Jaagvlakte Street, Calvinia, 8190 Calvinia, South Africa
#1 of 12 hotels in Calvinia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 302 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 May 2024
Nkosi
South AfricaNA
NA
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Erika
South AfricaOnly point of improvement which we pointed out to the host, is that the floors needed a good scrub as they were dirty, but the rest of the house was clean and very well equipped.
Such a tranquil location, with an incredible view out to the surrounding mountains and landscapes. Honestly a dream setting and we could've easily stayed more than one night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Zukhanye
South AfricaThe peace
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Karin
South AfricaEverything was good
Friendly reception, quite clean space after day of traveling
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Liezel
South AfricaVery peaceful, safe and clean. Comfortable beds, lovely bathroom. and friendly reception. Everything you need with focus on small details. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Juliet
South AfricaConveniently located en route to the Kgalagadi and back. Everything you need for a very comfortable, self catering stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Tracy
South AfricaClean and spacious
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Yvette
South Africahave stayed at Tarantula before, quiet area, accommodation is far apart from each other, behind walls and gates, nice to sit on the stoep whilst the fire is going, fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs inside as well as outside on the stoep, separate shower and toilet with small shampoo and lotion available. Television should you wish to watch. Aircon for the hot days and nights. have only stayed 1 night at a time but can easily stay longer should you wish to explore the area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Pierre
South AfricaThe solar lights in the guest house as well as outside are a huge improvement.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Zwahne
South AfricaBeautiful atmosphere and view. Very friendly host. Loved the location and attention to detail
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Ivan
South AfricaThe outdoors, the pool was fantastic and the outdoor braai area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Lara
South AfricaHendrina met us at the entrance on arrival and explained everything in detail. The house was fantastic, we had our own private garden with braai area and swimming pool! The view from our accommodation was breathtaking! What a beautiful place to stay. Next time we will book for longer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
James
South AfricaEverything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Christel
South AfricaThe friendliness of the staff. The room was super clean and they made an extra effort to give us our keys.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Yema
FranceNothing much - maybe just that most of the pillows were too hard for us, but that is a personal preference, and we did manage to find 2 that were soft enough.
Spacious and comfortable accommodation, which made for a very pleasing 3 night stay. All the facilities are excellent, and the bathroom shower had good strong water pressure. The private use swimming pool added that touch of "exclusivity," and we were delighted the weather was good enough to allow us to make good use of it. All in all, a thoroughly relaxing stay in a very nicely thought out accommodation. Highly recommended, and we will definitely stay again if we ever return to the area.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Leurika
South AfricaThat its not closer to home and that we only got to stay one night
Stunning view!!! Nice a spacious! Great bed! It was just perfect
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Thamae
South AfricaI would recommend bringing cash
Everything, it was what we paid for and more, we ended up paying for another room which the host was happy to accommodate us in.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Thomas
United KingdomLovely, friendly host. Comfortable and convenient location. Great place to stay overnight.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Yolande
United KingdomExtra towel rails or hooks for wet towels in the bathroom would have been useful.
Our unit had its own private pool, which was wonderful after a long, hot day on the road. In addition to towels in the bathroom, beach towels were provided for the pool. The unit itself was large, comfortable, well equipped and clean. In addition to air-conditioning, the unit had solar-powered lights for load shedding. Check-in was easy and the hosts friendly and helpful. And the views were stunning!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Johan
South AfricaNeat and peaceful environment. Comfortable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Frank
South AfricaAll good
Clean, private and comfort. Amenities was great and exactly what we needed to relax and unwind after a long day on the road. The friendliness and communication from Frans and Hendrina was brilliant.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Walter
South AfricaAll good.
Had the room with loft and double bed downstairs.. it had a lovely braai area and swimming pool with great green lawn.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Jaco
South AfricaAll good
Beautiful place!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Gawie
South AfricaN/A
Self catering
Stayed in December 2023
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