Karoo Retreat (Oudtshoorn, South Africa): See 12 Reviews and 13 Photos

Address: 238 Jan van Riebeeck Road, Oudtshoorn 6620, South Africa (Formerly Shades of Africa)

Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Oudtshoorn

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #44 of 60 B&Bs / Inns in Oudtshoorn

Price range (per night): S$72 - 77

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Located in the beautiful Little Karoo, conveniently close to both the Garden Route and Route 62, we offer a unique base from which to enjoy and explore the beauty of this region. For the sophisticated young at heart, we offer an African experience with comfort, tranquility and style, furnished with hand-picked Karoo interior. We offer 4 double or twin bedded rooms with private entrance and patio each with own bathroom plus shower. All rooms are equipped with DSTV television, overhead fans, air conditioners, heaters, hairdryers and tea and coffee making facilities. Beautifull enclosed indigenous garden and Private Swimmingpool. All this for you to enjoy! We welcome you! ... more less

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NicoleObie

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Reviewer

4 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Wonderful”

Reviewed 25 September 2012

We are from PE and came across Karoo Retreat on the internet saw the pics got pricing and booked straight away (very affordable). Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly host and settled in well. Karoo Retreat is a wonderful home away from home and we truly enjoyed every mintue of our stay. Will recommend Karoo Retreat to anyone... More

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Brett W

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1 review

“Perfect”

Reviewed 30 July 2012

This place is amazing. My girlfriend and I stayed there and were treated with excellent, friendly service and an incredible breakfast. Beds were made when we got back from our excursions and the place was very neat and tidy. We are definitely going back again soon.

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Travelbird888

Hamburg, Germany

Contributor

17 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

8 helpful votes

“Very nice host”

Reviewed 2 January 2010

Very lovely guesthouse with a really nice host. She gave us many recommendations for restaurants and hints for trips. We spent only one night at Shades, but the breakfast was good, the surrounding quiet and the rooms functional.

hugsie

Colombes

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“a real little gem”

Reviewed 16 July 2009

Our one night at Shades of Africa remains one of our more memorable experiences in South Africa. After a long but impressive drive from Hermanus to Oudtshooorn on Route 62 we were charmed by this quirky guesthouse and the warm welcome from our host. Knowing that we had little time to spend in the area, our host directed us to... More

K1000M

England

Senior Contributor

40 reviews

38 hotel reviews

Reviews in 36 cities

53 helpful votes

“Fantastic Hidden Place”

Reviewed 25 May 2009

Stayed a couple of nights. A fantastic hidden place with very helpful friendly owner. Breakfast comprised of fruit salad, yoghurt, breads, jams etc and bacon / eggs. Spacious room with ensuite opening up to small pool area. Definately recommend Jemimas restaurant just down the road. Plenty to do in the surrounding area - don't miss the Cango Caves, De Vere... More

marjan79

amsterdam

“charming guesthouse”

Reviewed 20 October 2008

We visited Shades of Africa 2 weeks ago. Had a really wonderful time. Clean, very nicely african style decorated guesthouse. Large rooms with great beds. Excellent breakfast. The owner of this guesthouse is an enthusiastic friendly lady who can tell you a lot about what to do around oudtshoorn. We would definitely visit this guesthouse again!!

KKB2008

brussels

“One of my favourite places in South Africa”

Reviewed 1 September 2008

I have been going to South Africa regularly either to play rugby, for work, or as a tourist, since 1995. I have stayed in a variety of places, from basic to super-luxury hotels. Since discovering Shades, I always try to make time to take a trip to the Karoo, just to stay there. Oudtshoorn is a great little town anyway,... More

wickens

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

Top Contributor

99 reviews

61 hotel reviews

Reviews in 67 cities

“A quality accommodation with style and character”

Reviewed 5 October 2007

We found this accommodation via the Portfolio Collection website, when looking for accommodation in Oudtshoorn. The accommodation is all very well designed in African style, the bedrooms and breakfast/ communal areas. It could be a little tacky, but it isn’t - it's just very well done and very pleasant place to stay. The bedrooms are very spacious and decorated to... More

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gianluca_71Milano

milano

23 reviews

11 hotel reviews

9 helpful votes

“Ottimo, tranquillo, pulito ed economico, ma...”

Reviewed 2 February 2013

Daniela K

Lübeck

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

2 helpful votes

“schönes, gemütliches Gästehaus, nette Gastgeberin”

Reviewed 20 November 2011

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