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3.0/5
Based on 333 guest reviews
- 65 rooms in property
- Check-in: 14:00
- Check-out: 10:00
- Groups/Meetings rating of 9.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Landmarks and Location of The Halfway House Hotel
Property Description
The Half as it is popularly known has and always will be a Kimberley institution and is now the only licensed drive-in bar in the world. Frequented by tens of thousands over the many years the Half can boast some illustrious patrons from the early diamond rush days through to the modern post-democratic Kimberley of the early 21st Century. Foremost among those patrons are Cecil John Rhodes who normally remained on his horse outside the bar- Barney- Barnato- Alfred- Beit- William- Pickering- and John Currey. The Half dates back to January 1872 when it was known as the Young America and advertised as- an excellent framed house with bar stools and full stock. It was sensibly positioned halfway on the main road between Du Toitspan and the New Rush mines the latter of which became known as the Kimberley mine. This is where the De Beers family started out their empire. This is where within twelve months of the discovery of diamonds at Colesberg Kopje in 1871 50000 fortune hunters crowded into the first little shanty town of New Rush that later became known as Kimberley. You will no longer find the Kopje here instead you will find the biggest man made hole ever dug with a pick and shovel.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 14:00 |
| Check Out: | 10:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 0 |
| Rooms: | 65 |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 0 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 0 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Meeting Rooms: | 0 |
Policies / Expenses
Amenities / Features
- Restaurant
- Laundry valet service
- Private bathroom in room
- Air conditioning
Airport & Shuttle Information
KIMBERLEY ARPT (5 miles)
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Wimpy - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this local favorite, just 0.3 miles away from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Kimberley Club - Have a delightful lunch at this historic club, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Crazy Horse Steak Ranch - Enjoy a delicious steak dinner at this popular restaurant located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: The Big Hole - Explore the world's largest hand-dug excavation site, located just 0.8 miles away from the hotel.
Day 1
FAQs about The Halfway House Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 10:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Halfway House Hotel have?
There are 65 rooms in the property.
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