The Barracks is set in Colesberg, a 30-minute drive from the Gariepdam. The rooms offer a small patio. Guests can enjoy a drink at the pub. The rooms at The Barracks are equipped with air conditioning, fan, tea / coffee making facilities and a TV with selected satellite channels. The private bathrooms have a shower, and some rooms also have a bath. Breakfast and dinner are available at the property at an additional charge with 24-hour prior arrangement. Bloemfontein is a 2-hour drive from the accommodations and Beaufort West is a 3-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
or
4 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
High score for Colesberg
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karla
    Portugal Portugal
    Loved the spacious room. Great bathroom with big bath too. The hosts were lovely and really helpful with ideas. The breakfast was delicious.
  • Debra
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners were incredibly welcoming. Our car was parked in a secure location. We were offered advice about where to eat. The restaurants in town are wonderful! The room was spacious and well appointed with light bulbs in the lamps that...
  • Ioannis
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful and well maintained guesthouse run by carying and friendly owners. We stayed there on our way to and back from our break at the coast. Rooms were spacious with all amenities. A lovely breakfast served in the dining area. Will certainly...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 352 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love the hospitality industry and have many years experience running lodges - our passion is the bush and living in the Karoo it is magical with its own unique beauty

Property info

BREAKFAST + DINNER : The dining room is open for Breakfast between 06:30am – 08:30am (Oct – Mar) and 07:00am – 08:30am (Apr – Sep) for a Full English / Continental Breakfast. PETS : Will there be any accompanying pets as only certain units are suitable? We do charge per pet. PARKING : We are enclosed by High palisade fencing, which gets locked at night – we endeavour to get all vehicles etc. inside the parking areas. Parking - NO Trailers / NO Caravans and NO Boats RECEPTION CLOSES AT 09:00pm, No late arrivals will be accepted

Neighborhood info

The town is steeped in history with a lot of historical buildings and relating to the Boer War

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of The Barracks
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash The Barracks accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dinner needs to be pre-booked at least 24 hours before arrival. Please advise of any dietary requirements.

Please note, only the Classic Family Room is pet-friendly, subject to confirmation from the property.

Please inform The Barracks of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Barracks

  • The prices at The Barracks may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Barracks offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The Barracks is 1,150 feet from the center of Colesberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Barracks is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Barracks include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Check-in at The Barracks is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Barracks can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish