Information about Rhodes Halls of Residence is shown below.
Follow the links to determine more about these Halls and gain
an understanding of their traditions, culture and lifestyle.
The smallest hall on campus situated in the beautiful and historic grounds of St.Peter’s.
It has four residences for men and women, built at the turn of the century, named
after British cathedral cities.
Located in the heart of campus, Courtenay-Latimer Hall is the home of a vibrant group of young women. Living in Courtenay-Latimer Hall is an experience;one that ensures that one becomes part of a special group of well educated, dynamic, fun loving women.
Drostdy Hall has the best geographic situation on campus as it is close to the heart
of campus but is also very close to the town. It has both men’s and women’s houses.
The Hall is centrally situated on campus and is the oldest Hall on campus for men.
Many of the traditional hall activities are still maintained over successive generations.
This hall for women combines both an old and new residence style situated among
lawns, plane trees and a lovely braai area. It holds academic attainment in high regard.
Lillian Ngoyi Hall is the newest Hall on campus – and its newest residence (Joe Slovo House) was occupied for the first time in 2009.
A scenic stream runs through the grounds of this Hall for men and women. Its ample
lawns and trees are ideal for informal games and quiet relaxation. Found in an ideal
setting near the tennis courts, squash courts and the swimming pool of Rhodes campus.
The "Hall on the Hill" is also the largest Hall on campus in terms of student numbers.
Situated on the highest point on the Rhodes campus and commands a majestic view
of Rhodes University campus and Grahamstown.
This hall has been divided into two separate dining halls:
This is the first side of the “Hill” and has two women’s houses and one men’s house.
This hall comprises four residences on the second side of the “Hill”.
The Nelson Mandela Hall is the youngest Hall on campus comprising of both men’s
and women’s houses. The modern facilities, set in awesomely landscaped gardens,
combined with the energetic and young wardening team, make Nelson Mandela Hall
a great place to be.
The Hall comprises four residences attractively grouped around a central Dining Hall
in lovely gardens. The Hall caters for both undergraduate and postgraduate female
students.