Samara Karoo Reserve

9.5Excellent33 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Petersburg Road, Off the R63 to Pearston · Graaff-Reinet

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Spa
Room service
Daily housekeeping

About this place

Luxury Accommodation in the Heart of Samara Karoo Reserve Intimate Lodges: Experience the charm of the Karoo in two unique lodges - the rustic-chic Karoo Lodge and the elegant Manor House with an infinity pool. Culinary Delights: Indulge in gourmet meals and selected drinks served in picturesque dining areas or outdoors, adding a touch of luxury to your stay. Exciting Game Activities: Immerse yourself in the beauty of the reserve with daily game drives and bush walks led by experienced rangers, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters. Book now to escape to this malaria-free oasis in the Great Karoo and create lasting memories amidst nature's tranquility.

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8 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
The Manor 42 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Plains Camp Luxury Tent 40 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Karoo Lodge Luxury Suite 50 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Suite King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Karoo Superior Suite 60 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Manor House King Suite 40 m²2 × King bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 8	Show prices
Karoo Lodge Family Suite 80 m²2 × Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
The Manor Exclusive Use 42 m²2 × King bed, 4 × Twin beds	Sleeps 8	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool
Spa

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Room service

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms
Kids' club

Accessibility

Accessible

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Activities

Children's playground

Location

Address
Petersburg Road, Off the R63 to Pearston, Graaff-Reinet, 6280, South Africa

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

9.533 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 33 reviews.

Cleanliness9.4

Service9.3

Location10.0

Room quality9.3

Amenities9.3

Value for money9.3

Food and drink9.3

Senyue
Singapore · Solo · May 2026
2.0
“A stunning location let down by a poorly maintained Manor House, disappointing service, and very underwhelming food. If”
+The location is stunning, our guide Dom is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
−I upgraded to the Manor House, but unfortunately it was the biggest disappointment of my one-month trip in South Africa. The property itself feels quite run down and clearly needs proper maintenance. For a premium villa category, I expected a much higher standard of upkeep. It also gave me the impression that management may not have recently inspected or experienced the house from a guest’s perspective. The service was also disappointing. If the property is charging a premium for a private villa stay, there should be staff with the right experience and attention to detail to look after villa guests properly. The bench and lights around the swimming pool were not even prepared properly until the 3rd day of my stay. The food was another major letdown. The quality was poor, and the same frozen ingredients seemed to be used repeatedly throughout my stay. At times, I almost wanted to skip meals altogether.
Marie
Switzerland · Couple · January 2026
9.0
“Wonderful”
+Amazing little paradise which feels like home away from home. Staff is amazingly nice ; guides and trackers very experienced and knowledgeable. We had no expectations in terms of animals we would see yet it has proven to be our best safari experience so far! Food is also very good and varied: kudos to the Chef!
−The room itself would need some little improvements (shared in the reserve feedback form).
Colin
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2025
10.0
“A magical experience”
+Exceptional service
Catherine
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2025
10.0
“A pocket full of perfect paradise”
+This is incredibly difficult to fault in anyway at all. The actual drive to the property over the long gravel road was itself a treat of wildlife spotting. Everything is planned to suit you, we took 4 game drives with Hudson & Michael everyone of them was different. We were so lucky to spot an aardvark for a good 5 minutes, he went about his business unconcerned we were there. Our last game drive was so perfect we laughed as we pretty much saw everything up close and for a good amount of time. All meals here are beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection, definitely try the Karoo lamb! The afternoon tea was also great, and whilst not at all hungry we had to try the scrumptious homemade delights on offer . The communal areas are stylishly and comfortably furnished, and there’s a beautiful library and wine room, which is beautifully run by Clayton the sommelier. We stayed in cabin 5 and it was so comfortable with a large bed, seating area and stunning bathroom. The room had aircon and also a log burner for the colder months. The veranda was lovely to sit out on and we spotted monkeys warthogs and lots of birds just from here. We would definately love to return, all the staff made
−I can’t fault anything at all
Lynn
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2025
10.0
“Exceptional”
Katie
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2024
10.0
“Exceptional”
Sunil
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2024
9.0
“A wonderful first safari experience at Samara!”
+Location. Rooms very big and nice decoration. Everyone was very attentive and friendly. Mzimasi and AJ were brilliant guide and tracker - we looked forward to every drive! Thank you to the whole team at Samara
−Mosquitos nets that cover the bed entirely, on top of bed too - we have seen other hotels where the top is covered. We were given the same menu twice during our three night stay and we requested a swap to make the meal different - may be worth extending the menu for guests who might be given the same menu twice.
Jc
Belgium · Couple · February 2024
10.0
“Clser than an ecological responsible out of Africa, one will not get”
+Asthonising location, highly dedicated staff, super facilities, top quality service and food and noble goals ( rewilding)
−Nothing
Elizabeth
Norway · Couple · February 2024
10.0
“A dream of a place, fantastic property and great staff.”
+The most amazing house, the staff were so friendly, cozy room close to nature. Just an increible experience.
Emilie
Norway · Family · February 2024
10.0
“Exceptional”
−Bad internet connection

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

8 room types

The Manor

Plains Camp Luxury Tent

Karoo Lodge Luxury Suite

Standard Suite

Karoo Superior Suite

Manor House King Suite

Karoo Lodge Family Suite

The Manor Exclusive Use

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Family

Accessibility

Outdoor

General

Activities

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews