170 Langenhoven Road OR 1 Adderley St (back entrance & secure parking), 6625 Oudtshoorn, South Africa
#20 of 25 hotels in Oudtshoorn
Guests' ChoiceBased on 278 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 April 2024
Clyde
South AfricaThe crockery is not good and the fridge is to small and the beds is not so comfortable as i like a bed to be.
The space in the room and the garden view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Didi
South AfricaThe main road close to the guesthouse was noisy during the nights. The parking area is small and tricky if you have a bakkie. But even here, Ilze helped us to park without bumping into something. (You have to use rear maneuvering a lot, but if I could do it, anyone would be able to.) The double bed can do with a softer mattress.. You have to share bathrooms with other guests in the main house. With a small child, you have to plan your timing wisely.
Ilze is amazing. She went out of her way to accommodate us. We asked for an extra bed for the little one, and she made a plan. Beautiful old house. Safe electric fenced stay with cameras and security in place. Affordable stay with good quality service!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Barend
South AfricaNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Richard
United KingdomClose enough to the town but not too close
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Marshe
South AfricaThat towels were not exchanged daily.
The pool was a refresher to the heat of the Karoo. The pool definitely will attract more clients as Oudshoorn is a very hot holiday destination.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Zubeida
South AfricaThe carpet in the room. Can be replaced with tiles. Poor DSTV package.
The pool area was more than what we expected.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Arthur
South AfricaIt would be possible for you to get also a small two plate stove as in the family flat because not all of us are doing well with Gas Stoves because we are not so acquainted with the usage there of. It would be of great help for those who wanted to do bake eggs or something small for Breakfast. I thank you for your hospitality. The Gilbert family.
We had been on self catering.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Niftalie
South AfricaExtremely hot in room with only a fan. Loadshedding a problem during the hot days.
Beautiful old character and charm of the house. Beds extremely comfortable, clean and neat. Secure parking. Friendly and helpful staff. The pool an absolute necessity and bliss in the heat was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. Children loved the outside area of the property.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Corina
South AfricaWe really enjoyed our stay - thank you
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Eva
GermanyLovely location and view, superb host, beautiful interior, comfy bed, homely feeling, clean well Equipped kitchen, clean bathrooms
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Yandiswa
South AfricaOur door was not locking. I feel like we were supposed to be informed before hand.
We had a great time at Karoo Soul. The receptionist was very friendly. She made us to feel like we were at our home, even made my day super special by a surprise birthday message. The accommodation is neat and have everything you need. Pool is well maintained and the beds are comfortable. Not to mention that it is just next to the CBD.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Ivan
South AfricaIt is exactly as advertised - nothing to dislike.
Clean comfortable facilities. Great communal areas. Ilze was a great host, assisting with laundry and offering advice on restaurants.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Stijn
NetherlandsNice location, good price
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Marion
United KingdomVery helpful staff, it was a very cold night but the extra blankets made the difference!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Bokang
South AfricaN/A
The breakfast was quite overwhelming and the healthy food that was serve was so good and with the kind and sweet staff, definitely coming back.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Pieter
South AfricaThey must look at better crockery.
Friendly people and very accomodating. We enjoy it and we really connect with the other people that also stayed their.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Suné
QatarIt is a communal house, and you share a bathroom and kitchen space. So if someone used the pan in the kitchen and left it dirty, then you cant use it. There were also no loadshedding devices such as loadsheddding bulps or lanterns.
The location is great. It has secure parking. The staff was lovely and greeted us on arrival.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Ulrica
South AfricaInadequate parking
Very quiet area. Friendly, helpful staff. Room clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Jerry
South AfricaNot very clean and the shower cabins are very small. In the description it was not very clear to me that it is a community bath but maybe my bad.
Very basic and cheap place to start or end the Route 62. The pool locked clean and clear but smelled a bit strong like chemical.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
David
GermanyThe separate family cottage with a private outside dinning area was nice. The pool was great against the desert heat.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Mohamed
South AfricaGreat venue and location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Ndwandwe
South AfricaIlze was a great host. Thank you. It felt like a home away from home.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Vaa_sa
South AfricaAll a bit aged and smallish. No bathroom and WC in each room, common facilities for everybody.
An affordable place to stay overnight when traveling around Western Cape. Staff nice and helpful. Good value for the price paid.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 December 2022
Slie
South AfricaNothing
The setup
Stayed in December 2022
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