Reviews of Tarantula Guest House
Jaagvlakte Street, Calvinia, 8190 Calvinia, South Africa
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location,the whole cottage was excellent!
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat Location. Close to all facilities
Location, neat facilities
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe co-owner Hendrina was excellent in handling our arrival and very helpful, ensuring all was fine once we dropped our luggage in the unit. The unit was clean, comfortable, good bedding including electric blankets with a very well equipped kitchenette including table / chairs. The under cover patio and outside braai area plus camping chairs and view over the farm was a nice bonus.
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything. Especially the bed.
Nothing. Everything is perfect.
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewConsidering how cold it gets, the aircon etc. to warm up everything was such a great aspect. It was spacious and clean which is something that I value.
There was no option for breakfast which is one thing we would have appreciated seeing how early we had to leave and how far we had to drive. There are not any places on the way for hours to have breakfast. Even a take away breakfast basket with muffins, cheese, cold meats etc. would have been great. The shower was not the greatest and did not like the weird textured slip mat in the shower.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe facilities were great for a family stay. Lovely and spacious and very comfortable couches and dining table.
Lovely space and quiet
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSpace galore, lovely braai area and a comfortable, warm bed - 10/10!
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything we needed was there. They also provided us with a camping cot for our baby. We were very grateful for the electric blanket in the cold Karoo winter and slept very well.
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe accommodation was very comfortable and clean, in a quiet street with lovely views out across the surroundings at the back. Hendrina welcomed us and was very hospitable and accommodating. The self-catering unit had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight experience, including electric blankets on the bed, hot water and great water pressure in the shower, coffee, tea and fresh milk. We could park our vehicle right outside the unit and although we did not use the braai facilities, there is an amazing braai area and verandah with a table and seating. Highly recommended for anyone staying over in Calvinia.
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI loved the view of the mountains, the amazing soft green lawns and the bed was BY FAR the most comfy bed we had slept in on our entire 6000km adventure!