WELCOME TO HANTAM HUIS
Where wide skies, warm hospitality and timeless Karoo charm invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly unwind.
DISCOVER A HERITAGE COMPLEX AT THE HEART OF CALVINIA
Discover a heritage complex of beautifully restored guest houses and a restaurant, centred around Calvinia’s oldest historic home.
In South Africa’s largest province, the Northern Cape, halfway between Cape Town and Upington, lies a town that feels untouched by the rush of modern life.
Calvinia is more than just a destination — it’s an experience of authenticity. Here, people are still real. You can stop a stranger for directions, and leave having made a new friend.
At Hantam Huis, Alta & Erwin Coetzee have created a space that reflects this spirit — a place where guests feel immediately at home, yet gently transported to a simpler time.
The past lingers in the architecture, the quiet streets, and the rhythm of daily life, while modern comforts remain close at hand.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
“A lovely place to stop on route to Cape Town or just travelling through the Karoo. A must try is the Sheeps Pie, a true delight. The Hantam Huis is a trip down memory lane in South African History.”
RITA MARITZ“Highly recommended, very clean and comfortable. Cozy delicious breakfast and dinner, love it! Friendly staff. Great self catering too everything I needed was there.”
KOBUS VAN NIEKERK“Without a shadow of doubt the best kept secret – it is an amazing walk into the past.”
VAUGHAN HUMPHREY“Late night arrival with no hassles. Reception extraordinary, especially the owner herself! 11 out of 10 — surely a place I will return to.”
CARLO J. OERSON“Worth a breakfast stop. Fast friendly service, the best breakfast. Fresh herbs from the garden and homemade bread — a true Karoo experience.”
STELLA MATTHYS“Very good site. Wonderful people and extremely clean and comfortable!”
CYRIL PIETERSE