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Owlhouse Backpackers

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 54 reviews for Owlhouse Backpackers
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Everything we needed.

We had a very nice stay. Facilities clean and tidy. Will use again.

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Rachel N - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rachel N
With partner

Happy experience.

Very enjoyable. The host was so welcoming and helpful.

Colin G - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Colin G
Individual traveller

Great.

I had a great stay, thanks.

Gretha S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gretha S
With friends

Cute little town and very friendly staff.

Nice accommodation, beds in the dorm were not too comfortable but definitely a nice stay.

Anzea L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anzea L
With partner

Interesting.

Okay. Did not like the fact that we did not have a bathroom close to us.

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

Very friendly host, lovely stay!

Our host couldn't have done more to make our stay more pleasant. Will definitely return! Thank you so so much.

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

Gesinsnaweek in Nieu-Bethesda.

Goeie diens en geriewe. Sal dit graag aanbeveel.

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Family weekend in New Bethesda.

Good service and facilities. Would love to recommend it.

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Patt F - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patt F
With partner

Peaceful stay in a wonderful place.

Clean, comfortable and friendly place to stay.

Thomas S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thomas S
Family with teenagers

Excellent service, nicely located close to everything.

Beautiful little town and the backpackers had everything we needed.

Este D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Este D
Individual traveller

Baie aangename plekkie

Dis troetediervriendelik en baie netjies en kan rondstap om ietsie te gaan eet en lekker koeltebome.

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Very pleasant place

It's pet-friendly and very neat and you can walk around to get something to eat and nice shade trees.

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Janetta Smit S - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janetta Smit S
With partner

Rustige kuier en die kaggel was die beste gewees.

Miskien een dubbelbed met 'n dubbelbank plaas van die matras in die kantoor se hoek. Daar is 'n deur waar besoekers kan ingaan, want dis voor die toilet. Kombuisgordyne of blindings asb. Sekuriteit goed en polisiesigbaarheid goed.

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Quiet visit and the fireplace was the best.

Maybe one double bed with a double sofa instead of the mattress in the corner of the office. There is a door where visitors can enter because it is in front of the toilet. Kitchen curtains or blinds please. Security good and police visibility good.

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Henk F - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk F
With friends

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Baie goeie waarde vir geld. Kathleen se gasvryheid was ongelooflik.

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Good value for money.

Very good value for money. Kathleen's hospitality was amazing.

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

We had a lovely stay!

A lovely place to stay over. Definitely value for money. Great hospitality. Can recommend it. The road to Nieu-Bethesda is not bad (from Graaff-Reinet side) and is mainly a tar road in good condition.

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

Fantastiese verblyf

Vriendelike en hulpvaardige hosts in 'n fantastiese ligging.

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Fantastic stay

Friendly and helpful hosts in a fantastic location.

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

Very pleasant hosts that went to a lot of effort for us.

I am not au fait with what backpackers are generally offered, but I did expect a bathroom towel.

Pieter L - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter L
With friends

So pragtige klein dorpie wat mens moet besoek!

Die kamer was skoon en netjies en die badkamergeriewe was ook baie skoon. Baie vriendelike gasvrou wat baie gehelp het met inligting oor Nieu-Bethesda en al die besienswaardighede.

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Such a beautiful little town to visit!

The room was clean and tidy and the bathroom facilities were also very clean. Very friendly hostess who helped a lot with information about New Bethesda and all the attractions.

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John D - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John D
Individual traveller

A really great experience and a warm welcome and chat with the owner.

An undiscovered gem in the Karroo.

Zenda E - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zenda E
With friends

Als was op sy plek. Gerieflik. Baie goed ingerig.

Dit is 'n heerlike oornag plek vir 'n hele paar of een persoon. Uitstekende geriewe. Kombuis, leefarea baie goed ingerig.

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Als was in his place. Comfortable. Very well furnished.

It is a lovely overnight place for a couple or one person. Excellent amenities. Kitchen, living area very well furnished.

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Derec G - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Derec G
With partner

Waarde vir geld!

Gebruik eerder die pad vanaf Graaff-Reinette as vanaf Middelburg, veral as dit reën. 'n Kas vir klere ophang sal verbetering wees!

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Value for money!

Use the road from Graaff-Reinette rather than from Middelburg, especially if it's raining. A closet for hanging clothes would be an improvement!

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Miemie S - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Miemie S

Netjies.

Netjiese akkommodasie. Skoon. Vriendelike, behulpsame ontvangs.

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Neat.

Neat accommodation. Clean. Friendly, helpful reception.

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Marietjie V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Marietjie V
Individual traveller

Twin Room was slegs bereikbaar deur 6 bed dormitory.

Ek het in Backpackers bespreek, i.e. waarde vir geld en nie dieselfde verwagting soos met gastekamer nie. Maar ek het nie verwag dat twin room slegs deur dormitory van 6 bed bereiknaar is nie - en dit oor krakende vloerplanke in die nag. So dit was bietjie van problem - gelukkig baie gawe familie in dormitory. Anders skoon, hoewel minimalisties, maar goed.

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Twin Room was only accessible through 6 bed dormitory.

I booked in Backpackers, i.e. value for money and not the same expectation as with guest room. But I didn't expect that twin room was only accessible through 6 bed dormitory - and that over creaking floorboards at night. So it was a bit of a problem - luckily very nice family in dormitory. Otherwise clean, although minimalist, but good.

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

Eenvoudig en lekker rustig.

Verblyf was baie lekker en skoon en netjies, kan net kyk na nuwe linne, laken was oud.

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Simple and nice and quiet.

Accommodation was very nice and clean and tidy, can only look at new linen, sheet was old.

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

Eenvoudig maar aangenaam.

Rustige plek met als wat jy nodig het.

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Simple but pleasant.

Quiet place with everything you need.

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Freude K - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Freude K
Individual traveller

Aangenaam en veilig.

Baie aangename, netjiese en veilige verblyf.

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Pleasant and safe.

Very pleasant, tidy and safe accommodation.

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Heidi M - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi M
With partner

Als wat jy nodig het onder een dak teen 'n billike prys.

Dis net die deure wat onder aan die vloer raak wat raas en bietjie moeilik oop en toe maak. Veral as jy in die middel van die nag toilet toe gaan voel dit asof jy die hele dorp gaan wakker raas.

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Everything you need under one roof at a reasonable price.

It's only the doors that touch the floor at the bottom that make noise and are a bit difficult to open and close. Especially if you go to the toilet in the middle of the night it feels like you're going to wake up the whole town.

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Trudy A - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudy A
With friends

Comfortable, clean and good value.

We stayed one night in the Twin Room during March 2017. The room was clean and comfortable. There are convenient facilities for self caterers and backpackers which are kept in a good state of repair and are clean and hygienic. Good value for money, with friendly staff.

Nicolene J - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicolene J
With friends

Bekostigbare, netjiese verblyf in Nieu-Bethesda.

Ons het in Owlhouse Backpackers se tuin gekamp, en ons kon die badkamergeriewe en kombuis gebruik. Dis mooi skoon en die kombuis is goed toegerus. Dis rêrig goeie waarde vir geld, en die ligging is lekker sentraal. Maak seker om die dinosaur toer in Nieu Bethesda te doen.

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Affordable, tidy accommodation in New Bethesda.

We camped in Owlhouse Backpackers garden, and we were able to use the bathroom facilities and kitchen. It's nice and clean and the kitchen is well equipped. It's really good value for money, and the location is nice and central. Be sure to do the dinosaur tour in New Bethesda.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Good value for money and nice experience.

Would really recommend for value for money and unique experience.

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Laetitia V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Laetitia V
With partner

Netjiese verblyf in 'n kunstenaarsdorp. Heerlik vir 'n rustige wegbreek.

Netjies tog eenvoudige verblyf met alle geriewe wat nodig. Badkamers en kombuis is baie skoon! Nieu-Bethesda is 'n klein dorp met interessante besienswaardighede. Een aand was hopeloos te min!

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Neat accommodation in an artist town. Great for a peaceful getaway.

Neat yet simple accommodation with all the necessary amenities. Bathrooms and kitchen are very clean! New Bethesda is a small town with interesting attractions. One night was hopelessly too little!

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Luan S - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Luan S
Individual traveller

Uitgechill.

In 'n dorp half deur tyd vergeet, loop stofstrate wat van alles weet.

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Chilled.

In a town lost in time, walk down the dusty streets that know everything.

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Heleen M - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heleen M
With friends

Ligging.

Beste ligging in die dorp en die ideale plek as jy saam met 'n groep vriende toer/reis.

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Location.

Best location in town and the ideal place if you are touring/traveling with a group of friends.

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Rouxne J - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rouxne J
With friends

Mooi, netjies en vriendelike diens.

Ons het na 20:00 daar opgedaag, so moes reël aangesien dit bietjie laat was. Die vroutjie was baie vriendelik en het vir ons als netjies en reg gelos. Dit is baie veilig daar aangesien sy vooraf oopgesluit het en niks was uit plek nie. Dit is meer soos 'n huis waar 'n gesin van 4 of meer ook kan oorslaap. Netjieste rugsakreisigers waarvan ek weet! Geriewe ook goed toegerus.

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Nice, neat and friendly service.

We got there after 8pm so had to arrange as it was a bit late. The woman was very friendly and left everything neat and tidy for us. It is very safe there as she unlocked in advance and nothing was out of place. It is more like a house where a family of 4 or more can also sleep over. Cleanest backpackers I know of! Amenities also well equipped.

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Jan D - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jan D
Family with teenagers

Basies alles wat nodig is om rustig vir een nag oor te bly!

Owlhouse Backpackers is baie basies, maar het alles wat nodig is om rustig 'n nag of twee oor te bly. Eet gerus by Karoo & Lamb — daai potjiekos is heerlik!

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Basically everything you need for an overnight stay.

Very basic but with everything you need for a relaxing overnight stay. Feel free to eat at Karoo & Lamb - delicious potjiekos.

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Pieter N - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter N
With partner

Dit was baie lekker en daar is baie om te sien.

Ons het net 'n swembad om in af te koel gemis. Daar is net positiewe dinge om oor die plek te skryf. Ontvangs was baie goed en het jou dadelik tuis laat voel, die blyplek was skoon en netjies en die beddegoed was vars en verwelkomend. Die omgewing was werklik iets om te beleef. Die pad vanaf Graaff-Reinet sal ek aanbeveel, maar nie die pad wat van Middelburg af kom nie (dit geld net vir die grondpad gedeelte). Wat wel verbeter kan word is om sifdeure en siwwe voor die vensters wat kan oopmaak aan te bring. Die muskiete dra 'n mens weg, of suig jou sommer op die bed leeg. Dit sal ook help om in die somermaande met oop deure te kan slaap en nog veilig te voel met 'n sifdeur, veral as dit ook kan dien as 'n veiligheidsdeur.

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It was very nice and there is a lot to see.

All we missed was a pool to cool off in. There are only positive things to write about the place. Reception was very good and immediately made you feel at home, the accommodation was clean and tidy and the bedding was fresh and welcoming. The environment was truly something to experience. I would recommend the road from Graaff-Reinet, but not the road coming from Middelburg (this only applies to the dirt road section). What can be improved is to install screen doors and screens in front of the windows that can open. The mosquitoes carry you away, or simply suck you empty on the bed. It will also help to be able to sleep with doors open in the summer months and still feel safe with a screen door, especially if it can also act as a security door.

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Pieter G - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter G
Large group

Baie lekker oorgeslaap - alles was netjies. Het 'n vrieskas gemis.

Ons was 'n groep van 7 wat oorgeslaap het. Alles was reg en netjies. Die badkamers was ook lekker skoon. Ons het die groot yskas benut, maar het 'n vrieskas gemis. Sal dit aanbeveel vir my vriende.

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Had a great stay - everything was tidy. Missed a freezer.

We were a group of 7 who slept over. Everything was right and tidy. The bathrooms were also nice and clean. We took advantage of the large fridge but missed a freezer. Will recommend it to my friends.

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Lizette H - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Lizette H
Large group

Basies, maar gerieflik.

Die huis was skoon en netjies, alhoewel die gordyne (stukkend) en vadoeke (vuil) nie aan goeie standaarde voldoen het nie. Die handdoeke was skuurpapier en die beddens raas verskriklik, maar verder was dit gerieflik en goed geleë.

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Basic, but convenient.

The house was clean and tidy, although the curtains (broken) and dish towels (dirty) did not meet good standards. The towels were sandpaper and the beds made terrible noise, but otherwise it was comfortable and well located.

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Eunice B - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eunice B
Family with young children

Awesome!

Dit was ons tweede keer by Owlhouse Backpackers en dit is elke keer baie lekker.

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Awesome!

This was our second time at Owlhouse Backpackers and it's been really nice every time.

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Johanna M - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johanna M
Large group

Lekker ervaring in 'n mooi, klein Karoodorpie met ruim verblyf.

Nieu-Bethesda was die oornagpunt vir die Lormar-bergfietswedren. Dit was 'n uitstekende keuse van die organiseerders.

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Nice experience in a nice, small Karo village with spacious accommodation.

New Bethesda was the overnight stop for the Lormar mountain bike race. It was an excellent choice by the organizers.

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Melanie F - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie F
Family with young children

Ons as gesin het dit baie geniet, veral die kinders.

Ons het net een nag oorgeslaap in 'n tent. Ons het die buite-toilette en -storte gebruik en was regtig beïndruk met hoe skoon en netjies dit was. Ons kinders het die hele ervaring vreeslik geniet. Die enigste vertrekke wat ons gebruik het binne-in die huis self was die sitkamer en die kombuis. Ons het slegs die kombuis gebruik om koffie te maak die oggend van ons vertrek. Die kombuis was bietjie vuil, maar daar was baie ander mense wat ook daar oorgebly het. Oor die algemeen was ons baie beïndruk en dit was baie bekostigbaar. Ons sal dit vir seker aanbeveel vir ander mense!

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We as a family really enjoyed it, especially the kids.

We only slept one night in a tent. We used the outside toilets and showers and were really impressed with how clean and tidy they were. Our children thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The only rooms we used inside the house itself were the living room and the kitchen. We only used the kitchen to make coffee the morning of our departure. The kitchen was a bit dirty, but there were a lot of other people staying there too. Overall we were very impressed and it was very affordable. We will definitely recommend it to other people!

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Braam J - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Braam J
Family with teenagers

Baie skoon en netjies en gerieflik.

Skoon en netjies en basiese verblyf. Tuin kort bietjie aandag om buite-kuier in die hitte gemakliker te maak.

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Very clean and tidy and comfortable.

Clean and tidy and basic accommodation. Garden needs some attention to make hanging out in the heat more comfortable.

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Francois R - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois R
Family with young children

Baie oulike skoon slaapplek. Onvriendelike eienaars en ontvangs. Die restaurant word oorskat.

Die slaapplek is oulik, maar die eienaars is uiters onvriendelik. Diens by hul restaurant is net so sleg soos die kos. Hulle maak die ervaring regtig sleg. Dit lyk asof mens hul verontrief deur hul te ondersteun.

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Very cute clean place to sleep. Unfriendly owners and reception. The restaurant is overrated.

The place to sleep is cute, but the owners are extremely unfriendly. Service at their restaurant is just as bad as the food. They make the experience really bad. It seems as if one is inconveniencing them by supporting them.

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Elize R - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize R
Family with teenagers

Heerlik en ontspannend.

Baie goed. Dit was baie netjies en die badkamer was silwerskoon. Die skaap word aan beveel. Die dorpie het 'n heerlike atmosfeer en ons het veilig gevoel om te voet rond te loop. Daar is ook heerlike gemmerbier.

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Delicious and relaxing.

Very good. It was very neat and the bathroom was spotless. The sheep is recommended. The village has a lovely atmosphere and we felt safe walking around. There is also delicious ginger beer.

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Marius V - Feb 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius V
With partner

Dit was meer as wat ons verwag het!

Skoon en netjies in 'n veilige area waar jy na donker sonder enige vrees nog in die strate kan loop.

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It was more than we expected!

Clean and tidy in a safe area where you can still walk the streets after dark without any fear.

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Eunice B - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Eunice B
Family with young children

Rustig, ontspannend, interessant.

Kraakvars splinternuwe wit beddegoed! Skoon en nuwe binnenshuise versierings, maar net plein en ontspanne! Die Backpackers se eienaars se restaurant is die heel beste plek om te eet in die dorp!

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Quiet, relaxing, interesting.

Crisp brand new white bedding! Clean and new interior decorations, but just plain and relaxed! The Backpackers' owners' restaurant is the very best place to eat in town!

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Lalie D - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lalie D
With friends

Baie tevrede!

Baie skoon en netjies, en alles wat jy nodig het is daar. Die beddegoed is skoon, snoesig en warm - probleme met die ligte is dadelik opgelos.

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Very satisfied!

Very clean and tidy, and everything you need is there. The bedding is clean, cozy and warm - problems with the lights were fixed immediately.

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Annalise J - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Annalise J
Family with young children

Hulle is besig met veranderinge; ek is seker oor 'n paar maande sal dit beter wees.

Daar is vir ons gesê daar is geen eetplekke oop in die aand behalwe hulle restaurant nie, dus het ons daar bespeek (alhoewel daar geen kos vir my 2-jarige was nie). Ons het wel 'n ander oop restaurant gekry vir die tweede aand wat meer kindervriendelik was.

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They are busy with changes; I'm sure in a few months it will be better.

We were told there were no places to eat in the evening except their restaurant, so we ate there (although there was no food for my 2 year old). We did find another restaurant open for the second night that was more kid friendly.

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Anja V - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anja V
With friends

Awesome

Clean and friendly. We met interesting people and the on-site animals were cool as well.

Johan C - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan C
With partner

Vriendelik en netjies

Lekker potjie by Karoo Lamb en goed geslaap in netjiese en skoon kamer. Was koud, maar die elektriese kombers en verwarmer het baie gou gehelp. Baie veilig en stil. Pragtige aand en sterre.

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Friendly and neat

Nice pot at Karoo Lamb and slept well in a neat and clean room. Was cold, but the electric blanket and heater helped very soon. Very safe and quiet. Beautiful evening and stars.

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Charles C - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles C
With partner

Very enjoyable

The cats were great company!

Petro D - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Petro D
With partner

Goed toegerus, gerieflik, veilig en so rustig!

Ons het een nag oorgeslaap in die Owlhouse Backpackers op pad Ooskus toe. Alhoewel dit in die middel van die winter was, het ons heerlik warm geslaap. Die water was so warm dat dit moeilik was om onder die stort uit te klim. Die cottage is aards en so eie aan Nieu Bethesda. Voorwaar 'n hoogtepunt van die vakansie! Rustig en veilig! My hondjie se ook dankie.

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Well equipped, comfortable, safe and so peaceful!

We stayed one night in the Owlhouse Backpackers on our way to the East Coast. Although it was the middle of winter, we slept wonderfully warm. The water was so hot that it was difficult to get out from under the shower. The cottage is earthy and so unique to New Bethesda. Truly a highlight of the holiday! Quiet and safe! My dog says thank you too.

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Estelle G - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Estelle G

Very, very good!

Do not miss!

Shaun P - Nov 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Shaun P
With partner

Very different accommodation in terms of decor, but cosy. Loved the rooftop owl!

The accommodation was spacious - but felt it was not ideal for a couple - however it's great for a family!

Tammy R - Dec 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tammy R
With partner

Lovely old house with clean facilities. Love the trust and friendliness shown.

Lovely backpackers. Good location. Beautiful town.

Janet D - Dec 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Janet D
Family with young children

Perfectly adequate for our overnight purposes.

New Bethsesda is a rustic little place. We really enjoyed our trip to Kitching's Fossil Center and staying at Owlhouse Backpackers for one evening on our way to the Garden Route. Owlhouse Backpackers provided all we needed at a very reasonable cost. Our 4 bed accommodation was clean and neat, as was the kitchen and bathroom areas. Thank you Katrin!

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