Queens Hotel

Colonial elegance, modern convenience. The Queen’s Hotel is an oasis of colonial elegance and wired modern convenience in the heart of Oudtshoorn – the capital of the beautiful semi-arid Klein Karoo. Finished in 1880, this grande dame of South African hoteliery has recently been restored to her full original beauty and continues to offer sumptuous accommodation, service, and dining that is reminiscent of a bygone era but driven by dynamic modern hotel management. Rooms The Queen’s can accommodate 82 people in our 40 non-smoking rooms (Double, Twin, Family, and Deluxe). All have WiFi, individually remote-controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, clock radio, work desk, safe, coffee/tea facilities, communal lounge area, and bathrooms with overhead/separate shower & bath, towels, toiletries & luxury linen. Meals Breakfast (included in room rate) is served in the breakfast room: 7:30 to 10:00. Dinner is served at the Colony Restaurant (not included). Wheelchair-friendly We have 1 room fitted with grab rails, but all rooms are wheelchair-accessible and the hotel has an elevator between floors. Check-in and check-out Arrival: Check-in from 14:00 | Departure: Check out by 11:00 Restaurants The Colony Restaurant – fine dining for young and old. The upstairs Colony Restaurant offers superb meals for young and old and an excellent wine menu, 7 days a week. The menu and specials are unmistakably South African, featuring signature dishes by head chef Pieter Jacobs and his team. For parties of more than 10 people, we can offer a set menu. Groups of more than 20 can order a full buffet dinner. Seasonal opening times Summer (Dec to Feb): 18:00 to 23:00 Winter (Jun to Aug): 17:00 to 22:00 Cocktail bar: Fully licensed Special diet requests: Vegetarian meals available on our menu. We can cater for gluten-free, lactose-intolerant, diabetic and any other dietary requests. Please note that smoking in our facility is not permitted. Café Brûlé – free WiFi and the best coffee in town Café Brûlé provides a semi-enclosed street-side European café setting with in-house bakery, light meals and coffee shop. Situated in the centre of town next to the old sandstone masterpiece of the old Boys’ High School, the eatery has won a loyal local following for its all-day fix of excellent coffee, food and Internet. Light meals from 07:00 to 17:00. Freshly baked bread for sale every day. Dish-up-&-weigh buffet on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 12:00 and 14:00. Other fresh product like rusks, cakes, olives, jam, olive oils etc. Conferences The conference room can be reconfigured to accommodate parties and groups from 2 to 120 people in a comfortable working environment. There is security and abundant parking. Around Oudtshoorn Nestled in the heart of town, The Queen’s is within walking distance from restaurants, shops and the first-rate CP Nel Museum. All major attractions and activities are less than 30 km away.

Area Info

AREA INFORMATION:
Oudtshoorn is known as the Ostrich capital of the world with three ostrich show farms to choose from. The Swartberg Mountain Range boasts spectacular views of the Cango Valley and is known as a World Heritage Site. At the foot of the mountain range is the Cango Caves, one of the main attractions of Oudtshoorn. With over 330 sunshine days a year, Oudtshoorn is a great place for Outdoor activities. Surrounded by mountain ranges and blessed with a rich variety of bird and plant life the Klein Karoo reveals its beauty to those who get out and make the effort to explore.