Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub
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Martie V - Jul 2024
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Puik!
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Great!
Had a great stay. Manus and Janine were a great host and hostess. Had a great time with them too.
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Shaun M - Dec 2023
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Awesome one-stop spot with onsite bar, pool and braai facilities. Really fun spot!
Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub 's response
Dear Shaun,
Thank you so much for this amazing review. I'm glad you had a great time and can't wait to welcome you back. Merry Christmas and best New Year wishes to you.
Alastair And Ann M - May 2024
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Functional and pleasant.
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Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Ons is baie bly julle was tevrede. Groetnis
Mikayla F - Jan 2024
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Bad.
Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub 's response
Our bedding is washed daily, so I really can't understand how it could be dirty. All rooms are cleaned before the next guest arrives. We will look into the toilet complaint; it also gets cleaned daily, unless you're referring to water marks. We get them from time to time, as Barrydale has an old pipeline and we experience regular water interruptions. The rooms, as advertised, are not self-catering, thus there is not a fridge to keep your water cold. However, there is a fridge in one of the rooms. If you had asked, we could have moved it to your room if it wasn't occupied. All the best.
Angela O - Jul 2024
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Convenient.
Sjaka S - Mar 2024
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Stowwerige, muwwerige en onplesierig.
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Dusty, musty and unpleasant.
The Dung Beatle has the bar on site. That sums things up nicely. What an old bad place. Definitely not worth your money. Dirty, dusty, noisy. There are three magical wooden hearts hanging above the bed, symbolic of a place that may have started with love, but now all that's left are devoured mattresses, yellow sheets, green algae growing in the shower, dirty windows. There is only one plug with no leads or two prong plugs? No bedside lamps. Only two lights in the roof work. Paint shell off. A closet with one hanger? Three cups, one glass with water from someone who probably drank from there before you. No dish soap. Parking is on the street and not safe as stated in the ad? No WiFi was given to us or mentioned in the room? It's a stuffy room full of mosquitoes with no fan (although the photo in the ad shows a fan).
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Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub 's response
Waar begin ek, jammer jy het dit onaangenaam gevind. Baie mense geniet die kroeg en restaurant en hou daarvan om mense te hoor lag en gesels. Ek kan jou verseker dat beddegoed daagliks gewas word en kamers skoongemaak word volgens 'n daaglikse roetine. Barrydale is maar 'n ou stowwerige plekkie, dis hoekom ons verlief geraak het op die plek met stofpaaie, min verkeer en vriendelike mense.
WiFi word op die pamflet teen die muur aangedui en ek hoop jy was tevrede met die Nescafe koffie, melk en suiker wat gratis saam met die verblyf van slegs R350 verskaf is.
Ons gaan binnekort weer bietjie verf. Niks wat 'n bietjie verf nie, kan mooi maak nie.
Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2023
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Average.
Very friendly and good food. . Room cleanliness and floors and towels not up to standard.
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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2023
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The guest woman was drunk when we arrived, there were no records or entries in their books that we had any discussions there.
Same as the above explanations.
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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
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Was somewhat pleasant.
Stay in itself was good,. food was good but unfortunately not my favorite stay. lots of noise and bustle until late evening and early morning. it was somewhat disturbing. but quite enjoyed it and staff were very friendly, polite and helpful.
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Ina V - Mar 2022
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Als is bymekaar.
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Als is gathered.
Friendly and helpful people. Nice food too.
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Isak B - Feb 2022
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Die diens was uitstekend. Personeel was baie bedagsaam en behulpsaam.
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The service was excellent. Staff were very considerate and helpful.
Very pleasant atmosphere. We were even able to bring our little dog with us. Appreciate it.
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Peter D - Mar 2022
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Great position. Good restaurant.
Tracy H - Sep 2021
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Great overnight stop.
Hilary J - Jan 2021
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Die kamer was baie netjies en skoon. Die eienaar en personeel was vriendelik.
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The room was very neat and clean. The owner and staff were friendly.
The environment is quiet and peaceful. The accommodation was affordable.
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Julian P - May 2021
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Die personeel was awesome. Met die intrapslag was ons welkom laat voel. Amazing ondervinding van die dorp.
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The staff was awesome. As soon as we stepped in, we were made to feel welcome. Amazing experience of the town.
The guests who were there respected us - which of course says many of the town's residents. The morning sun on the stoep made me stay another day because I experienced the tranquility of the town - with a coffee of course. Definitely value for money. The days of driving past this town are over. Definitely worth the stop.
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Dirk L - Feb 2021
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Gerieflik en netjies.
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Comfortable and neat.
The lodge is a pleasant place to stay and discover Barrydale. The room is comfortable and tidy. The friendliness of the owners is wonderful. The restaurant attracts the locals and you can discover a lot about Barrydale from chatting with the locals. The braai that the owners offer on Saturdays is a wonderful event.
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Izak H - Oct 2021
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Dit was net oorslaapstop vir skietkompetisie, net mans sonder vrouens en kinders.
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It was just a stopover for shooting competition, only men without wives and children.
Mattresses may need some attention. Microwave would be welcome.
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Tania S - Oct 2021
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Die kamer was glad nie skoon nie.
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The room was not clean at all.
It was not at all what I expected. The floors were very dirty and I doubt if the bedding was washed after the previous people stayed there. Also didn't realize I would have to sleep through a live band and a bar's noise right below my room. Put a wall plug in the room, and put it inside a closet.
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Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub 's response
Ons weet nooit vooraf of n kunstenaar hier gaan speel nie. Weet in elk geval nie lank voor die tyd nie. Dit gee n kunstenaar n kans om op te tree na covid almal hard geslaan het. Dit bring voete vir ons restaurant wat ook deur Covid geraak is. Ek verseker u dat die beddegoed elke liewe keer gewas word! En die kamers word na elke verblyf van hoek tot kant gesaniteer en skoongemaak. Die ander terugvoering wat ons van gaste ontvang het wat dieselfde aand hier oornag het, is presies die teenoorgestelde van u ondervinding. Jammer jul ondervinding was onaangenaam. Ons sal streef na nog beter.
Riana P - Mar 2020
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Baie lekker gebly.
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Very nice stay.
Friendly and caring staff. Just a pity there was no closet for our clothes in the unit.
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Johan M - Aug 2019
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'n Lekker wegbreekaandjie in 'n lekker rustige omgewing.
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A nice getaway on a nice and tranquil area.
The room is basic but with everything you need. It is conveniently located and is within walking distance of all your dining options. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Michelle D - Dec 2019
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Staff is helpful and friendly.
Arno S - Apr 2019
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Genotvol.
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Delightful.
From arrival to departure the staff were very friendly and helpful. Room neat and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much.
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Gerda C - Mar 2019
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Baie raserig.
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Very noisy.
The place was very noisy and the mattresses a bit worn.
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Marius M - Oct 2019
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Baie skoon en netjies.
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Very clean and neat.
Very clean and neat rooms. Great tourist place close to other tourist attractions. No staff in sight when I booked out the next day. I left the key in the door and hoped nothing funny happened.
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Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub 's response
Baie dankie vir die terugvoering.
Ons maak soggens eers 10:00 oop, dus was niemand op die perseel nie. Ons personeel koes met jou aankoms jou ingelig het dat jy net die sleutel in die deur kan los, want dit is baie veilig hier, maar ek glo hul het nagelaatvom te laat weet. Ons gaan nou n briefie in die kamers plaas dat gaste die vrymoedigheid het om die sleutel in die deur te los. Baie dankie dat jy ons laat oplet het.
Groete uit Barrydale
Marius V - Nov 2018
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Awesome en so chilled! Lekker eienaars.
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Awesome and chilled! Wonderful owners.
Everything was perfect!
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Marna L - Aug 2018
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Goeie oornagplekkie.
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Good place to stay overnight.
The unit is well equipped for an overnight stay - it was good value for money and the unit was neat and clean.
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Barry L - Aug 2018
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Tweede besoek en sal beslis weer oorbly.
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Second visit and will definitely stay again.
This was our second stay at the Dungbeetle Backpackers and once again we had a fantastic experience. The bar on the same premises makes it easy and fun to order a bite to eat (simple dishes, affordable, and well prepared) while enjoying a drink and socializing with whoever happens to be there. Barrydale is already starting to feel like our second home and we will definitely make a visit again and stay overnight.
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Barry L - Apr 2018
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Gemaklik, skoon, vriendelike diens, goeie kos en fantastiese ligging.
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Comfortable, clean, friendly service, good food and fantastic location.
My partner and I stayed at Barrydale Backpackers this weekend and were very pleasantly surprised. The unit was very neat and quite modern, not at all what one would expect from a backpackers. The rooms were comfortable, very well furnished (with quite a lot of coffee, tea, clean towels etc.). We received very friendly service and will definitely stay there again. Next time we will most likely bring friends as the hangouts in the Dung Beetle Pub were fantastic! The location is also fantastic and is right next to Diesel and Creme, also on the high street, so most of the places one wants to visit are just a jog down the street. The food is very reasonable and while not full of tiger lantins, it is very well prepared. Will definitely stop by again!
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Francois D - Feb 2018
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Die volgende is alles vyfster: die diens, gasvryheid van bestuur, voorsiening van spuis en drank, baie dankie!
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The following are all five stars: the service, hospitality of management, provision of food and drink, thank you very much!
The best accommodation in Barrydale.
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Christine V - Jul 2018
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Baie gerieflik.
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Very convenient.
Perfect location - on the main street close to shops and cafes and the only place where you can hang out in the evening if you want. Everyone was very nice and the room was everything one could need.
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Des O - Sep 2018
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Good and friendly.
Mike C - May 2018
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Mooi sentraal.
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Nice central.
The top floor has a nice view.
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Kaylee V - Feb 2018
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All in all a great place to stay with friends for a night or two!
Jacques L - Sep 2018
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Lekker gerus na lang dag op stofpaaie met motorfietse.
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Relax after a long day on dirt roads with motorbikes.
We had a good time and slept. The barbecue drumsticks were cooked and that's really all we could complain about.
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Etienne D - Dec 2017
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Gemaklik en rustige atmosfeer.
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Comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.
Helpful and friendly staff. Felt welcome from the first minute of arrival.
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Liewe Etienne,
Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Was wonderlik om julle te ontmoet en ons hoop jul kom kuier binnekort weer!
Barrydale groete,
Janine van der Riet-Neethling
- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 12 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 4 Tennant Street, Route 62, Barrydale, 6750, Western Cape