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Karoo Soul - Hostel

4.0 star property
Travelers relax by the outdoor pool or connect with fellow guests in the garden oasis at this social hostel with a game room for friendly competition

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Karoo Soul - Hostel offers a laid-back atmosphere with an outdoor pool and garden grounds. Enjoy free WiFi, barbecue facilities, and an arcade/game room for post-exploration fun.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Stone Cottage

Stone Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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En Suite Room

En Suite Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Oudtshoorn is home to Karoo Soul - Hostel. C.P. Nel Museum and Arbeidsgenot are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cango Caves and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Cango Wildlife Ranch and Safari Ostrich Show Farm are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Oudtshoorn travel guide
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170 Langenhoven Road, 1 Adderley Street, Little Karoo, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

What's nearby

  • Elephant rides
    Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • C.P. Nel Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arbeidsgenot
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oudtshoorn Golf Course
    4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smitswinkel
    19 min walk
  • Jemima's
    20 min walk
  • Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Farm
    9 min drive
  • Black Swan
    2 min drive
  • SuCasa restaurant
    12 min drive

About this property

Karoo Soul - Hostel

Upscale hostel
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room at Karoo Soul - Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and toasters
  • Porches or lanais, stovetops and freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Karoo Soul Hostel Oudtshoorn
Karoo Soul Hostel
Karoo Soul
Karoo Soul - Hostel Oudtshoorn
Karoo Soul - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Karoo Soul - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Karoo Soul - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karoo Soul - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karoo Soul - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karoo Soul - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Karoo Soul - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Karoo Soul - Hostel located?

Situated in Oudtshoorn, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of C.P. Nel Museum and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge. Arbeidsgenot and Cango Wildlife Ranch are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Karoo Soul - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Nice stopover

Lovely stop over on our way to Durban. Braai and pool facilities were great. Check in was pleasant. Really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie-Anne

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

Perfect family accommodation

A great spot & perfect for our needs - facilities are good- lovely views. Reasonable but didn’t feel cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Stayed there two nights, great pool and beautiful chilling area. Could chat with other guests and have some social interactions. Kitchen has all that you need, including gas stove for when load shedding happens. Would not choose any other place, this was perfect for our romantic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waren das erste Mal hier, kann es sehr empfehlen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elize

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little GEM in Oudtshoorn

What a great little gem in Oudtshoorn. Friendly welcome on arrival by Ilze, and attending to needs, always friendly. Spacious rooms and outside you’ll find a great lapa an pool. You need nothing more, GREAT value for money. Thanks for a great stay, will defo be back in future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hennie

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

Great stay at Karoo Soul

It was a great stay, good areas to break away and relax. Was very hot though, missed air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

Nice

Très bien très sympa ! Je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mehvish, Singapore

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

Cancelled reservations

They mentioned that my reservation was cancelled when in fact if its cancelled why would i be receiving these feedback forms to fill in. Also my bank statement shows that i have been charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019