• The Queen’s Hotel

The Grand Dame Of South African Hospitality

It is South Africa’s oldest four star and – impressively – the third oldest of all hotels in the country, after the Oude Werf in Stellenbosch (established 1686) and the Houw Hoek Hotel near Grabouw (built 1779).
Operating uninterrupted since 20 March 1880, the Queen’s Hotel by BON Hotels is – today – an oasis of olde-worlde elegance and modern-day convenience located in the centre of the picturesque semi-arid Klein Karoo (Little Dry Region).

Outshoorn

The towns of Oudtshoorn and De Rust are in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world. The world’s biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty. The region is home to the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system; an ecological hotspot where three distinct plant biomes (succulent karoo, cape thicket and fynbos) converge; and the Swartberg mountain range, which is part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site.

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LUXURY IN THE KLEIN KAROO

sumptuous accommodation

Queen’s Hotel by BON Hotels has a range of 40 non-smoking double, twin, family and deluxe rooms and two self-catering units that can accommodate families of up to 4 adults and 2 children. All are equipped, for your convenience, with free Wi-Fi, remote-controlled air-con, satellite TV, work desk and laptop-sized safe, along with in-room tea and coffee making facilities. Luxury modern bathrooms come standard with plush towels and toiletries.

OSTRICH CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

UNIQUE SEMI-ARID LANDSCAPES

While the Oudtshoorn Courant quaintly announced, on 2 November 1893, the grand opening of the town’s first swimming pool at Queen’s Hotel, today there are many more exciting excursions and activities on offer in the area.  Adrenaline seekers have no shortage of options when it comes to adventure activities in Oudtshoorn. From skydiving and wildlife encounters to exploring caverns and caves deep under ground, these activities will certainly get your blood pumping.

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