See all properties

The Milner

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Milner

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hallway
The Pavilion | Terrace/patio
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $198
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

Explore the area

View in a map
12 Milner Street Grahamstown, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139
  • Place, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St Andrew's College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 925 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Pavilion

The Pavilion | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

The Pavilion

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite 1

Luxury Suite 1 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Suite 1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite 2

Luxury Suite 2 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Suite 2

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Lobby
Bartholomew's Loft
Makhanda
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 35 reviews
Bartholomew's Loft

About this property

The Milner

4-star Makhanda B&B with bar/lounge
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
The Milner offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
The bed & breakfast offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This boutique bed & breakfast also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Milner is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Milner B&B Grahamstown

Milner B&B

Milner Grahamstown

The Milner Makhanda

The Milner Bed & breakfast

The Milner Bed & breakfast Makhanda

The Milner Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frenando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one words describes our stay “AMAZING “
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luyanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis

This was totally unexpected in Grahamstown. The decor, facilities and service were top notch. Even the breakfast was world class. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet neigbhorhood, great breakfast, excellent amenities, clean rooms, and yes, the heated beds!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot. Great location and really nice place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything...My roo was a dream ad the service go Linda and Susana was even more better the my home.. THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very charming and comfortable place to stay. We had Room 1 which was enormous and very quiet. the quality of the furnishings was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, peaceful morning lace to stay with friendly people and lots of privacy Surprised however that they still maintained the swimming pool and sprinkler during a real water crisis in the town. I know they have their own borehole, but it’s all the same water table.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet . Very pleasant garden and lounge. The room was clean and spacious .very good breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017