Garingboom Guest Farm, 9992 Springfontein, South Africa
#1 of 2 hotels in Springfontein
Guests' ChoiceBased on 170 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Gareth
South AfricaExtremely friendly and hands on.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Magret
South Africabird live the horse 🐴 and you can do a sort hike
what a peaceful place excellent place to stay and relax
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Louise
South AfricaThey don't cater for vegetarians at dinner. I couldn't eat the starter, and could only eat the mains side dishes even though I had to pay full price for the set menu.
Lovely peaceful farm, gorgeous views
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Andries
South AfricaDinner and breakfast was superb.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Jade
South AfricaNothing! It was perfect.
We stopped here on our way from Pretoria to Cape Town. There is nothing not to love about Garingboom Guest Farm. Abrie and Simone are just absolutely lovely and the farm was my mom's favourite stop along the way. The attention to detail and cleanliness of the farm is something else to the point that even the light fittings are dusted. Abrie came to check on us in the evening and Simone made a wonderful breakfast in the morning. I just loved every moment with both of them and can't wait to go back to stay. It's a wonderful escape from the busy city life with cute horses and lambs roaming in the area around the cottages. At night you have a beautiful view of the night sky with all the stars shining bright. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Eric
South AfricaNot a thing...
Breakfast was a treat, with home-made marmalade on fresh warm toast to compliment the traditional bacon and eggs. The breakfast room is full of family history, and was airy and bright and a pleasure to be in.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Marie
South AfricaI have loved everything about my stay I don't have any recommendation to od.
the place is beautifully located, there is a very well marked trail that you can do that I really appreciated, the accomoadtion is very well taken care of and spacious and clean. The meals are homecooked, very tasty and the host is very welcoming. A great experience, I would recommend to everyone.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Kathy
South AfricaNone
The welcome by the host Coffee and tea.... honesty bar
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Stix
South AfricaGaringboom is the best…..by far! Our stay at Garingboom on the farm Cyferfontein was awesome. Perfect setting, well priced combined with the tranquil farm ambiance You can't ask for a more well equipped, clean and cozy farm-cottage. We stayed here twice in a matter of days and tried both the leg of lam cooked meal and the braai option. Both highly recommendable. Be sure to arrive early to go on the game trail or the shorter no socks trail which is well worth it. Abrie is the perfect host….and a pretty good cook. Guess where we will be staying next time again…..and again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Joanne
NetherlandsWe are a family of 6 in total and got 2 cottages next to each other, which was perfect. All the cottages have a beautiful view over the Karoo. The little ones (2,5 and 4,5 years old) loved the pool, the cat and the dogs after a long drive in the car. We enjoyed our Karoo dinner and breakfast. Thank you for your great hospitality. We will come again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
David
South AfricaFantastic location for anyone travelling between Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. Very clean and tidy unit.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Jane
South AfricaBreakfast was delicious and we had supper which was just as yummy. location is great, a nice relaxing stop over between Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Almarie
South AfricaArea is beautiful. Units very clean and had a good layout. Host very friendly. Had a lovely dinner and breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Marius
South AfricaNothing
Stayed over for one night. Abrie is such a friendly host and the dinner and breakfast was good. Room was sparkling clean and great place to break up the long drive
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Brooke
South AfricaA stunning Karoo farm with a rich history and wonderful setting. Draws travelers back year after year. I was lucky to stumble upon this haven and will definitely return with my family next year as we travel between the coast and Guateng. The lamb dinner was delicious and wholesome.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Tome
South AfricaThere is nothing to complain about
It is a beautiful farm, clean, fresh air, a place your soul can recharge. Loved the sound of nature. A real Karoo Farm experience.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Carolyn
South AfricaRooms are a bit close to each other so you hear pretty much everything that other travellers are doing/saying
It’s very peaceful with beautiful vistas
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Cheryl
South AfricaThere was nothing I disliked.
Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Delicious coffee too.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Johann
South AfricaEverything is unbelievable.
Everything - the whole experience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Stephanie
South AfricaPerfect location, fabulous food, super hosts.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Choles
South AfricaNo complaints.
Lovely stop over on rhe road to CT. Hospitable hosts and a delicious Karoo lamb dinner. Comfortable room.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Malcolm
South AfricaFantastic stay, beautiful homestead, great views, outstanding hosts, and wonderful and interesting guests. Wonderful sporting memorabilia and entertaining stories. Well worth a trip. I will certainly be back.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Jane
South AfricaNothing
Fab location, interesting past
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Wendy
South AfricaEverything was great.
The farm is beautiful and a lovely place to stop over on your way to the Cape. Abrie is friendly and efficient and made sure we had everything we needed. And the Karoo lamb to dinner was delicious!
Stayed in December 2023
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