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Reviews of Bella de Karoo

FARM ANDRIESKRAAL , 6620 Calitzdorp, South Africa

#6 of 14 Holiday rentals in Calitzdorp

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 178 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    7.0
    All good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The nice big bed and bath.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cupboard dusty

    Friendly

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great stay at Bella de Karoo! Easy access close to the N12, we had tasty Bobotie already waiting for us. The padstall next door does a monster tasty omelet. Totally recommend these guys.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    7.0
    Good short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor was very creaky so made a lot of sound while walking around...

    The host were very sweet and helped with a late check in... Room was very spacious including the bathroom.. Had a very short stay so was convenient and ticked our boxes. Location is very convenient if you are planning on the meerkat experience.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hosts and located away from any noise, very peaceful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wooden floors creaked a lot on walking on them not sure if this disturbs room no 2. Otherwise very comfortable.

    Was in a quiet location .

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    8.0
    A comfortable overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The comfort of the room, the lovely dinner that the staff put in the room, & the friendliness of the staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is ideal if you want to get away from everyday life. You'll find the place as it is mentioned in the pictures and the reviews. If happy with no TV but wifi available. Very peaceful and dead quiet at night, with no traffic noise.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice place for a night or so
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi was patchy, which isn't what I expected or ideal when travelling solo. You could get better WiFi at the farm shop, which was a 5-minute walk up the road.

    The host was communicative and helpful, she organised food to be available for dinner on my arrival. I liked the room and the bed was comfortable, plus the location is pretty remote but easy to access. The dip pool was available to use on my last night, which was a nice option. Having a fan in the room was also useful, as it got pretty hot!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    7.0
    It is affordable and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Good for a sleepover stop on a long trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a lot more run down than the pictures show. The photos on the website seem very out of date.

    Nice location, historical building. Nice braai facilities. Beds were comfy.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    The host was friendly. The beds was comfortable. Parking space was good. The shower was not good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower.

    Breakfast was nice.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    7.0
    We would stay again if passing through the area, really cute and excellent value. Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are two things I would say- -a fan in each room or for each set of beds would have been much appreciated- it was extremely hot and it wasn’t possible for one fan to reach everyone. - we booked three rooms because based on the description of the rooms, that’s what we needed to fit our two families. The family room said it has two double beds and two singles but in fact it had one double and two singles. All rooms slept 4 comfortably so I couldn’t see much difference between the family room and the twin rooms; except for some singles being bunks and others not.

    I loved our stay here and the rooms were so lovely, the little touches eg fresh flowers on the towels, lovely cushions, tea & coffee, milk in the fridge, cute furnishing- all were appreciated!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable Karoo farmhoyse stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of two prong plug points and having to unplug the fridge to plug in the microwave to use it.

    The bedding was good, and the bed was comfortable. I loved the bathroom and the peace and quiet.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    An ideal overnight stay for us and the homemade lasagne was delicious. We will definitely choose Bella de Karoo again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Selling point when we booked was that it has a restaurant. After booking confirmed we were told the restaurant was not open so a 20km drive to calitzdorp to a restaurant. Would not have booked this property if that info was known at the time

    Nice farm style location. Nature around and away from highway but not far off to drive... just far enough. Peaceful

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    8.0
    Authentic, comfortable and tranquil.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/a

    This is an authentic farm stay. The rooms were spacious and homely. Bed and linen lovely. Supper was offered, and I chose the delicious bobotie and Greek salad - the serving was enough for two meals.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely nature experience and Elmarie was a fabulous hostess
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning property, beautiful location. Comfortable and clean, everyone very helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked to have plates, knives and forks

    Location, selfdrive on Andrieskraal. Friendly reception

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Charming farm stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was bit too quirky

    Old world charm with original furniture. Good and well priced food for dinner and breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Conveniently situated

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable, good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise from next door

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    We really enjoyed our stay even though we arrived late Elmarie was welcoming throughout. Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was delicious, great value for money, beautiful surroundings, friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere, Neat, Clean, Hospitable, Scenic views, peaceful walks, safe environment for the whole family to enjoy.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is nice and quiet. I made myself coffee in the room. The host was very nice and understanding. She even kept my girlfriend's hair straightener....

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    "Ek Het My Hart in Die Klein Karoo Verloor!"
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bella de Karoo is a much better choice, in my opinion, than anything available in Calitzdorp itself. The only minor negative is that the self-catering facilities are communal. Utensils, dishware, etc is localed in the cabinets adjacent to the stove and sink facilities on the east side of the accomodations building. Brighter interior lights in my room would have been a welcome improvement.

    This property, about 20km east of Calitazdorp, combines a roadside 'padstal' local farm-products/wine store and restaurant with separate accomodations that are set back some 300 meters from the main road in a tree-shaded glen, and so are quiet and tranquil. I had Room 1 on the northwest corner of the single-story accomodations building, a late 18th Century converted barn with an elevated wrap-around veranda. It was very large, spacious, and well-appointed. Elmarie is a gracious hostess with an accomodating staff. The restaurant serves a variety of home-cooked offerings for breakfast and lunch, including various roosterkoek (Afrikaner-style griddle cakes - delicious!) combos and 'pap en wors' (mielie meal and coriander-spiced farm sausage), both favorites of mine. There is outdoor seating in the rear interiror garden of the restaurant, where some chickens range free. A big plus for me was the Andrieskraal Eco-Reserve right across the main road - a largely untouched mega-garden of hiking/cycling trails through various cacti, succulents and fynbos, frequented by kudu, various small animals and birds, and the occasional leopard, I'm told.

    Stayed in May 2024

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