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Karoo Art Hotel

4.0 star property

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Luxury Suite (Garden Suite) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury Suite (Garden Suite) | Garden view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
30 Van Riebeeck Street, Barrydale, Western Cape, 6750
  • Wilderbraam Berry Estate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • South Africa's Peace Pagoda
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Studio Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Studio Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Klein Karoo)

Standard Room (Klein Karoo) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room (Klein Karoo)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Groot Karoo)

Luxury Double Room (Groot Karoo) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room (Groot Karoo)

  • 872 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (134)
The price is $1,370
per night
$1,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

About this property

Karoo Art Hotel

4-star Barrydale hotel with restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include spa services, free use of bicycles, and laundry facilities.
Karoo Art Hotel offers 15 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Barrydale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.
Karoo Art Hotel features an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Barrydale hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Karoo Art Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Karoo Art Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 550.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 300.00 (from 7 to 16 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Karoo Art Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a place. Wish we could have stayed longer. Rick so helpful for places to visit locally.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

H

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just wonderful !
Comfortable rooms with quirky design features ...combination of beautiful antiques with great art. Staff go above and beyond in terms of service . The food was scrumptious. Definitely going to be back for a longer stay and highly recommended. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Lovely atmosphere. Unique.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved Barrydale and the friendliness and care and attention of the hotel staff. Definitely to be recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rynier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a bucket list experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have only great things to say about this property, our room was something out of a novel, clean, spacious, and the balcony off the front was the cherry on top. And of course all the staff were incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique, very friendly and personal
We unfortunately only spent one night in this fabulous hotel, but we definitely plan to return! It is just SO interesting, vibey, friendly and comfortable. The historic building, art everywhere, magnificent huge room - all wonderful!! A bathroom you could dance in. Lovely back garden. Huge own private balcony. We had the Baines room, one of the ten large rooms. The owners are super friendly and treat guests like old friends. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky Art Hotel on Route 62
We have always enjoyed our stays at this wonderful hotel in Barrydale. It has new super-friendly owners who have done wonderful renovations. The staff are all amazing. Dinner and breakfast where both delicious. Next time we'll stay 2 nights for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Beautiful venue and great staff. Had room 2 which was spacious. Interesting breakfast menu
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Delightfully surprised in Barrydale ....
The hotel is lovely, especially the artworks. Room was very comfortable and clean - just a little tired. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Dinner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karoo Art Hotel
Amazing hotel wish we could have stayed for more than 1 night but we shall return. Staff all friendly - the food was also amazing we were both very impressed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky hotel, art in all rooms and spaces, staff great, food good, certainly worth a visit if your in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has been in operation since 1866. It is old, floors are creeky and it has no air conditioning. Shower and sink were obviously added later to the rooms. To that I say ‘who cares!’ This place is awesome. So beautiful, so cool. The art is great, the property is great, the staff is super friendly and helpful. Last night the hotel bar and restaurant were both full and everyone was having a good time. The food was excellent by the way. Our room faces the mountains and we have a wonderful view of it from our own little balcony. Love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday Joy and Famly Fun
A very unique hotel and a wonderful experience. The art is amazing and there are lots of comfortable spots to sit and read or just relax. the food is excellent. Unfortunately, the Springbok pie pastry was chewy as it was probably warmed in a microwave oven, which is such a pity.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall lovely, couple of areas for improvement
Amazing place and lovely staff. It’s a real experience. The standard rooms are very basic with a shower in the room. The superior rooms are lovely (wish they had a fridge) but overpriced I felt. The breakfast is great. The restaurant food is slightly hit and miss and promises more than it delivered. The pool area is beautiful and there is a (slightly neglected) kids area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

wazza, townsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Off the beaten track
The hotel is a step back in time. If you are looking for a luxury hotel then this isn’t for you. If you want a comfy bed, great meal and outstanding service then the the Karoo art hotel fits the bill. We really enjoyed our night here, in fact we wish we had more time and could have stayed longer. It’s not 5 star but it had everything we needed and just the drive to get there was worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant was closed at the time (off season) of our stay which was disappointing. This was not disclosed at the time of booking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017