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Ark Gastehuis and B&B

Guest House

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 170 reviews for Ark Gastehuis and B&B
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Rachelle B - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rachelle B
With partner

Oe, die was lekker!

Baie interessant gewees. Mal oor die gashere. As jy ooit in Williston moet oorslaap, is dit jou plek.

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Oh, that was nice!

It was very interesting. Love the hosts. If you ever need to sleep in Williston, this is your place.

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Khalid G - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Khalid G
Individual traveller

Willston hospitality at its best.

Quirky guesthouse that nicely differentiates itself from all others. The owner is welcoming and friendly and regales you with stories of Williston. Each piece of art or artifact appears to have a nice story behind it. I ate a delicious dinner, on the recommendation of the owner, at Manna Restaurant, one block away. Excellent service and delicious food.

Gielie S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gielie S
With partner

So baie om te sien. Gelag en gekuier was net baie lekker.

Lekker gekuier en gelag.

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So much to see. Laughter and hanging out was just great fun.

Have fun and laugh.

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Zanne T - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zanne T
With partner

Authentic and unique.

It was very fun and a unique experience with all the games and artsy environment.

Doreen V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doreen V
Family with young children

Baie aangenaam.

Baie kunstig met hope aktiwiteite indien jy langer vertoef.

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Very pleasant.

Very artistic with lots of activities if you stay longer.

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Angelique F - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angelique F
Individual traveller

Lekker plek, sal weer besoek.

Sien sterre.

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Nice place, will visit again.

See stars.

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Renee L - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renee L
Family with young children

Magical.

Ons het heerlik gekuier. Ons was met soveel gasvryheid gegroet. Ons sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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Magical.

We had a great time. We were greeted with such hospitality. We will definitely visit again.

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Frank W - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frank W
With friends

What a spot loved it.

Do not miss this gem, awesome people and unique place to stay.

Frank W - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frank W
With friends

Excellent location and friendly owners.

What an awesome place indeed, if you are heading that way don't miss this place. It will rock your world.

Albertus V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Albertus V
With partner

Excellent, we had a great time.

What a nice experience. Wonderful place and excellent hosts.

Anne-marie B - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne-marie B
With partner

Heerlik, fantasties en gasheer en gasvrou gaan uit hul pad om jou tuis te laat voel.

Ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier. Gasvrye mense sal jy nie sommer kry nie. Dit was vir ons 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

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Delicious, fantastic and host and hostess go out of their way to make you feel at home.

We had a great time. You won't find hospitable people easily. It was an incredible experience for us.

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Craig E - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Craig E
With friends

Recommended. Will be back.

Great stay! Wish we could have spent more time there.

Sandy-lee N - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandy-lee N

Colourful stay in Williston.

Enjoyed the quirky and busy decor of Ark Gastehuis and B&B, and Pieter was very accommodating and informative, making us feel very welcome!

Johan G - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan G
With partner

Baie gemaklik verblyf en 'n besondere ondervinding.

Pieter en Elamrie is twee wonderlike mense wat ons baie tuis laat voel het en alles mooi verduidelik het. Hulle was baie ingestel op detail.

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Very comfortable stay and a special experience.

Pieter and Elamrie are two wonderful people who made us feel very much at home and explained everything well. They were very attentive to detail.

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Gisela P - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gisela P
With friends

Rustic ervaring.

Ja, woelpoel is die beste.

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Rustic experience.

Yes, hot tub is the best.

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Dawn L - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Dawn L
With partner

Room was comfortable and aircon was very welcome in the heat.

Interesting place to stay. There is so much to look at you cannot possibly take it all in. The little woelpoel was great for a cool down. Since we arrived on New Year's Day, the Manna restaurant closed early, but the host informed us in advance and offered us a meal of roast leg of lamb and veg cooked by the host. Absolutely delicious and very much appreciated. The hosts are great and nothing is too much trouble. A word of advice though is to make sure you only arrive at 3 or later. We had no cell reception and arrived just before 2 and could not phone to let them know we were outside. They only open the door at 3, and sitting in the car for an hour can get very hot.

Kerry W - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kerry W
With friends

Great stop over.

Hosts were wonderful.

Jacques S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques S
With partner

Voel asof ons ou vriende besoek het.

Unieke ervaring met oudhede. Pieter se staaltjies is 'n once in a lifetime ervaring. Ongelooflik lekker gekuier.

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Felt like we were visiting old friends.

Unique experience with antiques. Pieter's stories are a once in a lifetime experience. Incredibly good time.

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Charmaine S - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charmaine S
With partner

Pieter, die gasheer is baie gasvry.

Baie lekker gebly! Sal beslis weer van hulle verblyf gebruikmaak.

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Pieter, the host is very hospitable.

Very nice stay! Will definitely use their accommodation again.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Interessant, anders.

Slept nice and warm in temperature of -4.

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Koos V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Koos V
With partner

Alles was puik en die moeite werd.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Die warm ontvangs van die eienaar het boekdele gespreek en die toer deur die (Mall) was beslis die moeite werd. Die plek het my erg nuuskierig gemaak met oudhede en foto's en ek was nie een oomblik teleurgesteld nie. Dankie vir al die bederfies in die kamer. Hou aan met dit wat julle doen. Hoop om eendag weer daar te oornag.

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Everything was great and worth it.

We had a wonderful stay. The warm welcome from the owner spoke volumes and the tour through the (Mall) was definitely worth it. The place made me very curious with antiques and photos and I was not disappointed for one moment. Thanks for all the treats in the room. Keep doing what you are doing. Hope to spend the night there again one day.

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Deliena W - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Deliena W
With friends

Very friendly.

OK. Very friendly reception and coffee. Good vibes.

Gp B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gp B
With partner

Heerlike Karoo-ervaring.

Baie interessante opset en groot waardering vir mense wat sulke dinge aanpak. Heerlik gekuier.

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Great Karoo experience.

Very interesting setup and great appreciation for people who take on such things. Had a great time.

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Christine R - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christine R
With partner

Geskik vir net een nag. Te beknop vir langer bly.

Baie behulpsame gasheer. 'n Regte 'quaint' plekkie wat beknop voorkom. Ongelukkig was ons in 'n 'woonstel' gedeelte wat uit 2 slaapkamers bestaan het, maar geen venster wat enige daglig kon inlaat nie, dus het die plekkie maar beknop voorgekom. Die kraak van die plankvloere gee natuurlik 'n plaas effek, al is die plek in die dorp.

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Suitable for one night only. Too cramped for longer stay.

Very helpful host. A real 'quaint' place that appears cramped. Unfortunately we were in an 'apartment' section which consisted of 2 bedrooms, but no window to let in any daylight, so the place felt cramped. The crack of the plank floors naturally gives a farm effect, even though the place is in the town.

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Harvie V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Harvie V
Family with teenagers

Sal beslis weer hier wil oorbly.

Hierdie is 'n besondere gastehuis met die regte atmosfeer vir iemand wat belangstel in die geskiedenis en museumartikels. Ons het ook lekker gesels met Pieter oor al die goed op uitstalling en hy is 'n ware gasheer.

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Would definitely stay here again.

This is a special guest house with the right atmosphere for someone interested in history and museum items. We also had a nice chat with Pieter about all the things on display and he is a real host.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Was an overnight stop but it's not our cup of tea.

Not waffles. Not ideal for older people. More for the artsy types. Expensive for the area.

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Raymond V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Raymond V
Family with young children

Rustig, aangenaam, skoon en iets "nuuts".

Ons het 'n wonderlike ervaring gehad by die Ark. Baie interessant en Mall is vir seker die moeite werd, veral vir die jong klomp!

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Quiet, pleasant, clean and something "new".

We had a wonderful experience at the Ark. Very interesting and Mall is definitely worth it, especially for the young crowd!

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Pieter N - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter N
With friends

Baie gasvry en vriendelik.

Baie lekker. Pieter en Elmarie is baie behulpsaam. Die winkel het heelwat oor die Karoo.

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Very hospitable and friendly.

Very nice. Pieter and Elmarie are very helpful. The shop has a lot about the Karoo.

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Willie V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie V
With partner

Pieter en Elmarie se onderhoudende geselsies was aangenaam.

Elmarie se skilderwerk is besonders.

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Pieter and Elmarie's entertaining conversations were pleasant.

Elmarie's painting is exceptional.

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Charles L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles L
With partner

Unique, one of a kind, so interesting, enjoyable.

Die Ark (Williston Mall) is worth the stopover. Pieter and Elmarie were great hosts. We felt part of the furniture. Such interesting hosts. Really enjoyed our stay.

Belinda V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belinda V
With partner

Uniek en great!

Uitstekende gastehuis.

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Unique and great!

Excellent guest house.

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Pieter R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter R
Family with teenagers

Baie aangenaam kuier.

Heerlijk saam met eigenaars ge kuier. Baie gezellige atmosfeer.

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Very pleasant visit.

Had a great time with the owners. Very cozy atmosphere.

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Johan V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
With partner

The mall is a sensory overload.

From the moment we arrived Pieter and Elmarie the hosts went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and pointed out the best restaurant in town. Walking around the 'Mall' and taking pictures was a sensory overload as they have used every bit of scrape they could find to create the most amazing things. We have been here many years ago but not stayed over so this had been on our bucket list and it did not disappoint.

Petra L - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petra L
With partner

Fantasies.

Dit is 'n Wow! Pieter en sy vrou is gaaf en baie gasvry, ons het die verblyf daar baie geniet.

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Fantasies.

This is a Wow! Pieter and his wife are nice and very hospitable, we really enjoyed our stay there.

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Alice D - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alice D
With partner

To feel like at home!

Lovely place! Peater and Elmarie are super cool and very kind! Amazing place to stay!

Thys M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thys M
With partner

Vir ons, heerlik in vreemde, onbekende deel van SA.

'n 10 Dae-toer onderneem - Williston se hoogste draaipunt gewees. Kraaifontein, Hartenbos, Williston, Lambersbaai, Vredenburg, Kraaifontein.

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For us, delicious in a strange, unknown part of SA.

Undertook a 10 Day Tour - Williston's highest turning point. Kraaifontein, Hartenbos, Williston, Lambersbaai, Vredenburg, Kraaifontein.

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Sanet E - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet E
With partner

'n Unieke belewenis!

'n Een dag-besoek is te kort om alles in te neem. Baie skoon en netjies, goeie waarde vir die geld. Kan die Ark Gastehuis B&B beslis aanbeveel. Met ons aankoms op 'n warm dag, is ons ingewag met twee bottels yskoue water!

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A unique experience!

A one day visit is too short to take in everything. Very clean and tidy, good value for money. Can definitely recommend the Ark Gastehuis B&B. Upon our arrival on a hot day, we were greeted with two bottles of ice cold water!

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Klara C - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Klara C
Family with teenagers

Wat 'n wonderlike verrassing.

'n Oase in die Karoo. Daar is genoeg in die Ark Gastehuis and B&B om jou vir 'n geruime tyd lekker besig te hou. Gasvryheid uit die boonste rakke. Baie dankie Pieter en Elmarie vir 'n baie aangename verblyf. Ons tieners het die Ark Gastehuis and B&B terdeë geniet. Maak gerus daar 'n draai en sit dit op jou bucket list.

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What a wonderful surprise.

An oasis in the Karoo. There is enough in the Ark Guest House and B&B to keep you busy for quite some time. Top notch hospitality. Many thanks Pieter and Elmarie for a very pleasant stay. Our teenagers thoroughly enjoyed the Ark Guest House and B&B. Feel free to visit there and put it on your bucket list.

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Morten S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Morten S
Individual traveller

Lot of history in this building. Kind of a living modern art, art and old stuff.

The place is an old building. The rooms are also old. Lot of history in this building. Kind of a living modern art, art and old stuff museum. Lot of interesting things to look at. Staff are friendly and helpful. Very reasonable price. Good value for money. Safe parking for your car. Cute dogs. Quiet at night.

Jurie B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jurie B
With partner

Perfek vir die oornagreisiger.

So baie om te sien by Die Ark en die einaars het soveel passie vir hulle gastehuis.

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Perfect for the overnight traveler.

So much to see at Die Ark and the owners have so much passion for their guest house.

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Keith L - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Keith L
With partner

Quirky and fun.

On our road-trip to the Cape Williston was a small pleasant stop and Ark was quirky and fun with very friendly hosts.

Mari F - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mari F
Family with young children

Baie aangename ervaring.

Baie goeie diens ontvang. Ons het 'n pap band gekry naby aan die dorp en die eienaar het baie moeite gedoen en gereël dat die band herstel word. Lekker vir klein kinders en ons hondjie is ook vriendelik ontvang en kon lekker uitspan. Die Manna restaurant is baie naby en die kos en diens is fantasties.

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Very pleasant experience.

Received very good service. We got a flat tire close to town and the owner went to great lengths and arranged for the tire to be repaired. Nice for small children and our dog was also kindly received and was able to have a good time. The Manna restaurant is very close and the food and service are fantastic.

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Alex F - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alex F
With partner

Quirky but very interesting place.

We were very well looked after by the hosts, Pieter and Elmarie. They were very helpful and most pleasant during our stay, engaging us in good conversations over a few drinks.

Nulda En Robert G - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nulda En Robert G
With partner

Baie interessante plek om te bly.

Goeie plek om halfway stop te maak tussen Kaapstad en Johannesburg.

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Very interesting place to stay.

Good place to make a halfway stop between Cape Town and Johannesburg.

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Paul V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Paul V
With partner

'n Besonderse kuierplek met 'n vriendelike gasheer!

Ons het een aand oorgeslaap op pad terug huis toe. Pieter het ons vriendelik ontvang en ons vir 'n toer van die hele opset geneem, van die koffiestasie tot die putt-putt baan tot die arkade en die Williston Mall. Jare se versamelings en 'n uitsonderlike plek om oor te slaap. Hoogs aanbeveel!

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A special place to visit with a friendly host!

We slept over one night on the way back home. Pieter received us kindly and took us on a tour of the entire setup, from the coffee station to the putt-putt course to the arcade and the Williston Mall. Years of collections and an exceptional place to sleep over. Highly recommended!

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Karen L - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen L

Gasvry

Interessante dekor gebruik.

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Hospitable

Interesting decor used.

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Alfred T - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alfred T
Individual traveller

Fun and interesting, more than a guesthouse.

An "arty", gregarious couple run the guesthouse and Williston Mall - definitely worth a visit.

Carina L - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carina L
Family with teenagers

Interessante kuier.

Ons is gasvry ontvang deur Pieter. Heerlike aandete in die dorp by die restaurant geniet. Die kamer was gerieflik vir die aand se oornag met genoeg warm komberse teen die koue. Erf is interessant met allerhande items versier en ons het orals rondgekyk en foto's geneem. Het ons kuier terdeë geniet!

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Interesting visit.

We were hospitably received by Pieter. Enjoy a delicious dinner in town at the restaurant. The room was comfortable for the night's overnight stay with enough warm blankets against the cold. Yard is interestingly decorated with all kinds of items and we looked around and took pictures everywhere. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

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Marietjie G - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Marietjie G
On business

Baie gasvry.

Interessant, kleurvol en vrolik.

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Very hospitable.

Interesting, colorful and cheerful.

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John S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
John S
With friends

Baie interessante plek maar oud, klein, donker kamertjies en vir seker nie almal se smaak nie.

Kamers kort aandag. Onderhoud nodig. Alles is oud. Handdoeke moet vervang word. Hangplek vir handdoeke en klere ontbreek. Van die kamers baie donker.

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Very interesting place but old, small, dark rooms and certainly not to everyone's taste.

Rooms need attention. Maintenance required. Everything is old. Towels must be replaced. Hanging space for towels and clothes is missing. Some of the rooms very dark.

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Johan D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Johan D
With partner

Soek iets beters of hou verby.

Oud, donker. Warm sonder lugreëling. Nee, nie die moeite werd.

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Find something better or pass.

Old, dark. Hot without air conditioning. No, not worth it.

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Hi Johan

Ek neem aan julle verkies iets modern, onpersoonlik en nie die rustieke, kunstige, unieke en historiese nie. Dis julle reg, maar as jy na ons foto's kyk toe jy bespreek het, sou jy sien dis 'n gebou wat meer as 'n 100 jaar oud is met 'n kunstige uitleg. Daar is baie ander 'normale gastehuise'. Daar is net een van hierdie.

Julle het ook nie in die Karoo tydens ons warm tyd 'n lugverkoelde kamer bespreek nie, maar een met 'n waaier. Loadshedding is ook ongelukkig 'n realiteit op Williston. Jammer om te hoor, maar julle het nie met my gekommunikeer oor julle ongerief nie, so ek kon julle nie help terwyl julle hier was nie. Ek is trots op ons huis en op die diens.

Vrede vir julle en 'n geseende jaar.

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Johann V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann V
Family with young children

Geen ander so plek op aarde nie!

Ongelooflike plek. Gaan kyk self, want geen woorde kan dit beskryf nie.

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No other place like it on earth!

Incredible place. Go and see for yourself, because no words can describe it.

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Amelia S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amelia S

Interesting.

Lekker ervaring. Uniek.

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Interesting.

Nice experience. Unique.

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Harry V - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Harry V
With partner

Anders. Interessant. Besonders. Sommer net Lekker.

Die ARK en Williston Mall is absoluut uniek. Dis 'n besonderse plek wat met liefde deur die jare opgebou is. Vandat Pieter die voordeur oopgemaak het tot ons die volgende oggend vertrek het was dit 'n ontdekkingsreis. Daar is soveel om in te neem, mens het eintlik meer as een dag nodig. Die kamers is almal uniek, goed ingerig en skoon. Pieter, dankie vir julle gasvryheid. Ons gaan dit beslis weer doen.

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Else. Interesting. Especially. Simply delicious.

The ARK and Williston Mall are absolutely unique. It's a special place that has been built up with love over the years. From the time Pieter opened the front door until we left the next morning it was a journey of discovery. There is so much to take in, one actually needs more than one day. The rooms are all unique, well appointed and clean. Pieter, thank you for your hospitality. We will definitely do it again.

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Ronel G - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel G
Individual traveller

Ek is baie hartlik ontvang en alhoewel ek net een aand oornag het, was dit 'n baie aangename ervaring.

Sal definitief weer 'n draai maak by Die Ark! Ek het die huislike, geselligheid geniet. 'n Unieke blyplek in die hartjie van vlaktes - kleurvol en spontaan! Ek het Pieter en Elsabe se gasvryheid waardeer en kon 'n goeie nagrus kry vir die volgende dag se lang pad.

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I was very warmly received and although I only stayed one night, it was a very pleasant experience.

Will definitely visit The Ark again! I enjoyed the homely, conviviality. A unique place to stay in the heart of the plains - colorful and spontaneous! I appreciated Pieter and Elsabe's hospitality and was able to get a good night's rest for the next day's long journey.

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Morne K - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Morne K
With partner

Baie skoon en netjies met baie gasvrye eienaars.

Die Ark en die Williston Mall was baie interessant en die kamers was skoon en netjies, die plek het baie karakter en die eienaars is baie gasvry en behulpsaam.

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Very clean and tidy with very hospitable owners.

The Ark and the Williston Mall were very interesting and the rooms were clean and tidy, the place has a lot of character and the owners are very hospitable and helpful.

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Johan K - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan K
Individual traveller

Absoluut uniek.

Moenie bly vir een aand nie! Raak kind en gaan speel.

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Absolutely unique.

Don't stay for one night! Become a child and go play.

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Baie dankie, ons het jou besoek geniet.

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Greg S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Greg S
Individual traveller

More than expected.

Pieter and his wife were amazing hosts. Got a lot more than expected and they went out of their way to help and me you feel comfortable.

Ark Gastehuis and B&B 's response

Many thanks, we will see you again.

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Riana V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana V
With partner

Terug in tyd.

Van die oomblik wat ons gearriveer het, het ons net vriendelikheid beleef. Die kamer is goed ingerig en het alles wat jy mag sou nodig kry. Die verwysing na die restaurant in die dorp was 'n goeie roep en ons het dit geniet.

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Back in time.

From the moment we arrived, we experienced nothing but friendliness. The room is well furnished and has everything you might need. The reference to the restaurant in town was a good call and we enjoyed it.

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Baie dankie, ons het jou besoek geniet.

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Rozan V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rozan V

Enig in sy soort.

Ark Gastehuis, wow, dis net 'n belewenis. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet.

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One of a kind.

Ark Guesthouse, wow, it's just an experience. We really enjoyed it.

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Baie dankie, ons het jou besoek geniet.

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Reg D - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Reg D
With partner

Vir seker 'n ondervinding wat mens moet hê, want dit is in hierdie dae van onsekerhede fantasties om mense te ontrmoet wat hulle lewe so graag met jou deel.

Pieter en Elmarie is uitstaande persoonlikhede wat die kuns van gasvryheid bemeester het! Sonder hulle om jou te ontvang en te bederf, sal daar 'n groot leemte wees in die ondervinding!

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For sure an experience that one must have, because in these days of uncertainty it is fantastic to meet people who share their lives with you so much.

Pieter and Elmarie are outstanding personalities who have mastered the art of hospitality! Without them to receive and spoil you, there will be a great void in the experience!

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Andre V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre V
With partner

Very interesting and unique!

Great hosts! Did not get the room we booked, but satisfied with the alternative.

Fanie N - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Fanie N
With partner

Vriendelike ontvangs. Almal was baie gasvry en ons het gou tuis gevoel.

Heerlike oorslaap op pad Weskus toe. Gerieflik en veilig. Goeie restaurant binne loopafstand. Sal beslus Williston weer besoek.

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Friendly reception. Everyone was very hospitable and we soon felt at home.

Great stopover on the way to the West Coast. Convenient and safe. Good restaurant within walking distance. Will definitely visit Williston again.

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Baie dankie, tot weersiens.

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Jessica V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jessica V
With partner

Ons bly by die Ark was 3/5.

Ons was baie vriendelik ontvang en op ‘n toer gevat hoe die gastehuis lyk. Die man en sy vrou is beide kunstenaars en hul plek is baie uniek en interessant. Kamer was ruim en badkamer netjies en skoon. Ek het twee punte afgetrek oor die feit dat dit ontsettend warm was en die waaier nie eers gewerk het nie. Daar was ook nie drink water verskaf nie. Sal volgende keer ‘n ander plek probeer.

Ana E - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ana E
Large group

Wonderful.

Friendly and attention to detail.

Anita M - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Anita M
With friends

Not a good experience.

Expect more for the price.

Anonymous Guest - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Overnight from point a to point b.

Friendly owners. Place is not clean at all. Lots of mosquitoes.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Unfortunately, we made a wrong choice.

I had an inaccurate idea from photos at the time of booking and did not realize that the accommodation would not meet our expectations. Two people in our family are terribly allergic to dust and the night was not comfortable.

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Marina V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina V
Family with young children

So geweldig interessant! Wat 'n skatkis vol verrassings in Williston. Dit was so lekker om te verken, het te min tyd gehad om alles te waardeer!

Die gasheer en -vrou het ons soos familie laat voel. Die Ark is 'n Pieter en Elmari se kunswerk en dis iets wat almal moet ervaar. Jy het definitief 'n naweek nodig om al die aktiwiteite te geniet.

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So tremendously interesting! What a treasure trove of surprises in Williston. It was so fun to explore, had too little time to appreciate everything!

The host and wife made us feel like family. The Ark is Pieter and Elmari's work of art and it's something that everyone should experience. You definitely need a weekend to enjoy all the activities.

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Adele M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adele M
With partner

Bekostigbare oornagverblyf in Williston.

Vriendelike diens en goeie aanbeveling vir waar om te eet. Die Williston Mall sal aanklank vind by enige person wat van quirky oudhede hou.

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Affordable overnight accommodations in Williston.

Friendly service and good recommendation for where to eat. The Williston Mall will appeal to any person who likes quirky antiques.

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Antoinette S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette S

Sjoe, was een van my beste kuiers nog in 'n gastehuis.

Pieter en sy gade het uit hul pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Heerlik gekuier saam met hul en die ander gaste. Plattelandse gasvryheid! Sal definitief weer daar oorslaap!

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Wow, one of my best visits ever was in a guest house.

Pieter and his spouse went out of their way to make us feel at home. Had a great time with them and the other guests. Country hospitality! Will definitely stay there again!

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Dirk G - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk G
Family with young children

'n Klein paradys in die platteland. Iets baie uniek en kreatief.

Ons was ontvang met hartlike gasvryheid. Die eienaars het ons dadelik laat tuis voel en was bereid om uit hulle pad te gaan om ons verblyf sorgvry te maak. Daar was areas waar die kinders kon speel en hulleself kon vermaak, terwyl ons om die vuur kon sit en kuier. Die eienaars is baie passievol oor hulle gastehuis en oor die dorp.

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A little paradise in the countryside. Something very unique and creative.

We were received with warm hospitality. The owners immediately made us feel at home and were willing to go out of their way to make our stay carefree. There were areas where the children could play and entertain themselves, while we could sit around the fire and socialise. The owners are very passionate about their guest house and about the town.

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Käthe-mari S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Käthe-mari S

Altyd lekker daar!

Ons het enkeldiep in die reënwater geloop na ons kamers. Wat 'n voorreg om die Karoo so nat te sien - die eerste keer in baie jare!

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Always nice there!

We walked ankle deep in the rainwater to our rooms. What a privilege to see the Karoo so wet - the first time in many years!

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Rina D - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina D
With partner

The hosts were amazing! They are heart people!

We were treated as family from arriving until we left. The owners are the perfect hosts. They actually feel like family after one day! We loved our stay in this eccentric B&B.

Melanie D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie D
With partner

Vriendelike diens en netjiese slaapplek.

Baie lekker gebly. Sal enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Friendly service and neat accommodation.

Very nice stay. Will recommend it anytime.

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Jurgens S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jurgens S
Family with teenagers

Uniek. Kreatief. Besonders.

Pieter en Elmarie was baie vriendelik en gasvry. Die gastehuis is baie uniek. Die moeite en tyd wat in die gastehuis en erf ingegaan het spreek boekdele van hulle passie vir besoekers. Ons het groot pret gehad in die speelpark, met die putt-putt en skattejag. Dis werklik 'n belewenis om by Die Ark te oornag. Ons sal dit vir enige iemand wat deur die Karoo reis aanbeveel.

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Unique. Creative. Especially.

Pieter and Elmarie were very friendly and hospitable. The guesthouse is very unique. The effort and time that went into the guest house and yard speaks volumes of their passion for visitors. We had great fun in the play park, with the putt-putt and treasure hunt. It's truly an experience to spend the night at Die Ark. We would recommend it to anyone traveling through the Karoo.

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Dankie,
Ons waardeer dit.
Sien weer.

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Judith V - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judith V
With partner

Die beste, interessantste gastehuis in die kontrei

Pieter en Elmarie se Ark is 'n fees. Top gasvryheid, beste en vriendelikste diens. Van die in trap slag tot die groet, was ons bederf. Beste ooit, 'n moet vir elke reisiger. Dankie aan ons nuwe vriende vir alles, julle is TOPS!

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The best, most interesting guesthouse in the county

Pieter and Elmarie's Ark is a festival. Top hospitality, best and friendliest service. From the entry step to the greeting, we were spoiled. Best ever, a must for every traveller. Thanks to our new friends for everything, you are TOPS!

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Dankie,
Ons waardeer dit.
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John R - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John R
With partner

Lekker gebly en gekuier saam met die Naude's!

Kan die Ark Gastehuis en B& aanbeveel vir verblyf en die besigtiging van al die interessante versamelde items.

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Have a nice stay and visit with the Naude's!

Can recommend the Ark Guest House and B& for accommodation and the viewing of all the interesting collected items.

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Dankie, ons waardeer dit. Sien weer.

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Rudi G - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi G
With partner

Wonderlike ondervinding, skoon, gasvry en ons sal weer daar stop, net vir langer!

Die Ark is 'n baie interessante plek waaroor ons ons vriende nog lank met wonderlike foto's kan vermaak. Pieter en Elmarie is uitnemende gashere wat ons so welkom gemaak het. Baie dankie vir 'n grootse ondervinding. Ons sal dit sterk aanbeveel.

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Wonderful experience, clean, hospitable and we will stop there again, just for longer!

The Ark is a very interesting place about which we can entertain our friends with wonderful photos for a long time to come. Pieter and Elmarie are excellent hosts who made us feel so welcome. Thank you very much for a great experience. We would highly recommend it.

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Dankie, ons waardeer dit. Sien weer.

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Brent C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brent C
Family with teenagers

Eccentric, safe, accommodating.

Ark Gastehuis was such a pleasure as a stopover. We will definitely try to return to do and see stuff that we have missed. Wonderful town and people.

Ark Gastehuis and B&B 's response

Many thanks, we will see you again.

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Johan C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan C
With partner

Heerlik.

Was baie goed ontvang deur gasheer.

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Delicious.

Was very well received by host.

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Ertjies H - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ertjies H
With partner

Lekker.

As jy se B&B moet jy nie ekstra vra vir brekfis nie.

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Nice.

As your B&B you should not charge extra for breakfast.

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Albertus V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Albertus V
With partner

Goeie oornagverblyf.

Baie interessant vir iemand wat van oudhede en kuns hou. Baie vriendelike gasheer en gaan uit sy pad om jou te laat tuis voel. As jy deur Williston reis is dit 'n moet moet stop en verken die plek.

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Good overnight stay.

Very interesting for someone who likes antiques and art. Very friendly host and goes out of his way to make you feel at home. If you are traveling through Williston it is a must stop and explore the place.

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Hennie S E - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hennie S E
With partner

Gawe plek. Anders as die gewone.

Beste gasheer en -vrou ooit. Beslis 'n kuier werd. Pieter weet hoe om dinge te laat gebeur. Heerlike ondervinding.

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Nice place. Different from the usual.

Best host and wife ever. Definitely worth a visit. Pieter knows how to make things happen. Great experience.

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Elize F - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elize F
With partner

Uniek

Verander gewone roetine en waag om die platteland te ervaar. Die Ark is uniek en 'n belewenis om in te oornag. Vriendelike ontvangs, heerlike ontbytpakkie. Het die uniekheid so waardeer.

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Unique

Change usual routine and dare to experience the countryside. The Ark is unique and an experience to spend the night in. Friendly reception, delicious breakfast package. So appreciated the uniqueness.

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Harm E - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Harm E
With partner

Interessante en unieke ervaring.

Baie oudhede om te besigtig. Baie unieke bestemming.

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Interesting and unique experience.

Lots of antiques to view. Very unique destination.

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Schalk N - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Schalk N
With partner

Baie lekker. Dis lekker om al die stories te sit en luister.

Baie veilig. En baie skoon. Lekker mense. En lekker stories.

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Very nice. It's nice to sit and listen to all the stories.

Very safe. And very clean. Nice people. And nice stories.

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Wilma C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Wilma C
With partner

Beslis baie interessant.

Ons is met ope arms ontvang en baie tuis laat voel nadat ons 'n toer van die ongelooflike interessante plek gehad het. Die eienaars was baie vriendelik en het ons soos familie laat voel.

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Definitely very interesting.

We were welcomed with open arms and made to feel very much at home after having a tour of the incredibly interesting place. The owners were very friendly and made us feel like family.

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Hannetjie P - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannetjie P

Dit was gemaklike verblyf in 'n uiters interessante gastehuis.

Die kamers was gemaklik en skoon - ietwat rustic, maar in die lig van die ligging was dit gerieflik en goed. Pieter en Elmarie was baie hulpvaardig met 'n band-probleem en ons het hulle uiters vriendelik en interessant ervaar.

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It was a comfortable stay in a very interesting guest house.

The rooms were comfortable and clean - somewhat rustic, but given the location it was comfortable and good. Pieter and Elmarie were very helpful with a tire problem and we found them extremely friendly and interesting.

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Koos H - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Koos H
With partner

Iets anders en baie lekker.

Vriendelike mense en 'n baie lekker bestemming, sal weer gaan!

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Something different and very nice.

Friendly people and a very nice destination, will go again!

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Riekie S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Riekie S
With partner

Interessant en baie lekker.

Ongewone gastehuis waar jy dadelik tuis voel - baie vriendelike ontvangs. Sal verseker weer daar oorbly as ons deur die dorp reis.

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Interesting and very nice.

Unusual guest house where you immediately feel at home - very friendly welcome. Will definitely stay there again if we travel through town.

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Erik B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Erik B

Okay.

Ons het nie die eenheid met 2 kamers soos bespreek gekry nie maar wel 'n enkelkamer met 3 beddens. Dit was vir my vrou ongemaklik. Die eienaars het n traak-my-nie agtige houding gehad en beide het aan ons gesê hulle doen nie die besprekings nie. Ek het hulle aan hulle gesê dat iemand moet verantwoordelikheid neem hiervoor waarop hulle antwoord was hulle kan kyk of daar elders in die dorp n enkel kamer is. Ek het dit daar gelaat!

Raymond M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Raymond M
With partner

Ek wens ons kon meer tyd hier spandeer het, dis die moeite werd om by Pieter hulle te kuier.

Dis soos om by familie vriende te kuier, ek kan regtig Die Ark aan beveel.

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I wish we could have spent more time here, it's worth visiting Pieter's place.

It's like visiting family friends, I can really recommend Die Ark.

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Pieter B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter B
With partner

Anders

Van die intrap kom jy agter jy is in vir ’n goeie tyd. Puik gasheer en gasvrou - heerlike ontbyt! Maak seker jy boek ’n lugversorger in die kamer vir die somer.

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Else

From the moment you step in, you realize you are in for a good time. Great host and hostess - delicious breakfast! Make sure you book an air conditioner in the room for the summer.

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Ilse S - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilse S
With partner

Lewenservaring!

Pieter en Elmarie is ware mense-mense, maak jou reg vir 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

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Life experience!

Pieter and Elmarie are real people-people, get ready for an incredible experience.

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Lianne C - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lianne C
Individual traveller

Fabulous hospitality offered by host.

What a pleasant surprise, thoroughly enjoyed my experience there!

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Vanetta Y - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanetta Y
With partner

Baie interessant & ontspanne.

Pieter & Elmarie - vriendelik & behulpsaam.

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Very interesting & relaxed.

Pieter & Elmarie - friendly & helpful.

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Des H - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Des H
With friends

Dis net pret van begin tot einde.

Die plek en die mense maak seker jy geniet jouself.

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It's just fun from start to finish.

The place and the people make sure you enjoy yourself.

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Gideon J V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon J V
With partner

Baie aangename, lekker ondervinding ! Dankie !

Die Mall tema maak dit interessant. Baie gasvrye, vriendelike eienaars.

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Very pleasant, nice experience! Thank you !

The Mall theme makes it interesting. Very hospitable, friendly owners.

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Hugo H - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hugo H
With partner

Ons het die Karoo-mense se vriendelikheid en opregtheid ervaar met ons besoek.

Nie die modernste kamer wat jy kry nie, maar alles wat daar moes wees is daar en is netjies en skoon. Die eienaars was te alle tye beskikbaar vir as ons iets sou nodig kry. Die groot ontbyt was vir ons 'n heerlike verrassing. As ons weer eendag in daardie rigting gaan, sal ons beslis weer daar gaan afpak en langer bly.

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We experienced the kindness and sincerity of the Karoo people during our visit.

Not the most modern room you will find, but everything that needed to be there is there and is neat and clean. The owners were always available if we needed anything. The big breakfast was a lovely surprise for us. If we go in that direction again one day, we will definitely go there again and stay longer.

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Ben N - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ben N
With partner

Baie lekker

Gasvrye en vriendelike mense

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Very nice

Hospitable and friendly people

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Nick V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nick V
With partner

Baie aangename verblyf

Pieter en Emarie is uitstekende gashere. Niks was te veel moeite nie!

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Very pleasant stay

Pieter and Emarie are excellent hosts. Nothing was too much trouble!

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Barry E - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Barry E
With partner

Different.

Enjoyed our stay, friendly owners.

Ark Gastehuis and B&B 's response

Thank you very much. See you again.

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Carien E - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carien E
Large group

Heerlike ervaring, herinneringe is gemaak.

Die Ark Gastehuis loop beslis die ekstra myl, ons is hartlik ontvang en het die Karoo en sy vriendelike mense op sy beste beleef.

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Great experience, memories were made.

The Ark Guest House definitely goes the extra mile, we were warmly received and experienced the Karoo and its friendly people at its best.

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Julian T - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Julian T

Relaxed friendly attentive accommodating hosts with entertaining and more than adequate facilities.

Host contacted us during the day to confirm our booking and arrival time. Received in relaxed and friendly manner and generously offered two rooms instead of one booked. The Ark is an unexpectedly fun B&B in a fascinatingly isolated part of the Karoo. It is quiet and the hosts were helpful to all our needs-just what is required after a long day's drive.

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Annalise N - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annalise N
Large group

Iets om ten minste eenmaal te beleef!

Eksentrieke belewenis.

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Something to experience at least once!

Eccentric experience.

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Marietjie G - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marietjie G
With partner

Nostalgies.

Het gevoel ek kuier in my ouma en oupa se huis. Heerlik.

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Nostalgic.

Felt like I was visiting my grandma and grandpa's house. Delicious.

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David S - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
David S
With partner

Quirky and fun.

Fascinating menagerie in the middle of the Karoo. Hosts very informative and attentive to our needs. Fascinating collection of memorabilia, lots of casual fun.

Ark Gastehuis and B&B 's response

Thank you very much.. see again!!

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Martin B - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Martin B
With partner

Eclectic guesthouse in small town Karoo.

An eclectic mix of collectables and items scattered throughout an indescribable warren of scenes. Definitely interesting place and a labour of love. In amongst it all are bedrooms!

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Hercules Alexander M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hercules Alexander M
Family with teenagers

Gasvryheid en vriendelike ontvangs laat die aand na langpad.

Dankie vir heerlike, vars Karoo-kuier. Ontvangs en selfs oproep om seker te maak ons is veilig toe dit laat raak. Heerlike nagrus in sagte, wit linne, baie vriendelike en warm ontvangs. Lekker gerus, dierevriendelike kamers, heerlike ontbyt en vir seker 'n weersiensplekkie.

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Hospitality and friendly reception let the evening go a long way.

Thank you for a delicious, fresh Karoo visit. Reception and even called to make sure we were safe when it got late. Great night's rest in soft, white linen, very friendly and warm welcome. Rest easy, animal-friendly rooms, delicious breakfast and for sure a place to see each other again.

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Roxane F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roxane F
With partner

Ons is hartlik ontvang en hulle het werklik baie moeite gedoen.

Die Ark is 'n unieke gastehuis en 'n moet-om-te-besoek in die Karoo.

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We were warmly received and they really made a lot of effort.

The Ark is a unique guest house and a must-visit in the Karoo.

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Esmaralda N - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esmaralda N
Family with young children

Heerlike Karoo-gasvryheid met die mooiste plek.

Dit was heerlike oornag met lekker ontbyt. Die plek is vreeslik oulik en lekker karnaval area nou vir kinders. Dit is 'n moet sien as jy in die area is en Williston dorp besoek. Dankie vir heerlike verblyf.

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Delicious Karoo hospitality with the most beautiful location.

It was a lovely overnight stay with a nice breakfast. The place is very cute and nice carnival area now for children. This is a must see if you are in the area and visiting Williston town. Thank you for a lovely stay.

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Anton G - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton G
Large group

Nostalgies.

Een van my beste ervarings in 55 jaar!

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Nostalgic.

One of my best experiences in 55 years!

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Ingrid L - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid L
With partner

Wat een heerlik plekkie om te bly!

Pragtig verblyf middenin die dorp, mooie ruime kamers. Baie Vriendelike ontvangst, die tuin, stoep en die hele plek staan vol met pragtige en funny goeters. Elmarie maak die mooiste skilderye! Ons het dit so geniet!

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What a wonderful place to stay!

Lovely stay in the middle of the town, nice spacious rooms. Very friendly reception, the garden, patio and the whole place is packed with beautiful and funny stuff. Elmarie makes the most beautiful paintings! We enjoyed it so much!

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Baie dankie. Dit is maklik om lekker te kuier saam met lekker mense.

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Lou E - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lou E

My son and I were welcomed as if we were long lost family, we found it very difficult to leave the following morning.

Wow, what an amazing experience. I regret not having time to stay longer.

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Thank you. Please visit us again!

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Jana K - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jana K
With partner

Lekker kuier in die Karoo.

Pieter en Elmarie is baie gasvry en laat jou tuis voel soos ou vriende. Dis 'n eksentrieke plekkie met baie karakter en vreeslik interessante versameling goed en net sulke interessante stories van Pieter. Het heerlik ontspan in die tuin met yskoue bier en lekker geselskap, skoonma, katte, honne, meisiekind en krimpvarkie kom groet en laat jou welkom voel. Beskik oor die basiese geriewe wat nodig is vir 'n oornag of selfs langer verblyf met volledige ontbyt en lekker moerkoffie. Manna, die restaurant om die draai en ook stapafstand, bedien heerlike middag- en aandetes. Lekker gesnuffel en gekoop in die Williston Mall.

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Great visit to the Karoo.

Pieter and Elmarie are very hospitable and make you feel at home like old friends. It is an eccentric place with a lot of character and a very interesting collection of things. Not to mention Pieter's interesting stories. Relaxing in the garden with an ice cold beer in good company, with my mother-in-law, cats, dogs and daughter was great. A hedgehog came to greet us and made us feel welcome. Features the basic amenities needed for an even longer stay with a full breakfast and delicious ground coffee. Manna, the restaurant around the corner and also within walking distance, serves delicious lunches and dinners. It was nice browsing and shopping at the Williston Mall.

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Elsie S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsie S
Large group

Awesome people and place.

We were a touring group of 8 people and had a warm welcome from Pieter and Elmarie. We were busy greeting each other and suddenly we had a cup of warm coffee in our hands! What an awesome place! The rooms were nice, big and clean (also tea and coffee facilities with a snack basket). Breakfast was served with much love and smiles! The communal lounge is full of interesting stuff like games, books, history and Doppies bar for guests only! We only stayed one night but will definitely go back to enjoy more of what Ark and the Mall is offering.

Irene M - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Irene M
With partner

Fantasties.

Baie lekker gekuier en gebly.

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Fantastic.

Had a nice time and a nice stay.

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Louw V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louw V
With partner

Fantastiese mense en baie baie interessant.

Pieter en sy vroutjie dierbaar en ongelooflik gasvry. Moenie dié mis nie nie mense.

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Great people and very very interesting.

Pieter and his wife are lovely and incredibly hospitable. Don't miss this one folks.

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Rika N - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rika N
With friends

Very nice.

Wonderful, nice stay. Feels like home.

Marc D - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marc D
With partner

Absolutely fantastic stay and next time will spend two to three nights there.

Absolutely fantastic stay. Made to feel most welcome and Pieter and Elmarie were fantastic hosts and they took us on a personalised guided tour of the Williston Mall and accommodated us with all our personal requests. You have not seen the Karoo if you have not been here.

William G - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
William G
Individual traveller

Don't miss a visit here. Fantastic experience.

Was recommended by a friend to visit and was so glad I made the effort to get here. The guest house is part of the Williston mall complex which is a quirky, eclectic mix of the owners, Pieter and his wife's imagination. Rates are very reasonable and rooms are equally eclecticly furnished. A must visit if in this area.

Duncan S - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Duncan S
With friends

Heeltemal iets anders!

Die Ark het 'n bekoring wat jou ver terugneem in die verlede. Om elke hoek en draai is daar iets wat mens uit jou kleintyd onthou en Pieter en Elmarie met hulle oulike meisiekind, honde, katte, visse en krimpvarkies, laat jou voel soos ou vriende.

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Something else!

Die Ark has a charm that takes you far back. You find something that reminds you of your childhood around every corner. And Pieter and Elmarie with their cute daughter, dogs, cats, fish and hedgehogs make you feel like old friends.

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Michael S - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael S
With partner

Second Visit to the Ark. Once again great hospitality, friendly hosts and nice air-conditioned room.

Superb hosts who make you feel like part of the family. Will definitely be visiting again. Thanks, Pieter and Elmarie, we had a great stay.

Michael S - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael S
With partner

Great Karoo hospitality.

My wife, daughter and myself had a wonderful stay at the Ark. We were welcomed and felt at home by our wonderful hosts. The Ark is comfy and homely with lots of quirky things to see and do. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back soon for a return visit. Highly recommendable.

Bennie V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bennie V
With partner

Ongelooflike plek.

Dit was baie lekker om by Pieter en Elmarie te kuier. Die plek is baie uniek en interessant.

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Incredible place.

It was very nice to visit Pieter and Elmarie. The place is very unique and interesting.

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Rentia D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rentia D
With partner

Uniek.

Baie interessante plek. Gasheer en gasvrou maak dit nog meer uniek.

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Unique.

Very interesting place. Host and hostess make it even more unique.

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Ark Gastehuis and B&B 's response

Dankie, ons waardeer dit. Sien weer.

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Hennie M - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hennie M
With partner

Beslis "anders"!

Pieter en Elmarie se vriendelike ontvangs laat mens sommer dadelik tuis voel. 'n Uiters ongewone plek met die vreemdste versameling van allerhande goeters. Gerieflike oornagverblyf. Oulike restaurant, Manna, binne loopafstand.

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Definitely "different"!

Pieter and Elmarie's friendly welcome makes you feel right at home. An extremely unusual place with the strangest collection of all sorts of goodies. Comfortable overnight accommodation. Cute restaurant, Manna, within walking distance.

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Bonita S - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Bonita S
With friends

'n Belewenis.

Dit was absoluut 'n belewenis.

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An experience.

It was an absolute experience.

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Nicola D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicola D
With partner

Wat 'n verrassing en aangename ervaring. Pieter en Elmarie is 'n tonik en maak dit vir gaste so gemaklik, voel soos familie.

Dit het gevoel asof ons by familie kuier. 'n Besonderse plek met besonderse mens-mense. 'n Moet as jy in daardie omgewing is, werklik 'n juweel van 'n plekkie met goeie, gasvrye diens.

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What a surprise and pleasant experience. Pieter and Elmarie are a tonic and make it so comfortable for guests, they feel like family.

It felt like we were visiting family. A special place with special people. A must if you are in the area, truly a gem of a place with good, friendly service.

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Dankie, ons waardeer. Sien weer!

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Nick Y - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nick Y
On business

This is Nostalgiaville on a plate, it oozes charm, character and fun around every corner. Highly recommended.

A unique destination which showcases collectables from bygone eras in an relaxed and comfortable setting. Nostalgists, artists and anyone with an ounce of creativity in their hearts will lap up this eccentric yet perfectly functional, friendly and comfortable inn. And your hosts, Pieter and Elmari, will make you feel right at home. Highly recommended.

Ark Gastehuis and B&B 's response

Thank you, Nick, It was a pleasure hosting you and glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Reinhard R - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Reinhard R
With friends

Interessant.

Waarde vir geld. Braairooster was vuil.

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Interesting.

Value for money. Braai grate was dirty.

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Hannie V - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannie V
With partner

Vreeslik interessant!

Interessante gasheer, Pieter, het oulike stories vertel van al sy versamelings en foto's, ens. sal aanbeveel gaan kuier en kyk self. Dit was n baie interessante ondervinding, my verkyk aan alles! Heerlik gebly!

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Terribly interesting!

Interesting host, Pieter, told cute stories about all his collections and photos, etc. would recommend to visit and see for yourself. It was a very interesting experience, I enjoyed everything! Great stay!

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Corrie E - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Corrie E
With partner

Glad nie op standaard nie.

Ons was baie teleurgesteld met ons kamer.

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Not up to standard at all.

We were very disappointed with our room.

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Ark Gastehuis and B&B 's response

Hi Corrie, ek is jammer om dit te hoor.

As jy so sterk voel moes julle iets gesê het, ek gee nie om om iemand sy besprekingfooi terug te gee as hulle standaarde en verwagtinge nie 100% bevredig is nie. Sterkte daar in Brits.

Ons is ook maar teleurgesteld want ons het ons beste gegee en neem trots uit ons plekkie en diens, maar mens kan nie almal altyd gelukkig maak nie solank mens die meeste mense die meeste kere gelukkig maak.

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Annemie S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemie S
Family with teenagers

Opwindend.

Baie om te doen. Besige plekkie.

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Exciting.

Lots to do. Busy place.

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Sanrie L - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanrie L
With partner

Interessant!

Die Ark Gastehuis se dekor en items is voorwaar iets om te beleef! Die eienaars is ook baie gasvry en vriendelik.

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Interesting!

The decor and items are really something you should experience! The owners are hospitable and friendly.

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Irma E - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Irma E
Family with teenagers

'n Genotvolle ervaring.

Pieter het ons vriendelik ontvang en dadelik tuis laat voel. Alhoewel dit Oukersdag was, het hulle vir ons die Mall oopgesluit sodat ons lekker kon rondsnuffel.

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An enjoyable experience.

Pieter received us kindly and immediately made us feel at home. Even though it was Christmas Day, they opened the Mall for us so we could browse around.

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Janine C - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine C
With partner

Uniek en heerlike samesyn by gastehuis.

Die gastehuis is uniek en perfek vir reisigers wat moet oornag na hul bestemming. Daar is braaigeriewe maar dis beter om die plaaslike restaurant (Manna) te ondersteun. Kos is puik, asook diens.

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Unique and delicious togetherness at a guest house.

The guest house is unique and perfect for travelers who need to stay overnight after their destination. There are braai facilities but it's better to support the local restaurant (Manna). Food is great, as is service.

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Daleen H - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen H
Family with teenagers

Vreeslike interessante plekkie.

Vreeslike vriendelike mense wat almal welkom laat voel. 'n Groot verassing in 'n klein historiese dorpie.

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Terribly interesting place.

Terribly friendly people who make everyone feel welcome. A large cremation in a small historic town.

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Ineke K - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ineke K
With friends

'n Heerlike verrassing in die platteland wat jou met 'n glimlag sal laat terug keer!

Wat 'n belewenis is hierdie juweel in Williston nie. Nie alleen is dit die mees eksentrieke plekkie nie, maar die gasheer en gasvrou is so vriendelik dat jy sommer dadelik tuis voel. Selfs die katte kom heet jou welkom en laat jou welkom voel! Het heerlik gekuier oral in die tuin, baie lekker geslaap en die aller heerlikste ontbyt geniet. Ek vermoed die Ark Gastehuis gaan ons binnekort weer sien. Voorwaar 'n besonderse plek in die Noord-Kaap.

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A wonderful surprise in the countryside that will make your smile return!

What an experience this gem in Williston is. Not only is this the most eccentric place, but the host and hostess are so friendly that you feel at home right away. Even the cats will welcome you and make you feel welcome! Had a nice time in the garden, sleep well and enjoy the most delicious breakfast. I suspect the Ark Guest House is going to see us again soon. Truly a special place in the Northern Cape.

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Magdel L - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magdel L
Family with young children

Uitstekende waarde vir geld. Baie om te doen en besig te bly.

Baie lekker gebly. Vriendelike diens en lekker kos. Sal vir seker teruggaan.

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Excellent value for money. Lots to do and keep busy.

Very nice stay. Friendly service and good food. Will go back for sure.

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Riana A - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana A
With partner

Wat 'n belewenis!

Karoo-gasvryheid! Dit bestaan en dis "alive and kicking" in the Ark Gastehuis, met gashheer Pieter en gasvrou Elmarie Naude. Hulle het ons, as vreemdelinge, behandel soos ou bekendes en my man se vyftigste verjaardag onvergeetlik gemaak. Ek het die heerlikste soutrib op hierdie aarde geëet, en om alles nog meer spesiaal te maak was Jan Braai ook daar. Die kamer was snoesig, die eiers by ontbyt plaaseiers, die skaapwors uitstekend. Hier móét mens uitkom, dit was 'n emmerskoplysie-ondervinding! Ek het die Karoo-skaapvleisreuk wat ek om die vuur opgetel het met groot hartseer uit my parka gewas.

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What an experience!

Karoo hospitality! It exists and it's "alive and kicking" in the Ark Gastehuis, with host Pieter and hostess Elmarie Naude. They treated us, as strangers, like old acquaintances and made my husband's fiftieth birthday unforgettable. I ate the most delicious salt rib on this earth, and to make everything even more special, Jan Braai was also there. The room was cozy, the eggs at breakfast farm eggs, the lamb sausage excellent. You have to get out here, it was a bucket list experience! I washed the Karoo mutton smell I picked up around the fire out of my parka with great sadness.

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Antoinette L - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette L
Individual traveller

Hoogs tevrede!

Baie dankie vir 'n ongelooflike warm, vriendelike ontvangs. 'n Warmwatersak en koffie voor ek gaan slaap was maar 2 van die bedagsaamhede wat ek ontvang het. Netjiese, skoon verblyf en besonderse atmosfeer en baie vriendelike eienaars.

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Highly satisfied!

Thank you very much for an incredibly warm, friendly welcome. A hot water bag and coffee before I go to bed were just 2 of the thoughtfulness I received. Neat, clean accommodation and exceptional atmosphere and very friendly owners.

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Christo N - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo N
With partner

Baie interessant.

Baie interessante boheemse gastehuis! Aangenaam, hartlik en vriendelik.

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Very interesting.

Very interesting bohemian guesthouse! Pleasant, warm and friendly.

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Lizette H - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizette H
Large group

Very interesting accommodation that is value for money.

This is one guesthouse I will recommend for any type of guest. It is interesting, value for money, very clean and the customer service excellent. The only thing that is a problem is the parking on the street. The owner luckily arranged that we park our cars behind a gate. The breakfast was also amazing! Thank you, it was a great experience to stay at Ark B&B.

Marieta R - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marieta R
With partner

Heerlik gewees.

Die Naude-egpaar so vriendelik. Hulle het mens baie welkom laat voel. Goed toegeruste slaapplek. Die bed slaap heerlik. So 'n oulike opset daar. Gasvryheid kry 100%. Het heerlik geslaap.

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It was wonderful.

The Naude couple so friendly. They made you feel very welcome. Well equipped sleeping place. The bed sleeps great. Such a cute setup there. Hospitality gets 100%. Had a great sleep.

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Lisa C - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa C
Family with teenagers

Uniek, enig in sy soort.

2 kunstenaars wat oorloop van vriendelikheid in hulle baie unieke kuierplek. Ons het ons vergaap aan die dekor in hulle uitgebreide tuin en kinderspeelplek - 'n kinderparadys. Eienaars ontvang jou vriendelik en verwelkomend met 'n melktertjie. Die kamers is baie gerieflik en kreatief gedekoreer met ekstra bederfies.

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Unique, one of a kind.

2 artists overflowing with kindness in their very unique hangout. We marveled at the decor in their extensive garden and children's playground - a children's paradise. Owners receive you friendly and welcoming with a milk tart. The rooms are very comfortable and creatively decorated with extra treats.

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Richard J - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Richard J
With friends

Vol karakter!

Dit is waarlik iets om te beleef!

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Full of character!

It is truly something to experience!

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Jd V - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jd V
With partner

'n Belewenis.

Die Williston Mall is regtig 'n ondervinding. Williston is 'n pragtige Karoodorpie.

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An experience.

The Williston Mall is truly an experience. Williston is a beautiful Karoo village.

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Johan M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan M
With partner

Rustig en gemaklik.

Die was veronderstel om net ons eerste stop te wees maar moes weens omstandighede drie nagte bly. Die mense was baie vriendelik en die kos heerlik, (die skaap tjops veral). Ons sal beslis weer daar gaan kuier.

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Quiet and comfortable.

It was supposed to be just our first stop but due to circumstances had to stay three nights. The people were very friendly and the food delicious (especially the lamb chops). We will definitely visit there again.

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Andre R - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Andre R
With partner

Eksentrieke hartlike gasvrye verblyf met smullekker karootjops daarby!

As jy voor die gastehuis stop skrik jy amper want dit lyk soos 'n kafee/winkel. Terwyl jy nog tot verhaal kom begroet. Jou vriendelike gasheer jou by jou motor. Hartlike verwelkoming en gasvryheid straal uit die hele familie en jy voel sommer deel van hulle. Daar is belangstellende geselskap op 'n ligte grappende wyse wat jou heerlik laat ontspan na die lang pad. Die allerheerlikste Karooskaaptjops vir aandete was smullekker. Later die aand is die Mall spesiaal geopen sodat ons kon inkopies doen. Ons het hierdie eksentrieke gastehuis ten volle geniet. Dit is anders!

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Eccentric, warm, hospitable accommodation with delicious carrot soup!

When you stop in front of the guesthouse you are almost startled because it looks like a cafe/shop. While you still come to be greeted. Your friendly host meets you at your car. Warm welcome and hospitality radiate from the whole family and you feel like part of them. There is interested company in a light joking way that makes you relax wonderfully after the long journey. The most delicious Karoo lamb chops for dinner were delicious. Later that evening, the Mall was specially opened so that we could shop. We thoroughly enjoyed this eccentric guest house. This is different!

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Diana W - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Diana W
With partner

Interestingly different and quirky with lovable collectibles.

Welcome by enthusiastic proprietor. Room small but warm and comfortable.

Natasja V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Natasja V
With partner

Vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Daar was 'n paar goedjies wat nie 100% was nie, die stort was vuurwarm dan yskoud, die drein effens verstop en die krag was af die oggend toe ons opstaan. Na 'n week in Tankwa het mens so bietjie meer geriewe gesoek, maar die personeel was vriendelik en alles skoon en netjies. Baie karakter, wens ons het vroeër daar aangekom om bietjie meer met die mense te kon kuier.

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Friendly and helpful.

There were a few things that weren't 100%, the shower was scalding hot then freezing cold, the drain a bit clogged and the power was off in the morning when we got up. After a week in Tankwa, you were looking for a little more facilities, but the staff were friendly and everything was clean and tidy. Lots of character, wish we had arrived earlier to be able to visit the people a little more.

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Wladyslaw C - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wladyslaw C
With partner

Baie interessante plek.

Ek het daarvan gehou dat die gaste almal om een groot tafel sit en eet. Dit was baie gesellig.

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Very interesting place.

I liked that the guests all sat around one big table and ate. It was very cozy.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Interesting people with a delicious breakfast

I understand that they were busy with the Karoofees line, but for R600 for 2 people....we had already slept on our bedding. House needs attention..towels more and bigger. Place a lot of potential

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Andrea P - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Andrea P
Large group

Teleurstellend.

Swak ontvangs met gasheer wat se admin wat nie op datum was nie. Geen klein yskas of koue water beskikbaar op so 'n warm plek nie. Geen hangplek vir klere. Stort se water temperatuur kan nie reguleer word nie. Hoogtepunt was lekker kos en diens by Karoo Internasionale restaurant.

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Disappointing.

Poor reception with host who's admin who was not up to date. No small fridge or cold water available in such a hot place. No place to hang clothes. Shower water temperature cannot be regulated. Highlight was good food and service at Karoo International restaurant.

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Ellen M - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Ellen M
With partner

Totaal onbevredigend!

Vriendelike ontvangs, maar ongelukkig is die reuk van sigaretrook oorweldigend deur die hele plek. Die geyser het blykbaar gebreek, na ons gevra het waarom daar nie warm water is nie. Badkamergordynjie is heeltemal deursigtig na die straat. Onaanvaarbaar!

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Totally unsatisfactory!

Friendly reception, but unfortunately the smell of cigarette smoke is overwhelming throughout the place. The geyser apparently broke, after we asked why there was no hot water. Bathroom curtain is completely transparent to the street. Unacceptable!

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James V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James V
With partner

Basies, skoon en belaai met gasvryheid.

Die verblyf is skoon, netjies met net die nodigste om 'n een nag oorstaan gerieflik te maak. Die "mall" self is interessant. Beide aandete en ontbyt was goed. Die gasvryheid was tipies plattelands. Vir eers amper bietjie vreemd, en dan sodra jy vinnig die stad se inkennigheid afskud, besef jy die lekker net menswees is tog maar gemaklik.

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Basic, clean and loaded with hospitality.

The accommodation is clean, tidy with only the essentials to make a one night stay comfortable. The "mall" itself is interesting. Both dinner and breakfast were good. The hospitality was typically rural. At first almost a bit strange, and then as soon as you quickly shake off the city's familiarity, you realize that the fun of just being human is comfortable after all.

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Käthe-mari S - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Käthe-mari S
Individual traveller

BAIE interessant.

Pieter en Elmarie is eksentriek en ongelooflik gasvry. Voel soos huis weg van die huis. Lekkerste kos en gasvryheid. Oulike personeel ook.

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Very interesting.

Pieter and Elmarie is eccentric and very hospitable. Feels like home away from home. Most delicious food and hospitality. Nice staff too.

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Marie M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie M
With partner

Onkonvensioneel en prettig. 'n Moet vir die reisiger wat iets anders soek as die gewone en huistoe gaan met net goeie herinneringe.

Na 'n warm, laaaaang grondpad en pap wiel op Verneukpan is ons sorge vinnig afgestof met die intrapslag by Pieter en Elmarie se ark. Gasvryheid soos net in die Karoo. Het so tuis gevoel soos familie. Van die honde en katkinders tot die regte een, Bianca het diep in ons harte gekruip en dit moeilik gemaak om na een aand totsiens te sê. Ons is met heerlike lamspastei en 'n "secret" slaaisous van Elmarie bedien deur puik staf, saam 80's musiek geluister en ons gejaagde Gauteng lewens afgestof en vir 'n rukkie deel geword van mense met siel en 'n prettige uitkyk op die lewe. Als hier is onkonvensioneel, van Elmarie se geskilderde "Fat Ladies" tot Pieter se dekor-verbeelding, Cor se "shoppie", ag sommer als... en dan is daar nog baie planne. Ons kan nie wag vir die "movie" wat binnekort uitkom met Williston Mall en sy kleurryke karakters nie. Ons is weg met meer as wat ons gearriveer het.

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Unconventional and fun. A must for the traveler looking for something out of the ordinary and going home with nothing but good memories.

After a hot, long dirt road and a flat tire on Verneukpan, our worries were quickly dusted off with the step in at Pieter and Elmarie's ark. Hospitality like only in the Karoo. Felt so at home like family. From the dogs and kittens to the real one, Bianca crawled deep into our hearts and made it hard to say goodbye after one night. We were served delicious lamb pie and a "secret" salad dressing from Elmarie by excellent staff, listened to 80's music together and dusted off our hectic Gauteng lives and for a while became part of people with soul and a fun outlook on life. Als here is unconventional, from Elmarie's painted "Fat Ladies" to Pieter's decor imagination, Cor's "shoppie", oh just als... and then there are still many plans. We can't wait for the "movie" coming out soon with Williston Mall and its colorful characters. We left with more than we arrived.

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Rina T - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina T

Interessant met vriendelike diens.

Vriendelike gasheer, genoeg warm water, vriendelike kelnerin wat geweet het hoe om 'n eier volgens ons smaak gaar te maak - interessant.

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Interesting with friendly service.

Friendly host, enough hot water, friendly waitress who knew how to cook an egg according to our tastes - interesting.

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Leon S - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon S
Family with teenagers

Rustigheid in die Karoo.

Vriendelike ontvangs. Die Ark bied beslis 'n oase in die middel van die Karoo. Het die geselsies met Pieter baie geniet. Die Williston Mall moet beslis besoek word.

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Tranquility in the Karoo.

Friendly reception. The Ark certainly offers an oasis in the middle of the Karoo. Really enjoyed the chats with Pieter. The Williston Mall is a must visit.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Unique experience to spend the night in this accommodation unit. Not recommended for the "faint of heart" type of traveler.

Nice host with a sense for customer service. It's an experience and to be recommended, although one would not be able to stay longer than one night. Good stop for one night on the way to the West Coast.

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Sonja S - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja S
With partner

Verfrissend en nostalgies in een asem.

Sien sterre.

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Refreshing and nostalgic.

See rating.

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André V - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
André V
With friends

Groot was die teleurstelling.

Ons verwagting was 'n aangename verblyf.

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Great was the disappointment.

Our expectation was a pleasant stay.

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Lynette V - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Lynette V
With partner

'n Avontuur!

Nie vir die fynproewer nie. Baie interessante "junk".

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An adventure!

Not for the connoisseur. Very interesting "junk".

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Joan B - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Joan B
With partner

Interesting!

Interesting venue, however we found the service disappointing.

Troy M - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Troy M
Family with teenagers

Made to feel exceptionally welcome.

Beautiful welcoming people. Friendly and interesting town. We will be back.

Annette V - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Annette V
With partner

Vriendelike ontvangs!

Baie vriendelik ontvang, kos was baie lekker. Meubelment in kamer baie oud, kussings op bed en stoel moet vervang word kan nie daarop slaap en sit nie. Badkamer baie netjies. Daar is nie veilige parkering vir jou voertuig. Alhoewel daar 'n TV in die kamer is was dit buitewerking. As daar aandag geskenk word aan genoemde kommentaar sal jy lekker daar kan oornag!

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Friendly reception!

Very friendly reception. Food was delicious. Furniture in the room is very old, pillows on the bed and cushion on the chair need to be replaced. Can't sleep or sit on it. Bathroom is very neat. There is no safe parking for your vehicle. Although there was a TV in the room, it didn't work. If they take note of this feedback you'll really enjoy a stay there!

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  • Capacity: 23 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 3 Hodson Street, Williston, 8920, Northern Cape
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