Barrys Guesthouse

89 Main Road., 6666 Witsand, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
124 reviews

Barry's reminds me of a little house (or apartments) trapped in time in the midwest USA (or anywhere) during the 1950's. The place is very homey. It is so relaxing and the best thing about Barry's is that it accepts Bitcoin Lightning in a town where most businesses accept Bitcoin Lighning. This is going to bring a huge boost to the town and it makes paying for your room a breeze from anywhere you are on the planet at the moment of payment. The cat on site is extremely friendly and adds to the homey feel. I could see a old VW Beatle over the wall in the neighbors which reminds me of Mexico that had millions of these back in the day.

Vazquez Botswana
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Barrys Guesthouse

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Barrys Guesthouse features free WiFi and views of garden in Witsand. The property has barbecue facilities, as well as a garden. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a shared lounge with a flat-screen TV and Alexa smart-speaker for guests, shared between five rooms. There is also a self-catering cottage with a private sun deck and garden. Each room has a private entrance and a private bathroom. Barrys Guesthouse offers a sun terrace and an area to rinse and dry surfing gear. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Witsand, like cycling, whale watching and surfing. Complimentary tea and coffee is available for guests. Witsand Tourism Information Centre is a 12-minute walk from Barry Holiday Accommodation, while Westfield 4WD-trail registration is 2 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Witsand
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  • Vazquez
    Botswana Botswana
    “Barry's reminds me of a little house (or apartments) trapped in time in the midwest USA (or anywhere) during the 1950's. The place is very homey. It is so relaxing and the best thing about Barry's is that it accepts Bitcoin Lightning in a town...”
  • Konstanze
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Nice and clean accommodation in this beautiful area”
  • Marietta
    South Africa South Africa
    “The room was very clean with a "fresh" feeling and décor. The host and staff were friendly and helpful and they are clearly environmentally conscientious in their approach. We couldn't want more for the price we paid.”

Managed by Barrys Holiday Accommodation

Company review score: 9.1Based on 238 reviews from 9 properties
9 managed properties

Company information

We arrived in Witsand in March 2016 whilst on holiday from Zimbabwe, we stayed over for one night on our way to Cape Town , and just loved this special village so much that we ended up buying the Barry's Holiday Accommodation business and have been living in Witsand now since October 2016 - we hope you will enjoy your time in Witsand as much. Owen grew up in Zimbabwe, and farmed citrus,cattle and maize there, until we moved to Witsand. Owen has four children, some in SA and some in Zimbabwe and three grandchildren. He is enjoying his career change from farming to tourism! and aswell as being a keen cyclist - he is also learnt to kite surf at the grand old age of 60!! Owen married Helen in 2012. She was born in the UK and after studying for a BSc and MSc at the Royal Agricultural University in the UK,she spent many years travelling the globe, working in tourism /farming or volunteering to fund these travels. We both enjoy to travel and meeting new people - and look forward to welcoming you to Witsand.

Property information

We would very much like to welcome you to our Poshpackers" here in Witsand - where you can book private en suite rooms or dormitory beds if you are on a budget. A "Poshpackers "is for residents only and does not have a bar - although you are welcome to bring your own drinks - there is a fridge freezer for you to store food and drinks. There is a communal kitchen and TV chill out area and large Braai/BBQ patio area - where you can cook up a feast and enjoy to meet other traveler's. You can just laze in a hammock in the garden if you want, or learn to kite surf. There is whale watching between May and Sept and kite surfing between Dec-April - so book today!! We also have other self catering houses available in the village if you are planning a staying a few days or more and want a river/ocean view. Just let us know what you are looking for and we will do our best to select the best option for you, so that your trip to Witsand will be relaxing and enjoyable. All our rooms have complimentary wifi/tea/coffee and map of the village to help find the local beauty spots, restaurants and shops etc. There is a large lawn to dry kite surf kit and a lock up.

Neighbourhood information

Witsand is a very small, safe, beautiful and friendly village, located on the Indian Ocean and at the mouth of the Breede River - it has whales visiting to have calves during June- end of September. Its also a new destination for kite surfing/boarding as the lagoon offers a safe place. during December to May you will find many international kite surfers following the wind to Witsand. There are also some scenic river walks and beach walks for those that like to hike in nature and watch birds, picnic al fresco and dip in the waters to cool off. Traditionally, Witsand was well known for its fishing, even now many fisherman spend time here fishing for Kob up the river or deep sea fishing on the ocean. Its possible to arrange boat trips up the river, where there are three Bush Pubs along the other side of the river - serving cold beer and delicious pizza's. Witsand has 3 bars/restaurants, 3 small shops, a coffee shop in the old wool shed and an activity centre where one can hire SUB"s etc. Just 40 mins drive away is De Hoop Nature Reserve (WHS), Bontebok NP and Malgas, a small village which you can reach by loading your car on to the last remaining hand drawn car ferry in SA.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Barrys Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Barrys Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, during the Lockdown, groups of between 6 and 12 guests can have exclusive use of the rooms (excluding the cottage).

Please inform Barrys Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Barrys Guesthouse

  • Room options at Barrys Guesthouse include:

    • Twin
    • Dormitory Room
    • Double
    • Family

  • Barrys Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Foot massage
    • Beach
    • Back massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Hand massage
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty Services
    • Bike tours
    • Head massage
    • Neck massage
    • Full body massage

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Barrys Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Barrys Guesthouse is 950 yards from the centre of Witsand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Barrys Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Barrys Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.