Mooiplaas Guesthouse

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Mooiplaas Guesthouse is a luxury guest house situated on a working ostrich farm, within 11 km of Oudtshoorn. This owner-managed property offers views of the Swartberg Mountains, an outdoor swimming pool and an on site spa. Rooms are individually-decorated to create a stylish atmosphere. They all feature a en suite bathroom. The property offers free WiFi. The main manor house features a dining room, an outdoor patio with barbecue area and a swimming pool. Guest facilities include a private tour of the ostrich farm, as well as hiking and mountain bikes are available for hire. Dinner is available at a surcharge. There is free personal parking for each suite as well as a private entrance, giving you the freedom and independence during your stay to enjoy your holiday as you wish. There is plenty of opportunity for active leisure in this region with a variety of attractions within easy distance, such as caves, waterfalls, wildlife parks along with the chance to explore such stunning scenery.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lizeth
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful accommodation with lovely, comfortable rooms. Breakfast was exeptional. Friendly staff. Thank you for the good experience.”
  • Marnus
    South Africa South Africa
    “Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. 5-star breakfast.”
  • Johan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Andre our host was excellent! The view, dining experience and life music was brilliant. Will be back...”
  • Marius
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location; excellent staff and delicious food. Superman John and Andre were exceptional hosts and made sure our stay was comfortable. All the staff are friendly. The food was really delicious and more than enough.”
  • Natania
    South Africa South Africa
    “The breakfast was fantastic! It included a variety of fresh fruit, cereals, freshly baked breads, cheeses, jams, and a typical English breakfast. The coffee was freshly brewed! It was great value for money, and there was lots to choose from every...”
  • Kevin
    South Africa South Africa
    “Wonderfull stay, nothing was to much trouble for the staff. Superman John exceptional as always 👍🤣”
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Super friendly staff, fabulous pool, great ostrich tour and lovely dinner”
  • Nadine
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great pool and eventhough the ostrich camps are close to the rooms, there was so foul smell in the rooms. They accommodated my request for a late check-out.”
  • Vickey
    South Africa South Africa
    “The restaurant cuisine were excellent and the manager,Andre,on duty made us feel right at home.”
  • André
    South Africa South Africa
    “Personal attention and friendly staff. Nothing was too much and always going the xtra mile. The quality and choice of the food is fit for royalty. The view at breakfast was breathtaking. Loved being able to see the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Viljee, Hanlie, Piet and Nicolize Keller

Company review score: 9.6Based on 311 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Family is very important to us and get-together are done on a regular basis. Viljee and Hanlie has 2 kids, Piet and Nicolize. The surname Keller are from German origin and Hanlie's maiden name was Louw, from Holland origin. They are both very proud of their ancestors and welcome all countries to Mooiplaas Guesthouse and Spa. Guests receive personal attention from arrival until departure and always enjoy the friendly people of the Klein Karoo and South Africa.

Property information

Mooiplaas Guesthouse and Spa, an unique 4 star graded Klein-Karoo experience in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa. It is an ideal stay for families, couples, honeymooners and adventurous guests. The view of the Swartberg mountains are exquisite. The Spa with Dorianne, our therapist, are not to be missed! Products from Kalahari, Dermalogica, Medi-heel and Bio-schulpture, are used and also sold on the property. Activities include mountain biking, Star gazing, exquisite dinners, shopping on site, guided ostrich tours with the real farm experience, a play area for kids, hiking, jogging and just relaxing at the 25 meter swimming pool. An extra special treat will be our lovely cocktails served daily as well as our scrumptious breakfasts with an ostrich twist. Mooiplaas Guesthouse originally the home of Viljee and Hanlie Keller, started in 2003 and are ever since enjoying every guest, with friendly staff welcoming each guest with a muscadel surprise. Turn downs are done every evening with a good night gift. Our friendly staff will entertain our guests with singing local songs. Mooiplaas Guesthouse and Spa,also support proudly South African products as well as our local communities

Neighbourhood information

If you wish to relax, this is the place to get away from it all. If you are looking for sport and adventure, stay with us and enjoy the large variety of attractions and activities in the Klein Karoo area.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Mooiplaas Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

Mooiplaas Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 630 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 630 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mooiplaas Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.