The Ibis Lounge

Some people are drawn to Nieu Bethesda after reading Athol Fugard’s The Road to Mecca. Others have heard of Helen Martin’s Owl House. It could also simply be the fact that the Karoo allows weary travelers the opportunity to slip back into the ease of a simpler, less hectic life where they can find their soul connection. Community spirit is strong here, and so alive and vibrant – it’s like being part of a large, tight-knit family, and Nieu Bethesda itself has become a small tourism mecca in its own right – with a big heart.

Area Info

Wander the furrow-lined dirt roads; appreciate that particular Karoo light, the mountains, the air, and the rural atmosphere. Even the cold winters (minus 10°C) offer something special, especially when it snows.
During summer, grow pleasantly drowsy in the heat, drink in those sunsets then behold that night sky with billions of stars. Stay over during high season, when the Nieu Bethesda is buzzing, or plan your visit for those times when it’s quiet, almost deserted.

Units and Rooms

Double Room - Karoo

Guests: 2

Room with large doors opening onto a stoep, double bed, and reed ceilings. Decorated with Charmaine Haines art and has a separate room just for the bath with bubbles & oils. Electric blankets, heater, fan, toiletries, bathroom heater & heated towel rails.

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Double Room - Amore

Guests: 2

Our Amore Room is our room of love, decorated all in white, with its double bed featuring a love headboard. The en-suite bathroom has a shower and heater, with heated towel rails. A fan, electric blanket, and more are available.

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Double Room - Happy

Guests: 2

Happy Room has two three-quarter beds and is decorated in bright colors. The large bathroom has a double shower (two people can shower - each with separate controls and showerhead). Bath, under-floor heating, heated towel rails, fan, electric blanket.

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