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Karoo 1 Hotel Village

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A thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, overlooking a rocky canyon and a small pool. - Karoo 1 Hotel Village (De Doorns)
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A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a rustic ceiling. - Karoo 1 Hotel Village (De Doorns)
A room with wicker furniture, a desk, and a view of the outdoors. - Karoo 1 Hotel Village (De Doorns)
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door. - Karoo 1 Hotel Village (De Doorns)
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Karoo 1 Hotel Village. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking, spelunking, and rock climbing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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A white building with a flat roof and multiple doors, surrounded by tall grass and a tree.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, and a wicker chair.

Suite (Old Barn)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A white building with a central entrance, flanked by two thatched umbrellas, and surrounded by white walls and gravel paths.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

De Doorns is home to Karoo 1 Hotel Village. Veldskoen Padstal is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our De Doorns travel guide
Map
N1-R318, Off Road To Montague, De Doorns, Western Cape, 6875

What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center
    17 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Hex Valley Golf Club
    26 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Worcester Golf Club
    57 min drive - 41.5 miles
  • Worcester Museum
    59 min drive - 41.1 miles
  • Golden Valley Casino
    60 min drive - 44.1 miles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 to 85 for adults and ZAR 85 to 200 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Natural pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Spelunking
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 to 85 for adults, and ZAR 85 to 200 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Karoo 1 Hotel Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool types include natural pools.

Is Karoo 1 Hotel Village pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karoo 1 Hotel Village?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Karoo 1 Hotel Village?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Karoo 1 Hotel Village located?

Situated in De Doorns, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within 20 mi (32 km) of Hex Valley Golf Club and Veldskoen Padstal.

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Reviews

Karoo 1 Hotel Village Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet place, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price, nice and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired hotel but excellent service

Felt a bit run down but service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

So much potential

This is an amazing location - really awesome - and I must admit as a business trip - this is probably not the norm for guests - as there is not a lot of business around. However the awesome place could do with a little professionalism to make the stay amazing. Having so many menu items missing (including basics like steak, chicken and pork was an issue). a very limited menu options for vegetarians and not much willingness to assist in making menu changes. Service was also really slow considering the restaurant was not busy (e.g. an additional side of chips took well over an hour - and arrived as we were leaving - and we were still charged). Rock pool was empty - no soap in shower/bath - bar had limited stock available. BUT - that said - these can be fixed very easily by service focus. The location is amazing - wonderful atmosphere - facilities are in good condition - very restful - staff are friendly and pleasant. Just work on the small things!
Room with a view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing escape farm stay

Amazing farm stay and stuff and food wonderful place E to go
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Our stay was under unusual conditions. There had been a major rain storm in the past few days with some severe flooding. Despite this our stay was excellent. We spent a fair amount of time at the bar and the food and the service was exceptional. Loved the room as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misrepresentation

Our check-in experience was horrible, it was like the receptionist felt she was doing us a favour. The place looks run down, in need of a revamp. The photos in the booking app didn't match the room we were allocated. We didn't stay, we just left after our fay trip to Aquila.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Way outdated and pictures don’t match in a sense the reality. Actually a lovely place with loads of potential but without care and maintenance not the best to stay with…given reviews this goes a while now and still is.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Worst experience ever - don’t be fooled by photos

The photos on their website and hotels.com belie the delapidated state. The pool is green, the grounds dirty and unkept. The rooms had an open geyser in the entrance hall- exposed copper pipes and all. We asked for a refund and drove straight home the same day. This property is completely misreprented.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was raining a lot in the room And there’s no door for the toilet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No water!

The property has great potential however some things can't be ignored. On arrival into our room, there was a strong urine smell in the bathroom. The toilet had not been cleaned. We overlooked this. Of course load-shedding is a huge issue in South Africa and makes your stays harder. The swimming pool was green and had algae. Not safe for an infant to be in that water. With 35deg celcius it hard to keep cool. We also had no running water our entire stay. 24hrs without water is awful. The hotel and staff were no where to be found after 6:30pm. When we checked out again not a soul around. We had to depart early as we had a game drive booked. We later returned to the property to pay our food and beverage bill as it was not possible to settle our bill before departure or after 6:30pm the day before. Travelling with an infant is hard enough but under these conditions it was unbearable. Hotels.com should remove this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très agréable surprise, un établissement particulier dans un site incroyable. Ambiance seul au monde, avec une déco faite de bric et de broc, d’objets anciens, de meubles dépareillés, de petits salons avec cheminées... Un lieu très cosy malgré le froid de fin avril, avec une âme et un personnel aux petits soins. Mention spéciale pour le petit déjeuner, avec des plats à la carte delicieux et très généreux. Le dîner était un peu plus aléatoire. Le même plat pris 2 soirs de suite n'était pas du tout le même (curry pas épicé le mercredi et très très épicé le lendemain) Mais heureusement, Loina était là pour là pour prendre soin de nous. Merci aussi au jeune barman originaire de Cape Town dont je n’ai retenu le prénom, lui aussi était très serviable et efficace.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det här stället har säkert varit jättefint en gång i tiden, och det har otroligt potential, men tyvärr är det superslitet och maten är verkligen inte god. Grejen är att det kan se ganska fin ut på håll / på bild, men när man är där så får man en dålig känsla av att ingen bryr sig och underhåller anläggningen.
Deluxe rum
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lugar maravilhoso
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Maravilhoso. Opção barata para quem quer fazer safari no aquila. Lugar lindo, no meio do nada, uma sensação única.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bella esperienza
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ist wegen der Lage in einer Sonderstellung

Es gibt rund um keine Alternative. Trotzdem ist die Lage gut und die Anlage auch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Geheimtipp

Durch die vielen gemischten Bewertungen waren wir etwas skeptisch. Aber das war unbegründet, denn Karoo 1 ist fantastisch und hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Die Anlage ist in hervorragendem Zustand, Räume und Badezimmer sind großzügig gestaltet, geschmackvoll und mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Die vielen Skulpturen auf dem ganzen Gelände und die Gemälde sorgen für eine besondere Atmosphäre. Die Ruhe und auch der Felsenpool tragen zur Entspannung bei. Der Service ist freundlich, zuvorkommend und gut. Man sollte mehrere Tage einplanen, um dieses Paradis zu geniessen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Er moet nog veel georganiseerd worden

Allemaal nieuw personeel die zelf ook zoekende waren. Twee voorbeelden; 1) Receptie geeft aan dat er geen omkleed gelegenheid is bij het zwembad tussen de bergen. maar was er wel. 2) Rekening van het diner bij het uitchecken niet bekend bij de receptie, daar zelf aangegeven wat we gebruikt hadden.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Als het niet anders kan niet langer dan 1 nacht

Kreeg kamer nr 7 waarvan de airco het niet deed, geen terras stoelen, deur die amper sloot. Het geheel heeft achterstallig onderhoud. Na herhaaldelijk klagen kregen we kamer 8 en die was iets beter. De tenten op het terrein lijken me wel het reserveren waard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not quite what we saw advertised online

The photos online looked amazing; it seemed to be the perfect stop-over after 8 hours of driving for a good night's rest. The receptionist was a little surly on check-in, and seemed rushed through the introduction, but all admin was taken care of. We had a lovely dinner and drinks at the bistro and bar where the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Our room had not been swept, there were still ashes in the fireplace, and general maintenance seemed lacking. After dinner we turned in to find that there was no hot water - not that there was water that didn't get hot - there was NO water (hot) from any of the taps; so cold shower it was. We were too tired and it was too late to try and find someone to have this see to. I had hoped that this place would be one we could return to for a longer stay. It has great bones and potential to be great, but it needs attention to maintenance and cleanliness urgently.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

winter travelers

had a lovely stay with super friendly staff and the cute dog. scenery was breath taking ,just really cold this time of the year so i suggest better heaters
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel.

Amazing place. It's a very cozy hotel. And staff are super friendly. I really recommend it. It worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, lovely space.

Stayed for the night on a business trip with a bunch of colleagues - seriously cool place, service, food and rooms all excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019