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New Rush Guesthouse: Craven Hotel

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Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 77 reviews for New Rush Guesthouse: Craven Hotel
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Marilyn O - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marilyn O
With partner

Gemaklik reg binne die Big Hole kompleks.

Lieflike ruim kothuis, met pragtige Viktoriaanse bad, bidet en dubbelstort. Alles is uit die boonste rakke hier.

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Conveniently located right inside the Big Hole complex.

Lovely spacious cottage, with beautiful Victorian bath, bidet and double shower. Everything is top notch here.

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Liesl K - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liesl K

Magnificent stay.

Incredible location - we had an overnight stop and due to the location we still had time to visit the hole despite arriving late afternoon (as it's literally just a few steps away). Walking through the museum after hours is a treat and really safe. We stayed in the Diggers Cottage (no 5) which was great for my parents who have some challenges with walking. The area was really quiet at night. The pillows were really thick, so if you are used to sleeping on feather pillows, I would recommend bringing your own. I will definitely be staying here again if I have the opportunity to visit Kimberley again.

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

Heerlik gekuier en gebly.

Dit was 'n ongelooflike lekker kuier. Ons het elke oomblik geniet.

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Had a great visit and stay.

It was an incredibly nice visit. We enjoyed every moment.

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

Daar gebly tydens Wildeklawer toernooi. Veilig en rustig gewees.

Verblyf was heerlik en sien julle gou weer.

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Stayed there during Wildclawer tournament. Be safe and calm.

Stay was wonderful and see you again soon.

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Noleen D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Noleen D
Family with teenagers

Uitstekend.

Hierdie gastehuis is heerlik. Rustige atmosfeer, netjies, skoon en lewer puik diens. Ons het baie lekker by New Rush Gastehuis vir die tweede keer gebly. Sien julle weer volgende jaar.

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Outstanding.

This guest house is lovely. Quiet atmosphere, neat, clean and provides excellent service. We had a great time staying at New Rush Guest House for the second time. See you again next year.

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Tanja P - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanja P
With friends

Asemrowend!

Netjies en skoon. Asemrowende verblyf en letterlik by die gat! Beste besluit om die volle ervaring van die gat te beleef.

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Breathtaking!

Neat and clean. Breathtaking accommodation and literally at the hole! Best decision to live the full experience of the hole.

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Shelley F - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Shelley F
Family with teenagers

Ons het 'n heerlike, gemaklike, skoon kamer gehad, baie lekker gebly.

Heerlik gebly, baie gemaklik!

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We had a lovely, comfortable, clean room, very nice stay.

Great stay, very comfortable!

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Elminda V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elminda V
Family with teenagers

Ons eenheid was netjies en gerieflik. Die ligging was uitstekend.

Ons eenheid was netjies en gerieflik, goed geleë en naby 'n lekker restaurant. Ideale oornagverblyf.

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Our unit was neat and comfortable. The location was excellent.

Our unit was neat and comfortable, well located and close to a nice restaurant. Ideal overnight stay.

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Hannetjie L - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannetjie L

Dit het aan al ons verwagtinge voldoen, was gerieflik by die Kimberley Gat.

Die verblyf het alles gehad wat ons nodig gehad het. Die pootjiesbad was heerlik!

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It met all our expectations, was convenient to the Kimberley Hole.

The accommodation had everything we needed. The paw bath was delicious!

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Rob V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rob V
With partner

Good.

Nice old house, good shower and a few steps from the Big Hole.

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

Vir 'n een aand verblyf, baie ideaal.

Was 'n baie lekker bly vir die een aand. Alles was netjies en die gerief van die restaurant letterlik om die draai het dit baie gerieflik gemaak. WiFi was beskikbaar maar het nie regtig gewerk nie.

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For a one night stay, very ideal.

Was a very nice stay for the one night. Everything was neat and the convenience of the restaurant literally around the corner made it very convenient. WiFi was available but didn't really work.

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Neil L - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neil L
With friends

Brilliant.

Our stay at New Rush Guesthouse: Craven Hotel was good. The place was clean and neat with everything else on point. The air conditioning was very welcomed as well.

Lindie R - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindie R
With partner

Uit 'n ander tyd.

Dit was amazing! Ek het die gevoel van "terug in tyd gaan" geniet!

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From another time.

It was amazing! I enjoyed the feeling of "going back in time"!

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

Die kamers was pragtig skoon en netjies. Die beddens het lekker stewige matrasse.

'n Aangename ervaring. Ek was beïndruk met die museums en ons kon rustig deur die strate stap en na alles kyk. Die ete in die plaaslike restaurant was heerlik en ons kon tot laat saam met ander rugby kyk. Dankie, sal beslis aanbeveel.

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The rooms were beautifully clean and tidy. The beds have nice firm mattresses.

A pleasant experience. I was impressed with the museums and we could leisurely walk through the streets and look at everything. The meal in the local restaurant was delicious and we could watch rugby with others until late. Thanks, would definitely recommend.

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

Heerlike plek!

Lekker en besonderse plek om te bly. Afhanklik van die geselskap moet jy jou kamer goed bepaal.

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Great place!

Nice and special place to stay. Depending on the company you have to determine your room well.

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Roxanne W - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roxanne W
Family with young children

It was a great experience, having the Kimberly Hole right there.

We had a lovely stay at New Rush. Room was nice and clean and spacious for 4 people. Only complaint is that we stayed in room 1 which is situated right by the security gate. Very noisy loud talking early in the mornings no time for that extra rest. Otherwise, the history of Kimberly being right on the doorstep was an amazing stay. Wi-Fi signal is not that great.

Janita M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janita M
Family with teenagers

Great location and experience.

It was nice within the old village surrounding the Big Hole.

Paul R - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul R
Large group

It was great having excellent accommodation right in the museum!

We enjoyed the stroll down "memory lane" the next day.

Danie W - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danie W
With friends

Alles in een plek.

Van aankoms tot vertrek was die netheid van Kimberley Gat en Craven Hotel opmerklik. Die staff was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die restaurant op die perseel maak heerlike kos en laastens was daar die groot Gat. Asemrowend.

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All in one place.

From arrival to departure, the cleanliness of Kimberley Gat and Craven Hotel was remarkable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The on-site restaurant makes delicious food and lastly there was the big Gat. Breathtaking.

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

Baie lekker.

Naby als geleë en lekker gebly.

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Very nice.

Located close to everything and had a nice stay.

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Bernadene S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bernadene S
Family with teenagers

Baie skoon, gerieflik. Vriendelike werkers.

Baie skoon, gerieflik en ligging is geleë. Geniet die dorpie en die restaurant het ook die heerlikste kos. Vriendelike werkers. Jul sien ons beslis weer!

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Very clean, comfortable. Friendly workers.

Very clean, comfortable and location is located. Enjoy the village and the restaurant also has the most delicious food. Friendly workers. You will definitely see us again!

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

Pragtige geskiedkundige huis loopafstand van die Groot Gat en restaurant.

Die ligging van die hotel is onverbeterlik. Die kamer is pragtig en baie skoon. Die hotel is om die draai (letterlik 15 meter) van die Occidental Restaurant wat heerlike kos bedien en 'n lekker atmosfeer het. Die grootgat-toer is 'n moet en ek beveel die hotel, restaurant en toer sterk aan vir dìe wat die geskiedenis van Kimberley wil beleef. Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Beautiful historic house walking distance to the Great Hole and restaurant.

The location of the hotel is unbeatable. The room is beautiful and very clean. The hotel is around the corner (literally 15 meters) from the Occidental Restaurant which serves delicious food and has a nice atmosphere. The big hole tour is a must and I highly recommend the hotel, restaurant and tour for those who want to experience the history of Kimberley. We enjoyed it very much.

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Rudolf J - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudolf J
With friends

Bespreek gerus 'n Myner Huisie.

Kyk maar na die sterre. Een van ons beste oornagbesprekings. Occidental bar/restaurant op die perseel se kos was uitstekend en om die Big Hole te besoek was 10 treë van ons Myner Huisie nr 7 af. Die huisie was netjies skoon en baie goed ingerig. Sal beslis weer daar oorbly.

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Feel free to book a Miner Huisie.

Just look at the stars. One of our best overnight bookings. Occidental bar/restaurant on site food was excellent and visiting the Big Hole was 10 steps from our Miner Cottage no 7. The house was immaculately clean and very well furnished. Will definitely stay there again.

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Judy J - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judy J

Was 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

Mens slaap op die Groot Gatterrein. Jy is deel van die museum vir die duur van jou verblyf.

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Was an incredible experience.

One sleeps on the Great Hole site. You are part of the museum for the duration of your stay.

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Annie D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annie D
Family with teenagers

Dit was 'n baie aangename verrassing oor hoe alles was, dit was soo die moeite werd.

Ons het lekker gebly en was die moeite werd.

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It was a very pleasant surprise as to how everything was, it was so worth it.

We had a great stay and it was worth it.

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Berdine B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Berdine B
Family with young children

Ongelooflik!

Voel of jy in 'n klein delwersdorpie is! Asof tyd stilgestaan het. Ons kon nie ophou loop deur die straatjies met al sy outydse winkels nie. Dis ook by die Groot Gat en ons kon nog besoek daar ook aflê. Kamers was ongelooflik mooi en so gerieflik!

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Unbelievable!

Feel like you are in a small mining town! As if time stood still. We couldn't stop walking through the streets with all its old fashioned shops. It's also at the Groot Gat and we were able to visit there as well. Rooms were incredibly beautiful and so comfortable!

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Noleen D - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Noleen D
Family with teenagers

Uitstekende verblyf, rustig en veilig.

New Rush Guesthouse is pragtig. Dit vat jou terug na 'n ander tyd en plek. Soveel geskiedenis en soveel mooi plekkies om te sien. Heerlike restaurant op die perseel en binne Kimberley se Gat se terrein. Dit is definitief ietsie heel anders en spesiaal.

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Excellent accommodation, quiet and safe.

New Rush Guesthouse is beautiful. It takes you back to another time and place. So much history and so many beautiful places to see. Delicious restaurant on site and within Kimberley's Gat's grounds. It is definitely something very different and special.

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Liana E - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liana E
With partner

Verras!

Shoo, ek het nie my huiswerk mooi gedoen nie, maar wat ons daar gekry het was 'n aangename verrassing. Pragtige, netjiese, skoon kamer. Die klein ou "dorpie" was 'n groot verrassing. Ons het na alles gaan kyk, die "groot gat" toer gedoen, aandenkings gekoop en by die restaurant gaan eet. Alles was net aangenaam. Ons het net 'n oornagplek gesoek vanaf oppad terug vanaf die Kaap toe na Potchefstroom, maar ons het sommer 'n groot verrassing gekry toe ons daar aangeland het. Vriendelike personeel en baie behulpsaam. Baie dankie.

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Surprise!

Shoo, I didn't do my homework very well, but what we found there was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful, neat, clean room. The little old "town" was a big surprise. We went to see everything, did the "big hole" tour, bought souvenirs and ate at the restaurant. Everything was just pleasant. We were just looking for a place to stay on the way back from the Cape to Potchefstroom, but we got a big surprise when we landed there. Friendly staff and very helpful. Thank you very much.

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Daleen R - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen R
Family with teenagers

'n Belewenis.

Ek beveel die Craven Hotel aan vir enige familie wat hulle kinders Kimberley toe wil neem. Die kamer was skoon, netjies en smaakvol. Die personeel was vriendelik en het ons in Afrikaans gehelp. Kimberley was sonder water, maar die Craven Hotel het gesorg dat ons water gehad het. Baie dankie vir hierdie belewenis.

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An experience.

I recommend the Craven Hotel to any family who wants to take their children to Kimberley. The room was clean, tidy and tasteful. The staff were friendly and helped us in Afrikaans. Kimberley was without water, but the Craven Hotel made sure we had water. Thank you very much for this experience.

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

Pragtig skoon en het veilig gevoel.

Was pragtig en mooi skoon.

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Beautifully clean and felt safe.

Was beautiful and very clean.

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

Skoon en netjiese oornagplek.

Baie sentraal geleë. Netjiese en skoon geriewe.

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Clean and tidy place to stay.

Very centrally located. Neat and clean facilities.

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Julie D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Julie D
Family with young children

Wonderful leap back in time. So much history. Kids loved it.

What a unique and wonderful experience. Like a little journey back in time. Accommodation was comfortable, clean and really lovely. My family enjoyed it so much. A must do with children.

Brendan D - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brendan D
With partner

Verseker die moeite werd.

Die feit dat die gastehuis deel uitmaak van die Kimberley Big Hole Complex maak die oorbly 'n unieke ervaring. My vrou veral het dit baie geniet.

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Definitely worth it.

The fact that the guesthouse is part of the Kimberley Big Hole Complex makes the stay a unique experience. My wife especially enjoyed it very much.

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Trevor F - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Trevor F
With partner

Booked for 2 nights but only stayed one.

We were the only occupants in the complex. Loadshedding first night which extended to a restaurant in the complex. Cups with square circumference at rim need to be replaced with round circumference because your mouth is not wide enough to avoid spillage when drinking and so you have to drink at the corners.

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

Eenkeer is genoeg.

Alhoewel die akkommodasie puik was, was dit ongelukkig nie lekker nie vanweë die paar kakkerlakke wat oor die bed geloop het. Die ligging is ook nie ideaal vir rus nie, aangesien daar 'n groot partytjie tot laat in die aand was, asook informele motorfietsritte buite die kompleks.

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Once is enough.

Although the accommodation was great, it was unfortunately not pleasant due to the few cockroaches that crawled over the bed. The location is also not ideal for rest, as there was a big party until late in the evening, as well as informal motorcycle rides outside the complex.

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New Rush Guesthouse: Craven Hotel 's response

Good day Mr. Bold, I would like to thank you for your feedback. Firstly, let us apologise for the inconvenience caused by the cockroaches. This was the first time this has happened and we are addressing this problem immediately. Secondly, we apologise for the disturbance caused by the function and motorbikes that occurred outside the property. We will raise this matter with the relevant parties.

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Sonja B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonja B
Family with teenagers

Was heerlik en baie oulik! Sal definitief aanbeveel.

Baie interessante toer en museum. Verblyf was baie mooi, skoon en gerieflik. Heerlik geëet by die restaurant. Vriendelike diens.

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Was delicious and very cute! Will definitely recommend.

Very interesting tour and museum. Accommodation was very nice, clean and comfortable. Had a great meal at the restaurant. Friendly service.

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Lt O - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lt O
Family with young children

Baie lekker tyd gehad!

Ons het almal dit vreeslik geniet om daar oor te slaap veral die kinders. Om alles te kon probeer herleef van die ou dae is wonderlik.

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Had a great time!

We all really enjoyed sleeping over there, especially the children. To be able to try to relive everything from the old days is wonderful.

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Joanne C - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joanne C
With partner

Amazingly relaxing.

See you next year. What a blessed stay.

Dorothy S - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dorothy S
With partner

Absolutely beautiful and value for money.

In the old town with so much to offer.

Marielise D - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marielise D
Family with young children

Skoon, gerieflike akkommodasie.

Baie netjies.

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Clean, comfortable accommodation.

Very neat.

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Mariette F - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariette F
Family with young children

Baie gerieflik naby die Groot Ggat.

Bly binne die ou myndorpie en beleef die vroeë 1900's. Prentjiemooi en waarde vir geld.

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Very conveniently close to the Great Ggat.

Stay inside the old mining town and experience the early 1900s. Picture beautiful and value for money.

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Casey S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Casey S
With partner

Epic location, enjoyed being right by the Big Hole.

You can't get much closer to the Big Hole, it was perfect for our overnight stay with limited time. Due to the water restrictions in Kimberley, water was provided in the rooms. The Occidental Bar is very convenient and has delicious food.

Ilze O - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze O
With partner

Besonderse oornag plek.

Outydse sjarme met moderne geriewe. Baie netjies.

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Special overnight place.

Old fashioned charm with modern conveniences. Very neat.

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Michael W - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael W
With friends

Onbeskryflik mooi en histories.

Baie mooi en beslis waarde vir geld. Restaurant se kos en dienste ook puik.

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Indescribably beautiful and historic.

Very nice and definitely value for money. Restaurant's food and services also great.

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Hanle J - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanle J
Family with teenagers

Restaurant se kos en atmosfeer puik en oudhede baie interessant.

Boekwinkel was ook 'n juweel!

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Restaurant's food and atmosphere excellent and antiques very interesting.

Bookstore was a gem too!

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Vanessa B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanessa B
With friends

Ons het lekker daar oorgeslaap na 'n lang dag. Gerieflik, baie skoon en netjies.

Dame by wie ons die sleutel gekry het was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Dit was waarde vir geld en 'n aangename ondervinding. Dit is lekker om so in die dorpie waar alles gebeur te slaap.

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We slept well there after a long day. Comfortable, very clean and tidy.

The lady from whom we got the key was very friendly and helpful. It was value for money and a pleasant experience. It's nice to sleep like this in the village where everything happens.

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At N - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
At N
With friends

Baie lekker.

Alle dienste was uitstekend en die manier waarop webtuiste alles hanteer, was besonders en bo verwagting. Die ligging van die badkamer wat alle gaste moes deel, was 'n bietjie teleurstellend aangesien foto's van die plek nie die ware situasie weerspieël nie. Andersins 'n uitstekende oornagverblyfplek! Dankie vir jul puik diens.

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Very nice.

All services were excellent and the way website handled everything was exceptional and above expectations. The location of the bathroom that all guests had to share was a little disappointing as photos of the place do not reflect the true situation. Otherwise an excellent overnight stay! Thank you for your great service.

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Sansie G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sansie G
With partner

Goeie ligging.

Sentraal vir oorslaap, goeie diens, netjies skoon en flinke diens.

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Good location.

Central for an overnight stay, good service, neatly clean and prompt service.

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Hendrik D - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hendrik D
Family with young children

Baie lekker, rustig en stil.

Sien sterre.

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Very nice, peaceful and quiet.

See stars.

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Kate J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kate J
Family with teenagers

Perfect setting for our family road trip stop-over.

Beautiful quaint village with lots of history and amazing things to see and learn. No need to drive anywhere as it's all right there.

Roel Ramaker H - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roel Ramaker H
With friends

Super ligging, binne 'n museum.

Dit was regtig lekker om 'n gas te wees by die New Rush Guesthouse: Craven Hotel wat in 'n museum by die "groot gat" is.

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Super location, inside a museum.

It was really nice to be a guest at the New Rush Guesthouse: Craven Hotel which is in a museum at the "big hole".

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Annerie J - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Annerie J
Family with teenagers

'n Plek met gevoel waar oud en nuut jou weer laat lewe.

Die "familie kamer" was 'n goeie rusplek na 'n lang dag op die pad, die volgende oggend kon ons deur die "ou" Kimberley sink dorpie stap en die "groot gat" per voet besoek.

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A place with feeling where old and new bring you back to life.

The "family room" was a good resting place after a long day on the road, the next morning we could walk through the "old" Kimberley sink village and visit the "big hole" on foot.

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Fleur H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fleur H
Family with teenagers

Charming cottage in a unique tourist spot.

We really enjoyed our stay in the Craven Hotel. Our only complaint is the smell emanating from the bidet in the bathroom, it was most unpleasant. There was no access to the internet.

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

Skoon, netjiese eenhede wat sentraal gelee is.

Sentraal geleë eenhede wat ons toegang gegee het tot die Kimberley-omgewing. Veilige verblyf wat ons gerustheid gegee het. Sal vir seker weer New Rush Guesthouse in die toekoms gebruik.

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Clean, tidy units that are centrally located.

Centrally located units which gave us access to the Kimberley area. Safe accommodation that gave us peace of mind. Will definitely use New Rush Guesthouse again in the future.

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Kristien A - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kristien A
Family with teenagers

Baie goed ingerig. Netjies en skoon. Neem jou terug in tyd.

Sien sterre.

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Very well furnished. Neat and clean. Take you back in time.

See stars.

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Neels U - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Neels U
Family with young children

Baie lekker.

Al wat nie so lekker was nie was die feit dat daar tussen 8 nm en 5 vm geen water was nie. Ek was tot laat saam met die kinders by my vrou in die hospitaal en toe ons wou was vir die nag se rus was daar geen water nie. Ek het toe later in die brief wat aan ons gegee is gelees dat 'n mens voorsorg moet tref vir dit maar soos ek sê was dit reeds te laat. Algeheel was dit baie lekker en iets heeltemal nuut vir ons. Sal vir seker weer gaan.

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Very nice.

All that was not so nice was the fact that there was no water between 8 pm and 5 am. I was with the children at my wife's hospital until late and when we wanted to wash for the night's rest there was no water. I then later read in the letter that was given to us that one should take precautions for this but as I say it was already too late. Overall it was very nice and something completely new for us. Will go again for sure.

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Jacomien T - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacomien T
With partner

Goed gebly. Ontvangs baie onprofessioneel.

Het sleutel by hekwag gekry.

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Stayed well. Reception very unprofessional.

Got key from gate guard.

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

Brilliant. Will certainly stay there again.

Brilliant. Will certainly stay there again.

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

Keurige verblyf, voortreflike diens, uitstekende ligging.

Sien sterre.

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Exquisite accommodation, excellent service, excellent location.

See stars.

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Annatjie H - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annatjie H
Individual traveller

Beautiful.

Pragtige omgewing binne met 'n heerlike restaurant!

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

Wonderful experience

Friendly staff, the restaurant food was delicious.

Moira K - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Moira K
Family with young children

Dit was baie lekker om as deel van die museum te kon voel.

Die plek was skoon en netjies. Daar is 'n restaurant waar jy kan eet. Jy hoef nie uit die museum-gronde te gaan vir etes nie. Die museum is goed opgepas. Sekuriteit was heeltyd sigbaar. Die toer by die 'gat' was ook baie oulik.

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It was very nice to be able to feel part of the museum.

The place was clean and tidy. There is a restaurant where you can eat. You don't have to leave the museum grounds for meals. The museum is well looked after. Security was visible at all times. The tour at the 'gat' was also very cute.

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Tjaart V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tjaart V
Family with teenagers

Luukse verblyf.

'n Pragtige, luukse eenheid.

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Luxury accommodation.

A beautiful, luxurious unit.

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

Amazing!

Kimberley het geen water gehad nie en die restaurant was toe as gevolg van Covid, maar dit was absoluut amazing!

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

Baie meer as wat ek verwag het.

Die kamers het alles in wat jy benodig. Dis is baie goeie waarde vir geld en meer as wat ons verwag het. Ek sal vir seker weer daar plek bespreek.

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Much more than I expected.

The rooms have everything you need. It's very good value for money and more than we expected. I will definitely book there again.

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Baie dankie. Ons is bly om te hoor dat julle die verblyf geniet het. Groete

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Sats O - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Sats O
With friends

Baie goed geleë om Kimberley te verken.

Die kamer is skoon en gerieflik. Baie mooi meubels. Dit is baie goed geleë. Ons het die verblyf baie geniet. Die swembad was stukkend. Ons hoop dit is nie 'n voorteken van hoe onderhoud gedoen gaan word nie, dit sal baie jammer wees. Ons sal vir seker weer gaan.

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Very well located to explore Kimberley.

The room is clean and comfortable. Very nice furniture. It is very well located. We enjoyed the stay very much. The pool was broken. We hope this is not a sign of how interview will be done, that would be very unfortunate. We will go again for sure.

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Mario O - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mario O
Family with young children

Goeie ligging.

Mooi plek, goeie ligging.

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Good location.

Nice place, good location.

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Lianda P - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lianda P
Family with teenagers

Pragtig ouwêreldse huisies met 5 ster-weelde binne.

Weelderige verblyf na 'n lang dag op die pad. Verrassend naby die Kimberley Gat.

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Beautiful old world cottages with 5 star luxury inside.

Sumptuous accommodation after a long day on the road. Surprisingly close to the Kimberley Hole.

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Ansia P - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ansia P
Family with teenagers

It was a unique experience that we would definitely recommend.

It was a novel experience to wander the street of old town (after hours) while staying in the beautifully renovated Craven Hotel on the premises of the Big Hole.

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

Fantastiese aand. Sal weer bespreek.

Dit was so interessant en die restaurant op die perseel was fantasties en pryse goedkoop.

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Fantastic evening. Will book again.

It was so interesting and the restaurant on site was fantastic and prices cheap.

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Werner G - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Werner G
With friends

Terugflits in tyd met geriewe.

Dit was 'n teleurstelling dat die swembad leeg en buitewerking was.

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Flash back in time with amenities.

It was a disappointment that the pool was empty and out of order.

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Frank N - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frank N
Family with young children

Great location in the old mining town, close to the museum and Occidental Restaurant.

There were a few minor issues like the pool being under repair, but this is a tough period and I'm sure that they will sort them out as soon as possible.

Martin E - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin E
Family with teenagers

Wat 'n groot verrassing toe ons besef ons bly op die Die Groot Gat erfenis.

Ons was aangenaam verras toe ons besef ons bly oor op die Die Groot Gat se gronde aangesien dit my familie se eerste besoek aan Kimberley was. Die familiekamers is groot en lyk of dit geskik is vir koninklikes.

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What a great surprise when we realized we were living on the Die Groot Gat heritage.

We were pleasantly surprised when we realized we were staying on Die Groot Gat's grounds as it was my family's first visit to Kimberley. The family rooms are large and look fit for royalty.

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Dear Martin. Thank you for your review of New Rush Guesthouse. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you in the future again.

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Catherine M - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Catherine M
Family with young children

Comfortable accommodation with unclear security boundaries.

We stayed in Unit 1 which was closest to the street boundary, protected by a low vehicle gate, not completely secured from the street and surrounding vicinity.

New Rush Guesthouse: Craven Hotel 's response

Morning Catherine thank you for your review of New Rush Guest House.

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Rosa Z - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rosa Z
Family with teenagers

Absolutely amazing accommodation. 5 star for sure.

Pragtige kamers. Ruim en luuks. Vriendelike personeel. Goed geleë vir die besienswaardighede. Het dit baie geniet.

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Absoluut amazing verblyf - 5 sterre!

Stunning rooms, spacious and luxurious. Friendly staff. Well located near attractions. Really enjoyed it.

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Thank you for your review of New Rush Guesthouse. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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John V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John V
Family with teenagers

Baie aangenaam.

Kamers was skoon en netjiese. Die swembad was verfrissend in die warm weer. Vermaak by die restaurant was 'n plus. Sal weer besoek as ons deur Kimberley reis.

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Very pleasant.

Rooms were clean and tidy. The pool was refreshing in the hot weather. Entertainment at the restaurant was a plus. Will visit again if we travel through Kimberley.

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Thank you for your review, we look forward to when you visit us again in Kimberley.

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

Waarde vir geld!

Pragtig, netjies, skoon met 'n goeie ligging. Voel of jy terug gaan in tyd met die oudtydse strate en geboue.

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Value for money!

Beautiful, neat, clean with a good location. Feel like you are going back in time with the ancient streets and buildings.

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Thank you Ronel, we really appreciate your positive comments. We hope you will spread the word of this New guesthouse.

Looking forward to your next visit.

Kind regards,

Tanya Schoeman

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