Mooiplaas Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Colonial guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Volmoed, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm
    5 min drive
  • Arbeidsgenot
    10 min drive
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge
    11 min drive
  • Oudtshoorn (OUH)
    22 min drive

Room options

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Annex Building

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Oudtshoorn

A family-friendly stay in Oudtshoorn awaits you at Mooiplaas Guesthouse. You'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Safari Ostrich Show Farm and 10.5 km (6.5 mi) from Arbeidsgenot. Highlights at this Colonial guest house include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free breakfast. .A day of pampering can include body wraps and body scrubs. The restaurant, Mooiplaas Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Oudtshoorn guest house include C.P. Nel Museum and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 5 min drive
  • Arbeidsgenot - 10 min drive
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 11 min drive
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 13 min drive
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beans About Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cango Ostrich Show Farm - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Mooiplaas Guesthouse

Colonial guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Mooiplaas Guesthouse offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Mooiplaas Guesthouse. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Oudtshoorn guest house.

  • 1 floor
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mooiplaas Guesthouse offers 30 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mooiplaas Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

Mooiplaas Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mooiplaas Guesthouse on 27 Dec 2024 start from AU$253.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

Yep, Mooiplaas Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

The closest beach to Mooiplaas Guesthouse is Diaz Beach (47.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps and body scrubs.

Does Mooiplaas Guesthouse have a pool?

Mooiplaas Guesthouse has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Mooiplaas Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mooiplaas Guesthouse.

Is Mooiplaas Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Mooiplaas Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Does Mooiplaas Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is served at Mooiplaas Guesthouse.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

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

Are pets allowed at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Mooiplaas Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent guest house with lots of space. Service is great as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

talal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pool, bad Wi-Fi
Nice place and great pool. Didn’t like the fact that you only have a set menu and no real choice. Basically food in Oudtshoorn is very meat oriented. Internet and Wi-Fi is really bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it and food wine etc was all good. Service was very good maybe a little too attentive at times and if relaxed a little it would feel more comfortable . But saying that all the staff were above and beyond caring and helpful even funny at times . We loved it here so thank you our first stay on an ostrich farm which was interesting especially when we ordered it for our evening meal. Thankfully when it was dark we could eat on the terrace without seeing our feather friends just a step away. We loved the area so peaceful and time to chill after our hectic schedule xx
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep , Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent Facility ..
Very spacious & comfortable Rms with excellent staff & facilities .. Outstanding Fixed Menu Dinner with personalized services from the Dining staff who were always eager to satisfy .. Great Breakfast ... Very Good value for money ... Highly recommended ...
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable hotel in lovel grouwith great poo
We were advised to visit the area, which involved a detour off the Garden Route. Mooiplaas is a great hotel, part of an ostrich farm. Some lovely touches wiith a cool drink presented on arrival and a small decanter of port was left in the room. Rooms are large and well equipped with a small patio to the front offering nice views. Lovely infinity pool.Breakfast is included and continental and full English on offer. The local town is 15 minutes drive but has little to offer. The main attraction other than ostriches is the Cango caves.

6/10 Okay

Naylor, garden route

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location
Our stay was comfortable and we had a great time It must be said that the availability of management was non existent and the staff seemed overwhelmed at times. The staff where incredible however did not seem well trained to meet the requirements of 4 star grade. The staff where always willing to help and I must compliment them If you’re able to look past this then this is a fantastic place to launch excursions into the Karoo. Wonderful location, views and place to stay with comfortable rooms, great pools and good ambience in the evenings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Toronro, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great farm like experience
Easy way to experience the Cango Caves, Ostrich farms and Scenic Game drive. Wonderful evening with drinks around a large campfire.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff!
It was winter lull and we were the only guests. However, staff in the restaurant were very nice and made dinner for us as well as set up a beautiful Breakfast buffet the next morning. Room was nice but can get a little cold in winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guesthouse
Loved the location and the friendly staff. The pool was an added bonus. View over mountains was stunning. The aroma of the charcoal grill cooked dinner very inviting as well.

10/10 Excellent

leeanne, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever
Andre was the best host ever! he gave our kids toys, made sure everyone had a good time and the breakfast was the best!!

6/10 Okay

Lesley, Warrington

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gret rooms shame about the service
Beautiful views and lovely rooms , shame about the service and food which varied from good to terrible. They need a staff training programme.

10/10 Excellent

W J, Hove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb and great staff
Spent two nights here at this excellent guest house, what a great place to chill. We had the end room in their new accommodation across the room from the main building. Would totally recommend. Check in was warm and efficient with a nice cool drink and lots of great info. Rooms were excellent in every respect. Good mini-bar at realistic prices too.... We had an evening meal at the main house that was good value and the lamb was excellent. Letticia our waitress was so nice, so professional and fun. Woke up in the morning and our car had been washed. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice in a lovely environment. Great little pool for cooling off, but sitting on the veranda watching a lightening storm pass over the Karoo was superb. This really is a good choice for a stop. The staff especially at the annex were superb. Great place, great staff and great value.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay just outside town
Great stay with two young kids. Nice location close to town. Room was big and comfortable. There was a separate room with kitchenette, couch and TV leading to a small patio, so we had plenty of space. The bathroom had both a large shower and lovely bath. We went into town for dinner as we were worried our kids wouldn't sit through a large, sit down meal.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Angel Fire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little gem in the countryside
We had an lovely room and covered porch, with a small living room and huge bathroom. Decor was new but nothing to write home about. Food was solidly good and service was excellent. It's a fixed price menu which doesn't give a vegetarian many options (overcooked pasta), but my husband had a delicious ostrich steak that he raved about. This place is a little far out of town but quite lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Janine, CAPE TOWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooiplaas Revue
We had a beautiful stay, from the room to the food to the hosts. We absolutely loved it. The farm together with the staff was very child friendly and extremely accomodating

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Ingwavuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooiplaas inOudtshoorn
Tremendous value for money. Really friendly and efficient staff. Couldn't have been better!

10/10 Excellent

ARNAUD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist nur zu empfehlen, auch mit Kindern. Das Personal ist ausgesprochen aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Das Abendessen ist gut, das Frühstück sogar herausragend - das beste, das wir in Südafrika gegessen haben. Die Zimmer sind großzügig, die Bäder top - renoviert und sauber. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spot
Excellent stay. Nice rooms, a bit old fashioned, but everything there. Staff is very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highlight
Sehr schönes, außerhalb von Oudtshoorn gelegenes Guesthouse. Unser Zimmer war sehr geräumig, sauber und schön eingerichtet. Der Service war exzellent und das Essen ebenso. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und Abends kann man auf Wunsch ein 3 Gänge Menü genießen. Beides wird in einer Art gemauerten Pavillon neben dem Pool mit Blick auf die Klein Karoo und die Berge im Hintergrund serviert. Der Pool ist ebenfalls sehr nett und lädt zum auszuruhen auf einer der Sonnenliegen ein. Jeden morgen um 9 Uhr wird eine private Farmtour für die Gäste angeboten die sehr empfehlenswert ist.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019