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Karoo Retreat

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Oudtshoorn with spa services and seasonal outdoor pool

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Standard Double Room | Private kitchen
Standard Room
Exterior
Exterior
Luxury Villa | Pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
41 Klein Karoo Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

What's nearby

  • Arbeidsgenot - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oudtshoorn Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 12 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beans About Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Karoo Retreat

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Karoo Retreat and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Karoo Retreat have comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 60-cm flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, freezers and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 55 to 85 for adults and ZAR 55 to 85 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

Karoo Retreat House Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat House
Karoo Retreat Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse
Karoo Retreat Oudtshoorn
Karoo Retreat Guesthouse Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Karoo Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Karoo Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karoo Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karoo Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karoo Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Karoo Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Karoo Retreat located?

Situated in Oudtshoorn, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Arbeidsgenot and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge. C.P. Nel Museum and Cango Wildlife Ranch are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Karoo Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Gem in the Karoo

Clean and neat room. Friendly reception. Restful night. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauberes und modernes Zimmer über zwei Etagen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frühstück klein aber ganz gut. Kaffee war nix. Pool etwas dreckig. Preis für die Lage angemessen. Direkt in der Stadt. Zimmer sind schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Modernes Guesthouse

Der Empfang von Neliza war sehr herzlich! Eine sehr moderne Unterkunft, teilweise etwas zu kühl eingerichtet! Der Frühstücksservice und Ambiente sollte definitiv verbessert werden!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Custo benefício

Tem um bom custo benefício. não decepciona, mas também não empolga.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness

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.