Kakamas Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
N14 Route, 3 km outside Kakamas, Kai !Garib, Northern Cape, 8870
  • Augrabies Falls National Park
    37 min drive
  • Augrabies Waterfall
    43 min drive
  • Moon Rock Trailhead
    63 min drive

Room options

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kakamas

A family-friendly stay in Kai !Garib awaits you at Kakamas Hotel. You'll be 38.2 km (23.8 mi) from Augrabies Falls National Park and 41.2 km (25.6 mi) from Augrabies Waterfall. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include in-room free WiFi, furnished patios and LED TVs. .The restaurant, Vergelegen Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to mountain biking. 1023 square feet (95 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Kai !Garib guest house, you'll be 46.3 km (28.8 mi) from Moon Rock Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Augrabies Falls National Park - 37 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Augrabies Waterfall - 43 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Moon Rock Trailhead - 63 min drive - 46.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roast Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fego Caffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicken City - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dros Upington - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Kakamas Hotel

Victorian guesthouse with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Kakamas Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this guest house measures 1023 square feet (95 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Kakamas Hotel. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Kai !Garib guest house is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • 1023 sq ft of conference space
  • 95 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kakamas Hotel offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Vergelegen Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,023 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 350.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 350.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in March.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Vergelegen Guest House
Vergelegen Guest House Kakamas
Vergelegen Kakamas
Vergelegen Guest House Guesthouse Kai !Garib
Vergelegen Guest House Kai !Garib
Guesthouse Vergelegen Guest House Kai !Garib
Kai !Garib Vergelegen Guest House Guesthouse
Vergelegen Guest House Guesthouse
Guesthouse Vergelegen Guest House
Vergelegen House Kai Garib
Vergelegen Guest House
Kakamas Hotel Guesthouse
Kakamas Hotel Kai !Garib
Kakamas Hotel Guesthouse Kai !Garib

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kakamas Hotel?

Yep, Kakamas Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Kakamas Hotel have a pool?

Kakamas Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from September to March.

What makes Kakamas Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kakamas Hotel.

Is Kakamas Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, free supervised childcare and children's meals, it's no surprise that Kakamas Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Kakamas Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kakamas Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kakamas Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kakamas Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Kakamas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great short stay!
It was a great short stay! Manage and staff are friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Lovely place to stay, totally recommend it. BirdLife also prolific if you are a twitcher.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vjenceslav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good experience enhanced by the happy staff which is always a good sign for a guest house. This is a place we would be pleased to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant boutique hotel in an oasis
Wonderful, welcoming and warm hotel in the southern Kalahari - a short drive from the Augrabies Falls and situated in verdant vineyards of the Orange River Valley. A true oasis of hospitality and great food. Well worth the journey!

10/10 Excellent

Arthur, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service creates a good vibe
An excellent option for staying in Kakamas either as a destination or transit point. Staff kindly brought our dinner to our terrace and seemed to enjoy their jobs. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Ettienne, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Absolutely perfect. ...and compliments to the chef, stunning dinner!

8/10 Good

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bueno ,práctico ,agradable,acogedor
Excepcional Y gran amabilidad me sentí como en casa gracias

8/10 Good

ale, TN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comodo per augrabies falls

8/10 Good

johann and family

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort