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Karoo Art Hotel

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

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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room (Klein Karoo)

Standard Room (Klein Karoo)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Double Room (Groot Karoo)

Luxury Double Room (Groot Karoo)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Premium Room

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Wilderbraam Berry Estate - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • South Africa's Peace Pagoda - 14 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Drostdy Museum - 47 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 47 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 47 min drive - 51.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Diesel and Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Country Pumpkin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hardy's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Country Pumpkin - ‬6 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 sports 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, babysitting (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a ballroom
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 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.

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-authorise 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 any lifts
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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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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Reviews

Karoo Art Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Jonathan

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

Robert

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

Excellent

Definitely a one off place, really interesting building, beautifully decorated and furnished. Food brilliant. The owners and their staff were all so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Wonderful

Lovely atmosphere. Unique.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rynier

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

10/10 Excellent

H

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

6/10 Okay

Hussein

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

Fancy building but poor dining options

Boutique hotel in the middle of nowhere. The property was lovely overall and the room was old and had antique charm. But it was cold and all I had in a large suite was a small fan heater. My room was full of old colonial era photos - not something I particularly appreciate and for that reason alone I will not stay there again. Dinner at the in-house restaurant was an attempt to be fancy with limited options, but I think it missed the mark and was quite overpriced. Breakfast was also quite limited and did not cater for varied dietary requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Localização ótima, estacionamento seguro, hotel belíssimo, decorado com muitas obras de arte e com uma excelente padaria/café e um bar histórico charmoso no seu interior. O apartamento tem bom tamanho, cama e banho deliciosos, restaurante ótimo e café da manhã farto. O atendimento é sempre profissional, atencioso e eficiente!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Eine schöne individuelle Unterkunft, die aber deutlich in die Jahre gekommen ist.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes personal und schöne Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

Andreas

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

A real hotspot in the middle of nowhere

A real hotspot in the middle of nowhere. Lobby, Library and Bar are equipped with great stylish furniture and fantastic pictures and other art. Staff is really friendly and supportive. The best is the menu, the taste and presentation of the food - would not expect that such a chef serves guests at such a remote place. At this place we had the best breakfast ever during our two weeks trip in ZA. A first world issue is that the WIFI is not that stable. As we were travelling as a family it was disappointing that our daughter had to sleep on the floor on a mattress - this does not suit to such a fantastic hotel with all the above mentioned great impressions.

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.

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

Tilman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, cool people, nice and very cozy atmosphere.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Barrydale Karoo Art Hotel

Barrydale is an incredibly relaxed and beautiful town. The Karoo Art Hotel is one of the most interesting and friendly hotels I have ever stayed in, both in South Africa and abroad. The Bistro is an excellent pub, just across the road from the hotel, and Country Pumpkin, Coco's and Diesel & Crème as "must be" place to visit, along with Barrydale Celars.