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Karoo Retreat

3.5 star property
Comfortable guesthouse with spa services and seasonal outdoor pool

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Standard Double Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, freezer
Luxury Villa | Pool | Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area | Flat-screen TV
Reviews
8.4

Very good

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Map
41 Klein Karoo Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625
  • Popular LocationOudtshoorn Suspension Bridge14 min walk
  • Popular LocationCango Wildlife Ranch4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuffelsdrift Game Lodge9 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Villa | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Basic Double Room | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oudtshoorn

Karoo Retreat is located in Oudtshoorn. Arbeidsgenot and C.P. Nel Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Karusa Vineyards and Rust en Vrede Waterfall. Cango Wildlife Ranch and Safari Ostrich Show Farm are also worth visiting. Snorkeling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Arbeidsgenot - 6 min walk
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 14 min walk
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 4 min drive
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 6 min drive
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smitswinkel - 5 min drive
  • Checkers - 3 min drive
  • Beans About Coffee - 18 min walk
  • Nostalgie Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • The Black Swan - Restaurant & Wine Bar - 15 min walk

About this property

Karoo Retreat

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Karoo Retreat and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Karoo Retreat have comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: ZAR 55.00-85.00 for adults and ZAR 55.00-85.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • In-room massage
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 55.00–85.00 for adults, and ZAR 55.00–85.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Karoo Retreat House Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat House
Karoo Retreat Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse
Karoo Retreat Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Karoo Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Karoo Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karoo Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karoo Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karoo Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Karoo Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Karoo Retreat located?

Situated in Oudtshoorn, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Arbeidsgenot and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge. C.P. Nel Museum and Cango Wildlife Ranch are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Karoo Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Gem in the Karoo
Clean and neat room. Friendly reception. Restful night. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rustic option in Oudtshoorn
Lovely rustic accomodation in Oudtshoorn. The manager, Ina, is kind and extremely helpful and helps you out with the local area etc. Very well priced and nice pool. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Luxury
I wouldn't describe the cottage as luxury just standard. The description states shower only, however there is only a bath. Floors creak with every step. The bright lights outside make the room quite light at night because there is no blind or curtain on the front door. It is freezing cold at night and the heater is totally inadequate and very noisy. The wifi is frustratingly slow when it works, which isn't very often. The cottage is ok, but should not be described as luxury.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauberes und modernes Zimmer über zwei Etagen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frühstück klein aber ganz gut. Kaffee war nix. Pool etwas dreckig. Preis für die Lage angemessen. Direkt in der Stadt. Zimmer sind schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modernes Guesthouse
Der Empfang von Neliza war sehr herzlich! Eine sehr moderne Unterkunft, teilweise etwas zu kühl eingerichtet! Der Frühstücksservice und Ambiente sollte definitiv verbessert werden!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Custo benefício
Tem um bom custo benefício. não decepciona, mas também não empolga.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017