Travelers recharge in nature with soothing body treatments and refreshing pool time at this rural retreat, where bicycle exploration and childcare services await.
At Mooiplaas Guesthouse, guests start their day with a full breakfast before enjoying rejuvenating spa treatments. Two outdoor pools offer cooling options after exploring the garden. The rural landscape creates a peaceful backdrop that previous guests consistently praise.
Located in Oudtshoorn, Mooiplaas Guesthouse is in a rural area. Arbeidsgenot and C.P. Nel Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Cango Caves. Traveling with kids? Consider Safari Ostrich Show Farm and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our Oudtshoorn travel guide
Upscale family-friendly guesthouse in a rural location
At Mooiplaas Guesthouse, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body wrap, a body treatment, or a body scrub. The on-site restaurant, Mooiplaas Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Thin carpet in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 floor
3 buildings
Built in 2003
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mooiplaas Guesthouse have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mooiplaas Guesthouse on Mar 10, 2026 start from ₩257,771, 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 Mooiplaas Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM–10:00 PM for a fee.
What time is check-out at Mooiplaas Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Mooiplaas Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per person, roundtrip fee applies.
Where is Mooiplaas Guesthouse located?
This family-friendly Oudtshoorn guesthouse is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Safari Ostrich Show Farm, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cango Wildlife Ranch and Arbeidsgenot. C.P. Nel Museum and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Mooiplaas Guesthouse Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Excellent guest house with lots of space. Service is great as well. Highly recommended.
Diego
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Paul
Oct 19, 2024
We never got to stay as the hotel had no record of our booking even though I had paid through hotels.com and had confirmation. I cannot therefore review the stay but I can say it looked very nice!
Un super accueil avec Superman John qui a vraiment effectué un traitement sur mesure.
C est un très bel endroit situé tout proche de la ferme Highgate où l on peut voir les autruches.
Sur l hôtel, l endroit est très calme et agréable et derrière l hébergement, on peut également observer les autruches. Les restaurant propose également d excellents plats et le buffet du petit déjeuner est excellent.
Jean Francois
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Daniela
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
1 Nacht auf der Rundreise
Wir hatten uns sehr auf unsere Honeymoon Suite gefreut. Leider wurden wir enttäuscht. Wir hatten viele Spinnen auf dem Bett/ auf den Kissen.
Das Personal war sehr bemüht und hat direkt reagiert um das Thema zu beheben. Uns wurde mitgeteilt, das die Betten frisch bezogen wurden, alle Spinnen im Raum weggesaugt wurden und auch kein Insektenspray (darum hatte ich gebeten) verwendet wurde. Leider waren die Kissen/ Betten nicht neu bezogen und eine Raum-/Insektenspray kam auch zum Einsatz. Immerhin waren die Spinnen weg.
Das Bett war OK. Das Bad war recht modern und sauber, der restliche Raum war eher verwohnt. Die Terrasse war nicht gefegt und die Sitzkissen hatten Stock. Wir wollten die schöne Aussicht nach dem Abendessen dort nicht genießen. Eine Honeymoon Suite stellt man sich anders vor.
Loben muss man die Bemühungen des Personals um uns unseren Aufenthalt angenehm zu gestalten. Wir wurden am Abend zu einer Flasche Wein eingeladen, was wir auch zu schätzen wussten.
Das Essen war gut. Die Sauberkeit im Restaurant auf dem Tisch/ Salz-/Pfefferstreuer, Besteck und Teller war nicht gegeben. Haben wir beim Abendessen noch darüber hinweg gesehen hat es uns beim Frühstück doch sehr gestört.
Beide Pools waren trübe, wir wollten dort nicht baden.
Es war bei der Buchung nicht ersichtlich, das das Guesthouse aus 2 voneinander getrennten (ca. 500m) Guesthäusern gehört.
Auch wenn wirklich alle bemüht waren, hat es für uns im Endergebnis nicht gereicht. Wir würden nicht wieder kommen.
Die Unterkunft ist nur zu empfehlen, auch mit Kindern. Das Personal ist ausgesprochen aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Das Abendessen ist gut, das Frühstück sogar herausragend - das beste, das wir in Südafrika gegessen haben. Die Zimmer sind großzügig, die Bäder top - renoviert und sauber. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit!
Sehr schönes, außerhalb von Oudtshoorn gelegenes Guesthouse. Unser Zimmer war sehr geräumig, sauber und schön eingerichtet. Der Service war exzellent und das Essen ebenso. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und Abends kann man auf Wunsch ein 3 Gänge Menü genießen. Beides wird in einer Art gemauerten Pavillon neben dem Pool mit Blick auf die Klein Karoo und die Berge im Hintergrund serviert. Der Pool ist ebenfalls sehr nett und lädt zum auszuruhen auf einer der Sonnenliegen ein. Jeden morgen um 9 Uhr wird eine private Farmtour für die Gäste angeboten die sehr empfehlenswert ist.
Nice place and great pool.
Didn’t like the fact that you only have a set menu and no real choice. Basically food in Oudtshoorn is very meat oriented. Internet and Wi-Fi is really bad.
We loved it and food wine etc was all good. Service was very good maybe a little too attentive at times and if relaxed a little it would feel more comfortable . But saying that all the staff were above and beyond caring and helpful even funny at times . We loved it here so thank you our first stay on an ostrich farm which was interesting especially when we ordered it for our evening meal. Thankfully when it was dark we could eat on the terrace without seeing our feather friends just a step away. We loved the area so peaceful and time to chill after our hectic schedule xx
Sehr freundliches und aufmerksames Personal, die Lage ist zwar an der Strasse, jedoch sehr sehr ruhig mit dem Blick auf Strauße und den Schwarzbergen.
Das allabendliche Lagerfeuer lädt zum Verweilen ein.
Oliver
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Oliver, Zug
Oct 21, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hübsches Hotel mit schöner Poolanlage und Gartenterrasse, freundliches Personal. Leider sind die Zimmer schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und nicht mehr so modern und schön. Alte Möbel die etwas muffelig riechen.
Very spacious & comfortable Rms with excellent staff & facilities .. Outstanding Fixed Menu Dinner with personalized services from the Dining staff who were always eager to satisfy .. Great Breakfast ...
Very Good value for money ...
Highly recommended ...
Very comfortable hotel in lovel grouwith great poo
We were advised to visit the area, which involved a detour off the Garden Route. Mooiplaas is a great hotel, part of an ostrich farm. Some lovely touches wiith a cool drink presented on arrival and a small decanter of port was left in the room. Rooms are large and well equipped with a small patio to the front offering nice views. Lovely infinity pool.Breakfast is included and continental and full English on offer. The local town is 15 minutes drive but has little to offer. The main attraction other than ostriches is the Cango caves.
Wir waren als Familie da (1 Kleinkind) und haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Angenehm großes Zimmer mit neuem komfortablen Bad. Babybett wurde gestellt.
Toller Pool und sehr netter Service.
Das Essen war ok - im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften etwas einfacher.
Wir würden hier wieder für einen Zwischenstopp übernachten,
Zu empfehlen ist die Übernachtung mit einem Besuch der Straußenfarm zu verbinden.
Our stay was comfortable and we had a great time
It must be said that the availability of management was non existent and the staff seemed overwhelmed at times. The staff where incredible however did not seem well trained to meet the requirements of 4 star grade. The staff where always willing to help and I must compliment them
If you’re able to look past this then this is a fantastic place to launch excursions into the Karoo. Wonderful location, views and place to stay with comfortable rooms, great pools and good ambience in the evenings
It was winter lull and we were the only guests. However, staff in the restaurant were very nice and made dinner for us as well as set up a beautiful Breakfast buffet the next morning. Room was nice but can get a little cold in winter.
Mooie locatie buiten Oudtshoorn , zeer gastvrij!
Hadden op dag zelf geboekt, zodat alleen kamer aan achterzijde nog beschikbaar, waar alleen een deur en klein raam aanwezig zijn.
Volgende keer zou ik kamer aan voorzijde boeken!
Loved the location and the friendly staff. The pool was an added bonus. View over mountains was stunning. The aroma of the charcoal grill cooked dinner very inviting as well.
Spent two nights here at this excellent guest house, what a great place to chill. We had the end room in their new accommodation across the room from the main building. Would totally recommend. Check in was warm and efficient with a nice cool drink and lots of great info. Rooms were excellent in every respect. Good mini-bar at realistic prices too.... We had an evening meal at the main house that was good value and the lamb was excellent. Letticia our waitress was so nice, so professional and fun.
Woke up in the morning and our car had been washed.
Breakfast was excellent with a good choice in a lovely environment.
Great little pool for cooling off, but sitting on the veranda watching a lightening storm pass over the Karoo was superb.
This really is a good choice for a stop. The staff especially at the annex were superb. Great place, great staff and great value.