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Calvinia Magic Garden

Guest House

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 49 reviews for Calvinia Magic Garden
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Nicola D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola D
With spouse/partner

Die aand was rustig en ontspanne. Die diens was vriendelik en positief.

Dit was lekker, na die lang pad wat ons gery het was dit 'n lekker wegbreek en fantastiese plek om te ontspan.

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The evening was calm and relaxed. The service was friendly and positive.

It was nice, after the long drive we had it was a nice break and a fantastic place to relax.

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Mariette B - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mariette B
With friends

"It is an acquired taste".

Baie arty, miskien bietjie veel vir 'n sekere persoon se smaak.

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"It is an acquired taste".

Very arty, maybe a bit much for a certain person's taste.

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William V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
William V
With spouse/partner

Very different, but lovely.

Very central and safe. Wi-Fi never worked. Aircon not working. Stove plates very slow. Other than this the place was great.

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Baie dankie dat julle hier geslaap het. Ons het groot waardering. Gaan beslis kyk na die internet, lugversorging en die stoof.

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Jan S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan S
With spouse/partner

Oulik en baie rustic.

Verseker anders. Basies en gesellig. Mooi plekke in Calvinia om te geniet.

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Cute and very rustic.

Insure otherwise. Basic and cozy. Nice places in Calvinia to enjoy.

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Graham P - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Graham P

Friendly, eclectic stopover in Calvinia.

It's loaded with character, owners are warm and friendly and somehow you just feel relaxed in the Magic Garden, in a deep chair in the lounge area with dogs vying for your attention.

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Jacques V - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques V
Individual traveler

Fantasties.

Wat ń onderlike ervaring. Ek het as vreemdeling daar aangekom en as familie daar weg gery. Warm, gasvry omgee mense.

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Fantastic.

What a strange experience. I arrived there as a stranger and left as family. Warm, hospitable caring people.

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Trudie G - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie G
With spouse/partner

Rustig, vriendelik en gasvry.

Ons het lekker gekuier en het werklik geen klagtes nie. Die gasheer en -vrou was baie vriendelik en het altyd seker gemaak dat alles in orde is en dat almal tevrede is. Alles is binne loopafstand as jy bene wil rek en die restaurante soos die Blou Nartjie is beter as enigiets hier in Hermanus.

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Quiet, friendly and hospitable.

We had a great time and really have no complaints. The host and wife were very friendly and always made sure that everything was in order and that everyone was happy. Everything is within walking distance if you want to stretch your legs and the restaurants like the Blou Nartjie are better than anything here in Hermanus.

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Johan M - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan M
With spouse/partner

Gasvryheid uitstaande! Home away from home.

Die akkomodasie was wat ons nodig gehad het vir 'n sorgvrye besoek aan die blommewêreld. Ons is goed ontvang en die gasheer en vrou het uit hul pad gegaan om ons verblyf 'n aangename ondervinding te maak.

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Hospitality outstanding! Home away from home.

The accommodation was what we needed for a carefree visit to the world of flowers. We were well received and the host and wife went out of their way to make our stay a pleasant experience.

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Denise D - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Denise D
With spouse/partner

Veilig. Interessante kuns.

Gemaklike vriendelike ontvangs en verblyf. Veilige parkering.

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Safe. Interesting art.

Comfortable friendly reception and accommodation. Secure parking.

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Chrisna R - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chrisna R
With friends

Dit was baie aangenaam.

Baie interessante blyplek met vriendelike gasheer en gasvrou. Dis voorwaar 'n magic tuin.

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It was very pleasant.

Very interesting place to stay with friendly host and hostess. It's truly a magic garden.

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Doreen S - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doreen S
With spouse/partner

Uit 'n ander wêreld.

Wow! As jy die kunssinnige soort is dan is dit jou tipe plek. Henri en Sonja is een woord: awesome! Ek gaan defnitief weer vir hulle kuier. Groot pluspunt is dat hul diere-vriendelik is en hul woefels het my twee net so welkom en tuis laat voel.

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From another world.

Wow! If you are the artistic type then this is your type of place. Henri and Sonja are one word: awesome! I will definitely visit them again. Big plus is that they are animal-friendly and their waffles made me feel just as welcome and at home.

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Margaret D - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Margaret D
Individual traveler

Rustige atmosfeer met "most amazing" mense.

Mense het uit hulle pad gegaan om my motor te huisves vir 10 dae. Ook het hulle my vroegoggend afgelaai waar ek moes wees.

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Quiet atmosphere with "most amazing" people.

People went out of their way to house my car for 10 days. They also dropped me off early in the morning where I needed to be.

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Marietjie K - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marietjie K
Family with young children

Was sielsrus en my vrye gees kon weer lewe.

Iets anders, boheems en manjefiek! Stort in die buitelug onder 'n ou sjefbak met feetjieliggies. Diep, warm kleure. Kaalvoet-gasvryheid. Een woord: heerlik.

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Was peace of mind and my free spirit could live again.

Something different, bohemian and magnificent! Shower outdoors under an old chef's bowl with fairy lights. Deep, warm colors. Barefoot hospitality. One word: delicious.

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Baie dankie Marietjie. Ons het julle ook geniet. Kom weer.

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Arene C - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arene C
With friends

Interessant en lekker.

Gawe eienaar. Mooi na ons gekyk. Lapa was 'n wenner.

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Interesting and fun.

Nice owner. Nice looking at us. Lapa was a winner.

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Jolandé S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jolandé S
With spouse/partner

'n Belewenis.

Voor ek meer vertel van ons tydjie in Calvinia, moet ek eers bietjie van myself vertel. Ek is baie konserwatief. Ek bly binne die grense van wat die grootste meerderheid van die mensdom as normaal sien. Ek hou van als wat bekend is en beproef nie graag enigiets wat vreeslik uitheems lyk nie. Ek het een keer by iemand gehoor ek moet my hare losmaak. Op daardie stadium nie geweet wat dit beteken nie, want my hare het juis op daardie dag los op my skouers gehang, maar ek is later geleer dat dit iets in die lyn van, om te ontspan, minder volgens die boek te lewe, beteken. Met die beplanning van ons reis deur die Noorde van Suid-Afrika, wou ons plekke besoek wat werklik 'n herinnering van die onbekende sal na laat en dis dan ook hoekom ons op die ou end op Magic Garden as ons oornagtuiste in Calvinia besluit het. Hier het ons 'n wêreld sonder enige grense beleef. Hier is elke vorm van lewe, geloof, beginsels en voorkeure vasgevang op minder as een hektaar grond. Hier oordeel niemand en is die gasvryheid waarmee mens ontvang word absoluut prysloos. Ons is deur Sonja en Henry (eienaars) soos long lost family ontvang en met die lekkerste nachos deur Sonja gemaak en sjokolade brownies met roomys deur Henry bedien, bederf. Hierdie was een ongelooflike ervaring en vir seker 'n plekkie om eendag weer na terug te keer. Ek moedig enige iemand wat net bietjie hare wil losmaak en die lewe wil gaan leef om hier aan te ry. Jul sal meer as net 'n goeie nagrus ontvang, maar so ook herinneringe wat jul 'n leeftyd daarna sal by bly.

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An experience.

Before I tell more about our time in Calvinia, I must first tell a little about myself. I am very conservative. I stay within the boundaries of what the vast majority of humanity sees as normal. I like all that is familiar and don't like to try anything that looks terribly alien. I once heard from someone that I should loosen my hair. At the time I didn't know what it meant, because my hair was hanging loose on my shoulders that very day, but I was later taught that it meant something along the lines of, to relax, to live less by the book. When planning our trip through the North of South Africa, we wanted to visit places that would really leave a memory of the unknown and that's why we decided on Magic Garden as our overnight home in Calvinia. Here we experienced a world without any borders. Here every form of life, faith, principles and preferences are captured on less than one hectare of land. No one judges here and the hospitality with which one is received is absolutely priceless. We were received by Sonja and Henry (owners) like long lost family and spoiled with the most delicious nachos made by Sonja and chocolate brownies with ice cream served by Henry. This was one incredible experience and for sure a place to return to one day. I encourage anyone who just wants to let their hair down and start living life to drive here. You will receive more than just a good night's rest, but also memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.

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Karin W - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin W
With friends

Beste waarde vir geld, baie meer as net 'n oornagplek.

Na 'n lang dag op die pad, kon ons vir geen beter tuiskoms vra nie. Gasvryheid om van te droom. Varsgebakte brood en konfyt in die tuin bedien was 'n wenner. Daar is soveel om na te kyk en dis wonderlik om te sien hoe Sonja haar droom waar gemaak het. Die tuin is 'n lafenis en almal wat daar aankom, kuier soos ou vriende saam.

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Best value for money, much more than just a place to stay.

After a long day on the road, we couldn't ask for a better homecoming. Hospitality to dream of. Freshly baked bread and jam served in the garden was a winner. There is so much to look at and it's great to see how Sonja made her dream come true. The garden is an experience and everyone who arrives there hangs out like old friends.

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Baie dankie, Karin. Hoop om jou eer te sien. Kom skilder saam met my. xxx

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Schenda V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Schenda V
Individual traveler

Vriendelikste gashere ooit.

Eienaars van die plek is die vriendelikste paar mense wat ek in 'n lang tyd ontmoet het. Lekker gekuier en sal definitief teruggaan.

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Friendliest hosts ever.

Owners of the place are the friendliest pair of people I've met in a long time. Had a great time and will definitely go back.

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Gwen R - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gwen R
With spouse/partner

Magic

Calvinia Magic Garden is very central and within walking distance to restaurants/shops. It's bohemian, colorful, and different from your everyday guesthouse, but still comfortable and relaxing. Interest around every corner.

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Baie baie dankie Gwen. Ons waardeer jou pragtige review. Dit bring groot aansporing om nog meer te doen.

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Roy R - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Roy R
With spouse/partner

Adequate for the purpose.

Definitely alternative accommodation. The owner Sonja obviously has invested much of her resources to turn the place into a living museum.

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Riana S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana S
With spouse/partner

Rustig en stil in 'n pragtige mooi omgewing van plante.

Pragtig met kunswerkliggies tussen die plante en om elke hoek en draai 'n nuwe fokuspunt. Baie antiekheid wat nuutgemaak is vir dekor.

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Calm and quiet in a beautiful beautiful environment of plants.

Beautiful with artwork lights between the plants and around every corner a new focal point. Lots of antiques repurposed for decor.

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Baie baie dankie Riana. Ons waardeer jou pragtige review. Dit bring groot aansporing om nog meer te doen.

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Louis P - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis P
Individual traveler

Heerlike nagrus by 'n baie interessante plek.

Gasheer en gasvrou was baie aangenaam en almal wat daar gebly het, het die kuier geniet

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Lovely night's rest at a very interesting place.

Host and hostess were very pleasant and everyone that stayed there enjoyed the time there.

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Michelle V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Michelle V
With spouse/partner

Lekker rustig.

So 'n lekker en unieke plek met vriendelike mense en 'n heerlik pizza by Ceilas so ent verder.

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Nice and quiet.

Such a nice and unique place with friendly people and a delicious pizza at Ceilas not far away.

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Jacques B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques B
With spouse/partner

Heerlik gekuier.

Unieke ondervinding en baie gasvry.

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Had a great time.

Unique experience and very hospitable.

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Alta C - Aug 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta C
With spouse/partner

Besoek aan 'n ware towertuin.

The Magic Garden is die plek vir jou as jy lus is vir iets anders. Die kleurvolle en interessante kamers en tuin is werklik iets besonders. Tussen al die wonderlike items is al die geriewe wat mens kort ook ingebou.

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Visit a real magic garden.

The Magic Garden is the place for you if you fancy something different. The colorful and interesting rooms and garden are truly something special. Among all the wonderful items, all the amenities one needs are also built in.

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Ewert B - Apr 2021
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Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ewert B
Family with teenagers

Magic plek. Dis soos om in 'n ander wêreld in te beweeg.

Gasvrye Henry en Sonja het vyf ekstra myle geloop om ons verblyf uiters aangenaam te maak. Heerlik ontspan voor mens weer die lang pad vat.

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Magic place. It's like moving into another world.

Hospitable Henry and Sonja went five extra miles to make our stay extremely pleasant. Great to relax before taking the long road again.

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Renier C - Mar 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renier C
With spouse/partner

Magic!

Sonja en Henry is ongelooflik gasvry en het laat voel soos ou vriende. Selfs toertjie deur baie indrukwekkende huis.

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Baie baie dankie. Ons waardeer dit opreg. Kom asseblief weer!!

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Eben Z - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eben Z
With friends

Uitstekend.

Wonderlike, unieke plek. Iets anders.

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Outstanding.

Wonderful, unique place. Something else.

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M B - Nov 2020
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
M B
Individual traveler

Dit was net great gewees, sommer als.

Iets anders as jou standaard gastehuis. My kind of place. Die gashere was so vriendelik en hulpvaardig, mens kan nie anders as om welkom te voel nie. Sal beslis weer daar draai as ek in die omgewing is.

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It was just great, that's all.

Something different from your standard guest house. My kind of place. The hosts were so friendly and helpful, you can't help but feel welcome. Will definitely stop by again if I'm in the area.

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Fanie K - Sep 2020
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fanie K
With spouse/partner

Baie interessant.

Anders as jou konvensionele oorslaapplekke, maar baie lekker.

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Very interesting.

Unlike your conventional sleepovers, but very nice.

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Marianne C - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marianne C
With friends

'n Ongewone blyplek, maar heerlik.

As jy hou van iets anders slaap gerus daar. Baie gasvry en behulpsaam. Beveel die groter kamers aan as daar kinders is.

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An unusual place to stay, but lovely.

If you like something else feel free to sleep there. Very hospitable and helpful. Recommend the larger rooms if there are children.

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Wilna R - Dec 2019
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilna R
With spouse/partner

Fantasties.

Wat 'n belewenis! Pragtige plek met soveel dekorasies. Het vinnige baie tuis gevoel. Eienaars baie behulpsaam.

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Fantastic.

What an experience! Beautiful place with so many decorations. Felt very at home fast. Owners very helpful.

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Johannes E - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johannes E
With spouse/partner

Knus en gemaklik.

Baie gerieflik en netjies.

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Cozy and comfortable.

Very comfortable and neat.

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Stefan G - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan G
With spouse/partner

'n Verfrissende alternatief tot die alledaagse.

Calvinia Magic Garden word bedryf deur kunstenaars, Sonja en haar lewensmaat. Dit is iets heeltemal anders as die gewone, saai verblyf op 'n reis. Dit verfris jou siel en bied soveel onverwagte verrassings omdat dit ook 'n pragtige versameling oudhede bevat wat kunstig en smaaklik in die kamers uitgestal word. Sonja bedryf ook die dorp se bakkery en die reuk van varsgebak maak mens sommer honger. Die kamer waarin ons gebly het was ruim, smaaklik gemeubeleer en is volledig toegerus vir selfsorgetes. Ons was gul ontvang en het regtig baie lekker gekuier. Ek sal Calvinia Magic Garden sonder huiwering aanbeveel. Werklik waarde vir geld.

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A refreshing alternative to the everyday life.

Calvinia Magic Garden is run by artists, Sonja and her partner. It's something completely different from the usual boring stay on a trip. It refreshes your soul and offers so many unexpected surprises as it also contains a beautiful collection of antiques that are artfully and tastefully displayed in the rooms. Sonja also runs the town's bakery and the smell of fresh baked goods makes you hungry. The room we stayed in was spacious, tastefully furnished and fully equipped for self-catering. We were welcomed and really enjoyed our stay. I would recommend Calvinia Magic Garden without hesitation. Real value for money.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

You'd have to like eccentric people!

The people who stay there look like gypsies. Not everyone would like to stay there.

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Charlene L - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Charlene L
With spouse/partner

Interessant en uiters kunssinnig.

Gasvry, kunstig, anders en baie interessant.

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Interesting and extremely artistic.

Hospitable, artistic, different and very interesting.

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Ria K - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ria K
Individual traveler

Gemoedelik en warm.

Sonja se ontvangs was spontaan en warm en dadelik met 'n ondeundheid. Alhoewel die bespreking slegs vir oornag was, was die atmosfeer beter as wat ek in enige vyfsterplek sou kry. Calvinia Magical Gardens is wonderlik boheems en warm.

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Jovial and warm.

Sonja's reception was spontaneous and warm and immediately with a mischief. Although the booking was for overnight only, the atmosphere was better than I would get in any five star. Calvinia Magical Gardens is wonderfully bohemian and warm.

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Ingrid L - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid L
Family with teenagers

Vriendelike ontvangs, mooi verblyf, ons het dit geniet.

Mooie plek om te oornag, lekker sentraal in die dorp, restaurante en Spar net om die hoek, elke kamer daar het iets spesiaal.

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Friendly reception, beautiful accommodation, we enjoyed it.

Beautiful place to overnight, nice and central in town. Restaurants and Spar just around the corner. Every room has something special.

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Letitia Lynnette F - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Letitia Lynnette F
With spouse/partner

Awesome!

Ons was tuis die oomblik toe ons deur die hekke gestap het. Sal weer gaan!

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Awesome!

We were at home the moment we walked through the gates. Will visit again!

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Jj F - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jj F

Great hosts, very accommodating.

This is very arty, eccentric accommodation with very friendly, accommodating hosts who go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome and at home. They were also very accepting of our dogs who travelled with us.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Furniture not our taste.

We are pensioners. The guest house is for young people and "hippies".

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Johan V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
With friends

Voorwaar 'n goeie alternatiewe ervaring!

Die dekor is asemrowend. Die gasvryheid nog meer. Almal kuier saam in die gemeenskaplike area rondom die vuur. Ek kan dit beslis aanbeveel!

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A great alternative experience indeed!

The decor is stunning. The hospitality even more. Everyone hangs out in the common area around the fire. I can definitely recommend it!

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Letitia Lynnette F - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Letitia Lynnette F
With friends

Baie aangenaam.

Die ontvangs, personeel en verblyf was baie aangenaam.

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Very pleasant.

The reception, staff and accommodation were very pleasant.

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Jan V - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan V
Family with young children

Dit was waarlik onvergeetlik.

Dit was 'n unieke plek propvol oulike idees en daar is iets om te sien om elke hoek en draai, wens ons kon langer daar bly.

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Truly unforgettable.

Unique place full of quaint ideas and something to see around every corner, which we could stay longer.

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Rensche R - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rensche R

Lekkerste kuier by die beste mense.

'n Oase vir 'n moeë siel. Besonderse mense in 'n lieflike omgewing. Baie skoon en gerieflik met heerlike ontbyt. Dirk en Sonja sal ons beslis weer sien.

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Best visit with the best people.

An oasis for a weary soul. Special people in a lovely environment. Very clean and comfortable with delicious breakfast. Dirk and Sonja will definitely see us again.

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Jo-ann G - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jo-ann G
With spouse/partner

Was wonderlik. Ons het dit baie geniet!

Kan regtig aanbeveel! Het baie tuis gevoel! Was 'n wonderlike ervaring!

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Was great. We enjoyed it very much!

Can really recommend! Felt very at home! Was a great experience!

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Dries M - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dries M
On business

Baie dankie vir 'n awesome verblyf.

Vriendelike verwelkoming en vriendelike eienaars; baie dankie vir 'n awesome verblyf. Dirk, hoop jy kan al jou idees voltooi.

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Thank you very much for an awesome stay.

Friendly welcome and friendly owners; thank you very much for an awesome stay. Dirk, hope you can finish all your ideas.

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Ds Andries N - Oct 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ds Andries N
Large group

Baie aangenaam en ontspannend.

Dirk en Sonja gaan uit hulle pad om gaste soos vriende te behandel en te laat voel. Die kuier in die lapa was 'n besondere ervaring!

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Very pleasant and relaxing.

Dirk and Sonja go out of their way to treat and make guests feel like friends. The visit in the lapa was a special experience!

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Erika H - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika H
With spouse/partner

Dont judge a book by its cover!!!

Dirk and Sonja were very welcoming and friendly and so were their friendly dogs. The displays in the yard are amazing!! Thanks for very comfortable stay.

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Maretha N - Aug 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maretha N
With spouse/partner

Dit was heerlik.

Die huis en mense was baie interessant.

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It was delicious.

The house and people were very interesting.

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  • Capacity: 10 people
  • Check-in: 10:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 37 Stigling Street, Calvinia, 8190, Northern Cape
  • All ages welcome
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