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110 Mckechnie Road P.O. Box 363,Mckechnie Road, Harrismith, Harrismith, Free State, South Africa
Featuring an outdoor pool, Harrismith Inn is situated in Harrismith and provides comfortable accommodation. It also offers a car rental desk and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
359 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre

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Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:March
Average price in Harrismith:$38/night
Cheapest price found:$23/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Saturday
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Where to stay in Harrismith

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About Harrismith

Harrismith combines colonial charm with authentic South African culture. Handsome sandstone buildings line the streets of the town centre, some built in the British style and others with Boer influences. The Drakensberg Escarpment and Maluti Mountains soar over Harrismith and provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures.

Things to do in Harrismith

Elegant 19th-century buildings line Warden Street, the town’s bustling main thoroughfare. Built in the early 1900s, the Harrismith Town Hall is a protected National Monument. It features a handsome facade built from red-brick and honey-coloured sandstone.

South African War battle sites dot the countryside surrounding Harrismith. Driving around the outskirts of the city, you’ll see battlegrounds where British and Boer soldiers clashed. The military cemetery remembers the soldiers who lost their lives in the war.

Make a splash with water sports on the Sterkfontein Dam. It’s one of the largest dams in South Africa and is a great place to sail, fish and enjoy a waterside picnic. Trails loop around the dam and offer a chance to spot grazing antelope and local birdlife.

Discover dramatic landscapes in Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The park is set in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains and will amaze you with its rugged sandstone cliffs. The 100-metre-tall Brandwag Rock towers over the grasslands and acquires a golden glow at sunset.

Harrismith is a great base to explore Royal Natal National Park, where you can discover some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in South Africa. A five-kilometre-long, 500-metre-high rock wall known as the Amphitheatre towers over the park. Use well-marked hiking trails to explore the park or saddle up and cover more distance on horseback.

Getting around Harrismith

Parts of Harrismith are pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is in the Free State, a three-hour drive from Johannesburg and four hours from Durban. Rental cars are the best way to visit Harrismith and explore the region at your own pace. O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is a three-hour drive away.

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  • What are the best hotels in Harrismith?

    123 reviews rated Blooming Nice Stay with an average score of 8.8/10. It may also be worth looking into the Harrismith Inn, which received a rating of 8.0/10 from 359 reviews. Rheola's Guest Cottage could also be a good option, with a score of 8.7/10 from 158 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Harrismith cost?

    Harrismith hotels have an average price of $169/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Harrismith?

    $28/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Harrismith by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

  • How much is a hotel in Harrismith tonight?

    A hotel in Harrismith tonight has an average price of $169, but some deals have been found for as low as $28 in HotelsCombined searches over the last 72 hours. Prices in Harrismith are changing frequently. The best price found for a 4-star Harrismith hotel for tonight has been $36.

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