The Old Watchmakers Guest House
17 Joubert Street
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Why people book this hotel
“A very warm welcome from our host, Em, and a very comfortable stay”
“Friendly welcome by our host”
“Delicious breakfast served”
“Always offers an optional superb & satisfying breakfast to get you on your way”
“Very comfortable and spacious”
“Quaint, comfortable and perfect accommodation for our needs”
“Well positioned to walk to restaurants”
“Very central, neat and modern and clean”
“Neat, clean and friendly owner”
“Very friendly staff and clean rooms”
“Excellent, huge breakfast at a very reasonable price”
“It is under new management, but the hospitality & accommodation remain at a high…”
Overview
Boasting a garden, The Old Watchmakers Guest House is situated in Bethulie in the Free State region, 4 km from Bethulie Concentration Camp Memorials and 6.7 km from Louw Wepener Memorial. This guest house features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The guest house has family rooms. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At the guest house, units include a private bathroom.
Traveller reviews
Melanie
couple
March 29, 2026
“A great place to stopover in charming small Bethulie”
A very warm welcome from our host, Em, and a very comfortable stay. Lots of thoughtful touches, such as milk in the fridge for teas/coffees. Excellent, huge breakfast at a very reasonable price.
Nicky
couple
January 10, 2026
Friendly welcome by our host. Well positioned to walk to restaurants.
Scheepers
extended_group
January 6, 2026
“A lovely overnight stay in a tiny town filled with history💕”
Very central, neat and modern and clean
Erwin
solo_traveller
January 4, 2026
Neat, clean and friendly owner.
Michael
couple
December 22, 2025
“Friendly and comfortable. Great breakfast!”
Very comfortable and spacious. Delicious breakfast served. Very friendly and accommodating staff. And friendly guest shared their dinner with us.
Vivienne
extended_group
December 17, 2025
“It was a very nice place to stay for our stopover in Bethulie.”
Quaint, comfortable and perfect accommodation for our needs. The management went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and even allowed us to use an additional room so we could shower as well as bath
Caroline
couple
February 10, 2025
We have stayed at the Old Watchmakers on several occasions. It is under new management, but the hospitality & accommodation remain at a high standard and is in our budget/affordable. Always offers an optional superb & satisfying breakfast to get you on your way. We had our cat, Sage, and a trailer in tow. Both were safe and secure for us to leave for dinner at the excellent & best pub restaurant in town, The/Die Ou Kar. Baie dankie, Tannie Em.
Jeske
family_with_children
January 12, 2025
Very friendly staff and clean rooms
Jacques
family_with_children
January 7, 2025
“We had an amazing stay. The host EM was wonderful and the breakfast was the best. We felt right at home.”
Amazing stay and the best breakfast
Frank
family_with_children
January 6, 2025
Great breakfast and lovely beds. Em is a warm welcoming person.
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family_with_children
December 29, 2024
It's a quaint little town. Quiet n peaceful. Almost as if you had gone back in time to how things would have been, years ago.
Hannelie
couple
December 26, 2024
Friendly host! Superb breakfast and warm hospitality
Cliantha
solo_traveller
December 23, 2024
“Will stay again.”
Em is a super host. Breakfast was fantastic. Property is pet friendly.
Albert
couple
December 23, 2024
“Beautiful and comfortable.”
Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Wonderful caring staff. Great breakfast.
Thabisile
extended_group
December 21, 2024
Location is perfect, OMG the host what an amazing lady made sure we were comfortable she really is amazing. The food 10 minus nothing, I will go back to Old Watchmakers😍
Sixeki
couple
April 2, 2024
The breakfast was awesome!! The owner was very friendly.
Elsabe
couple
March 26, 2024
“Most enjoyable. We were made to feel at home right from the start”
Excellent breakfast. Beautifully served
James
couple
March 21, 2024
“Very friendly welcome made the stay a joy. We will be back.”
Wendy was very friendly and welcoming. The B & B was in a quiet location and a convenient a stop on our trip. Excellent value for money with a delicious breakfast. Safe off road parking. Our small dog was able to stay as well. We were able to walk to a restaurant for supper. The linen and towels were lovely quality.
Jos
family_with_children
January 19, 2024
“Comfortable and meet all expectations.”
Spacious room. Clean, neat. Great bathroom. Great Location. Fantastic breakfast and service.
Caroline
couple
January 18, 2024
Wendy was super friendly and helpful and happy to accommodate our two large dogs. Lovely breakfast.
Facilities
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Indoor fireplace, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Services
Private check-in/check-out
Double Room
This double room features a private bathroom and an electric kettle. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom and an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom and an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room
This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom and an electric kettle. The unit offers 1 bed.
Twin Room
This twin room features a private bathroom and air conditioning. This twin room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
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