Stay in the Wide-Open Space of the Karoo
Hotel rooms and glamping tents on the N1 just beyond the Hex River Valley. Situated about two hours from Cape Town. Bring the kids, bring the dog, and enjoy the beauty, serenity and open-skies of the Karoo.
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A weekend away
Two nights at Karoo One, a swim in the rock pool and dinner at the Brasserie. See the rooms and what is on special.
See roomsA family holiday
The kids club, a jungle gym, a trampoline and a games room, plus a family room that sleeps four.
See what the kids can doBringing the dog
All our hotel rooms take dogs, and there is plenty of space to walk them. AfriCamps tents take dogs with prior notice.
Read the pet policyA stop on the N1
We are about two hours from Cape Town, on the road between Johannesburg and the coast. Break the long drive here.
Plan your stopoverA farm wedding
Exclusive use of the whole farm, a chapel, a rustic wedding cellar and no noise curfews.
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An authentic farm stay
Karoo One Hotel & Village is on the N1 just beyond the Hex River Valley, about two hours from Cape Town. It is the first farm in the Karoo when you travel from the Western Cape, which is how it got its name, and the family-friendly farm escape you have been looking for.
Come for a family holiday, a Karoo wedding, a romantic break or simply time away from the city. You will find wide-open skies, a warm team and Benji, our Border Collie, waiting to greet you. Dogs are welcome too.
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Accommodation
Four hotel room types, plus 13 AfriCamps tents on the hillside, each with a private wood-fired hot tub.
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Courtyard Rooms
A large bed made up of two three-quarter beds that can be separated, a seating area, wall air conditioning, a bar fridge and a patio. The bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower. Sleeps up to 3, with a maximum of 2 adults.
Mountain View Rooms
Two three-quarter beds put together to make a king bed, wall air conditioning, a bar fridge, an en-suite shower and a private patio with mountain views. Sleeps up to 3, with a maximum of 2 adults.
Deluxe Rooms
Our family rooms, each with a fireplace, a seating area, a bar fridge, wall air conditioning and glass doors to a patio. The bathroom has a bath and shower combination and double basins. Sleeps up to 4, with a maximum of 2 adults.
Old Barn
Interleading rooms for up to 4 adults, with exposed timber beams, a fireplace, wall air conditioning, a bar fridge, a freestanding clawfoot bath and shower, and a peaceful private garden. Families with children are welcome too.
AfriCamps tents
Thirteen tents on the hillside, each with a private wood-fired hot tub and a kitchen for self-catering.
Find your way around the farm
Everything is close to reception: the rock pool in the kloof, the chapel, the Brasserie and the AfriCamps tents on the hill. Choose a place to find out more.
A day at Karoo One
Morning
Breakfast at Hugo Restaurant
Breakfast is served daily from 07h30 to 10h30. Bootlegger coffee is served on the deck.
Midday
The rock pool and the trails
Walk or cycle out to the natural rock pool, about 800 m from the hotel and surrounded by steep cliffs and canyons, and have a picnic. Ask reception for the best picnic spots.
Afternoon
A game drive at Aquila
Drive ten minutes to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a day or sunset drive and see the Big 5 up close. Book through reception.
Evening
Sunset and dinner
Watch the sun go down over the veld, then eat at the Brasserie. The night sky is dark enough for the Milky Way, and groups can book the boma fire by prior arrangement.
The Karoo experience
Adventure awaits at every turn
From mountain biking trails to the natural rock pool in the gorge, Karoo One is a playground for the curious and adventurous. Families, couples and dogs are all welcome.
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Get Married under the Karoo Skies
Farm Weddings With The Whole Village To Yourselves
Book the whole farm for your wedding weekend. The main indoor venue seats up to 180 guests banquet-style, accommodation sleeps up to 110, and there are no noise curfews. Say your vows at the chapel, the rock pool area, the wedding cellar or the outdoor Brasserie. Bring your own planner and caterer.
FAQs
Can't find what you need? Call reception on +27 23 358 2131.
How far is Karoo One from Cape Town?
About two hours by road on the N1. Directions from Cape Town and Johannesburg are on our getting here page.
Is Karoo One good for young children?
Yes. Guests park once and the farm is open space, with a jungle gym, trampoline, games room and kids club room. See the kids club page.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes, Karoo One is a pet-friendly farm. Rules for rooms and AfriCamps tents are on the pet-friendly page.
Can we visit Aquila Private Game Reserve from here?
Yes, it is about ten minutes away. Ask reception to book your drive, or read about safari at Aquila.
Is there Wi-Fi and cell signal?
There is free guest Wi-Fi, strongest in the main buildings. Cell signal and Wi-Fi details are on the getting here page.
Find us
on the N1, Hex River Valley
N1, De Doorns, Touws River, 6875, Western Cape. See the getting here page for directions from Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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