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The Barracks

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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15-17 D'Urban Row, Umsobomvu, Northern Cape, 9795
  • Place, Colesberg Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Colesberg Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colesburg Church
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Unit 01 - Queen - No Dogs Allowed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Unit 02 - Queen - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Unit 04 - Queen Unit - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Unit 05 - Twin Unit - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Unit 06 - Dog Friendly, Family Unit

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Unit 07 - Queen / Self Catering Unit - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Barracks

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking are available at this guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Barracks offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at The Barracks, you're just a quick walk from Colesberg Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Steps from Colesberg Park and 6 minutes by foot from Colesberg Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Umsobomvu guesthouse.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This pub serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 110 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 40 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 110 per person
  • Pet fee: ZAR 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Barracks Hotel Colesberg
Barracks Colesberg
Barracks House Colesberg
Barracks Guesthouse Umsobomvu
Barracks Umsobomvu
The Barracks Umsobomvu
The Barracks Guesthouse
The Barracks Guesthouse Umsobomvu

The Barracks Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and a great team. Fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can recommend The Barracks open hartedly. The effort to find out your time of arrival, the welcome drinks, and the traditional breakfast ... 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J C Concepts Cc Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very clean, just a bit dated!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Avoid if disabled.

Definitely not recommended for people with disabilities. The host was unhelpful and patronising. I would not recommend staying there. Things would have been better if the gentleman were polite and professional. First bad experience in Colesberg ever! Being a seasoned traveler, this was the first time that I was treated like an inconvenience. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very pleasant stay here, the room was perfect, well presented and comfortable. Secure parking on site and choice of restaurants within 3 min walk. The hosts were great, definitely would stay again and recommend the Barracks to friend's
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A jewel in the Northern Cape

Rustic, comfortable and excellent service by Michael and Annelie King, the owners.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and extremely helpful. Clean and neat rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pet friendly

Clean and neat. Ideal when travelling with pets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice guest house in a property and town with interesting history. The hosts, Mike and Annelie, made us feel welcome and cooked us a fantastic dinner (at extra cost) served in our room. Not a fancy or elegant place, but excellent value overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation. We had our small dog with us and she had a closed area to walk in. Comfortable bed and very gracious hosts. Will definitely stay there when we go down again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay

We had a very good stay. The owner was very nice and helpful when we arrived during bad weather. The room was comfortable and stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to relax after the long drive.

A wonderful stopover when commuting between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The comfort, cleanliness and hosts are outstanding. Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stop

Great place to overnight with terrific, friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Keneilwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The place was okay

It nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great for a stop over stay. Mike and Annalie were great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisch hotel op de doorreis. Zeer vriendelijk hoteleigenaar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm South African welcome

Following long drive from Johannesburg meaning we arrived later than expected, we were warmly greeted by Mike. He saw our car was safely parked off street, welcomed us with a wee sherry before showing us to our lovely room. Just what we needed including being provided with spray repellent just in case. All part of the service. Due to our late arrival, Mike kindly phoned a local restaurant to find out when the kitchen closed. Fortunately it was still open so this looking after us was much appreciated by my wife & I as we settled down with a couple of beers & some nice food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A welcoming and comfortable stop

This a lovely old rustic property, unspoilt by remodelling and making the most of its period charm. Our bedroom was spacious and lofty with a shaded pergola. The King bed was very comfortable and the large bathroom had everything it should (and the softest towels). Mike and Annelie are natural and attentive hosts. Breakfast and dinner were of a good standard and there is a well-stocked bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amenities were more than adequate, however the management does not give the impression that they are prepared to go out of the way to accommodate their guests
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not impressed

The Barracks is a dilapidated bed and breakfast with old furniture (some broken like the bedside cabinet). The two padded chairs in the room were also dirty. We couldn't stay there so we left. The town is run-down and i wouldn't recommend staying in colesburg; rather book on the banks of the orange river or gariep dam. also wouldn't recommend parking your car outside - quite a dodgy neighborhood. There's no decent restaurants in the town, however there is a spur at the shell garage nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Barracks

Great place to break long journey. Very friendly host/hostess. Excellent good home cooked food good choices of wines.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Its time to enlist

We loved the place, Mike went out of his way to make our stay memorable, Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The place is not a modern luxury lodge but its is very comfortable with lots of character and an excellent dining room. We will definitely stay again.