Owlhouse Backpackers
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Lida C - Nov 2024
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Was baie interessant.
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Was very interesting.
We had a very nice stay. Lots to do in the village.
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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
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Everything we needed.
We had a very nice stay. Facilities clean and tidy. Will use again.
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Rachel N - Apr 2024
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Happy experience.
Colin G - Jul 2023
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Great.
Gretha S - May 2023
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Cute little town and very friendly staff.
Anzea L - Dec 2023
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Interesting.
Sam B - Dec 2022
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Very friendly host, lovely stay!
Frans D - Aug 2022
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Gesinsnaweek in Nieu-Bethesda.
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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
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Peaceful stay in a wonderful place.
Thomas S - Dec 2022
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Excellent service, nicely located close to everything.
Este D - Dec 2021
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Baie aangename plekkie
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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
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Rustige kuier en die kaggel was die beste gewees.
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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
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Goeie waarde vir geld.
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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
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We had a lovely stay!
Alta N - Oct 2020
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Fantastiese verblyf
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Fantastic stay
Friendly and helpful hosts in a fantastic location.
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Jean D - Dec 2020
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Very pleasant hosts that went to a lot of effort for us.
Pieter L - Jan 2020
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So pragtige klein dorpie wat mens moet besoek!
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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
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A really great experience and a warm welcome and chat with the owner.
Zenda E - Mar 2019
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Als was op sy plek. Gerieflik. 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
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Waarde vir geld!
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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
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Netjies.
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Neat.
Neat accommodation. Clean. Friendly, helpful reception.
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Marietjie V - Jan 2018
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Twin Room was slegs bereikbaar deur 6 bed dormitory.
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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
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Eenvoudig en lekker rustig.
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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
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Eenvoudig maar aangenaam.
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Simple but pleasant.
Quiet place with everything you need.
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Freude K - Sep 2017
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Aangenaam en veilig.
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Pleasant and safe.
Very pleasant, tidy and safe accommodation.
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Heidi M - Sep 2017
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Als wat jy nodig het onder een dak teen 'n billike prys.
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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
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Comfortable, clean and good value.
Nicolene J - Oct 2017
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Bekostigbare, netjiese verblyf in Nieu-Bethesda.
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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
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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
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Netjiese verblyf in 'n kunstenaarsdorp. Heerlik vir 'n rustige wegbreek.
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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
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Uitgechill.
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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
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Ligging.
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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
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Mooi, netjies en vriendelike diens.
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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
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Basies alles wat nodig is om rustig vir een nag oor te bly!
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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
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Dit was baie lekker en daar is baie om te sien.
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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
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Baie lekker oorgeslaap - alles was netjies. Het 'n vrieskas gemis.
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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
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Basies, maar gerieflik.
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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
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Awesome!
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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
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Lekker ervaring in 'n mooi, klein Karoodorpie met ruim verblyf.
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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
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Ons as gesin het dit baie geniet, veral die kinders.
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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
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Baie skoon en netjies en gerieflik.
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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
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Baie oulike skoon slaapplek. Onvriendelike eienaars en ontvangs. Die restaurant word oorskat.
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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
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Heerlik en ontspannend.
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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
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Dit was meer as wat ons verwag het!
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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
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Rustig, ontspannend, interessant.
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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
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Baie tevrede!
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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
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Hulle is besig met veranderinge; ek is seker oor 'n paar maande sal dit beter wees.
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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
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Awesome
Johan C - Sep 2013
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Vriendelik en netjies
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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
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Very enjoyable
Petro D - Jul 2013
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Goed toegerus, gerieflik, veilig en so rustig!
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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
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Very, very good!
Shaun P - Nov 2012
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Very different accommodation in terms of decor, but cosy. Loved the rooftop owl!
Tammy R - Dec 2011
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Lovely old house with clean facilities. Love the trust and friendliness shown.
Janet D - Dec 2011
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Perfectly adequate for our overnight purposes.
- Capacity: 17 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Martin Street, Nieu Bethesda, 6286 , Eastern Cape