“What a delightful establishment! Lovely staff, colourful decor, comfy bed, scrumptious food”

The warm, helpful staff were a highlight of our two-night stay at this delightful establishment. Comfy bed, cosy room, scrumptious meals added to a great stay

Everything art in rooms and rest of hotel

The art, the service, the food, the bar, the people.

“Perfect overnight stay!”

Charming in every way! Beautiful room with best beds. Cozy heated blankets and lovely linen. Delicious dinner and breakfast and always such caring and friendly team to make our stay so lovely.

Staff were fantastic Wayne, Mo, Gersh, Candice to name a few! Friendly, helpful and informative. Owner Rick made time to speak to the guests at dinner! Food was good and service excellent. Our room was comfortable and tastefully decorated.

“Beautiful gem. All the staff & manager Wayne goes the extra mile.”

The breakfast was lovely.

“Karoo Road Trip”

The art in the common areas is gorgeous and the staff are engaging, helpful and friendly. We had a lovely meal in the pub.

Loved the hotel and staff. Garden setting fabulous

“Overnight stay at Karoo Art Hotel”

Exceptional stay and hospitality. Good food

“Having Rick Melville the owner of the hotel treat our family to a swim in the surrounding mountains was a big highlight”

From the minute you walk in and are greeted by Mo, Rick and the team and seeing all the old school art and furniture you know you’ve chosen a great hotel on the route 62. The rooms are lovely ours had a stoep to watch the locals walk by. And breakfast and dinner was delicious.

“charming hotel with great staff and lovely rooms”

loved sitting outside in garden

“Just fabulous!”

Everything. What a gem of a place. The staff were just incredible and we loved why minute of our stay

This is far more than just a place to stay — it’s an experience that lingers long after you’ve left. Each room is uniquely styled with colour, and thoughtful artistic touches that reflect the soul of the Karoo. It feels less like a hotel and more like stepping into a living gallery. The atmosphere is relaxed yet vibrant, attracting a mix of travellers exploring the beautiful Route 62. The food is simple and delicious, the sourdough bread baked in the bakery on site was my favourite! What truly sets this place apart, is its authenticity. It is quirky and charming. It’s the kind of place where you can completely unwind, be yourself, and feel part of something special. If you’re travelling through the Klein Karoo and looking for somewhere with heart, creativity, and a touch of magic, the Barrydale Art Hotel is an absolute gem.

“A historic hotel with lots of character. However the catering lets them down.”

The new Owners have worked hard to re-create the historic atmosphere whilst balancing that with building in modern amenities many guests want these days

“Lovely hotel, friendly staff, excellent food”

Excellent

Very friendly and helpful staff (ask for the morning swim in a nearby river). Very nice building with cool art. Good bar and restaurant.

The breakfast could have been better,compared to other places that charges similar fees

“Character engraved”

The staff of this Hotel is the biggest asset. From the check in desk to the bar and the restaurant service. They were great. We arrived in the scorching heat and while checking in my husband already ordered something cold to drink and the bar man eager to help. Their set two or three course meal with options were delicious. The swimming pool on the premises is for sure a plus during the warm summer days. Breakfast was delicious and check out a smooth process.

Position and downstairs facilities

“very enjoyable but would prefer different room next time!”

staff, breakfast, general surrounds all very good.