Starry Nights Guest House

Starry Nights Guest House is situated in the lovely town of Nieu Bethesda, and is perfectly situated for guests to enjoy dramatic sunsets and the many moods of the iconic Compassberg mountain and surrounds.

The guest house offers four self-catering units with verandas and braai areas opening onto the lovely garden. Units 1 and 2 each have an open-plan kitchen that is equipped with a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, a stove, a small fridge, cutlery and crockery, as well as a bathroom with a shower. Unit 1 is furnished with a queen-size and one single bed, with an extra bed available on request. Unit 2 is furnished with two twin beds and two single beds.

The Annexe is situated next to Unit 1 and can be hired with Unit 1 or separately. The Annexe is furnished with twin beds and is equipped with a fridge. It also shares a veranda with Unit 1. The Tower has two levels, with a queen-size bed in the upstairs room and a single bed in the downstairs room.

Starry Nights Guest House has a large garden with uninterrupted views of the Compassberg and the valley to the north of Nieu Bethesda. The garden is a birders paradise with a variety of Karoo species nesting in the trees and bushes. At night, guests can indulge in the starry skies above while enjoying a braai with friends and family.

The lovely guest house is within walking distance of galleries, shops, restaurants and The Owl House. It is the perfect base from which to explore the village. Your hosts will happily assist with planning and recommendations. Day trips to Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation or Cradock and the Mountain Zebra National Park are easy options and located within driving distance.

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Reviews

"No street lights and wonderfull sky"

15 May 2021

"small things such as wats app about restaurant opening times, bring own wood etc was good customer service"
"The solitude and being able to braai under the milky way (stars in abundance)."

26 February 2020

"Our stay, which was the second in 2 years, was again wonderful. We could visit various places of interest, i.e. The Owl House, and come back to relax at Starry Nights."
"Nice and easy to find, and check in"

27 July 2018

"Everything you need for a quick in and out stay"
"very relaxing and private"

23 January 2018

"friendly people,neat and spacious accommodation"
"Spacious homey feel."

16 December 2017

"A lovely, spacious guest house with a great braai area and comfortable beds. Will definitely visit there again. Good value for money."
"Tranquility"

19 November 2017

"Starry Night is real treasure. The quietness,neatness goes beyond my expectations...will definately visit you again..Paul & Petra"
"Starry Nights and Night Walks"

19 October 2017

"Our second visit to Starry Nights because our first visit was so enjoyable! The cottage has every thing one needs for a comfortable and relaxed stay."
"It was OK"

03 September 2017

"It is OK, basic items lacking!"
"Ease of check in, comfort"

28 March 2017

"Just as great as last time!"
"Fantastic village"

10 January 2017

"Starry Nights guest house provided a comfortable overnight stop in the fantastic town of Nieu-Bethesda. It was spacious and well-equipped.<br/><br/>We had a fantastic stopover, with a great dinner at the Waenhuis...but the highlight was breakfast at Auntie Evelyn's restaurant!"
"Enjoyable stay"

04 January 2017

"Thanks to the Starry Nights folks for a providing us with comfortable, well-located, and affordable accommodation in the interesting town of Nieu Bethesda."
"Stands to its name"

14 September 2016

"Spacious well equipped unit with no TV - thanks for that. The unit is well suited for two people as there is only one bathroom. I would have preferred undercover parking for my car. The stoep at the back was ideal to watch the stars. A pleasant stay will recommend it anyone"
"Sieg en Mare Stander"

14 September 2016

"Beautiful place with the most helpful and friendly owner. Everything we needed were there. Warm and cosy and more than enough coffee and tea to last us a month. The best place to stay and explore the town. We walked everywhere we wanted to go. Thank you for the lovely time!"
"We will be back"

20 June 2016

"We had a wonderful stay, the room provides everything you need and more. Feels like home away from home. We will definitely be back and can absolutely recommend it."
"Best value for money ever !"

09 May 2016

"<p>What a great stay. Clean, comfortable and great value for money. We could not use the great braai area because of the rain, but the fireplace burned all weekend :)Situated on the outskirts of this small village, but within walking distance of all the main attractions. Putting the number in my book for the future. </p>"
"Everything you need for a peaceful stay"

25 April 2016

"We very much enjoyed our 2 night stay at Starry nights in Nieu Bethesda.<div>We were warmly welcomed by Megan and our open-plan family-type room was large, well-equipped and had a lovely outlook from the back stoep onto a pretty garden and beyond, to the mountains.</div><div>Particularly welcome was the ample supply of tea, coffee (including for a supplied plunger), milk, etc. - more than enough for a week's stay!</div>"
"Starry Nights Guest House"

11 April 2016

"Had a very pleasant stay. High standard accommodation beautiful and clean. Highly recommended."
"Awsome place"

07 January 2016

"We'll be back in December 2016."
"Great place!"

30 November 2015

"We had a lovely stay!Neat, spacious, and had everything we needed.Great area in the back to braai and relax while enjoying the peace and quiet of the Karoo surroundings. Very close to shops and restaurants in the town. Will definitely stay here again. Great value for money."
"Clean and Comfortable"

13 October 2014

"Our party of four had a most enjoyable overnight stay at Starry Nights. The rooms were clean and well prepared, the beds comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. Bronwen was most welcoming yet un-intrusive. We will definitely visit again and have no hesitation in recommending this Guest House.Richard and Ronnie Higgins, Hermanus."
"Wonderful stay"

14 January 2014

"Our accommodation at the Starry Nights Guest House was very comfortable and homely. We had a wonderful time exploring Nieu Bethesda and hope to add the village to future travels. Highly recommend the Starry Nights Guest House for its comfort and location to exploring the village. We would definitely consider the guesthouse for future visits."
"Comfortable family accommodation in Nieu Bethesda"

30 June 2013

"Our well equipped, large, open-plan family accommodation had everything we needed, and some special touches like milk for our morning tea and breakfast, and super-warm electric blankets. Our room was adorned with paintings done by our artist host. A lovely sunny garden to relax in too."
"Two day get away"

09 April 2013

"Spacious, well-maintained: a lovely space to spend a quiet weekend. Scenic running routes, and waking up to a Nieu-Bethesda view is heartwarming."
"Warm, friendly Karoo hospitality"

23 March 2013

"When we arrived the hordes were descending on Nieu Bethesda for a wedding. There was a lovely vibe in town at all the establishments. Starry Nights itself was very neat and our host put a little extra thought into our family needs. We could easily have stayed longer."
"Very good"

10 January 2013

"The cottage was very clean, well equipped and spacious. The braai area is set in a well kept garden - the perfect spot to relax after exploring the Kamdeboo National Park in the Karoo heat. Bronwen is very knowledgeable of Nieu-Bethesda and most hospitable. Will certainly stay at Starry Nights when I visit Nieu-Bethesda again."
"The best weekend away place to stay"

09 January 2013

"Lovely, peacefull stay in beautifull surroundings with a friendly, accomodating hostess. Thank you Bronwyn, we enjoyed our stay very much."
"Great"

14 April 2012

"Great value. Friendly and outstanding service. Will return."
"STARRY NIGHTS EXPERIENCE"

22 March 2012

"What a charming and lovely place to spend a few nights. Accommodation clean and very spacious and everything you would need for a stay-over. Wonderful hostess to look after your every need. Thank you for a lovely stay!"