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2 Fiskaal Street
Gariep Dam
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Free State
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Gariep, a Forever Resort
Gariep, a Forever Resort
Gariep, a Forever Resort
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The resort offers a range of fully equipped 2- and 3-bedroomed chalets. Enjoy bewitching sunsets over the dam from the fully furnished and equipped chalets. Each chalet features a TV with selected DStv channels.
The shady caravan and camping park boasts standard and luxury sites. The sites all have power, and are serviced by 2 ablution facilities including a laundromat. The luxury sites have their own ablution facilities.
At Gariep you'll find many facilities and activities to complete your holiday experience. Dine out at our Quenna Bistro on-site restaurant, enjoy a drink at the bar, or spend an evening in the privacy of your own chalet after finding everything you need at the supermarket next to the resort.
Gariep, a Forever Resort is situated on the border of the Free State, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape offering 3 conference facilities that can accommodate between 12 to 400 delegates. All rooms are equipped with modern conference equipment. We also offer tailor-made packages to suit any need or budget.
The resort offers a range of fully equipped 2- and 3-bedroomed chalets. Enjoy bewitching sunsets over the dam from the fully furnished and equipped chalets. Each chalet features a TV with selected DStv channels.
The shady caravan and camping park boasts standard and luxury sites. The sites all have power, and are serviced by 2 ablution facilities including a laundromat. The luxury sites have their own ablution facilities.
At Gariep you'll find many facilities and activities to complete your holiday experience. Dine out at our Quenna Bistro on-site restaurant, enjoy a drink at the bar, or spend an evening in the privacy of your own chalet after finding everything you need at the supermarket next to the resort.
Gariep, a Forever Resort is situated on the border of the Free State, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape offering 3 conference facilities that can accommodate between 12 to 400 delegates. All rooms are equipped with modern conference equipment. We also offer tailor-made packages to suit any need or budget.
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Reviews (197)
197 guests' feedbackFriendly reception, beautiful view. Well covered unit with everything we needed, spotlessly clean.
Had a great time, was friendly and very helpful on arrival, campsite very clean and tidy. What impressed us the most were the ablution blocks, silver clean and can you believe there was toilet paper. Can buy wood and things from the kiosk, there is a nice restaurant, good food and a bar to swallow the dust. Will go again for sure!
It was fantastic. I'm speechless. Keep up the wonderful work.
Yes. Friends like staff and very tidy.
Gariep, a Forever Resort is a lovely place with very nice and comfortable units, fantastic location with a special view over the dam. We may have picked a bad weekend, but there were several very loud parties going on with loud music, drunken shouting, taxis rushing by with deafening music, so much so that we had to call reception at half past 11 in the evening to silence them. make. Seeing as it was a half-way stay for us, and we were already in bed early, this was a really unpleasant experience and we were thankful that we only stayed one night, as the noise only continued in the early morning. It's a shame that a lovely stay was soured by this.
Thank you, we felt safe there at night and appreciated your nice and clean ablution facilities.
It's always a pleasant place to stop over. We will definitely go back when next on a long trip. It's a halfway stop over for us.
Comfortable but was very cold, so didn't use any facilities. Generally, it was clean and nice.
Yes, we had a very nice stay. Thank you very much.
We really enjoyed our luxury camp. Very convenient to have your own toilet, shower and kitchenette right next to your caravan. Everything was very neat and clean. The building inside was very neat and modern redone. Would definitely recommend it. If you are traveling from Gauteng, this is the ideal stopover point. You get there on time while the sun is still shining.
It's always delicious here! Will definitely come back. Thank you very much for your friendly service!
It was great and the beds were very comfortable.
We like to caravan camp at the accommodation - it's safe, very clean and tidy.
Very comfortable stay with everything you need. Received excellent and prompt customer service and assistance after there was a problem with our power. Can recommend Gariep Forever Resort.
Lovely stay, units are very neat and comfortable.
Everything was perfect. Quiet and peaceful with the most beautiful view. Slept so well in a very comfortable bed. Will definitely visit there again. Very safe, the children went to walk around and explore by themselves.
Very nice, sizeable and clean accommodation.
The stay was lovely. I agree it would be nice if the resort had a warm water pool as our stay was in the winter. However, I am sure it is just as nice as in the summer.
Staying at Gariep, a Forever Resort, far exceeds one's expectations. We've booked to stay there again on September 24.
For sure, will definitely visit again.
Very nice stay there.
We were only there for the night but we were all impressed with the whole resort as far as tended gardens, cut lawns, great swimming pool and a pleasant meal at the restaurant were concerned. Our dam view chalets were in a prime position and very nice.
Had a wonderful stay, and ate well at the restaurant.
Great overnight facilities for caravan camping, with your own facilities. Definitely beneficial!
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful place, friendly staff, beautiful views over dam.
Nice stay - Loadshedding just goes on longer than the schedule indicates. Information on arrival about this can help quite a bit.
Friendly service, beautiful view.
Beautiful resort with very neat chalets. The dam is really breathtakingly beautiful. We also did a boat trip which was lovely and affordable. Will definitely stop here again on the way to the sea. We also visited the nature reserve and saw an awful lot of springbok.
First time camping - really enjoyed it. The campsite was clean and felt safe.
The accommodations are first class and are equipped with everything you might need. There are numerous activities available at the resort.
The unit had enough space and all our expectations were met.
Very nice. It's just the bed. It's regular length. i am tall Can't people but also provide for us tall people.
It was nice, thank you.
We had a very nice stay. The service at reception was amazing. When we got there we realized that we got the dates wrong and we were there a day too early. The staff then arranged a different type of accommodation for us and helped us incredibly with two houses. Thank you so much, amazing service!
Fantastic facilities.
Clean and tidy unit. Restful.
Yes, the facilities and park are beautiful and clean. The buildings of the private caravan sites are beautifully neat and clean. The quality of the maintenance work on the buildings leaves much to be desired. Blinds that are broken are not replaced, and the finish of the replaced panes is done sloppily. This suggests that they regularly mark the stability of the toilets.
The chalet was neat and clean. Minimal maintenance is required here and there.
Only stayed in and enjoyed the view of the surroundings.
We have enjoyed our stay at the lodge, especially with the boat, and also went fishing.
We loved it. The resort is well suited for a holiday with the family and friends. While everybody can be busy with fun activities, you have everything around you on the premises: swimming, putt-putt, trampoline, tennis, walking, bike riding, and jogging. Braais scattered around for convenience, air-conditioned TV room/dining area.
Very nice. There is just nothing going on at the resort.
The stay was very pleasant.
We camped and it was beautiful. We will definitely come camping again, but next time for a longer period.
Yes, thank you, it was a pleasant overnight stay.
First visit. Really surprised with the cleanliness of not only the charlet, but the resort's gardens and facilities. Resort management should be congratulated.
We did, but load shedding made it difficult to enjoy the pleasure of the air conditioner, so we got little sleep. Wasn't aware if WiFi was available, no signal experienced at times.
We had a nice and safe visit.
Value for money, location is great!
Very nice stay in a peaceful atmosphere with very beautiful scenery.
Stay was fantastic. It was very modern and super clean. We also had a beautiful view of the pond.
A lovely stay thank you.
Very very nice and neat place. Bathrooms. 10 star!
It was an unforgettable weekend. Most beautiful pond. Enough to keep you busy. Everything is clean and tidy. Had a nice pond view.
It was a nice sleepover night. The resort is very neat. Luckily we had load shedding at 8pm and were able to see and appreciate the millions of stars. So, thanks for shedding the load at the right time.
Very nice view, spacious rooms, had a great stay, equipped with everything you could need and the air conditioning is a bonus.
We got there after 7 hours of driving and went to eat at the restaurant. It took 2 hours to make food for 4 people, despite there being only 3 tables occupied. The entire order was also wrong at the restaurant. Left there, back to the caravan, the power is off. Tried showering, then there were only 2 bathrooms that had hot water. It was not a pleasure at all. Would not recommend the place.
We had a great time until a group of people came to camp next to us at midnight. They made noise all day and night. Otherwise it was very nice.
Was an overnight stop and chalets have all the basic necessities one needs. Swimming pool is nice and big and children enjoyed cooling off.
We stayed over for one night and wanted to relax. The chalet needs a definite deep clean. The kettle was full of limescale and leaked. All the dishes needed to be washed again. So disappointed that a big group like this cannot upkeep the units.
Restaurant has almost nothing available on the menu. Chalet's paint peeling off, place full of spiders, shower and sink are clogged, and drying cloth smells.
Not at all. Chalet was not very clean and short maintenance. The restaurant did not have most of the items on the menu.
We had a nice time. Unfortunately, it rained in our tent and we found another place to stay for the evening. We still checked in and had a great day at the resort.
Pitches with a power point are particularly nice, tidy, and are continuously cleaned. Ambulance facilities are painfully neat and clean. Activities during our stay were good, with Maddy keeping the holidaymakers busy. Putt Putt courts and cafe are very neat. Best pizzas. However, the Quenna Restaurant - Bistro is a different story. Wait 2.5 hours for a "toasted" bun. The pasta "specials (-50%) are trained with full price. If we didn't point it out to the waiter, I believe he didn't know about it. We are told that it takes a little longer because als is served fresh . Everything sure except the old oily chips that we finally got. No cutlery on the tables. Wait 10 min and then go and ask the kitchen yourself. While the managers are standing there, my table walks past and I ask him can we order from him. He then says no, he is not our waiter and cannot help. I ask the managers for help, to which she tells the waiter to help. He reckons then he never said he could doesn't help (behind the managers back). Sorry that the extremely poor service and unprofessional service of the bistro spoiled our last night at the resort. Our waiter also informed us that he is the waiter and chef, hence the reason for the long wait for food and drinks.Still I can manage the resort and thank every worker there for the hard work to keep the resort so neat and clean. You guys are great. (Bistro excluded. Your service is useless and unprofessional). Conclusion: Accommodation highly recommendable, neat and clean and can support cafe with its delicious pizza. If you want to experience extremely poor service and want to get your blood pumping, go "treat" yourself and loved ones at the bistro.
The chalets are very neat. The children swam and biked all day. Everyone really enjoyed it, and the activities that the resort offered were very enjoyable for children.
It was great, just too short as it was our pitstop. Will definitely return.
Our stay was 100% good. Their customer service was also great.
Perfect, no issues. Lovely spot.
Yes, I had a nice stay.
Beautiful resort with clean, comfortable accommodation. Will definitely stay there again.
Nice stay and tidy. Maybe add a braai a bit for the wind.
Ablution facilities were excellent and clean. Service at the restaurant and reception was friendly and professional.
Neat chalet and camping options with good facilities and a fantastic view over the dam.
Our family had a great time. Very beautiful scenery, as well as the bright stars, especially during loadshedding.
Great place, nice overnight stay, great restaurant.
We were early and hung out in the caravan park where they called us when our cottage was ready. Friendly service and helpful.
My only negative comment is that the ablution is quite far from some campsites. Other than that, everything was great.
Relaxed, nice visiting facilities.
Well located and great for kids.
Clean and beautiful. Safe and well located.
Very peaceful getaway spot.
Our accommodation was indescribably beautiful and nice. Negatives, I tow my boat 750 km only to find out there is no jetty to put the boat in the water.
We stayed just for one night on our way to the Eastern Cape. It was comfortable and suitable for our family.
The campsite did have campers who were still making loud music until after 22h00. I just feel that security could take a turn to calm such behavior.
Great overnight venue on the way from Jhb to Hermanus. Clean and very secure.
It is a very nice place, nice pitches and a beautiful view. The stars in the evenings are lovely. It is central if you go to the Cape to spend the night, but the people in the chalets make noise day and night, and no one quiets them down. I like tranquility, especially by a pond. I don't think I can recommend the place. The management will have to clamp down on the noisy people, otherwise they will lose many other holidaymakers.
We had a very nice stay. Had a small problem with power, but resort manager sorted it out.
Nice stay and good location to use on 'road trip'.
We were very impressed by the cleanliness of the resort and the professionalism and helpfulness of the employees. We have visited the resort several times and will definitely do so again.
Everything was 100% at Forever Resort Gariep. The only problem was the water in the unit, when the faucet or toilet flushes, it makes a lot of noise. One is aware throughout the night even if the neighbors open taps or flush. Assume it's the water pressure. (Unit 41). Places are nice and spacious. Lovely view of the pond!
One overnight camping stay.
It was a great stay except that the pool area could be cleaner. Cigarette butts and beer caps lying around.
Pitches close to dam and far enough apart. The bathrooms were clean, just a little far from standing room. Neat pool and clean facilities.
It is a nice and affordable stopover between Pretoria and Cape Town. Kids can swim and we have a nice barbecue before we hit the road again.
Parking space, nicely placed, facilities are clean, pool cold, but clean. Putt-putt course is pretty clean and the trampoline is good for kids. The resort just needs to pay attention to guests in rondavels noise at night and access of taxis that drive around the resort.
Very convenient. We loved our unit with a beautiful view of the pond. It was delicious just too short.
Everything very nice but maintenance has lagged behind, doors and locks of unit old and battered, bed's headboard old and broken in places.
Houses very neat. Very hot, but has air conditioner that works well. Very quiet and peaceful. Staff mostly Afrikaans. Swimming pool nice and clean. Small shop but has everything you need. Kiosk food is very good. Larger shop just outside main gate. We will go back again.
Gariep is very beautiful and nice and cold, but the people in the houses are heard until the morning hours where they make a lot of noise and nobody stops them. The noise unfortunately moves towards the water's side where we camped. I have to say the campsite is very nice and the bathrooms too, but the second time we camped there there were stumps lying around. Where this, mind you, is not the resort's fault I must add. The restaurant is also very cute with very good food. Would also just suggest that you should maybe heat the pool water a little lukewarm. Otherwise, the surroundings are incredibly beautiful.
The area is very pretty.
The resort is old and neglected and maintenance is not done. 'Bridge' over children's pool is broken, children can get badly hurt. Pieces of the broken down cement lie in the water. Little house needs attention, bottom door to porch is closed with a spoon! Cottage no. 36.'s hallway tiles in the bathroom were broken. The house is dark. At least very clean and bed slept well. Photos are misleading. Restaurant is just a little bit. Would think they would have a generator. Not even an oil light during load shedding. Just stuck a candle on the table. We will not stay there again.
The restaurant was great! The unit was good but the rest of the resort was run down.
SIS! Sies sies sies.
The photo of the bedding and what was on the beds is incredibly different, the bedding on the beds was creepy. My husband woke up with insect bites on his body that he certainly didn't have before. The master bedroom's bathroom's shower clogs so you can't shower. The same bathroom light doesn't work at all. The master bedroom toilet was used for more than urine and it was not properly flushed. I understand it's not 5 star, but basic amenities and hygiene should be in place. We will never use Gariep Dam's Forever Resort again and for sure tell people not to use it because of the hygiene as well as the quality of the accommodation.
We arrived earlier than check-in and were helped with a smile. I was so glad there was a facility to wash clothes as my youngest got car sick, so I could easily wash the dirty clothes.
Very nice and tidy, nice view and clean.
What a fantastic surprise when we entered our little "home-away-from-home". A fantastic view from our veranda. So lucky to be there after so much rain filling the dam to "over-the -brim" experiencing so many years of drought! We were able to shoot fantastic photos of the "waterfall" flowing over the dam, including a the presence of a beautiful rainbow!
See stars.
Everything was very neat, wonderful environment.
Ideally located for an overnight stop between Mossel Bay and Johannesburg!
Was pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness of the resort. We had a good night's rest. Had a great meal at the restaurant. The staff certainly take pride in their work. Well done. Only problem was the toilet light in chalet no. 4 was outside operation. And when someone takes a shower, water drips from the toilet light. Would definitely recommend Forever Resort Gariep.
We really enjoyed our visit at Gariepdam. Accommodation was value for money, neat, spacious and clean. Really a pleasure to spend the night there.
The only thing we were not so happy about is that the only bathrooms for all the campsites are terribly far from most of the pitches. Heard other people complain about it too.
Chalets have a wonderful layout.
Lovely chalets serviced daily, lots to keep the family busy and the kids entertained! The on site restaurant has great value for money, delicious food and excellent service. Best Karoo lamb chops we've had!
Friendly staff as well as neat campsite, will stop there again if I pass by.
Music at the pool was unnecessary and a noise. View and facilities very nice.
We stayed in a recently upgraded unit and it was perfect. Had a great view over the dam.
Would recommend it to everyone!
The photos as advertised and based on what I booked on the website did not match what the resort gave me. They claim they are old photos and not of the place I booked. I had to pay R400 more to get a place that looks like the picture (rondavel) instead of a cottage.
We only booked one night as a pit stop for a longer tour. The unit we stayed in was of excellent quality. The resort itself doesn't compare to the other Forever Resorts for me.
Gariepdam is a beautiful environment with the friendliest people, everything is well maintained and we had a great time relaxing.
Unbelievably beautiful place.
I will like to visit the venue frequently. The hospitability of that staff is very good.
Nice stay there, clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly, the restaurant in the resort's food was top notch.
Best rest stop. Get in early to see the sights. Children can unwind.
Clean grounds, unit neat and so clean. Nice view of the dam. Nice swimming in big clean pool. Lovely place that one can visit again and again. Thank you very much.
Keep up the good customer service, excellent overall standards at the and the hygienic factors at the resort. Wish you and your staff a blessed 2022.
Fast and effective check-in (after hours at the gate). Nicely instructed on how to drive to the chalet. Everything clean and neat and in perfect working order.
Very beautiful scenery. Calm atmosphere. Neat chalets. Friendly people. Very clean. Will recommend for sure.
We were very surprised with the cleanliness of the resort.
I thought I was booking a detached unit, it's unclear on the website. This one was part of a row like block of flats right next to each other. You hear your neighbors shower and unlock doors, sounds like they are coming in on you. The unit is very nice with rosewood cupboards and granite and a beautifully tiled and modern bathroom. Nice leather sofa in the living room with a lovely view of the pond. There is also a braai and garden furniture. It was very windy the time we were there, we couldn't sit outside or barbecue. We were disappointed and thought my husband could fish from the lodge and that I could swim, but there is no heated pool. The unit was clean but I had to ask for a clean blanket - can't say here why. So it was awful. There was also a large noisy group on the resort.
We had a great time and rested well. The unit we stayed in was very neat and had everything we needed. The restaurant and facilities were very nice and the staff very friendly, thank you very much.
A clean and modern well-kept rondavel with good service delivery. Most beautiful green parks.
It was beautiful and very neat and clean. We enjoyed it a lot.
See stars.
Good value for money. Delicious food at the restaurant.
It's the ideal stopover with the added bonus of a stunning view. The restaurant on the premises is also very comfortable.
The resort is well maintained. The staff are friendly and the meals provided in the restaurant as well as the service was great!
We really enjoyed our stay.
Once again it was a pleasure to camp there. Everything is well maintained.
Stayed at the luxury campsite overnight on the way to Cape Town. The campsites next to the water were under construction and not available. However, it was nice and the resort is beautifully taken care of, neat and service was very good.
We were booked into the luxury chalets and the accommodation exceeded our expectations. It has been relatively recently built with quality finishes. The electric blankets on the beds were very welcome on a cold Karoo night. The highlight was the view of the dam itself. Although the resort's restaurant itself was closed for renovation, good meals were served in the conference hall by friendly staff.
Clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful.
Pitches were very neat and clean, the people at reception were friendly and helpful, would go there again anytime.
Maybe more toilets spread between camp sites.
The location is amazing. The units and equipment is in a poor state. I was very disappointed. Furniture around the pool is very old and badly faded as well as dirty. The unit was spacious, but the beds were old and none of the doors leading to the outside area worked. The curtains had holes in them and are grey from age. The furniture was very dated and it appears to lack any form of maintenance. The shower also leaked completely. The state of the unit and facilities put a damper on our stay. The views are beautiful. The on-site restaurant did not have many of the menu items available either.
Exquisite service, all the necessary facilities, safe and tranquil.
Will spend a whole holiday there anytime.
Comfortable, clean, quiet accommodation relatively close to main route to the Cape, but far enough away from main route noise.
Very friendly and helpful personnel. I would recommend the resort to all.
Perfect mid-way stop-over between Western Cape and Gauteng. Will definitely stay over again.
It was clean and tidy. The kids really enjoyed the big pool.
Will stay there again.
It would have been nice if the management mentioned that their pools are out of order due to maintenance at the time of booking. Many thanks to the staff of Gariep who accepted my booking, even though they could not track the booking and payment.
Overall it was very nice. Large neat accommodation and is well equipped.
Ons was aangenaam verras met die opgradering wat gedoen is by die Luxury 2-slaapkamerchalets, lyk baie mooi. Enigste probleem was toe ons by ontvangs aangemeld het.
In winter they need to ensure that extra blankets and heaters are available. 1 door to the unit did not lock, their maintenance crew must ensure they fix defects prior to clients checking in.
We arrived earlier than the check-in time. We decided to eat in the restaurant where we waited almost an hour and a half for the food. Just after 3 hours we got the keys to the chalets. When we arrived at the chalets, the staff were just starting to clean the chalets which were very dirty. I asked to speak to the manager who apologized as they were very busy and got 2 more people to help. However, the chalets were not thoroughly cleaned when we were finally able to enter. We have already slept in the caravan park, but will definitely not book the chalets again. In general, the resort was in a worse condition than the last time we stayed.
Very neat chalets in a safe environment. The restaurant's customer service was very slow and half the food was not on the menu. Disappointment.
We as a family really enjoyed it.
Was very impressed with the prompts service and the maintenance on the units is impressive. Should stay longer next time!
See stars.
See stars.
Was really surprised by the great chalets, would have liked to stay there longer.
Breathtaking! Our cottage was on the dam with just a railing in front. To the left there were little sailboats on the water. Best views and sunset! Accommodation very clean. Large, beautifully tended estate. Paradise for children!
We enjoyed staying at Gariep. Beautiful, clean chalets. Can definitely recommend. Neat gardens in and around the resort. Keep up the good work. Friendly and helpful staff.
The resort is beautiful with great facilities. Unfortunately we arrived late and had to leave the next morning which meant that we could not utilize all the facilities. The chalet, however, was well equipped and super clean. The only problem we had was that we arrived after the reception was closed for the day and our reservation was not on the list. It took some sorting out with the people at the gate.
The service at reception was quite slow.
Time really enjoyed. So beautiful to see children running around, laughing, fishing and cycling, without parental supervision in the dark. So lets think back to how I grew up.
Excellent facilities. Definitely recommended for families and water lovers.
Fully equipped chalets with a beautiful view of the dam. Safe for children and relaxing for parents. The chalets are nice and cosy, especially in the winter!
We use Gariep quite often and can never complain about anything. The last time, however, there was a problem with the hot water cylinder which they couldn't fix while we were there. Mr Adriaan Harper contacted me personally and apologised. He also gave us a free prize. The service at Gariep is very professional and I will always stay over there.
It was a wonderful getaway opportunity. Will definitely visit Gariepdam again.
Good camping facilities and the ablution facilities are clean and neat.
It was bitterly cold. The hot shower is a winner and the electric blankets were lifesavers.
We will visit Gariepdam again.
My wife and I had a lovely stay with our 2 mothers (over 80) who was most impressed with the beautiful view of the dam. The resort is kept in a good condition and was beautifully clean and neat everywhere we went. Restaurant's staff was friendly and food was delicious, thanks. Will definitely see you soon again on our travels.
We visited the Forever Resort at Gariep Dam in the middle of winter so the resort was almost deserted. Regrettably the drought had caused the water level to drop drastically, almost to the point where the harbour is mostly empty with boats stranded out of water - nothing like the picture on the website. We had hoped for a boat trip on the dam but this was not on offer at the time we visited. However I think with normal water levels and during the holiday season this resort should be excellent.
Reception was friendly and professional. The house was modern, neat and spotless. View was beautiful. Great overnight!
We have also stayed at Gariep Resort before. Each time it had been a wonderfully relaxing time. Chalets are well appointed, for one night or a week or more. This time we ended up with a "home trek", and the friendly staff moved us to another chalet that could better accommodate the trailers, cars and trek. Thank you very much, Gariep Resort!
There is really nothing which I would like to be changed.
We were pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and general impression of the resort. The accommodation is very neat and clean and has everything you could need.
We were simply very impressed with the resort at Gariep. The chalet was beautiful, and equipped with everything needed. The pools, trampolines and pit-pit are in good condition. Next time we will stay longer.
After the trainee at reception made a mistake with our vehicle permit, no excuse was given and there is no WiFi in the restaurant.
Well equipped and spacious.
Unit 36 in very poor repair. Reported some faults to managements.
We stayed at Gariepdam in winter, so the dam was low, however our stay was cold but lovely, the place was clean, well kept, staff was friendly. They quickly tended to a problem we had with a blocked drain. Next time we will stay longer.
Security at the gate was clueless about our accommodation payments and made us wait over 30 minutes before we were finally allowed in.
We stayed at Gariep, a Forever Resort for 1 night. Th unit was neat and well equipped. During the night there was a burglary at the unit next door and after that no one could sleep again. Our own unit's bedroom window, kitchen window and sliding door showed signs of previous burglaries, for example glass not matching the rest and broken window that was fixed with an extra piece of glass over it. The help of the resort's staff that night was very poor. The police confirmed that our unit and the one next door were frequently broken into. We wouldn't stay there again.
Wait very long to book in. Shower was broken. Toilet and shower stunk. Noise is tolerated until the early morning hours so stay somewhere else to rest before travelling further.
The resort offers very good value for money, and is ideal for a family with enough distractions to keep the kids entertained. Especially nice. Can highly recommend it.
Wonderfully relaxed for the night and had energy for the next day's further journey.
People (day visitors) who visited the pool leave their rubbish on the grass. They are very noisy with their music and have no respect for fellow human beings and swim in plain clothes. In the evening there was no lighting (street lights) in the caravan park and it was very dark. The restaurant is a big plus with friendly people at reception who are very helpful. Evening was peaceful and slept well.
We were very tired and found the facilities sufficient to rest for the long journey. Restaurant meal very convenient in the circumstances.
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These campsites all have electrical power points and are serviced by 2 neat ablution facilities. All the sites have power points and require a male caravan plug for use, which is available from the shop and reception. A maximum of 6 people are permitted per site. No pre-allocation of site numbers can be done, all stands are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Only suitable, recognized tents, caravans and motor homes are allowed to camp in the caravan park. Sleeping in cars and bakkies will not be allowed.
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Forever Resorts will not be held responsible for the loss of any personal possessions, money or any other valuables at our Resorts.
Children under the age of 3 years old are not allowed in the Hydro Spa’s.
No pets are allowed at any of the Forever Resort, excluding guide dogs.
No quad bikes allowed at any of the Forever Resorts except for the Loskop Country Lodges and Ranches.
Early arrivals by prior arrangements and subject to availability.
Extra fees may be applicable for any late departures.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
These campsites all have electrical power points and are serviced by 2 neat ablution facilities. All the sites have power points and require a male caravan plug for use, which is available from the shop and reception. A maximum of 6 people are permitted per site. No pre-allocation of site numbers can be done, all stands are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Only suitable, recognized tents, caravans and motor homes are allowed to camp in the caravan park. Sleeping in cars and bakkies will not be allowed.
Luxury Campsites
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Description
These luxury sites boast their very own ablution facility. All the sites have power points and require a male caravan plug for use, which is available from the shop and reception. A maximum of 6 people are permitted per site. No pre-allocation of site numbers can be done, all stands are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Only suitable, recognized tents, caravans and motor homes are allowed to camp in the caravan park. Sleeping in cars and bakkies will not be allowed.
Rates
Bathroom
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a camping basis, and guests are required to bring along their own equipment.
House Rules
Forever Resorts will not be held responsible for the loss of any personal possessions, money or any other valuables at our Resorts.
Children under the age of 3 years old are not allowed in the Hydro Spa’s.
No pets are allowed at any of the Forever Resort, excluding guide dogs.
No quad bikes allowed at any of the Forever Resorts except for the Loskop Country Lodges and Ranches.
Early arrivals by prior arrangements and subject to availability.
Extra fees may be applicable for any late departures.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
These luxury sites boast their very own ablution facility. All the sites have power points and require a male caravan plug for use, which is available from the shop and reception. A maximum of 6 people are permitted per site. No pre-allocation of site numbers can be done, all stands are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Only suitable, recognized tents, caravans and motor homes are allowed to camp in the caravan park. Sleeping in cars and bakkies will not be allowed.
2-sleeper Chalets (DCD2)
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Description
These chalets can each accommodate up to 2 guests, and comprise 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen and living area. The bedroom contains a double bed. The bathroom contains a bath, a shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove and oven. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking for 1 car is provided.
Room Arrangements
Rates
About This Room
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Extras
Entertainment
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Forever Resorts will not be held responsible for the loss of any personal possessions, money or any other valuables at our Resorts.
Children under the age of 3 years old are not allowed in the Hydro Spa’s.
No pets are allowed at any of the Forever Resort, excluding guide dogs.
No quad bikes allowed at any of the Forever Resorts except for the Loskop Country Lodges and Ranches.
Early arrivals by prior arrangements and subject to availability.
Extra fees may be applicable for any late departures.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
These chalets can each accommodate up to 2 guests, and comprise 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen and living area. The bedroom contains a double bed. The bathroom contains a bath, a shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove and oven. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking for 1 car is provided.
4-sleeper Chalet (SCD4)
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Description
These chalets can each accommodate up to a maximum of 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a double bed, and the second bedroom contains 3 single beds. The bathroom contains a bath with a hand-shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking for 1 car is provided.
Room Arrangements
Rates
About This Room
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Extras
Entertainment
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Forever Resorts will not be held responsible for the loss of any personal possessions, money or any other valuables at our Resorts.
Children under the age of 3 years old are not allowed in the Hydro Spa’s.
No pets are allowed at any of the Forever Resort, excluding guide dogs.
No quad bikes allowed at any of the Forever Resorts except for the Loskop Country Lodges and Ranches.
Early arrivals by prior arrangements and subject to availability.
Extra fees may be applicable for any late departures.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
These chalets can each accommodate up to a maximum of 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a double bed, and the second bedroom contains 3 single beds. The bathroom contains a bath with a hand-shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking for 1 car is provided.
4-sleeper Chalet (PCD4)
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Description
These luxury chalets can each accommodate up to 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a double bed, and the second bedroom contains 2 single beds. The full bathroom contains a bath, a shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove and oven. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking for 1 car is provided. These chalets have a lovely view of the dam.
Room Arrangements
Rates
About This Room
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Extras
Entertainment
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Forever Resorts will not be held responsible for the loss of any personal possessions, money or any other valuables at our Resorts.
Children under the age of 3 years old are not allowed in the Hydro Spa’s.
No pets are allowed at any of the Forever Resort, excluding guide dogs.
No quad bikes allowed at any of the Forever Resorts except for the Loskop Country Lodges and Ranches.
Early arrivals by prior arrangements and subject to availability.
Extra fees may be applicable for any late departures.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
These luxury chalets can each accommodate up to 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a double bed, and the second bedroom contains 2 single beds. The full bathroom contains a bath, a shower, and a separate toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove and oven. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking for 1 car is provided. These chalets have a lovely view of the dam.
6-sleeper Chalets (SCD6)
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Description
These double-storey chalets can each accommodate up to a maximum of 6 guests and comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a double bed, and the second and third bedrooms each contain 2 single beds. There are 2 separate bathrooms containing showers. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking is provided.
Room Arrangements
Rates
About This Room
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Extras
Entertainment
Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Forever Resorts will not be held responsible for the loss of any personal possessions, money or any other valuables at our Resorts.
Children under the age of 3 years old are not allowed in the Hydro Spa’s.
No pets are allowed at any of the Forever Resort, excluding guide dogs.
No quad bikes allowed at any of the Forever Resorts except for the Loskop Country Lodges and Ranches.
Early arrivals by prior arrangements and subject to availability.
Extra fees may be applicable for any late departures.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
These double-storey chalets can each accommodate up to a maximum of 6 guests and comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen and living area. The first bedroom contains a double bed, and the second and third bedrooms each contain 2 single beds. There are 2 separate bathrooms containing showers. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes a microwave, toaster, and a stove. The living area contains a TV with a selection of 13 DStv channels. Each chalet has its own private braai area. Undercover parking is provided.
The resort offers a range of fully equipped 2- and 3-bedroomed chalets. Enjoy bewitching sunsets over the dam from the fully furnished and equipped chalets. Each chalet features a TV with selected DStv channels.
The shady caravan and camping park boasts standard and luxury sites. The sites all have power, and are serviced by 2 ablution facilities including a laundromat. The luxury sites have their own ablution facilities.
At Gariep you'll find many facilities and activities to complete your holiday experience. Dine out at our Quenna Bistro on-site restaurant, enjoy a drink at the bar, or spend an evening in the privacy of your own chalet after finding everything you need at the supermarket next to the resort.
Gariep, a Forever Resort is situated on the border of the Free State, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape offering 3 conference facilities that can accommodate between 12 to 400 delegates. All rooms are equipped with modern conference equipment. We also offer tailor-made packages to suit any need or budget.