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Plate I
Coordinates
31.47° S
19.77° E
Elevation 975 m
A desert-like town of dry skies and stone, Calvinia sits 500 metres from the Calvinia Museum and 3.2 km from the Akkerendam Nature Reserve. Hike, stargaze, or sit very still and listen.
Self-catering homes with patio, garden views, full kitchen, and a private bathroom with shower. Fresh towels and bed linens included, no charge, no questions.
"Stay a night. Remember it a year."
A guest, 2024
Tarantula Guesthouse holds a four-star rating from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, and consistently earns top marks from guests across every major booking platform.
Tourism Grading
Council of S.A.

Each self-catering unit has its own entrance, patio, and braai. Whether you are a couple seeking solitude or a family needing space, there is a unit for you.

Sleeps 2
King
A private, air-conditioned suite with king-size bed, en-suite shower, and fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Relax on DStv or fire up the built-in braai.

Sleeps 2
King
King-size comfort with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, and a self-catering kitchen. Includes DStv and your own built-in braai.

Sleeps 4
King + 2 Singles
Our spacious open-plan unit sleeps four, with a king bed downstairs and two singles in the loft. Full kitchen, DStv, outside braai area, and a private swimming pool.
At the Tarantula Guesthouse we are committed to your comfort. In addition to the holiday homes themselves, the following come as standard.
Make use of our free secure parking on premises.
The entire property is equipped with high speed WiFi.
Daily housekeeping for all our guests, included.
Each unit has a private patio with braai (BBQ) facilities.
Uninterrupted views of the Rebunie and Hantam Mountains.
Well-maintained gardens surround each unit, a peaceful retreat.
A short sequence of the property, its light, its rooms and its wide-open Karoo horizons. Tap any plate to open.