81 on Church Guest House

This guest house is an undiscovered gem, home away from home, luxurious comforts and Johan as a warm, witty and engaging host. The best-kept secret is the oasis of a garden that Johan has lovingly created in the back. Some of the rooms and cottages look onto this abundantly green and magnificent display of textures and colour. 81 on Church offers a choice of four comfortable, spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bedroom, evaporative air cooling, and DSTV. Three have a queen-sized and a single bed, and there is a family room with a queen-sized and 2 single beds.

Like most houses of its vintage, the rooms are large having high ceilings and sash windows welcoming the light to stream in. All rooms have DSTV, a fridge-freezer for cold drinks on summer days, and everything you need to make tea or coffee. The bathrooms-en-suite have showers.

We also have two 2 sleeper luxury cottages each having an en-suite bedroom as well as their own private outside shower. The lounge area with a kitchenette overlooks the gardens outside. These units are perfect for guests looking for a bit of comfort and to simply unwind.

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Reviews

"The ambience of our room with the beatiful garden"

10 July 2022

"There is nothing that can be improved. The room was beautifully kept, and the lush garden in the middle of the Karoo was a treat. Thank you to Johan for his friendly and helpful engagement with us."
"Comfortable"

05 April 2021

"A very clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated room, in a beautiful garden. We had an excellent stay."
"Lovely stay"

08 February 2016

"we had a lovely time at Mai's guest house, she is a very interesting Irish lady. We put the world to rights every morning, after a very good nights sleep. Thank you Mai"
"Awesome stay!"

28 December 2015

"We loved staying at Mai's! Her rooms are beautifully decorated! Mai has a wonderful sense of humor and was so helpful. She booked us a table at the hotel for dinner, she found out the times of the dairy - she was a great host. Her breakfast was stunning! I will definitely stay there again and again! What a treat! Thank you Mai. You are true to the Irish saying on your board - a hundred thousand welcomes! We felt so welcome!"
"Just perfect!"

25 March 2015

"Warm hospitality, clean and very spacious rooms. Mai is one of the loveliest of hosts who also knows how to serve a superb breakfast! The assistant staff are courteous, willing and competent. We have stayed before and will stay again. Thank you Mai."
"Wonderful"

28 April 2014

"What a wonderful weekend, I felt so at home and had such special treatment from Mai and her staff....an excellent guest lodge."
"Sunny stay at Mai's"

23 March 2014

"The bedroom was very comfortable and nicely furnished with little extras that are often not seen at B&Bs. Good breakfast to set you up for the day, and a sparkling cool pool to lounge at after exploring Prince Albert on foot. The hostess, Mai, is a real treat."
"Fabulous!"

21 February 2014

"Mai's is a home-from-home in the heart of Prince Albert. Mai knows everything & everybody and runs a fantastic lodge with the most delicious breakfasts under the vines. The pool is a must on hot Karoo days and chaise lounges are provided with cushions for reading and relaxing. Her cats are a joy and she is a caring animal lover naming each stray and having a special bond with her feral friends. Next door is the hotel with good dinners and lunches. The rooms are air conditioned, cosy, eclectic and comfortable. Not to be missed - you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend!"
"Very homely"

05 February 2013

"Wonderful cottage with a very friendly host. Rooms very comfortable with a/c. Lovely breakfast. Made to feel very welcome and at home. Will returm."
"Hospitality at its BEST"

04 February 2009

"What a superb find - Mai and her Guest Lodge are so unique and so fabulous!Beautiful HUGE rooms with gorgeous linen and really interesting and differnt decor - loved everything. Bathrooms lovely with excellent shower - swimming pool fantastic to have as it was hot hot hot!!Highlight was breakfast in the dappled sunlight under the delicious grapes hanging from the vine.Fresh herbs picked from the garden to add to yummy food. Mai is a gem - knowledgeable about the area and she knows EVERYONE and recommends exactly the right restaurant for dinner to suit your mood.I can't wait to go back!"
"Hospitality at its BEST"

04 February 2009

"What a superb find - Mai and her Guest Lodge are so unique and so fabulous! Beautiful HUGE rooms with gorgeous linen and really interesting and differnt decor - loved everything. Bathrooms lovely with excellent shower - swimming pool fantastic to have as it was hot hot hot!! Highlight was breakfast in the dappled sunlight under the delicious grapes hanging from the vine. Fresh herbs picked from the garden to add to yummy food. Mai is a gem - knowledgeable about the area and she knows EVERYONE and recommends exactly the right restaurant for dinner to suit your mood. I can't wait to go back!"
"Highly recommended"

03 September 2008

"We enjoyed a warm welcome from a very informative Mai. Her knowledge of Prince Albert and eating recommendations really enhanced our stay. "
"Highly recommended"

03 September 2008

"We enjoyed a warm welcome from a very informative Mai. Her knowledge of Prince Albert and eating recommendations really enhanced our stay."
"Great stay."

19 April 2008

"Travelling with my friends from England and we all had a fabulous stay. Mai was extremely hospitable and a good laugh,"
"Great stay."

19 April 2008

"Travelling with my friends from England and we all had a fabulous stay.Mai was extremely hospitable and a good laugh, "