Voucher valid for use between 7 Oct 2026 and 11 Dec 2026.
Inclusions
Accommodation
Standard Room or Executive Room (As per voucher option selected)
Drinks
Options 3, 5 and 6 include a four-glass wine tasting consisting of MCC, White Wine, Red Wine and Rosé
Meals
All options includes Breakfast | Options 2, 4 and 6 also include one 2-Course Dinner per person. (Choose a starter and main course or a main and dessert. Any additional courses can be settled directly).
Experience
Options 3, 5 and 6 include a 60-minute Hot Stone Massage per person once during your stay | The 2 Night Option 6 also includes a specially curated picnic packed in a basket or box filled with local Karoo treats and a picnic blanket.
Surprise
The Secret Getaway 10th Birthday Bonus! We're celebrating a decade of Secret Getaway with 10 months of spectacular getaway prizes! Every qualifying getaway voucher purchase earns an automatic entry into our monthly draw. Winners will be announced in the first Secret Getaway Insiders' Mailer each month.
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When can I travel?
Voucher valid for use between 7 Oct 2026 and 11 Dec 2026.
SADC Residents Only | Simple T&Cs: Vouchers allow flexibility to book your dates immediately or later on for spontaneous travel. If you change your mind before booking, or don't make a booking before the voucher expires, convert your voucher to 100% credit towards an alternate getaway or request a refund via your Secret Getaway online wallet section. Once your booking is confirmed with the hotel, their own T&Cs will apply.
Amenities
Restaurant
Spa
Bar
Parking
Pool
Sauna
Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Shuttle Service
Child Friendly
Room service
Massage
Wheelchair Friendly
Pet friendly
Lounge
Location
- Any drinks or meals not mentioned under inclusions.
- If travelling as a family see the promotion loaded or contact [email protected] for assitance.
- While the hotel offers dedicated pet-friendly rooms (subject to surcharge and availability), pets are striclty excluded from indoor public spaces, including insisde of De Camdeboo Restuarant, the Vinoteque, the art gallery, and the lounge/bar. Certified service dogs are exempt from this rule. The pet charge is reduced to R250 per night for guests using a Secret Getaway voucher to book.
Set in the historic heart of Graaff-Reinet, Drostdy Hotel is a Karoo landmark where more than two centuries of history meet considered five-star comfort. Originally built in 1804 as the residence of the local magistrate, the beautifully restored property is now home to 48 rooms, leafy courtyards, swimming pools and elegant spaces filled with Karoo art. Dining at Camdeboo Restaurant celebrates the region through locally sourced ingredients, including Karoo lamb and beef, while the Africology Spa offers Africa-inspired treatments and a Himalayan salt sauna. There’s also an art gallery, wine store, fitness room and plenty of space to simply slow down and enjoy the character of the Great Karoo.
The Standard Rooms offer a comfortable 31m² retreat, with a king-size bed dressed in luxury cotton linen, air-conditioning and a writing desk. Interiors bring together Cape Dutch influences and Karoo character, with thoughtful touches throughout. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a separate bath and shower, as well as a minibar and espresso machine for easy mornings.
The Executive Rooms offer a little more space and a heightened sense of comfort, with rooms ranging from 27m² to 63m². They feature king-size beds, luxury cotton linen, writing desks and en-suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower. Each room is individually styled, blending the hotel’s heritage character with contemporary comfort.
Set in the heart of Graaff-Reinet, one of the Karoo’s most beautiful historic towns, this is a place for slowing down and taking in the landscape. Explore the town’s Cape Dutch, Victorian and Karoo architecture, browse its museums and galleries, or head into nearby Camdeboo National Park for mountain biking, hiking, birdwatching and wildlife spotting, including Cape mountain zebra, springbok, kudu and black wildebeest. The spectacular Valley of Desolation is a must, with towering dolerite cliffs and sweeping views across the Great Karoo. For a deeper taste of the region, make time for a day trip to Nieu-Bethesda.
Historic Walking Tours Step outside and explore Graaff-Reinet on foot, following jacaranda-lined streets past beautiful Cape Dutch, Victorian and Karoo architecture, historic buildings, museums and more than 220 heritage sites.
Camdeboo National Park Head into the surrounding landscape for hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching, picnics and wildlife spotting. The park is home to Cape mountain zebra, black wildebeest, springbok, kudu and other Karoo wildlife. The team can also prepare a picnic basket to take along.
Valley of Desolation One of the Karoo’s great natural spectacles, this dramatic landscape is just 14 km from town. Take in towering dolerite cliffs and sweeping views across the plains, ideally around sunrise or sunset.
Wine Tasting Discover a carefully curated selection of South African wines at De Camdeboo Wijnkamer, where guided tastings can be arranged by appointment.
Art & Culture Spend time exploring the Imibala Art Gallery at the hotel, or venture into town to discover museums, galleries and the Karoo Origins Fossil Centre.
Nieu-Bethesda Take a day trip to this charming Karoo village, less than 50 km away. Explore the famous Owl House, browse local art and craft shops, and settle into the wonderfully slow pace of small-town Karoo life.
The team at the hotel will be happy to assist with arranging activities and outings during your stay.
Drostdy Hotel is in the heart of Graaff-Reinet, making it an easy road-trip destination in the Great Karoo. If you’re flying in, Gqeberha Airport (PLZ) is the nearest domestic airport, approximately 263 km away, with the drive taking around three hours. The hotel is also easily reached by road from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. A car is recommended, allowing you to take in the Karoo scenery and explore the surrounding area at your own pace.
