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The Barracks

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Umsobomvu with a restaurant and a bar

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Property grounds
Breakfast and dinner served
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Unit 07 - Queen / Self Catering Unit - No Dogs Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Unit 01 - Queen - No Dogs Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Unit 02 - Queen - No Dogs Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Unit 06 - Dog Friendly, Family Unit

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Unit 04 - Queen Unit - No Dogs Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Unit 03 - King / Twin - No Dogs Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Unit 05 - Twin Unit - No Dogs Allowed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
15-17 D'Urban Row, Umsobomvu, Northern Cape, 9795

What's nearby

  • Colesberg Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colesberg Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colesburg Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sunset Chalets Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Manu de Pico Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bordeaux Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Barracks

Property highlights
The Barracks provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at The Barracks have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and satellite channels

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 110 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 40 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 1 can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 per person
  • Pet fee: ZAR 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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

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

Barracks Hotel Colesberg
Barracks Colesberg
Barracks House Colesberg
Barracks Guesthouse Umsobomvu
Barracks Umsobomvu
The Barracks Umsobomvu
The Barracks Guesthouse
The Barracks Guesthouse Umsobomvu

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barracks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ZAR 40 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Barracks?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barracks?

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

What time is check-out at The Barracks?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Barracks located?

Situated in Umsobomvu, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Colesberg Park, Colesberg Museum, and Colesburg Church. Sunset Chalets Park and Manu de Pico Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Barracks Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful location and a great team. Fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Great service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

Room very clean, just a bit dated!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

I can recommend The Barracks open hartedly. The effort to find out your time of arrival, the welcome drinks, and the traditional breakfast ... 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10

Definitely not recommended for people with disabilities. The host was unhelpful and patronising. I would not recommend staying there. Things would have been better if the gentleman were polite and professional. First bad experience in Colesberg ever! Being a seasoned traveler, this was the first time that I was treated like an inconvenience. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

We had a very pleasant stay here, the room was perfect, well presented and comfortable. Secure parking on site and choice of restaurants within 3 min walk. The hosts were great, definitely would stay again and recommend the Barracks to friend's
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10

Rustic, comfortable and excellent service by Michael and Annelie King, the owners.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10

Friendly and extremely helpful. Clean and neat rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10

Great little place will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

Clean and neat. Ideal when travelling with pets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10

A very nice guest house in a property and town with interesting history. The hosts, Mike and Annelie, made us feel welcome and cooked us a fantastic dinner (at extra cost) served in our room. Not a fancy or elegant place, but excellent value overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10

Excellent accommodation. We had our small dog with us and she had a closed area to walk in. Comfortable bed and very gracious hosts. Will definitely stay there when we go down again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10

We had a very good stay. The owner was very nice and helpful when we arrived during bad weather. The room was comfortable and stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10

A wonderful stopover when commuting between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The comfort, cleanliness and hosts are outstanding. Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10

Great place to overnight with terrific, friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019