Hobbit Boutique Hotel

IMPORTANT: We did make a change last-minute (which seemingly resulted in us being allocated the last available room), which might have altered the experience compared to the expectations. We were greeted by a very friendly lady, who organised our parking inside the perimeter and recommended a really fantastic restaurant for the dinner. The room was not too large, but featured enough storage space. The bed was comfy. The property itself had a shared lounge, a few books on shelf (which we did make use of in the evening) and a lovely inner garden. The breakfast was great and we enjoyed the good coffee as well. Negatives: The room was getting old (which is fine). However, there was no room to the bathroom and toilet, which was not comfortable when one person was asleep, and another needed to use the loo. That created quite a disturbance. The A/C was barely functioning, which made sleeping at night challenging - I was only able to fall asleep after 2 AM, when the weather outside got cool enough and it was possible to open the window and let some cooler air in. WIFI wasn't really functioning. There was no hairdryer in the room.

This was a phenomenal experience! The manager Debbie and her staff are so efficient. This is the birthplace of JR Tolkien and it is very special to live in the house where this masterful academic and novelist of Lord of the Rings lived. I would recommend both local and international traveller's to stay in this gem in Bloemfontein, South Africa. I've traveled extensively and this is by far one of the best places I've stayed in. Beautiful homes, stunning vintage furniture, a crystal clear swimming pool and a breakfast to die for. I rate Hobbit Boutique Hotel one the very best you will find in South Africa. Spoil yourself and stay here for a magical experience and an escape from the everyday. It is exceptionally safe.

What a lovely surprse! This is an exquisite hotel beautifully appointed rooms, furnished with gorgeous period pieces. Garden is perfect. Super comfortable we loved it. It also has self catering accommodation.

Our Booking was changed to Hobbit Boutique Hotel. What a lovely suprise ! Everything form Macyla that greeted us, and a walk through the well kept beautiful Gardens that leads into the amazing room. I was impressed by the luxury that awaited us in every detail. Thank you for a perfect stay.

What an amazing surprise. My wife and I booked on our way from Plett for a stopover on the way to Durban. We can’t fault the Hobbit. With the history of being the birthplace of JRR Tolkien and the fantastic rooms All named after a Lord of the Rings characters and the charm of the place it really is a perfect stop over or business hotel in Bloem. Amazing with such attentive staff. We will be back

We have stayed at Hobbit numerous times and my husband stays here for Business regularly- the hotel is great and rooms are spacious and clean. But on 02/2023 the receptionist Emile recommended we eat at Chicago (owned by the brother of Hobbit) it was a public holiday and the only local place open What a disappointment the pizza was terrible with thick base oily stringy cheese and basically inedible / I definitely would not ever go back there

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