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The Barracks

3.0 star property
Umsobomvu guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located in the heart of town, The Barracks offers a warm welcome with its on-site bar and restaurant. Enjoy full breakfast options, unwind with free in-room WiFi, and take advantage of self parking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Patio
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
The current price is $59
$59 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Unit 01 - Queen - No Dogs Allowed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Unit 02 - Queen - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Unit 04 - Queen Unit - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Unit 05 - Twin Unit - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Unit 06 - Dog Friendly, Family Unit

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Unit 07 - Queen / Self Catering Unit - No Dogs Allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
15-17 D'Urban Row, Umsobomvu, Northern Cape, 9795

What's nearby

  • Colesberg Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colesberg Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colesburg Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Chalets Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gariep Dam - 47 min drive - 63.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bordeaux - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Inni Kraal Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪On Route Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Barracks

  • Enjoy your visit to Umsobomvu with a stay at The Barracks. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This pub serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 110 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 40 per pet, per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Barracks Hotel Colesberg

Barracks Colesberg

Barracks House Colesberg

Barracks Guesthouse Umsobomvu

Barracks Umsobomvu

The Barracks Umsobomvu

The Barracks Guesthouse

The Barracks Guesthouse Umsobomvu

Frequently asked questions

Does The Barracks offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Barracks does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Barracks?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of ZAR 40 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Barracks?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Barracks?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Barracks?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does The Barracks have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around The Barracks like?

The Barracks is a short 20-minute walk from Sunset Chalets Park and 6 minutes' walk from Colesberg Museum.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I can recommend The Barracks open hartedly. The effort to find out your time of arrival, the welcome drinks, and the traditional breakfast ... 10/10
Jaco, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room very clean, just a bit dated!
Emilia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location and a great team. Fantastic place to stay.
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and staff
Mariska, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous

Fabulous
J C Concepts Cc Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Avoid if disabled.

Definitely not recommended for people with disabilities. The host was unhelpful and patronising. I would not recommend staying there. Things would have been better if the gentleman were polite and professional. First bad experience in Colesberg ever! Being a seasoned traveler, this was the first time that I was treated like an inconvenience. Very disappointed.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a very pleasant stay here, the room was perfect, well presented and comfortable. Secure parking on site and choice of restaurants within 3 min walk. The hosts were great, definitely would stay again and recommend the Barracks to friend's
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A jewel in the Northern Cape

Rustic, comfortable and excellent service by Michael and Annelie King, the owners.
Abraham, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and extremely helpful. Clean and neat rooms.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place will stay again
Maryann, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pet friendly

Clean and neat. Ideal when travelling with pets.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A very nice guest house in a property and town with interesting history. The hosts, Mike and Annelie, made us feel welcome and cooked us a fantastic dinner (at extra cost) served in our room. Not a fancy or elegant place, but excellent value overall.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation. We had our small dog with us and she had a closed area to walk in. Comfortable bed and very gracious hosts. Will definitely stay there when we go down again.
Lynda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stay

We had a very good stay. The owner was very nice and helpful when we arrived during bad weather. The room was comfortable and stocked with everything we needed.
Ilse, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to relax after the long drive.

A wonderful stopover when commuting between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The comfort, cleanliness and hosts are outstanding. Thank you :)
Johan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely stop

Great place to overnight with terrific, friendly hosts.
Janet, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The place was okay

It nice
Keneilwe, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great for a stop over stay. Mike and Annalie were great hosts
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisch hotel op de doorreis. Zeer vriendelijk hoteleigenaar
derk, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Warm South African welcome

Following long drive from Johannesburg meaning we arrived later than expected, we were warmly greeted by Mike. He saw our car was safely parked off street, welcomed us with a wee sherry before showing us to our lovely room. Just what we needed including being provided with spray repellent just in case. All part of the service. Due to our late arrival, Mike kindly phoned a local restaurant to find out when the kitchen closed. Fortunately it was still open so this looking after us was much appreciated by my wife & I as we settled down with a couple of beers & some nice food
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A welcoming and comfortable stop

This a lovely old rustic property, unspoilt by remodelling and making the most of its period charm. Our bedroom was spacious and lofty with a shaded pergola. The King bed was very comfortable and the large bathroom had everything it should (and the softest towels). Mike and Annelie are natural and attentive hosts. Breakfast and dinner were of a good standard and there is a well-stocked bar
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Amenities were more than adequate, however the management does not give the impression that they are prepared to go out of the way to accommodate their guests
Michele, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Not impressed

The Barracks is a dilapidated bed and breakfast with old furniture (some broken like the bedside cabinet). The two padded chairs in the room were also dirty. We couldn't stay there so we left. The town is run-down and i wouldn't recommend staying in colesburg; rather book on the banks of the orange river or gariep dam. also wouldn't recommend parking your car outside - quite a dodgy neighborhood. There's no decent restaurants in the town, however there is a spur at the shell garage nearby.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The Barracks

Great place to break long journey. Very friendly host/hostess. Excellent good home cooked food good choices of wines.
roy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Its time to enlist

We loved the place, Mike went out of his way to make our stay memorable, Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The place is not a modern luxury lodge but its is very comfortable with lots of character and an excellent dining room. We will definitely stay again.