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Koo Karoo Guest Lodge

5 Piet Retief Street, Montagu 6720, South Africa
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Koo Karoo Guest Lodge
Ranked #4 of 20 Montagu B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
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  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Great breakfast(3)
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Somerset West, South Africa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Paul and Shirley were friendly and helpful, the location of Koo Karoo is central and walking distance from restaurants and shops. we had a great stay and the unit was spotlessly clean!

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München
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I'd like to thank Paul and Shirley for their hospitality. The room was small, but very comfortable.

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Letchworth Garden City, U.K.
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Having just returned from a 2-week stay at Koo Karoo, my partner and I want to congratulate Paul and Shirley on their delightfully restful and friendly accommodation. We slept like logs, were helped in all sorts of ways (the dentist was terrific) but they do not intrude. The plunge pool was invigorating and the cottage is really quirky, and very... More

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Steytlerville, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Paul and Shirley's hospitality was wonderful. we were so relaxed and felt so at home. Koo Karoo is ideally situated and the special interest showed by Paul and Shirley made our stay so special and they informed us of what to do, how to get where we needed to and took an interest in us. Thank you Paul and Shirley,... More

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
12 April 2012

Many thanks Gay for your positive response concerning your stay at our establishment. It was a pleasure to meet you, Ray, and Donna and we are very happy that you felt at home with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best Wishes to you all. More

Sheffield, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Our stay at Koo Karoo was just perfect. We were so comfortable and made to feel so welcome. Paul and Shirley were the perfect hosts, responding to all our needs, nothing was too much trouble for them. Their knowledge of the area and what to do is superb and their ideas and suggestions led us to things we would never... More

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
4 April 2012

Many thanks Sandra and David for your kind review. We are so pleased that our suggestions of places to visit and restaurants within the area were useful and that you enjoyed your visit to Montagu. We hope that perhaps one day you will return to this area and we can offer a little more advice on other places of interest.... More

Reitz
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

What made the stay at Koo Karoo so special for me and my wife was the hospitality of our hosts, Paul and Shirley. They are pleasant people and made us truly felt at home. They informed us on all places of interest in the area and showed us to nice restaurants just around the corner from Koo Karoo. Personally I... More

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Knysna, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Myself and 3 friends stayed at the Koo Karoo self catering cottage It was very spacious and comfortable. It was very clean and Paul and Shirley were the perfect hosts they were very helpful with where to go and what restaurants they had in town. They also directed us to the Spar and also the hot springs.

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
5 March 2012

We are pleased to hear that our self catering cottage was a good venue for you and your friends Jacky during your stay here in Montagu. It was a pleasure to meet all of you and we hope that you may return again one day in the future. More

Alton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

We stayed in the Koo Karoo in 2011 and enjoyed it so much that we made it our first port of call when we arrived in South Africa for our 2012 holiday. Paul and Shirley are great hosts and go that extra mile to make sure your stay is enjoyable. Nothing is too much trouble, they advise on trips and... More

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
5 March 2012

Many thanks for your kind comments Heather about your return visit here at Koo Karoo. We are pleased that you had a successful trip back in South Africa and explored some new places as well as coming back to Montagu. We hope that you and Andy will be back in 2013! More

Lancaster, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

We stayed for two nights at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge for B&B in February 2012. We had a warm welcome from Paul and Shirley and were shown to Room 3. This was large and airy with a comfortable bed and was very clean. In the room there was a sofa, a small desk and the usual tea and coffee making... More

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
24 February 2012

Many thanks Joanne for your kind comments about your stay here with us at Koo Karoo. It was a pleasure to offer you and your husband suggestions on places to visit and restaurants in the village too. We trust that you had a successful holiday and perhaps one day you may return to Montagu! Kind Regards, Shirley & Paul More

Johannesburg, south africa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We just loved our stay with Paul and Shirley at Koo Karoo self catering cottage in historic Montagu. The self catering cottage was perfect for 4 adults in 2 bedrooms sharing a large bathroom. The cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Paul and Shirley were great hosts, helpful and attentive. The cottage is perfectly situated within walking distance to... More

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
13 January 2012

Many thanks Jane & Brent for your kind comments. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your trip to this area and explored lots of new places! It was a pleasure to have you stay and perhaps the next time your sons will be able to complete the rock climbing that they are so interested in. More

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5 Piet Retief Street, Montagu 6720, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$45 - 96

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