Grahamstown
:: A City alive with activity.
February
Rhodes Orientation Week
www.ru.ac.za
March
Sasol SciFest
www.scifest.org.za
April
Rhodes University Graduation
www.ru.ac.za
July
National Arts Festival
www.nafest.co.za
See Festival Agents Page for Ad-Hoc Accommodation
K-Day (sports weekend Kingswood & St Andrews/DSG)
www.kingswoodcollege.com
www.sac.ecape.school.za
www.dsgschool.com
September
Highway Africa Conference
www.highwayafrica.ru.ac.za
October
Kingswood Prizegiving
www.kingswoodcollege.com
Balloon week (Sr Andrew/DSG Prizegiving)
www.sac.ecape.school.za
www.dsgschool.com
Hospitality Symbol 
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The Pineapple has long been regarded internationally as the hospitality symbol of cities, bed & breakfasts, hotels and restaurants.
Originally, a pineapple was put out on the fence posts of homes in seaport towns to let sailors know there was a room available. If people had 'company' a pineapple was placed on top of the four poster bed, then when the visitors had overstayed their welcome the pineapple was removed - this was a polite hint to leave!
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About the Grahamstown Hospitality Guild
In addition to the year-round permanent B&B/Guest House/Self Catering and Homestay accommodation, there is a vast amount of ad-hoc accommodation which is used over peak periods e.g National Arts Festival and Rhodes Graduation. There are a number of "Festival Booking Agents" who arrange accommodation for visitors over these peak periods.
All of our members, both B&B/Guest house/Self Catering and Homestay owners and Festival Agents, subscribe to a code of conduct which gives the assurance to visitors that the member has the interest of the guest at heart.
Please note that we do not prescribe to our members as to the rates they charge but, in the guild's view, those people who charge rates according to their grading category will be giving guest's value for their money.
PLEASE NOTE – The National Arts Festival is High Season in Grahamstown and rates are usually 10% higher than at other times.
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Approved: Recommended rates - up to R210.00 per person sharing (accommodation only).
Accommodation with basic levels of comfort, but offering clean accommodation with reasonable rates/minimum.
Beds and mattress should be in good condition, mattress may be foam.
Breakfast can be self-served (uncooked) or self-catering.
Bathroom may be shared, linen and towels in good condition, heater and fan available.
Parking available.
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Recommended: Recommended rates - R215 - R275 per person sharing (accommodation only).
Good quality accommodation.
Beds and mattress should be in good condition, mattress may be foam.
Breakfast can be self-served and be uncooked, but must be varied and substantial.
Bathrooms should not be shared by guest and host. Linen and towel should be in good condition, heater and fan available.
Limited toiletries.
Off-street parking available.
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Highly Recommended: Recommended rates - R280 - R400 per person sharing (accommodation only).
Very good quality accommodation.
Beds and mattress should be in good condition, covered bases with good quality high density foam or inner sprung mattresses.
Served breakfast should be offered, unless in specifically self-catering unit in which case can be self-service.
If breakfast is uncooked, it must be varied and substantial.
Bathrooms should be private or en suite, top quality linen and towels in good condition, heater and fan available in room and public areas.
Full toiletries, hairdryers available.
Lock up parking available.
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Superior: Recommended rates - R400 + per person sharing (accommodation only).
Superior accommodation with excellent levels of comfort, quality all round facilities and top service to guests.
Beds and mattresses must be in good condition, covered bases with good quality high density foam or inner spring Mattresses.
Served cooked breakfast foods must be offered together with a good variety of uncooked breakfast foods.
Bathrooms should be private or en-suite.
Top quality (cotton linen) and bath sheet size towels in good condition.
Heater and fan available in room and public areas.
Full toiletries, hairdryers supplied.
Lock up parking available.
Spacious rooms, Lounge area for guests' exclusive use, TV in bedroom, Satellite TV, laundry service, safes in rooms, privacy for guests.
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Some of our members are graded by national grading authorities - e.g. Tourism Grading Council of SA, AA Travel and Portfolio.
Star Grading
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa has secured the exclusive use of the "star" symbol to denote standards in the Tourism Industry. Establishments are assessed and given a "star" rating.
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Fair to good (acceptable/modest) quality in the overall standard of furnishings, services, and guest care. Clean, comfortable and functional accommodation.
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Good quality in the overall standards of furnishings, service and guest care.
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Very good quality in the overall standard of furnishing, service and guest care.
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Superior (excellent) comfort and quality with a high standard of furnishing, service and guest care.
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Exceptional quality and luxurious accommodation (matching best international standards.) Highest standard of furnishings.
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Portfolio Collection
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Benchmark of the Best. An Exclusive collection of Benchmarked Quality Accommodation in Southern Africa:
* The Country Places, City and Safari Collection
Fine Country Houses, Boutique Hotels and Private Game Reserves. Including select City Hotels, Villas, Apartments and Health Spas in Southern Africa.
* The Retreat Collection
City Guest Houses, Country Retreats, Small Game Lodges, Unique Self-Catering Hideaways including apartments and Villas, in South Africa and Swaziland.
* The Bed n Breakfast Collection
Quality Bed and Breakfasts in private Homes, Self-Catering Cottages and on Working Farms in Southern Africa.
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AA Quality Awards
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AA Recommended - Reached set minimum requirements.
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AA Highly Recommended - High levels of professionalism and attention to detail in decor and quality of furnishings.
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AA Superior Accommodation - Pristine with excellent quality decor and furnishings, together with remarkable levels of professionalism hospitality and service.
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NOTE: The ad-hoc accommodation used over peak periods is not graded, but is inspected by the agent who arranges the accommodation.
For comments, concerns and complaints about the web site or service from one of our members, please CLICK HERE to Contact Us.
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