Iyana on Stones Hill

Welcome to Iyana, a charming guesthouse nestled on the picturesque slopes of Stone’s Hill, just five minutes from the vibrant heart of Makhanda (Grahamstown). Surrounded by tranquil natural beauty, our guesthouse offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and South African hospitality. Iyana on Stones Hill comprises 4 individually decorated rooms, two of which share a bathroom. The Luxury King Room is designed for 2 adults and features a charming bay window sitting area with breathtaking views of the valley. The private bathroom offers a luxurious dressing room, his-and-hers showers and vanities, as well as a bathtub that overlooks the valley through a one-way window, combining privacy with stunning scenery. The Classic Double Room offers a cosy bay window sitting area with stunning views of the valley and an en-suite bathroom equipped with a modern shower for your comfort. Our Double Rooms with Shared Bathroom each contain a double bed fitted with an electric blanket, with access to a shared, spacious bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. In addition, each room contains a ceiling fan, a TV with streaming apps and guests log in with their own credentials, and free Wi-Fi access. Extra blankets and heaters are provided in winter. A scrumptious breakfast and other delicious meals can be arranged at various costs. Our inverter system and generator guarantee an uninterrupted power supply during loadshedding, while our spring water borehole and rainwater tanks ensure a consistent water supply throughout your stay. We are just a few minutes away from renowned private game reserves and Makhanda’s top boarding schools: Kingswood College, St. Andrew’s College and The Diocesan School for Girls.

Area Info

Makhanda (Grahamstown), just off the N2 between Gqeberha and Port Alfred, is the home of Rhodes University and is the host of one of the country's longest-running and major arts festivals, the National Arts Festival.

Regarded as the heart of the tourist route known as 'Frontier Country,' Makhanda, along with towns like Alicedale, Sidbury, Riebeeck East, Hogsback, and Alice, is part of one of the most diverse ecological regions in South Africa, with thousands of hectares devoted to nature and game conservation and a history seeped in historical forts.

Units and Rooms

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Guests: 2

Each room offers a double bed fitted with an electric blanket. Each unit has access to a shared, spacious bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. The rooms contain a ceiling fan, a heater, a TV with streaming apps, and free Wi-Fi access.

Luxury King Room

Guests: 2

This room is designed for 2 adults and features a charming bay window sitting area with breathtaking views of the valley. The private bathroom offers a luxurious dressing room, his-and-hers showers and vanities, as well as a bathtub.

Classic Double Room

Guests: 2

This room features a cosy bay window sitting area with stunning views of the valley and is furnished with a double bed. The en-suite bathroom has a modern shower. This unit has a ceiling fan, a heater, a TV with streaming apps, and free Wi-Fi access.