The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, en route to the Cango Caves and Ostrich Farms. The bus and train stations are approximately 1.6 km and 10 km away, respectively. The carefully renovated homestead (circa 1852), with its yellowwood beams and ceilings and a tasteful collection of antique furniture, exudes an aura of authenticity. The lovely rose garden, which gave the hotel its name, leads to stylishly decorated bedrooms, each individually furnished. The hotel also has a cosy pub and several luxury lounges with fireplaces where visitors can relax and admire works from well-known South African artists. The air-conditioned property offers a lobby, hotel safe, cloakroom, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and a car park. All rooms provide individually regulated air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, telephone, minibar and tea trays. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower, bath and hairdryer, and the bedrooms with double or king-size beds. Further amenities include a radio, Internet access, a safe, an ironing set and a terrace. The spa centre, which offers a fully equipped gym, hot tub, sauna and a beauty clinic, is at guests' disposal. Massages are also available. Guests may enjoy the outdoor saltwater swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols at the water's edge. Golf fans may like to head to the Oudtshoorn Golf Club some 5 km away. Breakfast is served in a sunny breakfast room overlooking beautifully kept gardens. From the R62 in Oudtshoorn follow the main road used to enter the town. At the 3rd set of traffic lights, turn left into Baron Van Reede street. Follow this road for about 1.5 km. The hotel is situated on the corner of Baron Van Reede and North Street on the right hand side of the road, opposite the Protea Hotel Riempie Estate. From the N2 via Mossel Bay, the two roads connect to one another just before entering Oudtshoorn. Follow the above directions.
