The Ibis Lounge
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Mariaan L - Dec 2024
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Great geleë - loopafstand van alles af.
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Great location - walking distance to everything.
Fantastic place and fantastic service - very friendly people and delicious food!
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Howard J S - Nov 2024
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Friendly. Comfortable. Value for money. Hands-on owners.
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Absoluut fantasties.
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Absolutely fantastic.
We had a great time and are going back again soon.
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Willie L - Oct 2024
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Het dit baie geniet.
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Enjoyed it a lot.
Nice stay, room has a nice view, hospitable and good food.
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Eric S - Oct 2024
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Excellent.
Annelize M - Aug 2024
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100% worth the detour.
Isabel N - May 2024
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Saligheid.
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Bliss.
We will definitely stay more than 1 night next time.
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Tracey G - Mar 2024
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Comfortable, well run, more than I expected.
Niel V - Jan 2024
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It was good.
Alexander F - Aug 2024
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
Excellent place. We had a great stay and got even better food.
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Kasandra K - May 2024
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Relaxed, comfortable and central.
Marius V - Mar 2024
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Baie goeie diens en vriendelikheid.
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Very good service and friendliness.
Slept well and very good service.
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Cecil N - Sep 2024
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Baie lekker en die geskiedenis interessant.
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Very nice and the history interesting.
Well slept, clean.
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Jimmy S - Jul 2024
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Perfek! Gemaklik, netjies en heerlik warm.
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Perfect! Comfortable, neat and deliciously warm.
Friendly welcome from the host. I wasn't hungry enough to try the excellent menu. The electric blanket was perfect for the kapok overnight, and the tasty breakfast just the right way to start the rest of my ride. Thank you, it was the perfect overnight stay!
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Frans V - Mar 2024
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Lekker gekuier en iets nuuts ervaar.
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Have a good time and experience something new.
The Ibis Lounge is centrally located and close to all the interesting places in town. Barbara is very proud of her town and provided us with all the information we needed. She is also a good hostess.
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Isac M - Jan 2024
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Rus en vrede.
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Rest and peace.
Really enjoyed the stay, here you can rest and get away from everything.
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Peet V - Nov 2024
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Hartlike mense!
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Hearty people!
Very pleasant stay.
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Tok B - Apr 2023
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Uit die boonste rakke.
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Of top quality.
Wens could be longer like those three owls in the garden (myopic with his thick lenses on the left, Katsimoto all-seeing with his jade eyes in the middle and hair without a wrinkle), who sit and listen to all the stories of the travelers.
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Jaco B - Jul 2023
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Dis 'n lekker plek om in te bly, rustig en gemaklik.
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It's a nice place to stay, peaceful and comfortable.
Barbara (hostess) is very hospitable. The linen etc. (have a thing for 'good' linen) is lovely and soft and very neat. I liked the decor of the house and the living areas, as well as the spacious dining room with the beautiful stone wall around the outside of the dining room. The Karoo bedroom has beautiful large doors to the outside. The pool will be a winner in the summer.
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Stephan V - Dec 2023
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Goeie ligging. Restaurant bedien heerlike kos.
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Good location. Restaurant serves delicious food.
Had a great time.
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Carin D - Apr 2023
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Netjies en skoon.
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Neat and clean.
Barbara is a friendly hostess who serves the most delicious meals. Her staff is also very helpful and friendly. I would like to mention a few points that can be considered. Easy chair in room will be convenient. Rack in bathroom for guests' toiletries. Needs an extra towel rail in bathroom. Remove box mattress from bed and invest in a good, firm mattress.
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Brett D - Dec 2022
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The charm of Nieu Bethesda.
Pierre D - Nov 2022
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Vriendelik & gerieflik.
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Friendly & comfortable.
As always, I was warmly received by Barbara. The place is beautiful, very conveniently located and comfortable. Everything you could possibly need is at hand. I would recommend anyone to stay there.
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Ronel V - Nov 2022
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Pragtige, skoon, luukse akkommodasie.
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Beautiful, clean, luxury accommodation.
The hostess sent us a pin in advance with directions to the accommodation, so that we could find the accommodation easily. We were very kindly received by Barbara and we immediately felt at home. We stayed in the luxurious Karoo room with huge 2 large double doors that open onto a verandah overlooking a beautiful garden with bunches of white roses blooming and a silvery blue swimming pool. The room had a comfortable double bed with white quality linen on the bed as well as good pillows. There was also an electric blanket on the bed, which we didn't use, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and large shower, toilet and sink. There were white "bath sheets" provided which were a nice treat to dry off with. The heated towel rail was another treat. There was hand soap, hand cream and bath products that you could use. Swimming pools were also provided. The TV had DStv and there was also free Wi-Fi which worked very well. The roof fan makes the room nice and cool. There is a beautiful wardrobe where you can hang your clothes and also a full length mirror. The fridge contained water and fresh milk. A kettle with a coffee, tea and sugar station was available in the room. There were also 2 comfortable chairs to sit on. The Ibis lounge has a restaurant on site "Stirlings" it is beautifully furnished and also has a garden area where you can sit. There is also a bar with a large selection of wine to enjoy. We had an incredible "Karoo experience" with "wine pairing" that evening, everyone should experience it, it's absolutely worth it and an experience with different wonderful taste explosions in your mouth. We enjoyed it very much. We can recommend The Ibis Lounge as very good accommodation and we would love to stay there again.
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Cathari-ann H - Apr 2022
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Fantastiese gasvrou en heer!
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Fantastic hostess and gentleman!
Unforgettable dinner menu with a story and absolutely "divine"!
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Brandon G - Mar 2022
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Idyllic small town lodge that doesn't disappoint!
Louis H - Feb 2022
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Ons is soos konings behandel.
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We were treated like kings.
Barbara is an excellent hostess. We were greeted with a big smile and immediately felt very welcome. The rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. We decided to enjoy dinner at their restaurant and were pleasantly surprised with the 6-course meal that Barbara and Johan prepared. It was in small portions, beautifully prepared, very tasty and can be recommended with great confidence. I will definitely go back to The Ibis Lounge again!
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Ronel C - Jan 2022
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Uitstekende persoonlike diens met 'n groot glimlag.
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Excellent personal service with a big smile.
It was really a very pleasant stay. Barbara and Johan are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Can absolutely recommend the Ibis Lounge with confidence. Spacious room and a spacious bathroom that made our stay and delicious breakfast even more pleasant. Definitely come visit again.
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Johan D - May 2022
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Uitstekend fasiliteite.
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Excellent facilities.
Very nice and warm stay. Will go back again.
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Johan B - Oct 2022
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Goeie vriendelike diens en 'n uitstekende spyskaart.
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Good friendly service and an excellent menu.
Everything and more than we expected.
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Madele J - Dec 2021
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Barbara is puik gasdame!
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Barbara is a great hostess!
Had dinner at their restaurant the night before, off the books! Wonderful service with friendly people. Highly recommendable.
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Craig B - Sep 2021
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Karoo experience, at its best.
Sophia R - Sep 2021
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I would go back, just to have the Karoo tasting menu again at the Ibis Lounge!
Thea D - Jul 2021
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Gasvry, spesiaal, pragtige verblyf. Heerlike ontbyt!
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Hospitable, special, beautiful stay. Delicious breakfast!
We arrived late, in the dark. Hostess was very friendly and helpful. It was available until dinner, if we chose! Will definitely book here again for an overnight or longer visit. Heart place!
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Linda D - Jun 2021
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Wou nêrens anders bly nie. Als was perfek!
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Didn't want to stay anywhere else. Als was perfect!
Barbara and team. Thank you so much for making our birthday weekend unforgettable. Thank you for making your home always feel like our own. Appreciate all the treats.
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Sabastian M - May 2021
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Fantasties, mooi plek.
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Fantastic, beautiful place.
Very very nice stay.
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Corlia B - May 2021
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So rustig en lekker gekuier. Heerlike ontbyt en lekker gekuier met ons gasheer en gasvrou.
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So peaceful and had a great time. Delicious breakfast and nice time with our host and hostess.
Definitely going back there. Absolutely heavenly.
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Evert S - Apr 2021
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Ek wens ek kon vir 'n week gebly het.
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I wish I could have stayed for a week.
Ibis Lounge is incredibly neat, with modern finishes, but rustic and full of character. Barbara goes out of her way to make you feel at home, and can tell you anything about New Bethesda and its people.
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Allan B - Apr 2021
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Fantastic.
Zurita M - Feb 2021
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Beautiful place with wonderful hosts.
Cindy S - Feb 2021
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Very enjoyable.
Elaine V - May 2021
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Super hosts, in spite of a very busy Wine Festival.
Gerda H - Nov 2021
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Dorpie baie geniet. Maar kamer was nie heeltemal op standaard, vir prys wat betaal is nie.
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Village really enjoyed. But room was not quite up to standard, for price paid.
Barbara is really a beautiful, kind person. She made an effort to make us another extra homemade bun. So sorry we couldn't taste her dinners, which she is famous for. Her restaurant part looks good. I know the tourism industry is suffering, so I hesitate to criticize. Room needs attention, and I suggest the following: replace curtains with nice long blackout curtains or wooden or roller blinds, put a mirror where the power point is next to the bed. Nice, white roof lights move that they hang as bedside lights from roof and remove other bedside lights, to make it look neat, without all the power extensions, maybe white paint? Place is old, which gives character, but can look so nice without too much that needs to be done.
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Annzel J - Dec 2020
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Luxurious Neu Bethesda stay.
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'n Outentieke Karoo-ervaring.
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An authentic Karoo experience.
Ibis is a perfect stop between Gauteng and the Garden Route. This Karoohuis is well equipped and the restaurant serves excellent food without too much pretension. The house is on the edge of town, but nice and central for walking around. Private and secure. We will stay here again.
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Tess J - Oct 2020
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Heeltemal te kort.
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Totally too short.
Fantastic experience. Thank you very much Barbara, Johan and staff. It was truly like ending up in an oasis, a little piece of heaven in the middle of the Karoo. Your hospitality gets five stars. The food and accommodation was off the books. Next time we will stay longer for sure.
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P H - Aug 2020
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Baie lekker gebly. Kamer was netjies en gerieflik. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het.
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Very nice stay. Room was neat and comfortable. Everything we needed.
Thank you very much, Barbara, for the delicious dinners. You may ─ delicious Karoo food. Learned a lot about field herbs on the field trip you took us on. The surroundings beautiful and so peaceful. Just what we needed. The herbs, tea and scones were delicious. Only one problem: we didn't see snow. Will definitely stay with you and Johan again. Prosperity in this Covid time.
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Pieter R - Jan 2020
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Nieu-Bethesda-oase met interessante disse!
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New Bethesda oasis with interesting dishes!
Rustic and peaceful oasis with a nice splash pool after a long day's travel! With many tasty, creative and interesting dishes served!
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Linda R - Jan 2020
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Vanaf ons gesin, baie dankie vir 'n ongelooflike lekker kuier in Nieu-Bethesda!
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From our family, thank you very much for an incredibly nice visit in New Bethesda!
Thank you very much for a wonderful visit at the Ibis Lounge - we really enjoyed our time and the pool was fantastic in the heat! The accommodation was beautiful and comfortable and I must especially thank Barbara for the delicious surprise of a delicious chocolate birthday cake - it was a beautiful gesture! And we have to recommend the lamb chops and ribs. We will definitely be back!
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Pierre D - Oct 2020
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Beste gasvryheid en slaapplek
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Best hospitality and place to sleep
Barbara, Johan and Minnie made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The whole place is beautiful, there is a swimming pool to cool off in and the restaurant offers the best food. Nothing was too much trouble.
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Katie V - Oct 2020
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Vriendelike diens en baie gasvry
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Friendly service and very hospitable
Everyone who works at the guest house was very friendly and very hospitable. Felt like home away from home.
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Linda T - Mar 2020
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Unique comfort.
Sean M - Dec 2020
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Kind helpful hosts.
Alan M - Nov 2020
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Good hosts and restaurant.
Marique V - Jan 2020
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The Ibis Lounge is the perfect combination of comfort and Karoo chic. Ideally located across from the infamous Owl House. The gourmet dessert and warm hospitality is not to be missed!
Marius M - Mar 2020
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Verblyf goed, kort net 'n lugversorger.
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A good stay, just needs an air conditioner.
Breakfast very good and service excellent.
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Henriette V - Oct 2019
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Dit was heerlik.
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It was lovely.
We had a lovely stay and ate very well.
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Daniel B - Jun 2019
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Amazing stay, great food and warm welcome.
Jon O - Mar 2019
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Wonderful.
Jurie G - Nov 2019
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Aangenaam, rustig, skoon en gemaklik. Sonder steurnisse.
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Pleasant, quiet, clean and comfortable. Without disturbances.
I was there in the middle of the week when there were few tourists in town, and it's hard to ignore the rest of the town in comments about the Ibis. The experience as a whole was soul-enriching. The community is the salt of the earth, and the attractions a pilgrimage. The host and wife were very pleasant and helpful, the rooms great, except that I found there is no built-in closet to pack your clothes. The breakfast was a bit simple but tasty. I would have liked to try their restaurant but unfortunately had to leave before I could.
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Beth F - Sep 2019
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Fantastic stay with the best restaurant.
Dan D - May 2019
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Oasis in the karoo.
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Generally an enjoyable stay.
Nelie S - Sep 2019
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Dit is die oulikste plekkie. Absoluut 'n juweel!
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This is the cutest little place. Absolutely a gem!
We had the most wonderful evening at Ibis Lounge. awesome hospitality, out-of-the-book meals, truly what an experience I give you a 10-star rating!
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Hertzog R - Jun 2019
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Gerieflike verblyf, gawe personeel en heerlike kos.
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Comfortable accommodation, kind staff, delicious food.
Easy to find, staff is available and friendly, the rooms are spacious with electric blankets on the beds. Meals are enough and well-prepared.
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Renate R - Nov 2019
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My stay at Ibis Lounge was very enjoyable. Should I ever visit Nieu Bethesda again, I will stay there again.
Peter L - Mar 2019
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Mooiste slaapplekkie in die mooiste dorpie.
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Most beautiful place to sleep in the most beautiful village.
We were warmly welcomed by Barbara and we could immediately feel at home in the Karoo room. Dinner was a feast. We enjoyed the most delicious lamb shanks and grilled lamb chops.
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Dougie B - Jul 2018
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Alles wat ons verwag het.
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Everything we expected it to be.
Kindly received. Clean, well-equipped room. Delicious food. Value for money.
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Gerda K - May 2018
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Pragtig en baie lekker kos.
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Beautiful and very tasty food.
Beautiful, neat place to sleep, friendly hostess and excellent food. 10 out of 10.
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Belinda H - May 2018
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Absoluut die moeite werd en heerlikste aandete.
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Absolutely worth it and most delicious dinner.
Well equipped room (Karoo room) with everything you need. Very neat and clean. Barbara, the hostess, the dinner she served us was absolutely outstanding. She is very hospitable and her staff friendly.
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Phillip J - May 2018
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Dit het al my verwagtinge oortref!
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It exceeded all my expectations!
Many thanks to Barbara who looked after us so well from the beginning, even before we got there. The food, the village, the people (Jakob's stories on the donkey cart). Everything was perfect!
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Elmarie B - Apr 2018
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
We immediately felt at home. Barbara is a good hostess, everything was clean and neat. Breakfast was delicious! We will definitely go back!
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Ingrid K - Apr 2018
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Gemaklik, skoon en luuks met aandag aan klein detail om verblyf nog meer aangenaam te maak.
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Comfortable, clean and luxurious with attention to small details to make your stay even more enjoyable.
Our room was deliciously luxurious and attention was paid to smaller details to make the stay even more special. I think that was the best shower I have ever been under! Breakfast was beautifully served and delicious and Barbara's service was great.
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Lillian S - Mar 2018
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Gevul met moeite om ons verblyf so aangenaam moontlik te maak.
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Filled with effort to make our stay as pleasant as possible.
In the area, it is truly a unique place to stay, artistic and refined everywhere you look. Both the dinner and breakfast we enjoyed were carefully prepared, beautifully served and exceptionally tasty. The owners go out of their way to meet people and make them feel at home. We would definitely recommend this accommodation to any and all visitors.
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Cara M - Jan 2018
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Beste in die Karoo!
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Best in the Karoo!
Couldn't ask for a nicer stay! From luxurious rooms, homemade carol lamb curry and a delicious takeaway grilled cake at 5 o'clock in the morning on the way home. We come again!
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Murray C - Aug 2018
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Onverwagte natuurskoon en aktiwiteite.
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Unexpected scenery and activities.
See stars.
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Francois D - Jul 2018
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Barbara en Johan het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel.
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Barbara and Johan went out of their way to make us feel at home.
The Ibis is perfectly located, safe and a great place to stay. The owners Barbara and Johan really make a lot of effort to make visitors feel at home and take good care of them. We slept nice and warm in sub zero temperatures. Order lamb chops from Barbara for dinner in front of the fireplace! Very nice.
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Peter N - May 2018
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Call back the past.
Armand S - Apr 2018
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Puik akkommodasie en etes.
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Excellent accommodation and meals.
Jewel in Nieu-Bethesda!
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Helene B - Jan 2018
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Heerlik!
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Delicious!
Ibis was lovely - central, reasonably priced, clean, nice pool, nice host/wife, accommodating to give us breakfast earlier. All criticism is the locks on the outside doors, which are always locked for security, are difficult to open and close.
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Andre S - Dec 2018
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Great stay and food was excellent.
Ken R - Oct 2018
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Quaint but disappointing.
Pauline K - Nov 2017
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Pragtig en rustig.
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Beautiful and peaceful.
Friendly and welcome reception. Clean and tidy, really worth staying here. Delicious dinner, well prepared and breakfast. Felt very special. Lovely to be able to stay in my grandfather's house from years ago... lots of memories. Continue like this. Thanks a lot, really enjoyed it.
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Candice E - Nov 2017
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Dit was hemel op die platteland!
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It was heaven in the countryside!
Barbara and Johan are amazing. Their hospitality melts your heart and you immediately feel at home and like old friends. Barbara's attention to detail is fanciful and special, and their food is top notch.
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Mandlakazi S - Jun 2017
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Home away from home!
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Home away from home!
Friendly, great hospitality, care, was a nice surprise for a place I've never been to before. You put the best foot forward and made us feel more than welcome. What a beautiful couple, delicious food - it was fantastic and highly recommended!
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Thank you for your lovely comments - we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit us again one day.
Jv D - Apr 2017
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Besonder aangenaam. Verrassende ervaring van dorp en omgewing.
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Very pleasant. Surprising experience of the town and environment.
Very friendly reception. Unbelievable hosts that treated us with information about the town, nice breakfast and company. Wonderful that old building is converted into such an efficient guest house with all of the necessary amenities. One night was way too short to enjoy and appreciate the town and environment.
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Thank you! We appreciate you took time to write a review and its so lovely to read yiur happy comments. Go well.
Nicky A - Dec 2017
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Pragtige plek - ongelooflike gasvryheid.
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Beautiful place - amazing hospitality.
We really enjoyed our evening at Ibis Lounge!
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Cerina L - Dec 2017
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Gasvryheid en heerlike kos, eienaars gaan die ekstra myl met alles!
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Hospitality and delicious food, owners go the extra mile with everything!
Will definitely stay at the Ibis again. We spent the night there in December on our way on holiday and again on our way back from Stilbaai in January. Owners go out of their way to accommodate guests. We even got road food because we wanted to leave early in the morning! Most delicious Karoo lamb chops and best Creme Brulee ever. Rooms comfortable and bedding and towels of excellent quality. Highly recommended. Location perfect. It was a fantastic experience!
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Marius M - Dec 2017
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Wonderlike kamer en vriendelike bestuur.
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Wonderful room and friendly management.
We had a very nice stay at Ibis Lounge. The new management is very friendly and hospitable. It was a wonderful room and we woke up in the morning to soft rain, it was idyllic. We will definitely visit Ibis Lounge again.
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Carl B - Jan 2017
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Rustig en gemaklik!
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Peaceful and comfortable!
We enjoyed the stay and the room was beautiful. Just would've liked safer parking.
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Thank you for the comments - Nieu Bethesda hasnt had car theft problems and most vehicles are safe parked outside ont he road. We do appreciate you taking time to wtite a review.
Alta L - Dec 2016
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Heerlik gebly en geeet!
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Had a wonderful stay and ate!
Ibis Lounge is a beautiful guest house with neat and clean rooms. We stayed in the Happy Room and that is exactly what it was. We were pretty much spoiled with the tastiest milkshakes and top-shelf food. Just nothing was trouble.
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Thank you for your kind words - we loved having you stay. Best wishes for 2017 and hope to see you back one day soon.
Denise V - Dec 2016
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Ongekunsteld met moderne geriewe.
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Rustic with modern facilities.
Paul and Lucie are running their guesthouse with passion. Every little detail makes accommodation at The Ibis Lounge extra special. Toop-notch meals on the stoep and the private use of the swimming pool made for an unforgettable stay.
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Thank you for your kind words - we love hearing from our guests and so happy you had a good stay. Take care
Waldo K - Jul 2016
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Mooi en warm verblyf op 'n koue wintersaand.
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Beautiful and warm accommodation on a cold winter's night.
As pretty and neat as it looks on the photos. We stopped there on a cold night on the way to the Knysna Marathon and we were so spoiled with friendly reception and an excellent dinner. I will stay there again anytime.
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Thank you for a lovely review - I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back in the Karoo sometime soon.
Debbie V - May 2016
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Comfortable accommodation.
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Hi Debbie,
We loved having you stay - you were really easy and friendly guests. Hope to see you all back soon.
Karin C - May 2016
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Beïndruk.
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Impress.
We were very impressed with the cleanliness and standard of the guest house. Very good service and reception and was especially impressed with the wonderful bath treats to choose from. Here there is a fine sense of detail that ensures a feeling of pampering and not just an overnight facility. Would HIGHLY recommend you guys.
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Thank you for your lovely review.
Esre L - Mar 2016
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Alles wat jy nodig het om lekker te bly. Heerlike swembad. Die beste plek in die dorp!
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Everything you need to have a nice stay. Lovely swimming pool. The best place in town!
Lovely bedding and all the extras. Fridge, water, shampoo, heater, fan. You name it. It is there. Very nice hostess and delicious breakfast.
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Thank you for the kind review - we are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Hope to see you back again in the future.
Nora P - Mar 2016
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We had a wonderful stay with Terry and co.
The Ibis Lounge 's response
We loved having you stay and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Danielle L - Mar 2016
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Mooi, netjies, rustig en baie lekker kos!
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Beautiful, neat, peaceful and very tasty food!
Please see the stars.
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Hennie S - Dec 2016
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Baie gasvry.
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Very hospitable.
Very nice place. Would go again. They prepare delicious food.
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We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and the good food. We love hearing from our guests.
Theuns O - Jun 2016
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Uitstekend.
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Great!
We were warmly welcomed and had a great stay. We highly recommend the rooms and food.
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We loved having you stay - come again soon. !
Mike J - Apr 2016
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Ibis Lounge is heerlik gemaklik en gasvry.
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Ibis Lounge is wonderfully comfortable and welcoming.
Ibis Lounge is a very comfortable place to stay in the heart of beautiful New Bethesda. Extremely hospitable and the owners made us feel very much at home with warm personal attention. The 'Happy' Room is cheerful and the double shower was a highlight! We can highly recommend Ibis Lounge.
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Thank you - we loved having you stay with us.
Aj S - Mar 2016
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Droom-verblyf in 'n droom-dorp.
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Dream accommodation in a dream town.
The rooms are wonderfully equipped with everything one could need. We are only sorry we stayed there so short. The food in the restaurant was delicious, and the coffee outstanding. Would definitely recommend it.
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Thank you! We hope to see you again soon.
Cathy N - Feb 2016
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A fabulous stay in a beautifully restored old Karoo house.
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Thank you for the advice regarding the windows - we are looking at that. Glad you enjoyed your stay - hope to see you back in Bethesda.
Helena D - May 2016
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Lekker gekuier.
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Had a nice stay.
Very friendly, helpful host. Dinner was delicious and the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed.
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We appreciate you taking time to write a review and are very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Gerhard B - Dec 2016
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Skoon, netjies, veilig maar te duur.
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Clean, neat and safe, but too expensive.
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review - we do appreciate your efforts. Travel safe and blessings for 2017
Andre D - Oct 2015
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Fantasic.
The Ibis Lounge 's response
Thank you ! Hope to see you soon.
Wicus V - Jul 2015
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Pragtig en heerlik. Baie interessante dorpie!
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Beautiful and delicious. Very interesting town!
The rooms were very comfortable and the underfloor heating helped a lot. The restaurant, food and service were also delicious. Very interesting town!
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Andre D - Jul 2015
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Diamond in the rough worth discovering.
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Netjiese kamer met sorg toegerus.
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Neat room equipped with care.
Terry's personal attention as well as her very skilled preparation and serving of meals is a strong plus point of The Ibis Lounge.
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Denine S - Mar 2015
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Wonderlike gasvryheid en pragtige plekkie!
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Wonderful hospitality and beautiful place!
Great stay, great location. Lovely place!
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Tenk L - Sep 2015
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Lekker!
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Nice!
Good value for money. Terry is very helpful/accommodating.
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Thank you Tenk - we loved having you stay. Hope to see you back with your wife soon.
Annelene K - Jun 2015
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Uitstekende verblyf!
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Excellent stay!
It was very clean and tidy and exactly as advertised on LekkeSlaap. No "false advertising". It was centrally located.
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Marie B - Apr 2015
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Baie oulike plek, goeie ligging en goeie kos.
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Very cute place, good location and good food.
Decor tasteful, immediately felt at home. Village to unpack for a weekend of peace and quiet.
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Maretha V - Dec 2014
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Pragtige, skoon kamers, lekker beddens, rustige atmosfeer!
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Beautiful, clean rooms, comfortable beds, peaceful atmosphere!
The shop/restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious! Can definitely recommend the Ibis Lounge! A small fridge in the room might be a good idea. Interesting village - especially the Owl House was very fascinating! It was our first visit, but maybe you shouldn't oversleep on a Sunday, because only 2 restaurants were open and at least the brewery where we could taste the nice local beer in the afternoon! Friends and family told me that the village comes alive at night with horse drawn carriages etc but there was no sign of that - again maybe because it was Sunday? Nevertheless, we really enjoyed visiting the village!
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Ivan V - Dec 2014
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Tuis, maar nie by die huis.
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Home, but not at home.
This was a wonderful stay experience, we were so sorry we couldn't stay another night. It was so nice to meet the people and enjoy the wonderful food, the beautiful neat and clean rooms and facilities. A lot of effort went into the decor, with lots of amenities in the room to make your stay easier. 5 star in my book... Looking forward to going back and staying at Ibis again.
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- Capacity: 6 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