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The Ibis Lounge

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Nieu-Bethesda with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Double Room - Karoo | Garden view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Property entrance
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Explore the area

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Martin Street, Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape, 6286
  • Place, Nieu-Bethesda Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Owl House Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room - Karoo | Garden view

Double Room - Karoo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room - Amore

Double Room - Amore

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room - Happy

Double Room - Happy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Nieu-Bethesda

At The Ibis Lounge you'll be within steps of Nieu-Bethesda Church and The Bushman Heritage Museum. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Ibis Lounge, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Nieu-Bethesda B&B include Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre and Owl House Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Nieu-Bethesda Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Bushman Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Owl House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Camdeboo National Park - 60 min drive - 60.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Karoo Lamb - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Die Waenhuis Pub & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antie Eveline se eetplek - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stirlings At The Ibis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nieu Karoo Country Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ibis Lounge

Bed & breakfast in Nieu-Bethesda with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Ibis Lounge. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Nieu-Bethesda bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1880
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ibis Lounge offers 3 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Ibis Lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Ibis Lounge Nieu-Bethesda
The Ibis Lounge Nieu-Bethesda
The Ibis Lounge Bed & breakfast
The Ibis Lounge Bed & breakfast Nieu-Bethesda

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Ibis Lounge?

Yep, The Ibis Lounge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ibis Lounge?

As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ibis Lounge on 29 Nov 2025 start from AU$104.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Ibis Lounge have a pool?

The Ibis Lounge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes The Ibis Lounge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ibis Lounge.

Does The Ibis Lounge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ibis Lounge?

No, The Ibis Lounge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ibis Lounge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ibis Lounge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ibis Lounge?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Ibis Lounge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable

Unexpected excellence in a quaint old country dorp. An old house beautifully renovated but without being ultra modern. Welcomed by Barbara with great friendliness and always there to help, We also had dinner one night and it was of the highest standard Unreservedly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply, the Four Seasons of Nieu Bethesda. No, make that Five.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsabe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay in the heart of the Karoo. The guesthouse is beautiful, and the owner was helpful and kind. Super good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Comfortable guesthouse and gourmet restaurant

Best place to stay in Nieu Bethesda. So comfortable, clean, centrally located. Stunning restaurant with a 6-course set menu hand-crafted by a chef who forages and grows her own ingredients. An unbelievably gourmet experience in the most beautiful village in the Karoo. This is a must-do on a Nieu Bethesda itinerary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here. Room was lovely and breakfast delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful. God job!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop over, friendly hosts and the unique atmosphere of Nieu Bethesda
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Johanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great meals and atmosphere

Wonderfully friendly hosts, in a lovely guesthouse, superb food and hospitality. The hosts Johan and Barbara will bent over backwards to meet your demands. The rooms are clean and spacious. It is an old house and I found the room very hot and without the fan it would have been torture. The room had a fridge and tea and coffee facilities, a bath and shower. Very pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronel

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

A delightful stay

What an amazing stay we had at the Ibis. Barbara our host was a delight. Nothing was any trouble to her to make us as comfortable and made us feel at home from when we arrived until we left. The dinner was define with a fire going in the background. We loved our stay and we will definitely be back. Nieu-Bethesda touched our hearts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nieu-bethesda

WE had a pleasant overnight stay with friendly service and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna M

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

Stay at The Ibis Lounge Nieu Bethesda

Wow! What an awesome welcome we had by owners Johan and Barbara. Room was spotless and service excellent. Presentation and quality of the meals (dinner and breakfast) was superb. Thank you again for your hospitality and the lovely time we had. See you soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017