Graaff Reinet Guest House Accommodation

Graaff Reinet was established on 19 July 1786 and was the 4th town established in the Cape Colony.

There are more declared Historical Heritage buildings in Graaff-Reinet than in any other town or city in South Africa.

The Landdrost Andries Stockenstrom, of Swedish descent, was the first to live in and have his offices in the Drostdy, in 1805, now known as the Drostdy Hotel.

Prominent Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius was born in Graaff-Reinet in 1798.

The present Dutch Reformed Church, the fourth built on the site, was officially opened in 1887.

Anna Neethling-Pohl, who made major contributions to Afrikaans theatre, and who was honoured with the freedom of the town in 1980, was born and raised in Graaff-Reinet.

Graaff-Reinet is the only town in South Africa that is surrounded by a National Park - the Camdeboo National Park.

Graaff-Reinet district is a fossil-rich area. World famous paleontologist Dr S Rubidge, who in 1934 discovered his first fossil, was born in the district.

Graaff-Reinets town hall, named after Queen Victoria, was completed in 1911.

Dr Anton Rupert, greatly responsible for the restoration of Graaff-Reinet in the early 1970s, was born here in 1916.

Every year, snowfalls occur on the surrounding mountains of the Sneeuberg range.

The PAC, Pan African Congress political movement, has its beginnings in Graaff-Reinet. Mangaliso Robert Sobukwe, the movements first leader, was born here in 1924.

King Edward VIII (who abdicated before his coronation) visited Graaff-Reinet in 1925. The Royal Family headed by King George VI visited Graaff-Reinet in 1947.

Helen Martins was born and brought up in the house currently known as 'The Owl House', a tourist attraction in Nieu Bethesda.

Graaff-Reinet is well-known for its San Rock Art dating back as much as 2600 years.

Villa Reinet Guest House situated in the heart of historical Graaff-Reinet, is the perfect base for you to take your much needed break, and discover the rhythm and beauty that is the Karoo. From the birdsong in the early morning, till the sun disappears over the Valley mountains, experience the tranquility and comfort we have to offer.

Click here to view a short introductory video of Graaff-Reinet.