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Karoo Retreat

W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa

Jan Van Riebeeck Street 238AView location

8.4/10Excellent9 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About Karoo Retreat

With a stay at Karoo Retreat in Oudtshoorn, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Arbeidsgenot and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge. This guesthouse is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from Cango Caves and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from C.P. Nel Museum.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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Located in Oudtshoorn, Karoo Retreat is within a 5-minute drive of Arbeidsgenot and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge. This guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from C.P. Nel Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Cango Wildlife Ranch.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from January to December.
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 55.00 to 85.00 for adults, and ZAR 55.00 to 85.00 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Arbeidsgenot 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge 2 km / 1.2 mi
C.P. Nel Museum 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
Cango Wildlife Ranch 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Safari Ostrich Show Farm 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Karusa Vineyards 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Wilgewandel Holiday Farm 26.7 km / 16.6 mi
Cango Caves 28.4 km / 17.6 mi
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas 34 km / 21.1 mi
Rust en Vrede Waterfall 34.3 km / 21.3 mi
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church 36.8 km / 22.9 mi
De Rust Memorial Church 37.4 km / 23.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • guest house
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
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  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

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  • VILLA STANDARDVILLA • STANDARDVIL.ST

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    Karoo Retreat

    VILLA STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: VIL.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    Karoo Retreat

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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    Karoo Retreat

    APARTMENT COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: APT.OM

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Karoo Retreat

8.4
Excellent
9 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
5 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2023
Linet

Wonderful Gem in the Karoo

Clean and neat room. Friendly reception. Restful night. Will visit again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2019
Frederik
Enjoyed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2018
Sarah

Lovely rustic option in Oudtshoorn

Lovely rustic accomodation in Oudtshoorn. The manager, Ina, is kind and extremely helpful and helps you out with the local area etc. Very well priced and nice pool. No breakfast.
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 May 2017
stephen

Not Luxury

I wouldn't describe the cottage as luxury just standard. The description states shower only, however there is only a bath. Floors creak with every step. The bright lights outside make the room quite light at night because there is no blind or curtain on the front door. It is freezing cold at night and the heater is totally inadequate and very noisy. The wifi is frustratingly slow when it works, which isn't very often.
The cottage is ok, but should not be described as luxury.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2019
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Karoo Retreat
Jan Van Riebeeck Street 238A, Oudtshoorn, South Africa

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