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Reviews of Old Joe's Kaia

N4 Schoemanskloof Road Plot A39, 1331 Schoemanskloof, South Africa

#3 of 6 hotels in Schoemanskloof

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 82 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Will visit again. The owners are super friendly and the meals are excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds could be a more comfortable and WiFi wasn't available in the rooms, only in the main reception and dining area

    The location is excellent as were the amazing vegan dinner and breakfast. Marianne's vegan meals are top notch and she is always willing to share ideas and knowledge for a healthier lifestyle.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Marian and Paul are excellent hosts. The vegan food is delicious, particularly the breakfasts which are out of this world.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    Best night of our Mpumalanga trip. The food was ama-ZING!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    My partner and I stayed one night after visiting the Sudwala Caves, and it was the best night of our trip around Mpumalanga. We had a 4-course dinner and all the food was incredible, what an amazing experience. Such a beautiful place inside and out. Thank you Mariana and Paul for your warm hospitality and wishing you both a great 2024!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Remoteness

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely setting in the valley. Delicious vegan food and great hosts

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Was a lovey stay, the rooms were clean and there’s lots of space to walk around and explore
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved how unique it was. Tucked away in the forest.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting. Private, clean & tastefully decorated. Perfect stopover on way to Kruger Park. Paul & Marian are wonderful hosts.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    We had an enjoyable stay and the owners were very friendly and accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Gaining access to the property was difficult as there was loadshedding so phone signal was limited to Vodacom and phones went unanswered. We had to call the farmer next door to open the gate for us after hooting for some time then driving to find signal and returning again. Leaving the property was as difficult. We were also not prepared for the amount of steps to access our unit.

    Nice walks on the property.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    A wonderful stay on your way to Kruger park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The food was excellent and it was prepared with great care. It is all vegan or vegetarian, but it is so delicate. Paul, the owner, is a very pleasant guy, helpful and full of good suggestions. We loved the stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    Lovely ,peaceful and educational.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access at night a little intimidating. Entrance gate locked and not illuminated at all at night. As a result one needs to be extremely cautious when slowing down to avoid missing the turn into the drive way. Fast moving vehicles on the national high way is a concern.

    The opportunity to experience and taste plant based food. Quiet amazing and educational. Paul was outstanding as a host.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    The owners went out of their way to accomodate us for the night's stay, when we arrived inadvertently on the wrong date and time.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Great stay in a wonderful location, with amazing food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    The road is not far away, and in our room you could hear the cars passing by.

    The food and the location were absolutely amazing. You can feel the love and passion of the patrons.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the attention to detail the Vegan food,tasting and learning about food.Loved the labyrinth. Comfy beds.Decor great.Hosts fabulous. Thanks.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beter preperation for load shedding.

    Breakfast and supper was surperb. Well presented. service was very good. Overall exalent

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    8.0
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hospitality was great and felt like I was home. This is a place where you are looking for peace and quiet. Thanks to the hosts' Paul and Mariana for the home feel environment.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Exceptional food. The four course dinner was delectable. Who knew vegan food could taste that good! The attention to detail was amazing. Delicious breakfast as well - interesting combinations and a personal touch. Marian and Paul are wonderful kind-hearted people. We loved our conversations with them and their openness to share from their experience and life stories. They have a real heart to serve people and they do it very well.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    10
    An absolute hidden gem with superb owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hidden gem with beautiful scenery.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful room, library and gardens. Excellent plant-based food and kind owners. Great stay!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful above all. Beautiful, green and relaxing

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    10
    A big THANK YOU
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    An amazing place to stay, very nice host and delicious Dinner and Breakfast! We definitely go there again :-)

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    10
    We highly recommend this stop over for those on the way to the Kruger.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints at all.

    This is the perfect stop over on the way to Kruger Park for breaking the Journey. We love the amazing Vegan food. No need to worry, you won't miss the meat! Marian is an excellent chef. Both Marian and Paul manage to balance the professional with casual and they are relaxed but attentive. The stay makes you feel like you are a long lost special person who just came home.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    8.0
    Wonderful different get away.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing they can do about it, but the noise from the highway can be irritating.

    The vegan cuisine was amazing. Warm welcoming family atmosphere. The birdlife is wonderful.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Vegan food was great, facility is clean, neat and well looked after. Had a great stay and would definitely go again.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind hosts and splendid vegan food. Definetely a hidden gem worth a visit.

    Stayed in July 2022

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