19.77°E
A quiet
corner of the
Karoo
Nestled in the quiet heart of Calvinia, the Tarantula Guesthouse is your gateway to the rugged beauty of the Northern Cape. Stunning mountain views, warm Karoo hospitality, and comfortable self-catering homes make this the ideal base for exploring one of South Africa's most unique regions.
Plate I
Coordinates
31.47° S
19.77° E
Elevation 975 m
The Location
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.
The Stay
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
An exceptional
stay, by the numbers.
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.
- Airbnb
- 4.93/5
- Booking.com
- 9.4/10
- Tripadvisor
- 4.0/5
- LekkeSlaap
- 4.9/5
Three rooms,
three quiet endings.
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.
Unit One
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.
- En-suite
- Self-catering
- DStv
- Built-in braai
Unit Two
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.
- En-suite
- Self-catering
- DStv
- Built-in braai
Unit Three
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.
- Loft
- Full kitchen
- Private pool
- Outside braai
The small things,
attended to.
At the Tarantula Guesthouse we are committed to your comfort. In addition to the holiday homes themselves, the following come as standard.
Free Parking
Make use of our free secure parking on premises.
High-Speed Wi-Fi
The entire property is equipped with high speed WiFi.
Housekeeping
Daily housekeeping for all our guests, included.
Private Braai
Each unit has a private patio with braai (BBQ) facilities.
Mountain View
Uninterrupted views of the Rebunie and Hantam Mountains.
Lush Garden
Well-maintained gardens surround each unit, a peaceful retreat.
The place,
in pictures.
A short sequence of the property, its light, its rooms and its wide-open Karoo horizons. Tap any plate to open.