Providing a bar, Old Joe's Kaia offers accommodations in Schoemanskloof. This guest house provides free private parking and room service. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace, or simply kick back and relax. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden, next to the pool with a view, on the sun terrace, or in the shared lounge area. Mbombela Stadium is 31 miles from the guest house. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 47 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Graeme
    South Africa South Africa
    Vegan food was great, facility is clean, neat and well looked after. Had a great stay and would definitely go again.
  • Clare
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Old Joe’s Kaia is a haven of tranquility. Every part of it is beautiful and Marian and Paul are extremely welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful experience. The vegan food they serve is absolutely delicious and...
  • Bryan
    South Africa South Africa
    This was our first experience with vegan food and we were pleasantly surprised. The plating, textures and tastes were amazing. The breakfasts were also exceptional!
  • Hutton
    South Africa South Africa
    The host went out of her way to accommodate us. The room were very clean.
  • Annette
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely, relaxing, serene accommodation, very close to the N4 that was very convenient for our route back to Jburg. The lodge serves vegan food which was delicious.
  • Andrew
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The food was exceptional. As non-vegan's we were not aware that the breakfasts and dinners would be vegan, but the food was beyond excellent. Mariane was a brilliant cook and her and Paul excellent hosts. My wife and I came away from our two days...
  • Lizna
    South Africa South Africa
    Old Joe's Kaia is so much more than an overnight stay. It is a feast for the senses. From the moment you arrive, you feel at home and start to relax. The food is excellent. It is a divine treat to be there. Thank you, Paul and Marian!
  • Elizabeth
    South Africa South Africa
    It had a very good home feel, the room was nice and quiet, the dining hall was very nice with a lot of character. The food was exceptional
  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    Staff very friendly and happy to give advice on things to visit in the area. Meals were superb 😋
  • Heidi
    South Africa South Africa
    This venue is a vegan retreat. The breakfast and dinners are a melody of tastes. Really amazing.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 111 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Marian & Paul are excited to welcome you to our heavenly paradise and are confident that you will enjoy your visit as much as we love living here. Our four friendly cats and our gentle dog dDawgadd to the charm of this venue.

Property info

This charming venue has a relaxed homely atmosphere and is known for its excellent cuisine, comfortable accommodation and personal service. Big trees and a beautiful labyrinth grace the garden and fantastic birdsong accentuate the magic! Ideal base from where several attractions in the area can be visited or alternatively as an overnight stop on your journey to or from the Kruger National Park, Mozambique or Swaziland.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Amenities of Old Joe's Kaia
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe

General

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules
Old Joe's Kaia takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Old Joe's Kaia

  • The prices at Old Joe's Kaia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Old Joe's Kaia include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Tent
    • Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Old Joe's Kaia is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Old Joe's Kaia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool
  • Old Joe's Kaia is 2,150 feet from the center of Schoemanskloof. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Old Joe's Kaia is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.