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The Barracks

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The Barracks provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

About the neighborhood

Colesberg is home to The Barracks. While the natural beauty of Colesberg Park and Sunset Chalets Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Colesburg Golf Club. Visit our Colesberg travel guide
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15-17 D'Urban Row, Umsobomvu, Northern Cape, 9795

What's nearby

  • Colesberg Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colesberg Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colesburg Church
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunset Chalets Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gariep Dam
    47 min drive - 39.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Wimpy
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • Allards
    3 min walk
  • platterlander steak house
    8 min walk
  • Die Plattelander
    7 min walk

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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
  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

Property class

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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 Colesberg, 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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Reviews

The Barracks Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
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8/10 Good

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very clean, just a bit dated!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and a great team. Fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mariska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

J C Concepts Cc Carlos

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

Fabulous

Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Avoid if disabled.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Abraham

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

A jewel in the Northern Cape

Rustic, comfortable and excellent service by Michael and Annelie King, the owners.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and extremely helpful. Clean and neat rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pet friendly

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

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

Great overnight stay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

A great place to relax after the long drive.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet

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

Lovely stop

Great place to overnight with terrific, friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Keneilwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The place was okay

It nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great for a stop over stay. Mike and Annalie were great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

derk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisch hotel op de doorreis. Zeer vriendelijk hoteleigenaar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Warm South African welcome

Following long drive from Johannesburg meaning we arrived later than expected, we were warmly greeted by Mike. He saw our car was safely parked off street, welcomed us with a wee sherry before showing us to our lovely room. Just what we needed including being provided with spray repellent just in case. All part of the service. Due to our late arrival, Mike kindly phoned a local restaurant to find out when the kitchen closed. Fortunately it was still open so this looking after us was much appreciated by my wife & I as we settled down with a couple of beers & some nice food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

Robert

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

A welcoming and comfortable stop

This a lovely old rustic property, unspoilt by remodelling and making the most of its period charm. Our bedroom was spacious and lofty with a shaded pergola. The King bed was very comfortable and the large bathroom had everything it should (and the softest towels). Mike and Annelie are natural and attentive hosts. Breakfast and dinner were of a good standard and there is a well-stocked bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amenities were more than adequate, however the management does not give the impression that they are prepared to go out of the way to accommodate their guests
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not impressed

The Barracks is a dilapidated bed and breakfast with old furniture (some broken like the bedside cabinet). The two padded chairs in the room were also dirty. We couldn't stay there so we left. The town is run-down and i wouldn't recommend staying in colesburg; rather book on the banks of the orange river or gariep dam. also wouldn't recommend parking your car outside - quite a dodgy neighborhood. There's no decent restaurants in the town, however there is a spur at the shell garage nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

roy

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

The Barracks

Great place to break long journey. Very friendly host/hostess. Excellent good home cooked food good choices of wines.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anton

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

Its time to enlist

We loved the place, Mike went out of his way to make our stay memorable, Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The place is not a modern luxury lodge but its is very comfortable with lots of character and an excellent dining room. We will definitely stay again.