Old Joe's Kaia

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Old Joe's Kaia
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Old Joe's Kaia in Schoemanskloof Valley offers a guest house with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests can relax by the bar or enjoy meals in the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and family rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Dining Experience: Breakfast and dinner are provided by the property, highly rated by guests. Special diet menus are available, and room service ensures convenience. Convenient Location: Located 75 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and 49 km from Mbombela Stadium, Old Joe's Kaia offers easy access to local attractions.

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)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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2 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    “Warm and personable service by the team in a characterful old world setting. An antidote to increasingly generic offerings in the hospitality industry. Excellent vegan dinner and breakfast cooked by the owner and enjoyed in front of a crackling...”
  • Andrea
    South Africa South Africa
    “The food was absolutely amazing. The ambience of this place was magical. I truly enjoyed this stay very much and would definetely return in the future.”
  • Dee
    Australia Australia
    “What an amazing evening. I had the most fabulous plant based meal. Thanks Martian. Paul and Marian were amazing hosts. I would go there again just for the vegan meal.”
  • Ina
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast was lovely - vegan, Mediterranean - a delight!”
  • Philipp
    Germany Germany
    “Great location, you enter the place and you're immediately in the jungle. Fantastic vegan breakfast and very tasty dinner, absolutely recommended. Very friendly owners. 10 out of 10.”
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Old Joe’s Kaia is a haven of tranquility. Every part of it is beautiful and Marian and Paul are extremely welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful experience. The vegan food they serve is absolutely delicious and...”
  • Bryan
    South Africa South Africa
    “This was our first experience with vegan food and we were pleasantly surprised. The plating, textures and tastes were amazing. The breakfasts were also exceptional!”
  • Hutton
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host went out of her way to accommodate us. The room were very clean.”
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely, relaxing, serene accommodation, very close to the N4 that was very convenient for our route back to Jburg. The lodge serves vegan food which was delicious.”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The food was exceptional. As non-vegan's we were not aware that the breakfasts and dinners would be vegan, but the food was beyond excellent. Mariane was a brilliant cook and her and Paul excellent hosts. My wife and I came away from our two days...”

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 118 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Marian & Paul are excited to welcome you to our heavenly paradise and are confident that you will enjoy your visit as much as we love living here. Our four friendly cats and our gentle dog dDawgadd to the charm of this venue.

Property information

This charming venue has a relaxed homely atmosphere and is known for its excellent cuisine, comfortable accommodation and personal service. Big trees and a beautiful labyrinth grace the garden and fantastic birdsong accentuate the magic! Ideal base from where several attractions in the area can be visited or alternatively as an overnight stop on your journey to or from the Kruger National Park, Mozambique or Swaziland.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Old Joe's Kaia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is 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

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