"We really enjoyed our overnight stay. Thanks to Amelia for the warm welcome as well as the good local information. I would certainly recommend The Herb Garden."
"This well run establishment was perfect for an overnight stay."
"We had a very comfortable stay. Friendly reception. Will stay there again if we have to make a halfway stop."
"A very friendly and accommodating reception. Very comfortable accommodations. My only gripe was the shower which showed signs of a damp problem, without a door there is a significant leak onto the bathroom floor. I slipped on the spill and very nearly bashed the small table in the bathroom against..."
more"Stay was ok, location great easy access to highway as that was our reason for staying over. However no hairdryer, bed was very uncomfortable and we couldnÕt get out of the gate when we left very early, first had to call our host for the code to open the gate. I think this could have been communicat..."
more"We were received warmly and extra care was taken to ensure our stay with our young baby was pleasant. The bed was very comfortable and there was full dstv available to unwind . The place is secure and spacious, the perfect place to spend our afternoon. It was quiet when we needed to go to sleep earl..."
more"We were only there for a short overnight stay. We ere warmly greeted by Mynhardt and at once felt at home. The rooms are lovely and the beautiful big garden for the dogs was perfect. Mynhardt went the extra mile for us when we needed a vet and doctor and made the appointments for us."
"Our host was extremely accommodating, and still made a few last minute changes.
Very large room with THE PERFECT BED. Very seldom do we come accross such comfort!
We will be back soon!!"
"Comfortable, cosy and well run and maintained. Perfect mid-way stop-over en route to or from Cape Town."
"I enjoyed my overnight stay, although Colesberg is quite bleak. My room was spacious, with comfy bed, a big shower. There is an aircon, fridge, tv with Mnet. Best of all, it is a dog-friendly establishment."
"Our room was spacious and very clean and the bed exceptionally comfortable. Real value for money. Everything you want for a stop-over.
The owners were friendly and helpful and we felt welcomed."
"Enjoyed our stay very much and you will definitely see us again next year! The dogs loved it."
"Everything was great, perfect overnight stopover."
"Good place to stay in Colesburg. Nice service and well maintained . Braai and proper self catering facility is missing at this location. Overall it is nice place for a night haul ."
"The guest house is beautiful. We had the privilege of staying in the new family room which was stunning. The owners and even the two lovely dogs were welcoming and friendly.
We will definitely stay over again on route to the Western Cape.
Thank you for your hospitality."
"We enjoyed a lovely stay at your establishment. Even though we arrived 2 hours before check-in time, our room was ready and available to us. This was great as we had our 13 month old with us who needed to get out of his car seat! We will definitely be visiting again. God bless."
"The hosts were fantastic and its a very welcoming place where you feel right at home. Would certainly spend a night there again and again."
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"The place is convenient, clean and calm for a one night sleep over but we had an uncomfortable experience. We booked 2 self catering units and we ended up getting two regular units which created a problem for us. The owner of the place apologized and indicated it was a human error on the booking sid..."
more"An awesome overnight stay between JHB and CT. The hosts went an extra mile to make us more comfortable. Rooms equipped with a tv and much needed bar fridge in the Karoo. Nice little town.... friendly people."
"The Herb Garden was a very welcome and comfortable stop over on a long drive from Cape Town to Johannesburg in the heat of summer. There is even a swimming pool if the temperature soars too high."
"Very nice and comfortable. A nostalgic but also modern room. Will definitely return and recommend to anyone."
"The rooms were very comfortable and very clean. They provided all we needed to make our stay there enjoyable. There was only one problem - the water pressure was so low that the water literally dripped out of the shower head. They should really have this fixed!"
"My sister, elderly mum and I stayed one night on a stopover from Cape Town to Jo'burg. The room was very comfortable and clean. The en-suite was clean and had an ample supply of lovely towels - a good night's rest and lovely shower the next morning was great. We opted not to stay for breakfast, alt..."
more"An awesome stopover. Very comfortable and clean. Thank you."
"Cozy, comfortable, warm and artistically decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay in the self-catering unit at Herb Garden Guest House!"
"Very pleasant. Room size was ample, and the furnishings comfortable. Enjoyable overnight stay. Exactly what we were looking for! Comes recommended. "
"We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and highly recommendable."
"My family had a wonderful stay at te Herb Garden. We will definitely stay there again. The host was warm and friendly. Thanks for everything."
"We liked the room, it was neat, tidy and beautiful. We also liked the bath very much but we there was water to bath in so we waited till the next morning because we were already up at 5 o`clock but still no warm water."
"I will definitely recommend the Herb Garden Guest House. The service was good and people were very helpful and friendly. "
"I was surprised to find a haven and a restful nights sleep so near a busy highway. Loved it and will stay again"
"Friendly people, we enjoyed our stay over on the way to Stellenbosch"
"The Staff and owners were very friendly. Was a very enjoyable stay!"
"The owners was very welcoming, the rooms was nicely decorated and perfect for our one night stay. I will definitely go back."
"Our stay was lovely, we were happy with everything at the guest house. The people are kind and friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend it to others."
"This is a wonderful establishment. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The facilities were clean and up to standard. There is no doubt in my mind that I will re-visit in the future and I have already recommended to others."
"Absolutely great stay. They had exactly what we needed for my stay. I will surely recommend and definitely re-visit this establishment!"
"My stay at this establishment was great. It was my second time visiting so they must be doing something right. I will surely recommend and re-visit Herb Garden Guest House."
"It was a wonderful rest stop on the way back to Johannesburg. The room and bathroom was spacious and clean. The linen and towels were white, my favorite and wonderfully clean, fresh and new. I will recommend it to anyone."
"I had an amazing stay at Herb Garden Guest House. The service was great and the staff were friendly. I have no complaints. I will definitely recommend this establishment and will re-visit."
"We enjoyed our overnight stay at the Herb Garden. The hosts were friendly, helpful and welcoming. The facilities were neat, clean and adequate for our needs."
"Enjoyed this accommodation just a pity it was such a short stay. I will visit this guesthouse again. It really satisfies ones needs and wants. Awesome!
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"Checking into the Herb Garden Guest House is like reaching an oasis in the desert, green, cool and soothing. The reception we got when we arrived was warm. We took two rooms for our group and both were clean, well-appointed and spacious. The main reception area and dining room had a cheery look with..."
more"We really enjoyed our stay at Herb Garden Guest House. It was our second time staying here and it was absolutely delightful. Everything was clean and tidy and we encountered no problems. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back again."
"I found Herb Garden Guest House a peaceful and comfortable environment in which to relax after a long day of travelling. Evette was gracious and most helpful when I arrived. I enjoyed the luxury of unwinding in the privacy of my room, and found myself revitalised and ready to continue with my journe..."
more"Brilliant stay. No complaints whatsoever. We would recommend and re-visit this establishment again. Excellent service received, friendly staff too."
"Our stay at The Herb Garden Guest House was one to remember and we would recommend it to others. It was worth it."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the guest house and it suited our requirements very well."
"My stay over the weekend of August 28/29 was fantastic at the Herb Garden Guest House The reception was excellent the team are friendly from the owner to the housekeeper everything is so clean you and your transport is safe I will stay there anytime again. "
"It was a very pleasant time for me this month and I were happy with the choice I made to stay at this guesthouse."
"We were warmly welcomed at Herb garden. Our 5 sleeper was adequately furnished and the beds were arranged in open plan like in a dormitory with limited space for privacy. We had a good night's sleep and felt safe. The bathroom was well equipped and had a small corner shower. Using the basin tap was ..."
more"The room was newish and clean. The TV was nice and there was an air conditioner as well. Recommended."
"I had a nice stay at Herb Garden. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms had everything I needed. I will recommend them to others. "
"Herb Garden was the perfect place for a quick stopover. It had everything I needed and more. I felt really comfortable and safe. I will recommend them to others."
"Herb Garden is the perfect stopover on the Johannesburg Cape route. The rooms are quaint and clean and cater for the traveller’s needs. Our room had a bar fridge, Dstv, air con and comfortable beds. The host is friendly and accommodating. A swim in the splash pool in the herb garden adds to the char..."
more"The stay here was just perfect! We have already recommended the establishment to family as we were very happy. What really made it so pleasant was that the people were so kind to us. I will certainly revisit Herb Garden."
"I'll refer people to Herb Garden due to my time spent here, that was very nice. I'd like to revisit."
"The duration of my time at Herb Garden GH was absolutely fantastic so I'd certainly revisit again."
"Herb Garden is a nice place to stay for a stopover when you’re on holiday. It has everything you need, with clean linen and rooms."
"We stayed at Herb Garden for a quick stop over. It was clean and neat. I will stay there again if I do ever go to Colesberg."
"We checked in at Herb garden on our way to Cape town from Jhb. The place was easily accessible from the freeway. We had our own flatlet that we shared with the kids. The place was unbelievably clean and we had everything we needed to get our good rest before the long journey. The owners were very he..."
more"Astrid phoned to confirm the booking on the day we were due to arrive. We found it quite easily on the main road into Colesburg.
The room was clean, neat and tidy and had a kitchenette with a kettle, fridge and microwave. DSTV was a plus. We also had secure parking next to our room.
Astrid a..."
"Herb Garden is a well put together place with friendly staff and comfortable rooms. I will stay at Herb Garden when I'm in that area again. Thank you for the awesome hospitality. "
"The staff were very accommodating with our quick stop over on route to Cape Town. We didn't get to spend much time at Herb Garden but what we got to see of the guesthouse was nice. Everything was clean and tidy. We enjoyed the pool area. I will recommend them to others."
"I had a pleasant stay at Herb Garden. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. It's the perfect place for a stop over. I will recommend them to others. "
"This was the cleanest Guest House I ever visited on a very hot day but when you get inside, you will find the coolest room. The bath in the bathroom was of a high standard. Pumps handles were of a high quality.
Air conditioners available and a beautiful garden.
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"Friendly hosts, good clean and well appointed rooms. Nice atmosphere. Do include the breakfast in your stay!"
"Our stay at the Herb Garden in Colesburg was great fun we loved the rustic standard of the place and the clean crisp white linen sheets. The owner was amazing and did everything to help. We are staying there again on our return trip to Joburg and it will remain a favorite of ours. Audrey and Kelv..."
more"The cottage we stayed in was amazing clean.. Looked like it has just been redone.. So classy! Love every second of our stay."
"It was a short stay at Herb Garden. It was a pleasant stay and I throughly enjoyed it. I will recommend them to others."
"I had a excellent stay at Herb Garden. I hope to be going back there soon. The rooms were clean and tidy. I highly recommend them to others. I will make use of the Rooms for Africa website again in the future."
"I had a pleasant stay at Herb Garden. It was neat and clean. I highly recommend them to others."
"We found Herb Garden Guest House really comfortable and had a lovely stay."
"We really enjoyed our stay at Herb Garden Guest House. Was our best stay in Colesberg so far. Would recommend to others."
"Comfortable, clean and easy to find accommodation in Colesburg. Friendly hosts."
"This was one of the best overnight cottages we have stayed before. Very friendly and room was incredible."
"Clean, comfortable and very welcoming. Will certainly stay here again, highly recommended at an affordable price."
"We have been here before so we recommend it to others. The place is clean, the people are friendly, and contains whatever we need. So our stay was fine. "
"Thank you for a pleasant stay. We would recommend to others and revisit."
"The Herb Garden Guest House offers value for money with a hearty welcome from the owner and an open offer to call on them if needed. The facilities provided in the room were very good, even down to the plunger for French Coffee. The Guest House is conveniently located near the N1 Highway and very ea..."
more"A comfortable and convenient 'sleepover' between North and South. Fantastic hosts and a magnificent breakfast to start the day."
"Thank you for accommodating us,we certainly had a comfortable stay.
We will recommend this guesthouse."
"A beautiful place for a nights stay. Clean and neat."
"We had a nice experience at the Herb Garden. Our room was up to standard and we could relax after being on the road for most of the day. We were well rested to continue the next morning."
"Upon arriving later than planned, slightly lost, hungry and tired, Marianna and Marius welcomed us to the guest house by helping us with directions, showed us to our quaint, comfortable and clean room, and referred us to the local restaurants.
The room had everything necessary to make one feel a..."
"My wife and I arrived at Herb Garden Guesthouse, expecting mediocre service and average accommodation. However, our experience turned out to be wonderful, as our expectations were not only met, but exceeded. Marius was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and beautifu..."
more"The owner is friendly, there is efficient service with neat and tidy rooms. I left to early for breakfast but it is my 3rd stay there and I will definitely return."
"We stayed at the Herb Garden en route and on our way back from a wedding in Cape Town. The rooms were clean and the rooms adequately equipped. "
"What a fantastic huge room we stayed in! Well presented, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and a great breakfast. Value for money for sure. Will definitely stay here again."
"The Herb Garden Guest House provides the traveler with a tranquil break from the long road - our room was clean and had all we needed - the bed was very comfortable - great hot shower - staff were all friendly and there are ample restaurants very close by to cater for all tastes. Well done and we c..."
more"Stayed here on our way through to Grahamstown. We were late arriving as we had left Joburg late, but the reception was still open and we received a warm welcome. The place was comfortable and has an old world charm. It was very cold the night we stayed but the electric blanket kept us cozy. Very goo..."
more"We had a good stay and would highly recommend your establishment to others. It is a very comfortable room and the fact that there was a fridge and a microwave oven made the stay even more comfortable.
We would suggest that all Guest houses or B & B's put at least a fridge in their rooms.
W..."
"We were made to feel at home and found the accommodation perfect for our needs."
"We were received with typical Karoo hospitality and the rooms were clean and airy. The garden was delightful!
Herb Garden had information in the room about eateries in the area and we found a lovely pub for supper within a short driving distance. The area felt safe and our car was in a carport ..."
"We had a lovely stay at Herb Garden. The kids loved the quaint garden after the long hours in the car!"
"An excellent establishment, with nice comfortable and spacious rooms, conveniently situated in Colesberg, halfway to the Garden Route from Sandton."
"It gives me great pleasure to say our stay at Herb Garden Guesthouse was fabulous.
The tranquility, together with birdlife was "out of this world". Away from the hustle and bustle normally found in holiday town areas but close enough to Hermanus and Sandbaai beaches.
Restaurants, l..."
"Our room was cool and bright and very clean. We had a comfortable bed and good bathroom. "
"We had a brilliant stay. The room we're clean, comfortable and lovely decorated. Appreciated the personal touch."
"Herb Guarden Guest House is the ideal sleepover!! The breakfast was more that just excellent: typical Karoo farmers breakfast, lots of meat, cereals and yogurt. The management and staff are fantastic and we really enjoyed their company."
"We were enroute to CPT and we got tied up and ended up leaving NW very late. We got to Herb Garden Guest House around 3-4am. The owner/manager was very friendly, let us in, showed us to our room, and we had a pleasant albeit short stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next road trip. The ro..."
more"Vreeslike lekker plek. Veral vir die eerste keer in Colesberg en op ons honeymoon. Sal verseker weerens soentoe gaan, en mense soentoe verwys. Namens my en my vrou Engelbrecht voorspoed en al die geluk vorentoe.
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Terribly nice place. Especially for the f..."
"We used this for an overnight stop when driving from Cape Town to Joburg. The room is clean and tidy, host is nice. Location is is good and easy to find."
"We arrived early and after booking in Marius took us around his garden and introduced us to his numerous unusual pets and told us their interesting histories. This was part of a personal touch you don't often get anymore. The room was comfortable and spotless with all the amenities you could expect ..."
more"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at the Herb Garden Guest House. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - from the homemade quilts on the beds to the beautifully manicured gardens. Even Cinnamon the dog deserves a special mention for her friendliness. We will definitely be back and we will recommend y..."
more"Great place to stay, very welcoming on arrival and well assisted.
Everything was wonderful..."
"Although it was a short 1 day stay, I loved it and the owner was very nice and professional. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. I will definitely recommend this establishment to anyone."
"Accommodation was clean and comfortable, and our host was friendly and available for late arrival and early departure."
"The bed was so comfortable and the place is so quiet."
"We travelled from Joburg after attending a work function at Emperors Palace and staying in a Metcourt Hotel. Your accommodation was so much nicer than the Hotel. The room at Herb Garden was spacious, warm; with warm towels and a very comfortable bed. We needed a warm, good night's rest and that is..."
more"Peaceful – guests very welcome and at home on arrival. Owners very friendly and breakfast is excellent and on time. The rooms are neat and tidy and more than worth the money you pay. "
"We found that The Herb Garden was a perfect overnight stay for us. The room was neat and we enjoyed having a TV, kettle and fridge in the room. We especially appreciated having electric blankets in the winter weather. Despite some road noise we slept soundly."
"It was a wonderful stay - warm, friendly and great food."
"We used Herb Garden Guest House as our halfway stop on our way to Cape Town. On arrival we received a friendly welcome and shown to our lovely room with all its facilities, it is definitely worth stopping at the Guest House on one's way through. I will surely be recommending Herb Garden to my friend..."
more"My partner and I will always remember our week-end at Herb Garden Guest House. It was our first outing as a couple, but what an experience!! Wow it was awesome!! I couldn't ask for a more romantic place like this one. We called it our "love nest"
I will encourage all my friends and family to go ..."
"The reception and service we received was outstanding. The honeymoon suite was a total surprise.
I will most definitely return and recommend your facility to others.
Regards
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"As soon as we arrived at Herb Garden myself and my family were made to feel welcome. The rooms were well looked after, clean and everything was there that I needed and even more. Everyone was very friendly and assisted us very well. Breakfast was very satisfying and so was the price. Even the kitche..."
more"We received a warm welcome. The room was very neat and welcoming. There is a lovely garden and a patio where you can play cards or just sit and watch the sunset."
"A very pleasant stay, experience of Colesburg was bad and this was refreshingly inviting. The room was spotlessly clean and well appointed. "
"I had to check in quite late, but it was no problem. Very friendly and my room was great. Thank you. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you so much."
"We stayed for just one night on the way to Grahamstown. The owners are friendly and accommodating, the room had everything needed for an overnight stop, breakfast was delicious and, overall, very good value. We will certainly visit the Herb Garden again on our next visit to the Cape. "
"I like the bedroom, but not the old pink bathroom. Breakfast was good!"
"Very comfortable room. Received warm welcome. Clean and safe environment."
"We just spent a restful night at the Herb Garden in Colesberg, run by the friendly and helpful husband and wife team of Marius and Marianne, and the friendliest dog in the Karroo called Cinnamon.
Upon our arrival, the evening sky was filled with thousands of roosting kestrels which seemed ..."
"After a long trip from Cape Town, en route to our home in the Hartebeespoortdam area, my wife and I were met with a friendliness which left us speechless. The room, service and ambience was awesome! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
"Welcoming atmosphere. It is very cosy, neat and clean. We will visit again."
"Thank you for the clean and homely accommodation. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was well presented and tasty - just what we wanted and ordered. "
"Herb garden guest house is a neat, well situated place with friendly owners. We enjoyed a warm shower, and a comfortable nights rest in a nice clean unit. Our car and trailer were behind locked gates and we felt safe as well as welcome. We thank you all and have a GREAT 2010!"
"I have enjoyed my stay at Herb Garden. The room is well furnished and very comfortable. The bathroom is excellent. The owners / managers are friendly and cooperative. I shall return. I have already recommended this guest house to friends. Thank you"
"It is a home away from home, with a very welcoming atmosphere. I would advise my friends to rest in Colesberg, Herb Gardens Guest House. We did not feel like guest."
"We live in Cape Town and were on our way to attend the christening of our youngest grand daughter in Gauteng.
At our age a halfway stop at Colesberg was ideal.
Our spacious room with lovely bath and double bed was as if we were still at home. Our hosts, Marius and Marianna were ever so grac..."
"We booked into the Herb Garden for the night as a stopover on our trip from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. We arrived at around 7pm after a long day and were shown to our room where we were pleasantly surprised. The room was comfortably furnished with plenty of space. Equipped with a TV (DSTV inclu..."
more"We had a warm welcome on a very cold night, wonderful to have electric blankets on all the beds. Very comfortable, thank you."
"Our stay over at Herb Garden Guest House was wonderful.
The room was beautiful and was equipped with all the essentials.
We enjoyed the stay, and will definitely stay over at Herb Garden Guest House again in the future.
Thank you for a wonderful venue, hospitality and excellent service."
"I can surely recommend staying at the Herb Garden Guest House in Colesberg. Not only is it half-way to where we were going and thus a good place to rest for the night, but it is also a place where you can really relax in comfort. We were warmly welcomed by Marius who promptly showed us to our spacio..."
more"My booking was for Sat 13th June...we unfortunately had to travel home to Durban early because of a house breaking....
The reception at Herb garden was amazing...gentleman very polite and friendly...gave us a room on the Thursday...comfortable clean and had all we needed...would recommend to any..."
"Comfort and friendly service. We found Herb Garden to be a convenient and warm stopover on a long journey. Will certainly revisit Marianna and Marius again. "
"After a long tiring drive a most welcome 'Herb Garden' sign was easily found. We were made to feel welcome and shown our cosy room and the colourful garden. Marius was chatty and a host anyone would feel at ease with. The 'Herb Garden' breakfast was hearty and with a delicious choice of homemade ja..."
more"After a treacherous drive from Cape Town - wind and thunderstorms, extensive road works, a 3-year old in the car - we arrived at the Herb Garden after 11 pm.
When we realised we were going to be much later than we anticipated, we telephoned to inform the owners who were very gracious about our p..."
"A friendly and warm environment. Well kept neat and tidy rooms and bathrooms. Friendly owner and all in all a very worthwhile stay. Highly recommended!
Thank you. ..."
"We were welcomed by very friendly host and had a wonderful night's rest. Thanks!"
"We were tired and frustrated after a travel of about 7 hours which should have lasted not more that 6 hours. All we needed was a place of quiet and to lie down and rest. We were surprised with a hearty welcome and a beautiful room to relax in. No fuss, no interference, just peace and quiet we needed..."
more"The Herb Garden Guesthouse more than lived up to our expectations: a nicely decorated room and bathroom, with attention to all the detail and comforts a guest can wish for. We were most impressed and will certainly stay again on our regular trips from Johannesburg to the coast and vice versa. "
"What a delightful place. The hosts went out of their way to make us feel at home. Nothing on the website is an exaggeration - the sunsets are beautiful. The room was spotless and very well appointed. We will definitely stay there again."
"What a lovely place. It is clean, with everything you need for an overnight stay. Highly recommended."
"We really enjoyed the overnight accomodation. It was neat and spacious and the hosts were extremely friendly. We will definitely visit again."
"Pet Friendly People Friendly accommodation. The room is small, BUT the warm welcome makes up for that. Good, clean I will definitely stay there again!"
"Had a great stay. Maruis and Marianne have put in great effort to make their place cosy, hospitable and extremely friendly. Thank you very much"