Name: The Gumtree Guesthouse
Address: Kerk Straat, 139, Oudtshoorn, 6625, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Michael

The breakfast was delicious. Best one we had during our 10 day trip!

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Andrea

We had a very enjoyable stay for three nights. The hosts were fabulous. They gave us great ideas for activities in the area given the recent floods, and provided areas of interest as we headed east on the garden route as well.
My family of four stayed in the cottage, which was perfect for us.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Spencer

Overall, our stay was marvellous in every way possible - the high level of service from our attentive hosts and their staff, the cleanliness of our room plus amenities, the incredible and plentiful daily breakfast, the rustic and comfortable feel of the entire guest house, as well as the convenient location for accessing the greater area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Marck

Everything was great. The host, Gerry, was engaged, hands in and very helpful with suggestions and referrals for attractions, restaurants, etc. And a great conversationalist, very knowledgeable about Oudtshoorn, the Klein Karoo, and South Africa in general!, and

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Deborah

A lovely 3-night stay at this homely, rustic-style guest house. With a warm, friendly greeting we felt right at home from the start.
In a very convenient, easily walkable, yet quiet location right in the centre of Oudtshoorn, with a delightful garden and pool area and safe on-site parking, this guesthouse is a gem.
Gerry is an outstanding host! He went above and beyond to provide recommendations and information on the area .... he even made restaurant reservations for us. Always friendly and chatty ... we left feeling like friends. Most outstanding, however, was his healthy, generous and freshly-prepared breakfast ... really set us up for the day. Highly recommended!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Lisa

Very welcoming stay!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Gumtree. The host was very sweet and helped us with great ideas of things to do and see while in the area. The breakfast was tasty with choices of hot and cold items, fresh made bread, and fresh fruit cups. The location was quiet, but within walking distance to good restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Carolyn

Location was convenient for walking in town and for out of town excursions. The room was clean and comfortable. The garden and pool were very nice! Best of all, the host was warm and welcoming and a wealth of information! Thank you!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Mark

Loved it

Great time, lovely room, very friendly, great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2024

Hilda Heather

I have stayed in the property before and like the why it is set up

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

Lydia

Excellent all round & fantastic location

Our host Jerry could not be more charming or helpful. He’s a font of knowledge and nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in places that look more plush, but this was by far superior in every way. Powerful shower, quiet air con and ceiling fan, and the best breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2023

Steve

This property was well maintained and had secure parking. We appreciated that it was only a block to the Main Street and close to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2023

Grafton

Gerry was very helpful and friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2022

Deborah

A great stopover, very friendly and convenient too

Phil and Linda made us very welcome and made our stay really enjoyable. We have stayed at the Gumtree previously and will no doubt return.
The garden is lovely and there is a pool for cooling off after a long drive.
Phil cooks a very good breakfast and Linda's fruit salad is lovely.
We would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

Gideon

Great location for touring the area, extremely friendly owners. Nice rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2022

Nicholas

Best venue in Oudtshoorn. Highly recommend.

Outstanding location in Oudtshoorn - probably the best. Highly recommend. Owners are very helpful at organizing activities, visits, and sightseeing in the area. Outstanding hospitality.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

One problem was that the closet to hang clothes was not long enough for dresses, the shower room was quite tired looking

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The best guest house we have ever stayed at anywhere in the world! Just unbelievable. Perfect location, perfect facilities, perfect hosts! We didn’t want to leave. A wonderful discovery. We will be back!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2019

Michael

One of the very best—stay here.

On the road 800+ nights around the world and this is one of the best, in every way.

Super location, close but not too close to town—-quiet, beautiful morning birdsong.

Clean, very comfortable bed and room—very peaceful, restful sleep. First rate room.

Breakfast was superb—locally sourced, fresh juice, excellent cold and hot food, homemade bread. Beautiful breakfast room.

And proprietors Phil and Linda all pull off this first rate guesthouse with graciousness and warm hospitality. And very, very interesting and engaging people they both are—just first rate human beings running a first rate guest house.

You can’t and won’t go wrong—stay here if you are in or near Outdshoorn. You will be very happy you did.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2019

David

Pleasant stay.

Our hosts Phil and Linda were very hospitable and helpful. Our room was comfortable and clean. Great breakfast with good choices. Nice swimming pool area to relax around. Walking distance to some restaurants and shops. You have to be a bit careful leaving the premises by car as you are on a downwards slope and it is not to easy to see the traffic. Just a small point.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2019

NICK

Great stay in Oudtshoorn

We had an Excellent stay Lin and Phil great hosts, really pointed us in right direction with details of local area. Rooms were big also nice deck and pool to relax around - breakfast was very good, all in all a perfect hotel to explore the local area which loads to offer

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2019

John

A memorable stay and excursion with Phil and Linda

Gumtree Lodge is perfect for a visit to Oudtshoorn and the surrounding areas. Phil and Linda are excellent hosts who are extremely knowledgeable and professional in their approach. Service is first class! The guest house is ideally placed for walking to a range of restaurants and Phil and Linda advised us about these. Breakfast was delicious. Our room was spacious and looked onto the gardens and pool. It had everything we needed. The bar and dining area are very tastefully decorated. There were too many extras to mention. An unforgettable memory is the circular tour through the Schwartberg Pass driven by Phil who provided a really well informed commentary. We would highly recommend this guided tour. We think that we were extremely lucky to have chosen Gumtree Lodge and highly recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2018

Lynda

South Africa road trip

We enjoyed returning to this fabulous Guesthouse. Phil and Linda are great hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Oudtshoorn experienced 2 power cuts while we were there and our hosts ensured we were inconvenienced as little as possible. We would highly recommend this gem of a Guesthouse and also a day trip over the Swartberg pass driven by Phil in his 4 x 4.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2018

Wayne

Absolutely one of the best guest houses we have stayed at, super friendly hosts, excellent beds and room. Lovely.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2018

Parker

Though we missed the owners due to annual holiday, Naomi was amazing. She anticipated most of our questions and was very thorough. You can tell she loves Oudtshoorn. She helped us reset our plans after a downpour dampened our chance at Meerkats.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2018

Daniel

highly recommended

awesome stay. property is top notch and location is central. naomi the host was as nice as it gets!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2018

David

Great place to stay

Very friendly guest house. Room very nice. Breakfast excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Awesome place

The place is spotless and very pretty, located close to couple of good restaurants. The breakfast is out of this world and the hostess went out of her way to accommodate and help us. Strongly recommend it!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Phil and Linda was fantastic hosts and their beautiful dog domino was lovely. The guest has a relaxed feel about it and feel as though you have known Phil and Linda all yiur kife. Our first drink was complimentary and then tried the local gin which was lovely. Breakfast in the morning was the full Monty as well as toast and local jams and cereals. We would stay again as it was wonderful.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2018

Paul

Tranquil lodge with everything

Secure and made to feel very much at home. Great enthusiastic hosts ,appreciated the extra touches (milk etc),very professional and friendly.Good breakfast and bar and pool and added extra. Comfortable bed .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2018

Mrs Jacquie

Wonderful visit

Wonderful place. Excellent service. Very welcoming hosts and a stunning breakfast. Highly recommended. Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2018

Janet

Nice guesthouse very central close to restaurant .

Phil and Linda made us feel very welcome.
The Pool was very refreshing on a hot day 😰

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2018

David

Simply comfortable.

Friendly and welcoming. We arrived after a short drive, but a long day sightseeing, everything was as anticipated. The breakfasts were another success as well.
We had good advice on dining out, all within a short stroll.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2018

Kaitlin

Perfect place to stay

Phil and Linda were great hosts! They go out of your way to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The rooms were well equipped, the garden was beautiful, the breakfast was delicious and even better the conversations were wonderful! Would have loved to stay a few extra days. We couldn’t recommend this place any higher.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2017

Brian

Central

Only one night spent here but what a fabulous find. After a long drive from franschhoek checked in and received a welcome drink. We sat outside our room in the afternoon sun perfect. Walking distance to centre.
If your travelling to oudtshorn don't overlook

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2017

Kalyan

Centrally located, owner knowledgeable and helpful

Stayed for one night, very neat and compact property with all the amenities in place. Lovely breakfast cooked by owners Easily accessible to our onward journey and activities around the town.

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2017

Heather

Excellent accomodation at a very reasonable price

This is a small guest house in a very quiet area of Oudtshoorn. The owners go out of their way to be helpful and recommend activities and restaurants in the local area. Breakfast is excellent with many local and some home made products on offer. One of the most reasonably priced guest houses we stayed in during our holiday in South Africa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2017

Lynda

Guesthouse stay

We had an amazing stay at the Gumtree Guesthouse. The owners were very welcoming and helpful in recommending places to visit and restaurants. Our rooms were comfortable and clean and we enjoyed the bar which the owners opened each evening. We would definitely recommend this guesthouse.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2017

g

Outstanding

Nothing was too much trouble for the owners, making the stay memorable. Awesome breakfast. Truly wonderful hosts. Will be going back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2016

Teresa

One of the best

Touring through area. Would certainly stay again i
Next time back. A great venue!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2016

Leesha

The standard of hospitality!!!

My boyfriend and I stayed with Phil and Linda for 4 days while we were visiting my grandpa in Oudtshoorn. We have been to many hotels since we travel a lot from Los Angeles, and I must say I enjoyed this bed and breakfast the most. It was very clean, comfortable, and most importantly very welcoming. The owners Phil and his wife Linda were very hospitable and helped us out from places to eat, visit, and even information to rent a car. AND THE BREAKFAST!! Yum!!! My boyfriend loves their hot breakfast and they were so sweet to accommodate my vegan needs. I consider them to be a great part of our trip. I was really impressed with our stay and would definitely stay with them again!!!

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2016

Rosh

wonderful haven in Oudtshoorn

great hosts and outstanding service

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2016

Jeanette

Review for Gumtree Lodge

Reaaly enjoyed our stay, Phil and Linda were very hospitable and welcoming

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2016

Philip

Couldn't find fault!

This was our second visit to the Gumtree and our experience was exactly the same as the first time 3 years ago.the hosts (Phil & Linda) did everything within this powers to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. If we are ever back in Outdtshoorn we will definitely book the Gumtree.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2016

Carol

Top place to stay!!

Great breakfast, great bar with excellent prices of drinks, relaxing pool area. Above all our hosts, linda and Phil were helpful, friendly and welcoming. They made us feel like old friends and were on hand with lots of info about the area. A great place to stay and we would highly recommend GumTree to everyone visiting oudtshorn and we will definitely book again when we go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2016

Ian

Fantastic Guest House in Oudtshoorn!

We had a great one night stay at the Gumtree Guest House. It's a lovely place. The hosts our really helpful and friendly - and open up a bar for drinks each evening - which was really nice. They also offer loads of advice about restaurants and things to do in the area. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2015

Ben

Lovely place to stay

Beautiful little Guest house with excellent amenities close to the centre of Oudtshoorn. Lovely clean room, delicious breakfast and very friendly owners who were happy to help with all of our queries. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2015

Amit

Very good hotel. Staff was great. Breakfast was good with a variety of options. Owner is very friendly and he made me feel comfortable. Overall this is the place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2015

Bruno

Great Place to stay in Oudtshoorn

Beautiful guesthouse in a nice park / garden setting with pool and patio.
Rooms are nicely decorated.
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Enjoyed a glass of (complimentary) local wine.
Well situated in center of Outdshoorn.
Stay was a highlight of our trip to South Africa - highly recommendable.

Family

2/10

Poor

05 May 2015

James

Back to boarding school.

The owner of this establishment should not be in the hospitality business. He is a control freak and and this is evidenced by an endless stream of rules and regulations emailed, signposted and supplied in the rooms. The facilities are fine, but I suspect many of the better reviews relate to the earlier owners of this establishment. Innocent transgressions on the part of guests, merit a stream of sarcasm. For myself and two sets of friend visiting RSA from Asia, this was the low point of our two week visit when compared with so many other establishments we stayed in with with warm and friendly hosts.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2015

Gary

This is the spot for a quick stay in this area

Phil is a great host. Gave terrific recommendations for restaurants and things to do and see. Room was adequate - beds were very comfortable and the shower was better than may be expected. TV was the only weak spot but didn't
visit to watch TV. Had an amazing, wonderful dinner at the Colony Restaurant in the neat old hotel in the center of town,
thanks to Phil. This place is a SUPER GOOD VALUE. Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Very well situated close to town centre and restaurants. Excellent rooms clean and tidy. Hosts make you feel welcome and very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2015

Kelly

Just perfect, highly recommend!

Staying at Gumtree was one of the highlights of our entire trip to South Africa! Phil and Linda are so friendly and hospitable and really made our stay so great. We really enjoyed chatting with them and enjoying drinks on the deck. They gave us great recommendations for things to do in Oudtshoorn as well as for the remainder of our trip. The property itself is exceptional! The most high quality guest house we have ever stayed in. The rooms are large and comfortable, with great decor. The location is perfect, right in the center of town walking distance to good restaurants which Phil will recommend you. Look no further, this is the best place to stay in Oudtshoorn.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2014

John

gumtree guesthouse

Had a lovely stay at this guesthouse. Linda and Phil provided a very warm welcome. The breakfast was very good with a fine selection of local produce. Phil provided excellent information on sites to visit in the area. Overall rating was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2014

joli

Nice location close to the beach. Lovely couple.

Very friendly couple manage it. Helpful with everything. The breakfast is great.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2014

Grannyjac

Superb service awaits at The Gumtree, Oudsthoorn

Phil & his wife Linda are supreme professionals and make running the guesthouse look so easy. From my dealings by email to our greeting upon arrival, we felt as if we were in the company of someone who is at the top of their game. The welcome is great, the situation of the guesthouse is greet( almost in town, next to the river, facing the suspension bridge). Our room (number7) overlooks the swimming pool deck area, the river & the bridge and is very quiet. The bedlinen is fab. There are enough sockets in the room for all chargers etc & the tea tray is very much appreciated. A complimentary drink in the tiny bar is a nice touch where you get chance to pick Phil & Linda's brains about tours & places to eat. They even book ahead for you which is another nice touch. Breakfast is a slick operation with Phil overseeing the room and ensuring that you have enough of everything on offer( local cheeses & meats, savoury & sweet preserves). We enjoyed our stay very much and would gladly return.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2014

Dave Bowater

Made to feel at home

Owners were very helpful. We arrived on a hot day with a wide area power cut so difficult for owners. They were incredibly helpful and certainly did not let the power cut spoil our stay

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2014

coza

nice fiendly and helpful owners.

Couldnt fault the service or standard of room and swimming pool.

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2013

T.O.Adventurer

Excellent Hosts

Oudtshoorn's a little off the radar but I'm glad I did the two night stopver because there's lots to see and do in the area. The Gumtree is just off the main street and looks over a river and suspension bridge and provides a quiet locale, but it's the owners Phil and Linda that really made the stay here. When you're not familiar with the area, it's great to have that local knowledge of which restaurants were open on a given night, which needed reservations and they would phone ahead and arrange it for you. Sometimes owners can disappear into the background and let staff run things but they were very hands-on and involved with the guests which made for a pleasant, community-like atmosphere. Loved the locally-sourced food at breakfast. Thanks to Phil's recommendation, I did drive the Swartberg&Meiringspoort Passes that I knew about but admit, wasn't part of my plans. Glad I didn't miss out on some spectacular scenery. 7 of us(including Phil and Linda) from 4 different countries went out for dinner one night and its those kind of experiences that really make a trip memorable.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2013

phil

The owners (Phil & Linda) are fantastic hosts and can't do enough for you to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms are well equipped as are e ensuite facilities. Cannot find fault with any aspect of our stay at The Gumtree and if we are ever back in Oudtshoorn we will definitely be back to this guest house.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2013

Bev

Excellent Guesthouse, very comfortable and very friendly owners. Helpfull with details of places to visit and good places to eat. Would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Great hotel, great location

From arrival to departure we were made to feel very welcome guests. The owner also took the time to chat with us and provided us with information not only on hotel services, but on local restaurants, places to visit, even ordering takeaway meals and taxis for you if required, etc.
Our room and bathroom were spacious, clean and nicely furnished, and well serviced throughout our stay, even down to a bottle of water by your bedside.
Complimentary coffee/tea was available from the restaurant area and brought to your room if requested. Other drinks were available at very reasonable prices too.
The restaurant area was light and airy and overlooked the garden/pool area. Breakfasts were wonderful and well presented. Requests for different foods were accommodated and even suggested by the staff.
The hotel is situated in a quiet area yet quite close to the seafront at Sea Point (4 minute walk). It was only a 40 minute walk along the sea front to the V&A Waterfront and Robben Island ferry (so the car was left behind). A simple 10 minute drive to Table Mountain. Also a good place to start/finish if wanting to drive around the Cape.
The area has some nice restaurants close by in walking distance and one did not feel unduly unsafe walking in the area in the evening, although we were normally back at the guest house by 9.30 pm.
Ample parking space outside the hotel
All the staff were wonderful and helpful at all times.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2013

David

A really nice, peaceful and laid back place to stay even though it is just near the centre of town. Excellent facilities and breakfast. Welcoming and informative host.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2013

Jay

Wonderful end to our South African adventure!

During our trip to South Africa, we drove from Cape Town towards Port Elizabeth and back. To break up our trip, we stayed at the Gumtree. It was a wonderful stay. The owners are very welcoming, and we had no complaints. We would definitely recommend this again! (Also recommend visiting Cango Caves !)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2013

Lasse & Liisa

What a garden and private pub!

Very good help for the visitors, great breakfast and a very delighting minipub, serving the best beer I found in South Africa during our 3 week trip. Really fascinating garden area, with the old gumtree. Just 5 min walk to city centre and many good restaurants. The room was rather small and the bathroom&toilet was not fully separated from the main room, but actually ok. It had been nice to stay longer!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2013

Frank

A great place to stay

Phil and Linda are exeptional hosts. They made us feel very welcome and assisted us with all our needs. Their service are above and beyond the norm, I would highly recommend a stay at the Gumtree if you ever find yourself in Oudtshoorn.

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2012

Terry

Good location

Stayed one night, good location for attractions in the area. The hosts Phil and Linda are very welcoming. Drinks on the deck watching the sunset before dinner in the town. Would recommend this place if any of my friends went to Oudtshoorn.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2012

Carmel

Quaint

Location was good. The breakfast was nice, but disappointed with the cottage as we had to go through the other couples bedroom to get to the bathroom and toilet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2012

Verified traveler

Gum Tree - a gem

The hotel is gated with good offstreet parking within easy walking distance, 400m, of the town in a good safe area. The welcome was first class and really helpfull, the rooms are a good size with the attention to details in everything including an excellent breakfast. There is a pooling within the decke area and the birdlife around was also good with nesting Ibis - early morning calls and a roosting eagle owl.
Shame we could not stay longer.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2012

Roonsey

Great place to stay

Great place to stay.. Nice, Clean and Freindly. Phill and Linda made us feel more than welcome. would stay at the Gum Tree again.. Central location so you can easily walk to the local stores and restaurants & the locally sourced breakfast was also a great treat..

Thanks for a great stay- Jason & Craig.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2011

Verified traveler

Wonderful 3 star that feels like a 4

The Gumtree is a wonderful guest house with lovely hosts.
The room & in particular, the beds are so comfortable, with all the furnishings you need, air conditioning etc.
The hosts Phil & Linda are lovely helpful people & Phil's home cooked bread for breakfast is a must.
You will not be disappointed with your stay at The Gumtree, it feels very private & secluded, yet the dining precinct is just around the corner.
It's a lovely place to stay, we enjoyed our time there very much.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2011

Richard

Gumtree in Oudtshoorn

Excellent guesthouse and great value for money. Both Phil and Linda were great hosts recommending two superb restaurants to dine at and also the small guests bar they have was great for a drink before going out for dinner. Location was in a safe area with just a 100m walk to the street with plenty of shops and restaurants. Highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2011

manoj

comfortable lodge run by extremely sweet family.

i stayed there for 1 night and was very comfortable with my stay. smack in the middle of the centre. phil, the owner, was very helpful with any details we needed to know with regards to our balance trip in SA. overall i would recommend this lodge.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

David

Gerry is very welcoming and useful ! The place is clean and beautiful. Breakfast is perfect ! Home made bread, good choice of cereals, fresh fruits salad, yogurt and an additional choice of cooked dishes.
Thank you again, we’ll definitely come back when we return to South Africa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Patrick

Sauberes Zimmer.Sehr freundliches Personal.Top Frühstück.Absolut Traumhafter Aufenthalt.Werde es auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Marie Gabrielle

Il y a pléthore de guesthouse à Oudshoorn mais celle ci vaut le détour, un hôte Gerry adorable, plein de bons conseils, des chambres propres, confortables et très bien équipées. Un petit déjeuner délicieux où rien ne manque. Bref, une adresse incontournable.