Where to Stay in Kimberley
Milner House sits in Kimberley's historic Memorial Road area — central, quiet and within easy reach of everything worth seeing in the Northern Cape's diamond city.
Choosing where to stay in Kimberley comes down to one thing: how close you are to the things you came for. Milner House is set on Milner Street in the city's leafy, historic Memorial Road area — a calm residential quarter of grand diamond-era homes, yet only minutes from the museums, the Big Hole and the CBD.
A central base in Kimberley
From our front door you can walk to the McGregor Museum and through the surrounding heritage homes, while the Big Hole, the Sol Plaatje Museum and the city centre are all a five-minute drive away. For arrivals, Kimberley Airport is about 15 minutes from the guest house, and we offer secure, covered on-site parking for those driving in.
Distances from Milner House
All distances and travel times below are approximate, measured from 31 Milner Street.
| Destination | Distance | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| McGregor Museum | ~650 m | 8 min walk |
| Honoured Dead Memorial | ~2 km | 5 min drive |
| Kimberley city centre (CBD) | ~2.5 km | 5 min drive |
| The Big Hole & Mine Museum | ~3 km | 5 min drive |
| Sol Plaatje Museum | ~3 km | 6 min drive |
| Kimberley railway station | ~3 km | 6 min drive |
| Diamond Pavilion Mall | ~4 km | 7 min drive |
| Sol Plaatje University | ~4 km | 7 min drive |
| Kimberley Airport (KIM) | ~8 km | 12 min drive |
| Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre | ~16 km | 20 min drive |
Getting around
Kimberley is a compact, easy city to drive in, and most attractions have parking. If you would rather not drive, the museums and heritage streets nearest Milner House are comfortably walkable, and we are happy to help arrange airport transfers or point you toward local taxi and e-hailing options when you arrive.
The neighbourhood
The Memorial Road area is one of the most pleasant parts of Kimberley to stay in — tree-lined, quiet at night, and full of the city's early-1900s character. It keeps you away from the bustle while putting the diamond-rush history, the restaurants and the business district all within a short hop. For ideas on filling your days, see our guide to things to do in Kimberley.
Stay Central at Milner House
A 5-star guesthouse in Kimberley's Memorial Road area — eight en-suite rooms, full breakfast, a heated pool, an on-site restaurant and secure parking.
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