Garingboom Guest Farm, 9992 Springfontein, South Africa
#1 of 2 hotels in Springfontein
Guests' ChoiceBased on 170 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 December 2021
Muriel
South AfricaThe breakfast was very good and the roast lamb dinner exceptional. Great location and good information about the farm, its workings and the local flora and fauna. A real treat to stay with superb hospitality.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 3 December 2021
Graca
South Africawe enjoyed the hospitality, the peaceful environment. we will definitely be back
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 27 October 2021
Sophia
South AfricaExcellent.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 15 October 2021
Peter
United StatesNicely furnished room with comfortable bed. Great food and great hosts
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 13 October 2021
Russell
South AfricaFor our needs... Nothing
Breakfast tasty Supper was spectacular Family friendly and informative Room and facilities were comfortable and adequate
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 5 October 2021
Juanita
South AfricaNothing
Lovely setting on a sheep farm. Jan and Riette were great hosts ad super friendly. We had a great breakfast and would recommend it to anyone looking for a stopover or even an extended stay.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 22 September 2021
George
South AfricaNothing at all.
Dinner was superb. Hosts absolutely great. Everything enjoyable.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 16 September 2021
Michelle
South AfricaFood was excellent. Liked the opportunity to walk. Loved all the info about the place.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 8 September 2021
Iona
South AfricaOn booking.com I think you should mention that you must book for dinner and that they only take cash due to the lack of internet signal
We often stay at Garingboom as we find it tranquil and in a beautiful setting. The roast lamb at dinner is always excellent. The hosts are wonderful people.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 20 August 2021
Sanjit
South Africafantastic breakfast, hot and served with passion. thank you.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 9 August 2021
Maretha
South AfricaThis farm is a safe haven of peace and quiet.There are an abundance of fresh air, ample fauna and flora and the drinking water straight from the tap taste delicious.Follow the arrows for lovely walking paths.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 19 July 2021
Daniel
South AfricaHard to think of
The neat and clean environment and facilities as well as the exceptional hospitality which we experienced. The things-to-do list should call for a longer than one night stay.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 11 July 2021
Leach
South AfricaThe hospitality.....
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 1 July 2021
Kathy
South AfricaNothing.
The hosts friendliness and the delicious lamb dinner after a long trip, as well as delicious breakfast. We’d stayed there many years ago and it was just as we remembered it. Wish we had time to stay longer Jan and Riette are so knowledgeable!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 28 June 2021
David
United StatesFinding the Cape Glossy starling dead - knocked out in a window collision.
Working sheep farm with welcoming hosts. Lovely rural setting. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Comfy room with electric blankets! Best for us was the birding - the hostess has an excellent knowledge of local avifauna and where to find the local specialties.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 11 June 2021
Eugene
South AfricaNothing
Everything. Food was excellent
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Ivan
South AfricaBraai packs were a poor show, underwhelming with no boerewors though stated on menu, when I enquired the braaiwood cost (?!) was exchanged for the missing boerewors (?!!) - expected far better for a Karoo farm that raise sheep, fridge overloaded with host's drinks so had no place ot pack our stuff, bathroom soaps of poor quality, the country walks were poorly marked (esp. the long one) including the starting point. Self-serve buffet dinner (with other guests) not ideal, overall generally pricey for a farm. Accomodation but room and bathroom while old-school a bit too much so. Honestly, a charge for braaiwood on a farm?!
Open spaces, Off the beaten track. Very friendly Staffie dog. The short and long hike were a treat and the dam with some wildlife (although trails poorly marked especially where to start), peace and quiet. Friednly enough. Breakfast was fairly good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Daniël
South AfricaNo alternate power source to run aircons it was a hot evening!
Secluded and peaceful with great food & hosts.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2021
Peter
South AfricaRoom size
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 24 November 2021
Anonymous
South Africanothing
the location, the owners - a little bit of Karoo magic 😊
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 15 June 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaVery satisfied, will return in future
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Anonymous
South Africano water in the morning
every thing
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Carole
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Allan
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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