30 Van Riebeeck Street 30, 6750 Barrydale, South Africa
#4 of 6 hotels in Barrydale
Guests' ChoiceBased on 290 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 May 2024
Geldenhuys
South AfricaDinner was a bit disappointing, especially given price charged.
Interesting stay, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Robert
South AfricaThe small shower
The look of the building
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Maria
South AfricaThere was on the day a problem with hot water in our wing, but the Manager sorted this by offering shower facilities in another room.
Lovely rooms. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent. Loved the background music and art. Nice vibe and feel. Friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Beyers
United KingdomNothing 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: 21 April 2024
Dalia
South AfricaN/A
Very hip.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Jennifer
South AfricaA 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
Anthony
United KingdomNo heating in the room.
It’s quirky style and decor.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sayle
South AfricaNothing
The history The decor The staff Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Margaret
South AfricaNot 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
Lucie
South AfricaThere was an industrial fridge making a lot of noise below our bedroom
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Tooley
South AfricaThe 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
Anneline
South Africa-
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
Alex
South AfricaService 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
Malinda
South AfricaLoved 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
Thompson
South AfricaWe
Quirky
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Frederic
United KingdomThe 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
Philippa
United KingdomMore 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
Louna
South AfricaDinner 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
David
United KingdomRestaurant very good Nice gardens Good value bar Great view
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Derrick
United KingdomNothing 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
Keith
United KingdomNothing
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
Michelle
United KingdomIt’s beautifully decorated and the staff are lovely.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Frances
South AfricaBeautiful 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
Luigi
United KingdomKaroo lamb curry had not much meat but bones
Very good
Stayed in February 2024
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