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Karoo Art Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Barrydale with free breakfast and spa services

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Luxury Suite (Garden Suite) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property entrance
Luxury Suite (Garden Suite) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Suite (Garden Suite) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
The Karoo Art Hotel stands in the heart of the historical district, offering a tranquil retreat complete with free full breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Visitors unwind by the outdoor pool, enjoy spa services, or borrow bicycles to explore the surrounding scenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Standard Room (Klein Karoo)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
8 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Double Room (Groot Karoo)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
30 Van Riebeeck Street, Barrydale, Western Cape, 6750

What's nearby

  • Wilderbraam Berry Estate - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • South Africa's Peace Pagoda - 14 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Barrydale Labyrinth - 15 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Boosmansbos Wilderness Area - 23 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Drostdy Museum - 47 min drive - 31.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Diesel and Cream - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Country Pumpkin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Country Pumpkin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Simply Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Cow Coffe Shop - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Karoo Art Hotel

Upscale hotel in the historical district
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Karoo Art Hotel. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, babysitting (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a ballroom, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 550.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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 smoke detector, 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

Karoo Art Hotel Barrydale
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Karoo Art Barrydale
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Karoo Art Hotel Barrydale
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Frequently asked questions

Does Karoo Art Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karoo Art Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karoo Art Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karoo Art Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karoo Art Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Karoo Art Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Wilderbraam Berry Estate and within 12 mi (20 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and South Africa's Peace Pagoda. Barrydale Labyrinth is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away.

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