Hotel Description
Oleander opened its doors in June 2013 with six rooms. After 2 months we were assessed by the AA and received “Superior” Quality Assurance. In September 2013 we received our 5 stars from the Tourism Council of South Africa. Both these assessments are renewed annually.At the beginning of October 2014 we completed a new extension of the guest house with the addition of four new luxury rooms. These rooms are accessed by an overhanging pool deck with splendid views over the garden.
Oleander opened up a brand new cosy restaurant on the premises in June 2017. Laurier Blanc (French for White Oleander) is stylishly decorated with a touch of French flair and elegance.
Oleander Guest House received the following Lilizela Awards: 2014, 2015 and 2016 for the Provincial Winner: Northern Cape.
We accomplished further excellence by winning the Lilizela National Award for the best 5 star Guest House 2015.
We are committed to go the extra mile and to deliver a 5 star service and facilities at four star prices.
History
Oleanders are distinctive, large, beautiful flowering shrubs that thrive with little care. Most cultivars grow 3 to 6 metres tall and almost just as wide. Oleanders are lovely, but don’t touch – they are highly poisonous.
The white oleander at 28 Carrington Street in Kimberley is approximately 10 metres tall. The late Professor Christo Pienaar, a well-known botanical expert, visited Kimberley many years ago – he said that this oleander was the biggest he had seen anywhere in South Africa. We believe that this tree is almost as old as the 100 year-old house.
The peacefulness of the oleander inspired the current owners of this historical home, Onno and Philene Fortuin, to restore this Edwardian house to its former glamour and to decorate it in an elegant and gracious style.
The original owners of 28 Carrington Road built this lovely home in 1913, according to a local newspaper of the time. Kimberley was one of the first towns in South Africa to get electricity, which had its disadvantages –in July 1925 part of the house burned down because someone left an iron on, and a fire started in the kitchen. But the house was rebuilt. As far as we know Carrington 28 has only had five owners. It retains its original Oregon pine floors and pressed steel ceilings. Most of the cupboards are original, glowing with a new coat of paint.
The previous owner, Mrs Dalene Keevy, made the current owners promise that they would never cut the oleander tree down. Being a garden lover, Philene spent many hours – indeed years – re-designing the garden. Aside from its glorious flowers, the garden also supplies the home-grown vegetables and herbs that we use in our organic cuisine.
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Unit Amenities
- Toilet paper
- Linen
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Bedroom
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Garden view
- Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Pool and wellness
- Swimming pool
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool/beach towels
- Outdoor pool (all year)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage (Additional charge)
- Pets are not allowed.
- Activities
- Themed dinner nights (Additional charge)
- Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable Channels
- Satellite Channels
- TV
- Food & Drink
- Fruits (Additional charge)
- Bottle of water (Additional charge)
- Wine/champagne (Additional charge)
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet menus (on re
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On/Off Site Amenities
- McGregor Museum
- Mediclinic Kimberley
- William Humphreys Art Gallery
- Hoffe Park Stadium
- Diamond Pavilion Shopping Mall Northern Cape
- The Big Hole
- Kimberley Big Hole Museum
- Kimberley Mine Museum
- Kimberley Golf Club
- Pioneers of Aviation Museum
- Restaurants and markets
- Ocean Basket Restaurant
- Daimond Pavillion Mall Supermarket
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Oleander Guest House is centrally located in the suburb of Belgravia in Kimberley. The historic Edwardian house features a garden and a restaurant serving seasonal and traditional cuisine of the Northern Cape.
The luxurious en suite rooms at Oleander Guest House are graciously decorated with French-colonial flair. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, a comfortable working desk, tea-and-coffee making facilities. Guests benefit from the added comfort of bathrobes, slippers and a well-stocked honesty bar. Some of the executive rooms feature a private seating area where you can relax.
The guest house offers WiFi. Drinks can be enjoyed at the pool deck next to the large swimming pool.
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