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Koo Karoo Guest Lodge

5 Piet Retief Street, Montagu 6720, South Africa
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Ranked #3 of 20 Montagu B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Very good(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Great breakfast(3)
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Joanne J
Lancaster, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012 NEW

We stayed for two nights at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge for B&B in February 2012. We had a warm welcome from Paul and Shirley and were shown to Room 3. This was large and airy with a comfortable bed and was very clean. In the room there was a sofa, a small desk and the usual tea and coffee making... More

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jvdb55
Johannesburg, south africa
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We just loved our stay with Paul and Shirley at Koo Karoo self catering cottage in historic Montagu. The self catering cottage was perfect for 4 adults in 2 bedrooms sharing a large bathroom. The cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Paul and Shirley were great hosts, helpful and attentive. The cottage is perfectly situated within walking distance to... More

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
13 January 2012

Many thanks Jane & Brent for your kind comments. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your trip to this area and explored lots of new places! It was a pleasure to have you stay and perhaps the next time your sons will be able to complete the rock climbing that they are so interested in. More

FoodfiendWinchester
Winchester
Senior Contributor
39 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

This is a lovely little place in a lovely little town (an easy 2 hour drive from CT airport). We stayed in the bigger of the 2 self catering cottages out the back of the main accommodation, and it was perfect for what we needed, 2 nice/large bedrooms, with a large living/kitchen area that was very well equiped. The bathroom... More

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IVH62
England
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Four of us stayed here just one night on our way to Cape Town from PE. Shirley and Paul were very welcoming. We planned to go out for breakfast then decided at the last minute that this would take up to much time so Shriely and Paul put themselves out to provide piles of toast and bottomless pots of tea... More

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strollinthepark
uk
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Lovely little cottage, nice and social for 3-4 people. Little touches like kitchen roll, paper napkins etc make a difference to you feeling at home. Paul and Shirley are friendly and welcoming and available for advice but manage to strike the right balance of leaving you to get on with your trip. Absolute value for money, not the flashest place... More

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theodorospaphos
Paphos
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

Shirley and Paul welcomed us on arrival and immediately we felt at ease. This was where we wanted to stay for, sadly, a one night stop from our base with family in Capetown. Our room was very spacious, the BIGGEST DOUBLE BED I have ever slept in, a very welcome bath with masses of hot water, and we shared a... More

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carolinevrijn
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We had a very nice stay at Koo Karoo! Wifi in the cottage was nice. Good beds and a heater for the cold nights. More

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mwil41
Toronto, Canada
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16 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

We recently stayed here on our trip throught the Garden route. The property is clean but more basic than upscale. The same can be said about the breakfast, more country kitchen than upscale as it seems that they wish to be seen. Yes there is only a "nominal" charge for the Wifi but their website seems to suggest that it... More

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Shirley Trafford, Owner at Koo Karoo Guest Lodge, responded to this review
9 August 2011

I feel I must send an e mail with a short explanation to you and to say how sorry I am that you felt your stay here was not up to standard. Upon your arrival at almost 4pm it was stated that you were looking for laundry facilities to which I offered to help as I know that unless you... More

lucejames
Cape Town
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011

We came for a winter weekend get away from City life and couldn't have been more delighted with our stay at Koo Karoo guest lodge. There is a real home away from home feel with splendid hosts who could not have been more helpful about local activities, restaurant recommendations, hiking and general info. The morning breakfasts are fantastic and incredibly... More

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JohnbSantaBarbara
Santa Barbara
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011

Koo Karoo Guest Lodge is a jewel. Our room was spacious, well appointed, very clean and tidy with ensuite bath and separate shower. Shirley and Paul are very cordial hosts, eager to provide knowledgeable recommendations for wine tasting, meals and things to do and see around the historic Montagu area. More

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