silence at a guest house, please keep over here 10. Something missing in the room is a small fridge.
It was a very nice stay except the creaky floors when going to the bathroom at late night, other then that all other aspects were great.
Delicious. Most beautiful old house.
The fact that it is a house with plank floors that is shared with other guests is a bit disturbing. However, other guests' behavior was good.
Thanks it was fun!
An old colonial house of great character in a prime location in Bethlehem with rooms furnished in classic style. The owners are working to upgrade it but there is a long way to go. We were unfortunate in that a flood had put our intended room out of action, and the pool was under repair as well. But it served us as a quick overnight.
We only slept one night, were on our way to Durban and went boating - MSC. Really appreciate that we were able to leave one of our vehicles there, without any payment until we got off on Friday. The vehicle we left there was also specially washed by them. Excellent service! Would definitely recommend you guys!
The rooms and the house are beautiful. One can lose yourself looking at all the antiques in the house. Warm welcome and we had a good night's sleep.
Beautiful place with fireplace in room. Clean and definitely value for money.
Nice & old.
The host was very nice. They have an amazing pool. Away from the CBD for peace and quiet but not too far.
Louise and her team are excellent and the service we received is 10 out of 10. They go the extra mile for us as guests. Definitely recommend guests to visit Pandora's Guesthouse.
The hostess manages the staff and nothing more. Communicate hardly and love with Whatsapp. Big trucks move 24 hours a day under your window and the potholes increase the noise.
Guests who are in and out of the guest house until 4 am and make noise and drink on the premises and do not keep the entrance door locked. Wall plugs that didn't work, so neither did the TV or microwave.
The accommodation was dirty. It's a shared bathroom, and the bath was greasy and there were no cleaning products to clean between guests. It's a guesthouse, but there was nobody there to look after the place, so when there was an issue, we had to first wait 20 minutes for someone to come and help us. Bedroom door doesn't close properly. I see only good reviews before COVID19, so perhaps they are struggling because of Lockdown, but it was overall a terrible experience.
We had a great time staying there and it makes you feel at home Sommer. Nice and close to all the shops. Would stay there again anytime.
Will definitely go there again. Good value and location.
See stars.
Friendly service. Location is perfect. Neat and cozy.
We got there very late in the afternoon and left again very early. We were kindly received and the service was very good. I will check in there again. It is good value for money.
A wonderful surprise for the amount paid. Lovely old home.
Neat, clean and the most beautiful furniture! Really enjoyed the night there.
I booked a place for my guys of around 80 years. The staff at Pandora went out of their way to help them and make them feel at home! Wonderful experience for them. Thank you guys.
I will definitely recommend to stay there if had to come Bethlehem again.
Pandora's Guesthouse is a comfortable residence with large, spacious rooms that are each rented out separately. Pandora's Guesthouse provides very comfortable accommodation in the old-fashioned structure of a particularly large residential house. It has a large communal kitchen with the necessary cooking facilities and crockery. It also has a large swimming pool that is neatly kept clean. We connected the TV to our laptop and watched nice movies while it was raining outside. Despite the poor rainy weather, we particularly enjoyed the stay. It was absolutely value for money and we were able to relax and have a good night's sleep. Many thanks to Anika and the others who are all involved in providing the accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed it and really appreciate it.
There had been initial confusion with our stay, but it was resolved by the staff and owner. We were so tired after a very long drive through Lesotho. The place was well furnished at Sylvia's house. Had a great sleep after the long drive.
House is older than the photos on the website, but still slept well in an old house full of antique furniture. Kitchenware is very limited but other than that it's good value for money with the nicest bedding ever.
The accommodation was good and everything was tidy. The absence of an en-suite bathroom might be a problem for other people, but it wasn't for me and my son.
No fridge or microwave in room. That too communally.
I was alone and only stayed there for one night. The place was neat and clean. There was no noise and I could sleep peacefully. I'll stay there again if I head in that direction.
Pandora's Guesthouse is an excellent comfortable place to stay overnight in Bethlehem. It is located in Mullerstraat which is the N5 one way in Bethlehem. The Navigator wants to lead you to Union Street and it's difficult because you can't turn right to the entrance in Muller Street. Otherwise it is absolutely value for money. The house has a lovely garden and swimming pool for those who want to swim. There is a comfortable kitchen. The fridge and freezer are more than big enough. The hostess is friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed it and will definitely come again.
Fantastic location, peaceful atmosphere, nice crisp bedding!
Had a great stay, people very friendly.
It is a quiet getaway for a stopover when on your way somewhere.
An alternative accommodation is our area that met all the expectations.
Pandora has moved us from their own to an en suite unit from a budget unit, at no extra cost!
Kept us updated on the cellphone. Struggled with the address at first. See you again.
Friendly staff, stunning rooms and atmosphere among stunning antique furniture. It felt like you're in a previous area.
Lovely old house with lots of history. Truly unique.
Lovely, comfortable, tidy and safe place to stay.
They are very hospitable and have made a lot of effort to make the stay enjoyable. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were neat and clean.
Sweetest old house with the most beautiful old furniture. Beautiful!
What a beautiful old house that is so beautifully filled with wooden furniture and a nice warm bed. We even got a fireplace to chase away the last bit of cold.
It was good value for money.
Pandora's Guesthouse was definitely a delightful experience. Caren makes you feel so welcome. The fireplace in the room was lovely during the cold front. However, the most special thing is the decor. It almost feels like stepping into a bygone era. The wooden floors and wide window frames are unique, as is the old kitchen with the heavy wooden table and doors. If local street noise is a problem, this is not the place for you. I enjoyed the sounds - it makes you feel part of the community. I would love to visit Pandora's again.
We loved the classic furniture and setting in the building and the fireplace in our room was a huge bonus. The staff were also very helpful.
Pleasant and isolated.
It was a bit unprofessional when we got there. The person who received us did not know how much money we still had to pay, and had to take our word for it. The room was indeed very nice and effort was made with electric blankets etc. The parking was a bit inconvenient, because some of the guests have to park behind each other. Early in the morning, other guests came to ask us to move the car because they wanted to drive.
We had a very nice stay, except for the dog who sleeps in front of our bedroom window and barked all night from 10:30 p.m.
On a cold winter evening we were welcomed with a log fire in the room and friendly service.
I love the place. It was clean and quiet. Caron (host) is the friendliest person on earth. I love also the fact that I could prepare my own meals in a fully equipped kitchen. Home away from home. Decor is also beautiful. Value for money beyond imagination.
Baie vriendelike ontvangs. Lieflike huis met antieke meubels en akkerboom van 120 jaar oud. Huislike atmosfeer. Rustige en veilige omgewing. Sal beslis aanbeveel. Tariewe baie billik.
Did not have hot water on Saturday morning. I phoned the lady in question to notify her around 11:00, did not even apologise for the inconvenience.
Only experienced one bad thing, was cool in the room, due to a window that could not close completely. Other than that everything was very good and would recommend it to anyone else.
Warm welcome, clean, tidy, tranquil.
Other than that, not impressed. 04:30 awoken by noise on stairs. Trucks rumble. People sit and smoke in the communal kitchen.
Guesthouse service was very good and staff very friendly. Facilities were very clean and tidy. Atmosphere pleasant and peaceful.
Everything was nice and clean, lovely garden, just too noisy for us and some of the other guests smoked in the house which was quite unpleasant.
A very safe environment for a family vacation.
Was received very kindly and the hostess was very helpful with recommendations regarding restaurant. Enjoyed stay. Parking can be a problem.
Overall, everything was as expected. Owner also followed up to make sure everything was in order. Only 3 points for improvement: We had to wait 20 minutes plus in front of the gate for someone to come open. The double bed was already hollow and not comfortable. No extra toilet rolls in bathroom.
Beautiful antique furniture. Room nice and spacious. Large garden. Old bed cracked badly and house will have to make do with parking if they have more guests at the same time. Extra blankets needed as not everyone wants to sleep with an electric blanket on.
We loved this old house, and fireplaces in each of our rooms made the chilly night memorable. It was perfect for our stop-over and the manager was friendly and helpful in helping us get take-aways when we were too tired to go out. Our rooms were big and everything was neat and tidy. The place may not look like much from the outside but the house inside is like a treasure chest full of beautiful gems.
The address of the guest house was given incorrectly. We had to call and wait for the driver to come. We got a room on the top floor and the wooden floor made noise everywhere you walked. The bed was very hard and creaked terribly when you moved. We got little sleep. The guest house is on a main road and there were vehicles passing by all night. The bathroom was not en suite and there was no shower available. There was only one towel available. There was a kettle with only coffee available - no tea. There wasn't even a bottle of water or a glass available next to the bed.
Room was neat and clean, the bathroom can be upgraded but was clean. I felt safe but the gate needs a motor to make access to the premises safer. For my needs it was good.
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Cozy room with double bed and an extra single bed features a shared bathroom with a shower. The double bed has a beautiful view through the bay window onto the garden. Antique furniture, carpets and original art pieces finish off this room.
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Cozy room with double bed and an extra single bed features a shared bathroom with a shower. The double bed has a beautiful view through the bay window onto the garden. Antique furniture, carpets and original art pieces finish off this room.
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This upstairs bedroom features a double bed and an extra single bed and has access to a shared bathroom. Room features include wooden floors covered with carpets, antique furniture, and original art pieces.
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This upstairs bedroom features a double bed and an extra single bed and has access to a shared bathroom. Room features include wooden floors covered with carpets, antique furniture, and original art pieces.
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This upstairs room features single beds with built-in cupboards. It is suitable for guests working on a budget. Guests have access to a shared bathroom.
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This upstairs room features single beds with built-in cupboards. It is suitable for guests working on a budget. Guests have access to a shared bathroom.
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Beautiful spacious room, decorated with original art pieces, carpets and antique furniture and has a patio. The 4-poster king-size bed, art dèco style fireplace and wooden floors gives this room a homey feel. The bathroom has a bath and shower fixed over the bath.
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Beautiful spacious room, decorated with original art pieces, carpets and antique furniture and has a patio. The 4-poster king-size bed, art dèco style fireplace and wooden floors gives this room a homey feel. The bathroom has a bath and shower fixed over the bath.
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Ideal for a family, the room features an antique double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, original artwork and a carpet. The room does not have a TV and a kitchenette.
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Ideal for a family, the room features an antique double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, original artwork and a carpet. The room does not have a TV and a kitchenette.
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Spacious room with a king-size bed and an extra single bed, decorated with original art pieces, carpets and antique furniture. Ideal for guests sleeping more than one night. It also has an en-suite shower.
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Spacious room with a king-size bed and an extra single bed, decorated with original art pieces, carpets and antique furniture. Ideal for guests sleeping more than one night. It also has an en-suite shower.
Each room is furnished with antiques, art pieces and collectables, 2 downstairs bedrooms feature art deco-style fireplaces.
Rooms are serviced daily and are equipped with a TV with local channels only, a heater or electric blanket and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Guests have access to shared braai facilities, a swimming pool, and secure parking. The house is fully equipped with a communal kitchen for guests to use. There is no oven.
The town of Bethlehem offers golf, the Bethlehem Museum, and hiking trails. Guests can enjoy day trips to Basotho Cultural Village, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, and the village of Clarens, all located less than an hour away from the guest house.
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