Olijvenhuis Farm Stay — Hotel in Beaufort West Local Municipality

The quintessential Karoo

That is the best way to describe Olijvenhuis. The ideal accommodation for the Karoo connoisseur. The Olive grove surrounding the housing units adds to the great feel of the whole farm. The self-catering is more than worth it as, being only 3 km from the the town, it allows you the freedom to explore the Beaufort restaurants and nightlife or otherwise a group of people can always braai a lekker tjoppie on a charcoal grill (or barbecue a steak for the rest of the world's citizens).

The owner, who's name i cannot for the life of me remember, was a very friendly (and very, very traditional) Afrikaans oompie who speaks English as well as any. He makes his guests fell welcome and ensures that there is everything his guests require. Even as the town may have water problems the shower for Olijvenhuis, and the other water appliances, will be functional with Borehole water.

So from the atmosphere, the owner, the freedom of self-catering and the overall much-to-do of the town, Olijvenhuis will give a pleasant stay to anyone who happens to have the pleasure of staying here. From the Beaufort tourist to anyone stopping on their trek to the Cape.

Olijvenhuis is a definite yes for any Karoo trekker who finds himself in the surroundings of the...

For this price we didn't expect anything fancy, but at least the place must be clean. In Olijvenhuis i first had to remove a ball of someone's hair from the shower floor and then flush a cockroach down the shower drain before i could actually take a shower. Pillow cases were not replaced after the previous guests, i discovered it by stains and hair on the pillow, and when confronted the cleaner admitted it. The milker jug had a crust of old dried milk on the inside, luckily i checked before i used it. The place is infested with cockroaches. On the positive side, the location is convenient and private, children can play outside and it's safe. But i don't think we'll...

Worst place to overnight. Booked a room as per advertised for 6 people. But only equipped for 5. When we spoke to the owner he said its only for 5 people. We negotiated a fee of 400 extra for both nights for additional sleeping space ( as we would sleep over on the returning trip.) Upon our return trip they wanted another R400. We paid it. Not very professional. Fridge full of cockroaches. Would not recommend it to anyone. Rating * ...