Karoo 1 Hotel Village balances adventure with tranquility. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, then explore nearby trails with rental bikes. After outdoor activities, relax by the natural pool with sun loungers and an on-site bar.
De Doorns is home to Karoo 1 Hotel Village. Veldskoen Padstal is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our De Doorns travel guide
N1-R318, Off Road To Montague, De Doorns, Western Cape, 6875
What's nearby
Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center
13 min drive - 21.8 km
Hex Valley Golf Club
22 min drive - 30.5 km
Montagu Hot Springs
50 min drive - 97.4 km
Fairy Glen Private Game Reserve
57 min drive - 74.0 km
Graham Beck Winery
60 min drive - 99.5 km
About this property
Karoo 1 Hotel Village
Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Karoo 1 Hotel Village. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing, hiking/biking, and spelunking at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Natural pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor pools, and a billiards/pool table
1 meeting room, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Separate tubs/showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Billiards/pool table
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Natural pool
Playground
Rock climbing
Sauna
Spelunking
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Playground
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
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.
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Room service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Karoo 1 Hotel Village De Doorns
Karoo 1 Village De Doorns
Karoo 1 Village
Frequently asked questions
Does Karoo 1 Hotel Village have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool types include natural pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Karoo 1 Hotel Village?
As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karoo 1 Hotel Village on Mar 31, 2026 start from P5,255, excluding 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 Karoo 1 Hotel Village pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Karoo 1 Hotel Village?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Karoo 1 Hotel Village?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Karoo 1 Hotel Village located?
Situated in De Doorns, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within 20 mi (32 km) of Hex Valley Golf Club and Veldskoen Padstal.
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Reviews
Karoo 1 Hotel Village Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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This is an amazing location - really awesome - and I must admit as a business trip - this is probably not the norm for guests - as there is not a lot of business around. However the awesome place could do with a little professionalism to make the stay amazing. Having so many menu items missing (including basics like steak, chicken and pork was an issue). a very limited menu options for vegetarians and not much willingness to assist in making menu changes. Service was also really slow considering the restaurant was not busy (e.g. an additional side of chips took well over an hour - and arrived as we were leaving - and we were still charged). Rock pool was empty - no soap in shower/bath - bar had limited stock available. BUT - that said - these can be fixed very easily by service focus. The location is amazing - wonderful atmosphere - facilities are in good condition - very restful - staff are friendly and pleasant. Just work on the small things!
Our check-in experience was horrible, it was like the receptionist felt she was doing us a favour. The place looks run down, in need of a revamp. The photos in the booking app didn't match the room we were allocated. We didn't stay, we just left after our fay trip to Aquila.
Our stay was under unusual conditions. There had been a major rain storm in the past few days with some severe flooding. Despite this our stay was excellent. We spent a fair amount of time at the bar and the food and the service was exceptional. Loved the room as well.
James
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
Philipp
Jan 28, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Way outdated and pictures don’t match in a sense the reality.
Actually a lovely place with loads of potential but without care and maintenance not the best to stay with…given reviews this goes a while now and still is.
Philipp
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
2/10 Terrible
Tania
Dec 27, 2023
Worst experience ever - don’t be fooled by photos
The photos on their website and hotels.com belie the delapidated state. The pool is green, the grounds dirty and unkept. The rooms had an open geyser in the entrance hall- exposed copper pipes and all. We asked for a refund and drove straight home the same day. This property is completely misreprented.
The property has great potential however some things can't be ignored. On arrival into our room, there was a strong urine smell in the bathroom. The toilet had not been cleaned. We overlooked this. Of course load-shedding is a huge issue in South Africa and makes your stays harder. The swimming pool was green and had algae. Not safe for an infant to be in that water. With 35deg celcius it hard to keep cool. We also had no running water our entire stay. 24hrs without water is awful. The hotel and staff were no where to be found after 6:30pm. When we checked out again not a soul around. We had to depart early as we had a game drive booked. We later returned to the property to pay our food and beverage bill as it was not possible to settle our bill before departure or after 6:30pm the day before. Travelling with an infant is hard enough but under these conditions it was unbearable. Hotels.com should remove this property.
Durch die vielen gemischten Bewertungen waren wir etwas skeptisch. Aber das war unbegründet, denn Karoo 1 ist fantastisch und hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Die Anlage ist in hervorragendem Zustand, Räume und Badezimmer sind großzügig gestaltet, geschmackvoll und mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Die vielen Skulpturen auf dem ganzen Gelände und die Gemälde sorgen für eine besondere Atmosphäre. Die Ruhe und auch der Felsenpool tragen zur Entspannung bei. Der Service ist freundlich, zuvorkommend und gut. Man sollte mehrere Tage einplanen, um dieses Paradis zu geniessen.
Ulrich
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Marcel
Feb 22, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Er moet nog veel georganiseerd worden
Allemaal nieuw personeel die zelf ook zoekende waren. Twee voorbeelden; 1) Receptie geeft aan dat er geen omkleed gelegenheid is bij het zwembad tussen de bergen. maar was er wel.
2) Rekening van het diner bij het uitchecken niet bekend bij de receptie, daar zelf aangegeven wat we gebruikt hadden.
Kreeg kamer nr 7 waarvan de airco het niet deed, geen terras stoelen, deur die amper sloot. Het geheel heeft achterstallig onderhoud. Na herhaaldelijk klagen kregen we kamer 8 en die was iets beter. De tenten op het terrein lijken me wel het reserveren waard.
The photos online looked amazing; it seemed to be the perfect stop-over after 8 hours of driving for a good night's rest. The receptionist was a little surly on check-in, and seemed rushed through the introduction, but all admin was taken care of. We had a lovely dinner and drinks at the bistro and bar where the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Our room had not been swept, there were still ashes in the fireplace, and general maintenance seemed lacking. After dinner we turned in to find that there was no hot water - not that there was water that didn't get hot - there was NO water (hot) from any of the taps; so cold shower it was. We were too tired and it was too late to try and find someone to have this see to. I had hoped that this place would be one we could return to for a longer stay. It has great bones and potential to be great, but it needs attention to maintenance and cleanliness urgently.
had a lovely stay with super friendly staff and the cute dog. scenery was breath taking ,just really cold this time of the year so i suggest better heaters
Stayed for the night on a business trip with a bunch of colleagues - seriously cool place, service, food and rooms all excellent. Will definitely stay again.
What a pleasant surprise. Nice location. Big room with all the amenities. Cotton sheets. Heater blanket as night was below zero. Excellent dinner. Small menus but food was very good. Best lamb chops I’ve had in years. Breakfast was continental. Ordered hot breakfast. Value for money excellent.