Roma Trading Post Guest House
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- rooms/rates & booking
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- location
- sustainability
The Trading Post is refered to by the Basotho as "Ha Baseane" after John Thorn, the founder of Roma. Trading Post building was established in 1903, and the property is still home to the fourth generation of Thorns today.
The Trading Post is dedicated to the communities in and around Roma. All craft and artwork is sourced locally and all labour is local. The owners have created many activities and programs to work with locals such as pony trekking, entertainment and crafts. Donkeys still carry grain daily to the store with for grinding.
Full bed and breakfast, self-catering or camping can be enjoyed.
The Trading Post is dedicated to the communities in and around Roma. All craft and artwork is sourced locally and all labour is local. The owners have created many activities and programs to work with locals such as pony trekking, entertainment and crafts. Donkeys still carry grain daily to the store with for grinding.
Full bed and breakfast, self-catering or camping can be enjoyed.
The facilities cater for a holiday full of exploration and recreation. This can be easily found in and around the Trading Post. Whether you are looking to cater for yourself, camp out or full breakfast and bed, come along we have something for everyone.
There are so many activities and tours you can do from the Roma Trading Post Guest House. Here is a sneak peak:
- Village Walking Tour: experience community homes, taste local food, visit the school and taste traditional beer at the local shebeen,
- Dinosaur Footprints: a 20 minute walk takes you to a dinosaur footprint site,
- National University and the Roman Catholic Cathedral: The Roma Valley is the most important educational centre in Lesotho, housing the National University of Lesotho, whose humble beginnings , the Pius xii Collage, date back to April 1945. You can either walk around the campus or self-drive. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is home to the buried remains of Beatified Patron Saint Gerard,
- Trading Store: Donkeys are still herded daily to the store, brining grain for grinding. Visitors can also see blanket clad horsemen who come to shop at the Trading Post. Little it seems, has changed since ‘Baseane' arrived in 1903 to establish his base shop for pioneering his trade into the blue Maloti's,
- 4x4 Trips: self drive or guided 4X4 tours available, and much more.
There are so many activities and tours you can do from the Roma Trading Post Guest House. Here is a sneak peak:
- Village Walking Tour: experience community homes, taste local food, visit the school and taste traditional beer at the local shebeen,
- Dinosaur Footprints: a 20 minute walk takes you to a dinosaur footprint site,
- National University and the Roman Catholic Cathedral: The Roma Valley is the most important educational centre in Lesotho, housing the National University of Lesotho, whose humble beginnings , the Pius xii Collage, date back to April 1945. You can either walk around the campus or self-drive. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is home to the buried remains of Beatified Patron Saint Gerard,
- Trading Store: Donkeys are still herded daily to the store, brining grain for grinding. Visitors can also see blanket clad horsemen who come to shop at the Trading Post. Little it seems, has changed since ‘Baseane' arrived in 1903 to establish his base shop for pioneering his trade into the blue Maloti's,
- 4x4 Trips: self drive or guided 4X4 tours available, and much more.
Facilities:
- Baby Cot/Crib Available
- Banquet/Function Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Car Parking
- Conference Facilities
- Fax
- First Aid Kit
- Internet available onsite
- Mobile Phone Reception
- Photocopier
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe at reception
- Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
- Tour Desk
- 4x4 experts
Services:
- Daily Housekeeping
- Laundry/Ironing
- Pets Allowed
- Security Guard (24 hrs)
- Pet allowed on arrangment.
Recreation:
- Bushwalking/Hiking/Trekking
- Cultural Entertainment
- Cultural Visits/Tours
- Horse Riding
- Jogging/Walking
- 4x4 routes
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Sotho
Late check out policy:
- Late check-out is possible with prior arrangement.
- Late check-out is possible with prior arrangement.
Policy on children staying with parents:
- Children are charged R20 per year of age between years 2 to 14 with dinner and breakfast included.
- Accommodation only is R50 per child 2-14 years old.
- Children are charged R20 per year of age between years 2 to 14 with dinner and breakfast included.
- Accommodation only is R50 per child 2-14 years old.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations made between 15 - 30 days before arrival incur a 10% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made between 0 - 14 days incur a non-refundable 100% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made between 15 - 30 days before arrival incur a 10% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made between 0 - 14 days incur a non-refundable 100% cancellation fee.
Payment forms:
Cash, Bank Transfers and local and SA Cheques are also accepted.
Cash, Bank Transfers and local and SA Cheques are also accepted.
Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
