The Drostdy Hotel was completed in 1806 and was originally the seat of local government for 40 years. It has undergone many structural changes during its lifetime, but in 1977 was restored to its original pristine elegance and it is still in operation today. The present hotel is a little museum that cannot fail to fascinate even the most unhistorical-minded person.

It offers traditional Karoo meals in a unique setting of brass candle-stick chandeliers and many tourists have commented on its wonderful ambience.

It is interesting to note according to the Lantern ~ 1986 that the Drostdy which was designed by Thibault was not building exactly to his specifications. It seems that the builder introduced a few variations.

In 1847 Mr Ziervogel purchased the Drostdy and its property for R 7,720. When he moved to the Transvaal in 1873 no individual could afford to buy the furnished mansion and it was turned into a hotel.

The various owners made numerous alterations and by the turn of the 19th century, it was turned into a double-story building.

In 1975 the Historical Homes and Oude Meester group brought the hotel and restored it to its former glory.
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