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Reviews of Karoo Art Hotel 4 stars

30 Van Riebeeck Street 30, 6750 Barrydale, South Africa

#4 of 6 hotels in Barrydale

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 282 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Special stay in Barrydale, amazing staff !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing negative to mention

    Really special overnight stay, the staff were wonderful. Super-good service. Great vibe to the hotel. I felt a million dollars sitting on the stoep sipping a G&T, watching the sun go down. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    We went there for my wife’s birthday and we were very happy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything.

    Our accommodation was very good and the bonus was it’s dog friendly. The staff were really nice and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Quaint little pace to stay in the Karoo
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very hip.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous flair ….. making for a fantastic frivolous weekend indulgence
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few service glitches but hopefully this will become a focus area going forward

    The transformation of this old country is completely remarkable. In fact magical. And it has all the makings to become a really interesting destination in the Western Cape. We also love their genuine dog friendliness which included a dog menu either served while we are in the elegant dining room or at the bar… or could be arranged as room service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and very nice food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No heating in the room.

    It’s quirky style and decor.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The history The decor The staff Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much.

    The hotel is beautifully renovated and the decor is true to its name, The Karoo Art Hotel, it is a piece of art. The staff were really friendly and went out of their way to help. I loved that they take dogs on prior arrangement and even have a special dog menu.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was an industrial fridge making a lot of noise below our bedroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Barrydale bluss
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing was the bed. It was sloped so was not that comfortable. .we were in room gws or something like that

    Rooms, decor,staff,, bar

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Roadtrip with friends
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Loved our stay, beautiful bedroom with a great view of the garden and swimming pool. Staff is very friendly and helpful, fabulous atmosphere. Beautifully decorated, with an old world charm. Beautiful outside areas and great bar. Breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Great stay - definitely be back !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Service was a little slow during the day. The bathroom window (next to the toilet) opened to a back of house space with staff working in it.

    Loved the setting and the decor style of the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Loved the decor, staff and friendliness. Will definitely recommend it to friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved everything about the Hotel. The staff were supper friendly and accommodating. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. Thank you Chef Derrick and staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We

    Quirky

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    An institution in the middle of the Western Cape
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Loo seat in Magnolia kept falling on our back ...

    Nice location, very friendly and professional staff . Nice menu , shame sometimes you cannot get everything if it is on a loadshedding slot ! Inventive cuisine and nice breakfast too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Uniquely beautiful, imaginative, slightly surreal oasis on R62…..
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More time!!!!!

    My second visit and not long enough! I just love the quirky decor and imaginative attention to detail… The rooms are all different and gorgeous and the snowy beds sooooo comfortable. My well-travelled companions couldn’t get over the quality of the food (we had dinner and breakfast). It’s a fabulous Alice-in-Wonderland bolt hole with space to lounge, picturesque corners and wonderful map-room off the bar…… and a small but ACE pool! We so enjoyed the early morning journey up the pass to dip into a mountain stream, guided by Mickey, the local journalist…… Truly a unique night stop! Need more time…..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful little hotel with a lot of character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dinner was very disappointing and we did tell the manager. We had a mass of mosquitoes in the room and I could not find the repellent. We made a payment through booking.com and paid again when we booked in. The receptionist did not pick up on this. It was a struggle to get our payment back.

    Breakfast was fine. Lovely swimming pool for the heat. Very friendly meeting place, the ladies bar. The front veranda is lovely for drinks before dinner.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    A great stop off place on the Garden Route
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant very good Nice gardens Good value bar Great view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Interesting, and charming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about.

    This is a lovely hotel, with lots of character and artwork. Set in a charming little town with great restaurants and a brandy distillery nearby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Superb service from all the staff without exception. Decor is amazing,.like staying in an art gallery. Position was also very good and Barrydale locals were also extremely friendly.. Highly recommended..😁😁👍👍

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s beautifully decorated and the staff are lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Jewel of Barrydale
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful Hotel in the middle of Barrydale. From the moment you step into the establishment, you are greeted friendly and made to feel right at home. It is clean and neat. Beautiful art and antique furniture everywhere. Lots of history. Comfy bed. Great dinner and breakfast! Will be back someday!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Karoo lamb curry had not much meat but bones

    Very good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    Fun relaxed and full of surprises
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff were all super friendly and very helpful. I loved the location.

    A quirky individual hotel in the Centre of Barrydale. Good sized rooms, nice secluded swimming pool and plenty of outdoor space

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    My place away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed only one night. Book for longer next time.

    Just lovely type of accommodation. Love everything about the place.

    Stayed in January 2024

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