17 Strauss Avenue Calvinia Northern Cape, 8190 Calvinia, South Africa
#2 of 12 hotels in Calvinia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 177 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Robert
BelgiumEverything was perfect
Lovely seperate cottage , very clean with all facilities, also small kitchen and terrace. Very well situated, great breakfast and very Nice coffee shop for a small lunch. IWe will go defenitivily back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Thomas
United Kingdomnot much
easy parking with camping trailer , even able to plug it in to charge the battery host very welcoming and able to make reservation for dinner. excellent breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Gertruida
South AfricaEverything was excellent.
Friendly host. Super clean and neat facilities. One of our best experiences in a guest house. Beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Gwynneth
South AfricaCan't think of anything.
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
D
GermanyEverything was just lovely.
We stayed for one night in March 2024, as a stopover between the Kgalagadi NP and Cape Town. Everything was just lovely. Lovely room, with comfortable beds, a strong shower plus good breakfast, and a warm and friendly welcome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Harvey
AustraliaIt was all excellent - one of the best b&bs we've ever stayed in.
Our accommodation was modern, spacious and immaculately clean. The bed was very comfortable. The garden was green and shady. Our host, Dawn welcomed us and booked us a table for dinner at a good restaurant and provided us with lots of information about the surrounding area. The breakfast next morning was really delicious.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Rasheeda
South AfricaWe simply loved EVERYTHING!
Spacious room, lounge and kitchenette that contained all amenities for a comfortable stay. Our host Dawn was friendly, knowledgeable and provided great recommendations for dinner as well as what to do in the area. The breakfast room is quaint and charming so much so that one could linger longer. Quiet and safe location. Will definitely return! PS: Best wifi in South Africa! 🇿🇦
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Helen
South AfricaNothing......maybe a few irritating mozzies.
Dawn is a woman who really knows how to run a fabulous B&B, our rooms were so organized, clean and comfortable. It's not often that you stay in a B&B that actually has all the crockery and cutlery for 4 people in each room. Perfectly good bed, soft towels and all channels on the TV. The breakfast was superb, and was lively having a chat with the hostess.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Roslyn
South AfricaExtremely friendly hostess..clean, comfortable and the breakfast was very tasty and well presented. Only spent one night as a stop over, but will highly recommend.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Zunay
South AfricaAircon a bit noisy. Would suggest maybe to also have a fan available.
Host was friendly. Helped to reserve dinner at a good restaurant nearby. Accommodation very spacious, neat, clean and safe. Nice area to sit outside. Breakfast was really good. Will definitely book again when in Calvinia.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Wessels
South AfricaI loved everything
Dawn was the perfect hostess, very friendly and made our stay an unforgettable experience. The place was very clean and indeed above our expectations. I loved the peace and quietness and the food were delicious. I will recommend it to anyone who wants to sleep over and I will certainly go back for another visit. Thank you Dawn!!!!!!😘😘
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
David
South AfricaNothing
Great host and communication. The restaurant recommendation. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Dieter
GermanyThis small lodge was really nice in a quiet part of Calvinia.The room was big and very clean.Nice outside sitting after a long drive.Dawn, the owner was very friendly and prepared a nice, fresh breakfast for us.Very reasonable rate for this level of lodge.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Lessing
South AfricaThe rooms are a bit dark and very hot
Beauriful and private
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Pamela
United KingdomNothing at all to dislike
We travelled down to Calvinia from Augrabies National Park for a one night stay en route to our next destination. Everything was perfect, Dawn was lovely, very friendly and helpful. The room had everything you could possibly need, it was spotlessly clean, a comfortable bed with lovely bed linen. There was a small kitchen area to make a drink and a fridge. It was tastefully furnished and we loved our stay there. We arrived on a Sunday when most places were closed but Dawn rang a local restaurant and secured a reservation for us, Die Blou Nartjie, and the food and staff were wonderful. The breakfast served in the little garden rondavel was also superb. Thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the B&B.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Ronald
NetherlandsNiets
Dawn is a perfect host. Nice room on a very good spot. She advised and booked an excellent restaurant nearby. Calvin’s is a quiet little town with nice people. Nice breakfast with a personal touch. We recommend this place.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Michael
South AfricaEverything was excellent. From arrival to departure, recommending and booking restaurants to searching for "lost" equipment in town. And the rooms were serviced and in great condition.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Terry
South AfricaBeautiful room,excellent restaurant booked and breakfast delicious,wonderful proprietor
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Jacobus
South AfricaReally good sized and well equipped room with an owner that adds that all important personal touch
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Janine
United KingdomComfortable and great host.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Lorette
South AfricaThere was nothing about this b/b that I did not like but for them I am sad that the municipality will not allow them more signs as it is quite a challenge for oldies like me without GPS and cellphone etc to find places. Not the fault of the B/B at all as they have tried but fighting burocracy in SA is not easy
Loved the electric blanket for a freezing night. Super breakfast; Gated and safe. Super host who was so kind and helpful. Delightful garden with bird song and fountain. Just a really nice place to stay
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Megan
SingaporeEverything was great.
Beautiful rooms. Large with sitting area, kitchenette, electric blankets! Very clean. Dawn was very welcoming and made us reservations at Blou Naartjie for dinner.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Mervyn
South AfricaDawn is an excellent hostess!!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Monika
South AfricaNothing
All was super nicely set-up, one got the feeling a lot of thought had gone into making it a great guest experience
Stayed in August 2023
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