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Guest House in Schoemanskloof

Old Joe's Kaia

4.5
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Reviews

4.5/ 5

Based on 47 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.4
Location
4.5
Value for money
4.3
Service
4.7
Safety
4.6
Marina V
1 night stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jan 2026

Incredible. Don't miss it. We discovered a real treasure! It's so beautiful at Old Joe's Kaia. I wish we could have stayed longer. Marian is a wizard in the kitchen, we enjoyed the most delicious vegan meal. We are not vegans and even my kids enjoyed the food! (And that's not always easy.) Marian and her husband are super hosts. It felt like we were visiting family.

Ongelooflik. Moenie dit misloop nie. Ons het 'n ware skat ontdek! Dis so mooi by Old Joe's Kaia. Ek wens ons kon langer bly. Marian is 'n wizard in die kombuis, ons het die heerlikste vegan maaltyd geniet. Ons is nie vegans nie en selfs my kinders het die kos geniet! (En dis nie altyd maklik nie.) Marian en haar man is super gashere. Dit het gevoel of ons by familie gaan kuier het.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Family Unit
Phillip J S
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Nov 2025

Excellent. Friendly service with excellent vegan food. A real calming retreat.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Kaia (Triple)
Louise R
1 night stay ⋅ Large group
5.0
Jun 2025

Quiet retreat atmosphere. Lovely atmosphere. Very peaceful.

Rustige retreat atmosfeer. Heerlike atmosfeer. Baie rustig.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Family Unit
Room stayed in
Rondavel (Double)
Craig S
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
3.4
Jan 2026

Good location, reception and staff. Rooms, garden and pool are tired and need work. Thank you for hosting us. We enjoyed our stay at your accommodation but were disappointed in the overall condition of the unit we had access to. I enjoyed the 'Great Expectations' feel of the old antiques scattered across the property, and the reception area was great. The room, however, fell short of our expectations, and there were numerous maintenance tasks that were being neglected. In the end, we did not think this was value for money when compared to other places we have stayed.

Cleanliness
3.0
Service
4.0
Location
4.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
2.0
Room stayed in
Family Unit
Rozelle T
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
3.2
Apr 2026

Maybe I'll just drive all the way to Nelspruit next time, too bad! The parking is far from the unit with lots of stairs. So a lot of luggage is a headache. I slept badly because there were dogs that barked all night. I think they were the dogs of the surrounding neighbors? As a Christian, I also felt uncomfortable with the labyrinth and the symbols of the strange religions there. The entrance from the main road is super dangerous with the roadworks, you don't see the sign and you can't stop because there are lorries at speed behind you. We had to drive past and turn around a few km to find a place. The bed in the room was uncomfortable and creaked when you just moved, which further keeps you from sleeping. The place just needs a little TLC.

Sal dalk maar tot in Nelspruit ry volgende keer, jammer! Die parkering is ver van die eenheid af met baie trappe. Baie bagasie is dus 'n kopseer. Ek het sleg geslaap omdat daar honde was wat heelnag geblaf het. Ek dink wel dit was omliggende bure se honde? As 'n Christen het ek ook ongemaklik gevoel met die labirint en die vreemde gelowe se simbole daar aangebring. Die ingang van die hoofpad af is super gevaarlik met die padwerke, jy sien nie die bord nie en kan ook nie stop nie, want daar is lorries met spoed agter jou. Ons moes verbyry en 'n paar km omdraai plek soek. Die bed in die kamer was ongemaklik en het gekraak as mens net beweeg, wat jou verder uit die slaap hou. Die plekkie kort maar 'n bietjie TLC.

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Cleanliness
3.0
Service
4.0
Location
3.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Room stayed in
Kaia (Triple)
Marian
Old Joe's Kaia
Hi Rozelle Thank you for your review. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. With regard to parking, we understand it can feel inconvenient as the parking area is located at a distance. However, with a little indication, assistance is always available, and we are more than willing to help guests with directions or luggage where needed. The dogs you encountered belong to neighbouring properties. This is an ongoing situation that we are aware of and actively trying to address. Regarding the labyrinth, it is a feature with a long and meaningful history and is used internationally in many different contexts for reflection, peace, and prayer. For example, the most well-known labyrinth is found in a cathedral in Paris, France, and there are over 100 labyrinths in South Africa, including at least 10 located in church buildings or church gardens. Many visitors engage with the labyrinth as part of a reflective or spiritual experience, and we are always happy to share information with guests who are interested in learning more. At this stage, the roadworks in the area are unfortunately beyond our control, but we do find that Google Maps and Waze generally provide accurate directions to our entrance, which helps most guests navigate without difficulty. With regard to the bed in the room you stayed in, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations. This is the first time we have received such feedback about that specific room, and it is a room that is often requested by returning guests. We do appreciate your comments as they help us to continually review and improve our guest experience. Kind regards, Marian
Anonymous Guest
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
May 2025

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Family Unit
Darren E
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
4.8
May 2025

A tranquil stop over. Wonderful experience, very friendly and excellent service. Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful gardens.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Rondavel (Triple)
Sannelize J
1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.6
Oct 2025

Beautifully located. It is perfectly located 90 minutes from the Malelaan gate in the Kruger. So, if you still want to visit the Game Reserve, but want to make your driving time easier the next day, it works well. We only made a mistake with the fact that we had a few heavy things that we didn't want to leave in our car, and it is quite a walk from your car to your sleeping place up or down a hill. The family room had basic kitchen facilities under the stoep roof if you don't want to use the owner's meals.

Pragtig geleë. Dit is perfek 90 min geleë van die Malelaan hek in die Kruger. Dus, as jy nog lekker in die Wildtuin wil kuier, maar die volgende dag jou rytyd makliker wil maak, werk dit goed. Ons het ons net misgis met die feit dat ons 'n paar swaar goed gehad het wat ons nie in ons kar wou los nie, en dit is nogal 'n stukkie se stap van jou kar na jou slaapplek teen 'n bult op of af. Die familie kamer het basiese kombuisgeriewe onder die stoep se dak gehad as mens nie van die eienaar se etes wil gebruikmaak nie.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Family Unit
Willie T
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
4.4
Mar 2025

Excellent, very comfortable. Very nice stay. Their food is top notch.

Uitstekende, baie gerieflik. Baie lekker gebly. Hulle kos is uit die boonste rakke.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
4.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Rondavel (Double)
Dominique A
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Dec 2024

Cannot find a better place for my stay in SA. Peaceful place. Thank you for your kindness. Vegan meals prepared by Marian are amazing.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Rondavel (Triple)

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N4 Schoemanskloof Road, Plot A39, Schoemanskloof Valley, 1207, Mpumalanga

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  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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