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1 Grey Street
Carnarvon
8925
Northern Cape
021 344 2440
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Maritza Guest House
Maritza Guest House
Maritza Guest House
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The rooms consist of either single beds or single and double beds with en-suite bathrooms and showers only. Each unit also has a fridge/freezer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, basic self-catering appliances, a TV with selected DStv channels and electric blankets. 3 out of the 5 rooms have air-conditioning. Heaters are also available for those colder Karoo nights. Towels and shower gel is provided in each room as well as fresh, clean linen. For the guests who want a full breakfast, there are beautiful restaurants in town.
Maritza Guest House has a braai area for all guests to use. Safe parking is available on the premises.
The rooms consist of either single beds or single and double beds with en-suite bathrooms and showers only. Each unit also has a fridge/freezer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, basic self-catering appliances, a TV with selected DStv channels and electric blankets. 3 out of the 5 rooms have air-conditioning. Heaters are also available for those colder Karoo nights. Towels and shower gel is provided in each room as well as fresh, clean linen. For the guests who want a full breakfast, there are beautiful restaurants in town.
Maritza Guest House has a braai area for all guests to use. Safe parking is available on the premises.
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216 guests' feedbackYes, thank you. We arrived in the late afternoon, but it was not a problem for the hostess to receive us. Despite load shedding, the hostess ensured that the geyser was switched on and we did not endure any inconvenience.
Thanks Marie, my wife and I enjoyed it. Your place was neat, clean and safe. We can definitely recommend it for a quiet overnight stay for two people.
Neat place. Neat and clean.
Very warmly received. Was holiday, did not keep track, helped us to eat something. Very clean and comfortable. She is kindness itself.
Aunt Marie is an angel. Arrived there late afternoon and she received and welcomed us. It was loadshedding, but she gave us a flask of hot water for coffee. The room is equipped with 12v lights for load shedding. In the morning there was no power again due to stage 6, but there was a fresh flask of hot water. Thank you Aunt Marie.
Friendly reception. We were kindly given basic food packs as there were no takeaway places or restaurants open. The accommodation and courtyard had a slight undertone of the smell of urine.
The stay was pleasant.
Place is clean and tidy but security is not so good. All four hub caps of our vehicle were stolen. Owner is friendly and helpful.
Helpful, friendly hostess.
Yes, we had a nice stay and felt safe. The hostess was very helpful.
Very good overnight accommodation. Will stay there again.
Room placement according to spouse's need - she walks with a walking frame. Secure parking.
Good value for money and everything worked except for an Eskom grid failure.
We did a sightseeing tour of the town. As I did an army service for a few weeks on Carnarvon 55 years back, the deterioration in the town and houses was shocking.
Hostess not at home. Let me know where we can find key. Room very cold and dark until after loadshedding. Bathroom needs attention. Otherwise all good.
Friendly reception. Supply through 13 volt batteries when there was no electricity. Thanks for that.
Friendly and helpful hostess.
A bit of upgrade with TV and bedding would make a big difference in that room.
It was an older room. Not quite what we expected.
Friendly, hospitable reception with everything one hopes for during a visit to the Karoo. However, the accommodation itself needs attention.
Pleasant stay with everything needed for an overnight stay.
Only one chair, very small, was happy to leave.
It's worth the price you pay. If you expect luxury, look no further. It's very basic. Beds are old and the bathroom is from the early 80's.
The place was very dated. Needs an upgrade. Too cramped with no seating place except for the beds. The bathrooms were very very disappointing. Old and untidy.
The rooms were very well equipped for self-catering. The owner was very nice and helpful and made us very nice road food for the next day's bike ride.
Great overnight stop on the way to the West Coast from Johannesburg.
Was excellent just short.
Received very hospitably. Place is neat and clean. Just right to rest after a long drive. Will stay there again if I go in that direction.
Was nice. Would recommend, peaceful environment and friendly hostess.
We were received very kindly. The room was neat and clean with all the necessary amenities and we slept nice and warm in a freezing cold Carnarvon. We definitely recommend this overnight stay and will visit again if we go in that direction. We also enjoyed a delicious breakfast the next morning. It feels like home.
All the rooms are well equipped and we had a very nice stay.
The place is well furnished, clean and tidy and the hostess particularly caring and considerate. The food package is delicious and much appreciated. Thank you very much again.
Thank you very much Marie, you made us feel very welcome, and we had a nice barbecue for dinner. The facilities are beautifully clean and tidy and so comfortable it feels like we are staying with family. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip.
The town is dirty and too many drunk people.
Thank you Marie, we had a good rest. Keep well.
Owners are very friendly and make a lot of effort. The breakfast was very tasty and homemade. The air conditioner was a bonus for sure. We will definitely stay again.
It's a cute little place and we had a great barbecue.
When we arrived there it was on 1 Jan and all businesses were closed. They arranged meat etc for a braai.
Due to load shedding we could not boil hot water for coffee, but hostess provided hot water in hot flask for coffee.
Kitchen very useful.
Accommodation was comfortable. Rest well after the long exhausting journey. Thank you very much Marie. Landed couple.
Meets all the requirements for a comfortable and safe overnight stay.
The overnight stay was pleasant and the owners were very friendly, even made me breakfast before my early departure. And on that note, just bear in mind there is no cooking facility besides the braai, not an issue if you only going to braai and staying for one night like I did.
All I needed. Friendly host.
Location excellent. Would just like to know more about what is going on in Carnarvon.
No problems. Enough to sleep over for a night. Booked on short notice and was accepted quickly.
Very friendly reception.
Problem with cold water in shower. My wife was slightly scalded while showering when the cold water suddenly stopped.
Place is very clean and tidy and everything you need for a sleepover is there.
We had a wonderful stay and after a long day on the road it was a wonderful place to rest. It was terribly hot so the air conditioning was an absolute bonus. Thank you very much again.
Room was neat and well equipped. No soap and shampoo in room.
Nice quiet and peaceful. Nice people. Nice meal at Lord's Kitchen.
This place was not the same quality I am used to.
Stayed only one now night so cannot say much.
The room was spacious and comfortable. The host should have made an arrangement with someone to welcome us whilst she attended to her ill husband in hospital and also told us long beforehand that she would not be available. The house is drab and needs to be renovated. The garden was a mess!
I personally think No 5 needs upgrading. No wifi. Couldn't read what channel it was on TV at all. Think a newer TV will do the trick. An attempt was made to get into the driver's side. Electronic locking mechanism is damaged. Will have marked and repaired in Blouberg.
No Covid-19 protocols observed on arrival. The owner has a card machine but won't use it. She gave the option of cash or EFT. I offered cash, she chose EFT. She then handed me a scrap of paper with her bank details and the amount. She uses this same scrap of paper over and over again by simply crossing out the amount due and writing the new amount. I shudder to think how many hands that scrap of paper has passed through. I am still suffering after having almost died from Covid-19 last year. So I take Covid-19 protocols very seriously. Photos on website are outdated. Garden overrun with weeds. Accosted by beggars on arrival. Complained to website about this and the poor security. Owner then phoned me and said that what I complained of could not have taken place at the guesthouse and she can't be responsible for beggars harassing us outside the restaurant or in town. When we got back from dinner, her husband then came and sort of apologised.
Friendly reception, neat room.
No negative comments.
The shops closed earlier. With no food and hungry the owner offered us a plate of braai.
The unit was very clean and tidy. Thank you for the emergency light that gave us light throughout the load shedding.
Peaceful, quiet environment near nice place to eat.
Neat old fashioned charm with friendly service.
Quiet guest house, with everything needed for a good night's rest.
We had a great time at Carnarvon.
Lovely establishment, centrally located, included all basic amenities, the rusks and cereal were lovely. Thank you so much.
Good value for money for overnighters.
Owner and staff are friendly and always available and helpful. Amenities are great.
Been fantastic. Thank you.
Thank you, Marita. We will stay there again in the future
The parking area was safe. Relaxing stop to recharge.
Comfortable room with everything you need and also delicious biscuits with morning coffee. Nice farmer's breakfast. Because of the distances between towns in that world, guesthouses are a must.
Maritza made sure that we had everything we needed, that we had breakfast, even though we drove very early again. The service was very friendly and helped with everything we needed. Thank you very much.
It was an enjoyable, comfortable stay. The place was very clean.
Spacious and well equipped.
Late afternoon on Sunday almost nothing is open in town, but we are used to the countryside. Happy to have road food.
Definitely value for money. Reception friendly, Afrikaans, neat, no problems!
Comfortable and neat overnight facilities.
Rooms very nice and tidy.
Nice spacious room with clean en suite facilities.
Accommodation was suitable for overnight stay but would recommend that they upgrade a bit.
Warm welcome by the owner. Decor and rooms are in need of a revamp.
We just spent the night there. Mosquitoes wanted to eat us. Nothing in the room to spray them with. Little things they could do better like there was no hand towel at the sink. I would have liked a flatter pillow. Coffee, milk and sugar were sufficient and biscuits were very tasty and welcome.
We were there during the cold front and the beds had electric blankets on them. It was so nice to get into a nice warm bed at night after 10 hours on the road.
It is what it is. An old bedroom being subdivided to make an on suit bathroom. Lots of wires running all over the place. Cheep at the price. So with reservations, I have been to better for the same price.
We then slept there one night. We were well received.
It's average but probably to be expected in a place like Carnarvon.
Guest house was nice and the location was central.
Pleasant stay and nice chat with landlady about common interests.
Very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed and ate very well.
My friend and I had a very nice night at Maritza's guest house. The place is clean and pretty and safe and Maritza is a wonderful kind lady. I'll definitely go back there next time I go through Carnarvon.
Nice neat and spacious rooms. Owner was very hospitable.
A lot of thought is put into providing the guest with everything for a pleasant overnight stay. We appreciated all the added touches and particularly the electric blankets.
Friendly owners. Neat and clean.
The room was very neat and well equipped. Not the fanciest of places but was great for overnight. The only thing that would have been nicer would be a bath for the kids, but I do realise small kids are probably not regular guests.
We had a nice time. Hostess was very nice and helpful. Had a very nice breakfast. Everything was very neat and clean.
Very well furnished. Will sleep there again.
We were kindly received and felt welcome. The accommodation was clean and good value for money!
Was bitterly cold and air conditioning worked great.
No one to greet us when we arrived and the key for the gate was not available. Cereal and milk were provided for a quick breakfast and the bed was comfortable. A good place for an overnight stay on our way home.
Beautiful old fashioned house in quiet area. Safe, clean and tidy, ideal for bikers (park very close to rooms) with lockable gates.
Good value for money but shower in room 5 could improve.
I would only suggest replacing cushions, bit flat. Beds were wonderful for tired body.
Everything was good but the lock at the gate was ridiculously small so security can't be good.
Not a guest house where you will stay for a long time. More suitable for employees who need to stay overnight due to work commitments.
They were helpful.
I think the guest house is in a quiet area and is quite safe.
Lack of maintenance, poor electrical wiring. Bedding sub standard. Never saw owner or manager.
Clean and tidy. Will definitely stay here again.
Hospitable accommodation and delicious breakfast.
Old Karoo house with lots of character. Very friendly host. Excellent breakfast. Great value for money.
Had a great stay, friendly hostess.
I recommend them. Room is neat, clean and large. There is everything needed for long stays. Friendly reception. 100%.
An unexpected addition was the fridge and microwave in the room.
The hostess received us with great hospitality. Everything one needs for a night's sleep. Beautiful old Victorian house.
Neat, clean and practically furnished. We have never been disappointed, would recommend everyone to stay there.
Friendly reception. Can put a bar of soap by sink. Mosquito netting will help.
We stayed in Carnarvon during our visit to the Meerkat open day. The entire trip and stay was excellent. At Maritza Gaste Huis we were warmly received. The rooms were comfortable with everything I needed. The breakfast was excellent.
A group of us stayed here for two nights, and found it a lovely friendly establishment. It's in walking distance to the rest of town.
Neat overnight facilities and good reception by pleasant owners.
Quiet area, friendly reception. Clean neat accommodation. Old-fashioned facilities, but everything you need. If I have to overnight in Carnarvon again, I'll stay here!
Would have liked to have something like milk for the coffee/tea. Otherwise there are no complaints.
After a rather long journey, we were received very kindly and the room met all our needs. Although there was some uncertainty about breakfast, we were treated to a delicious breakfast the next morning. Recommend for any weary traveler.
Made to feel welcome by host.
Basic accommodation but perfect for overnight stay.
Lovely stay, clean and neat, breakfast is recommended. Love the old house. Would recommend it anytime.
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We were received professionally and taken to our accommodation. For the countryside, we believe it meets but did not quite meet our requirement. A suggestion is that one of the beds be taken out of the room. Believe it would help a lot if the access gate was automated, it is a safety hazard as the gate has to be manually controlled.
Well received. Although the room has everything needed, the room and bathroom need urgent upgrading. Everything is old and obsolete. Unfortunately can't recommend.
Everything was okay, but we had to be quiet from 7 in the eve as some guests were complaining. I didn't think this is an old age home.
Had a great stay and got great advise about an excellent restaurant. The owner welcomed us and made us feel at home. We found that the TV is a bit too far to see properly, but it's probably because of our age!
Arranged for braai-pack beforehand, as we arrived there on Sunday afternoon and Carnarvon's shops would then be closed. Maritza went out of her way to make it special for us. Our rooms were clean and tidy and we could rest and relax after a long and warm journey through the Karoo. Will definitely overnight there again.
The village was dead silent throughout the night. Will sleep there again next time.
We immediately felt at home with our Afrikaner hostess and host. Nice old big historic house with lots of space in the room. Electric blanket on a firm mattress. Please think hold on in the shower!
Beautiful old house with lots of character. Friendly hosts. Will definitely visit again.
Highly recommend. Will do it again!
We were received like friends. Tidy. Clean. Bed slept great. Thank you very much!
Everything was good. The place was neat, especially the toilet. The air conditioning and DStv were surprising. Parking was also safe for the car. No one bothered us.
Although I arrived late, they went out of their way to make sure I get the keys. The room was very neat and clean. Rested well.
Lovely hosts. Neat, clean, large, basic room. Good value for money.
After a tiring dirt road journey from Sutherland via Loxton Maritza Guest House was a very welcome stay and home and the hostess (Marie) made you feel right at home.
Could rest after a long day on the road from the Rand.
Very nice place to stay and definitely value for money.
Clean, quiet and friendly. Affordable.
Friendly reception, rooms neat and clean, have crockery and microwave, toaster and fridge, so you can make your own food and a braai area, very quiet area.
Friendly reception by the owners. Real value for money and Karoo hospitality.
Had a good night's sleep in a clean, comfortable room at very affordable rates. Friendly, personal service. Would recommend to anyone.
We slept well. Maritza made us feel very welcome and the stay was very pleasant.
We had a lovely stay at Maritza Guest House on Carnavon. We were just 2 people in the lovely big room. Our hostess was very welcoming and quickly explained everything to us, even where we could buy mutton.
Basic, but adequate accommodation for overnight stop. Walking distance to good and pleasant restaurant, supermarket and solid farmers breakfast from very sympathetic owner.
Our group of friends stayed at Maritza Guest House. The welcome was very pleasant and friendly. The rooms and furniture were very old, but everything is neat and clean. The 1 room has no air-conditioning which was a bit unpleasant seeing that it was 35 degrees this weekend.
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We were in room one and two. Room one is very convenient, room two is smaller and a little crammed. Wonderful hospitality from Marie.
There was wood for the braai and a warm welcome, will recommend it to anyone.
We were kindly received and shown around, after which we could calmly unpack and make ourselves at home. Hostess was available but not intrusive, which we appreciated. They were very hospitable and our breakfast was delicious! Can recommend the accommodation and in terms of value for money it is very good.
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Accommodation not set up well enough for my travel/accommodation purposes. If someone is only staying overnight, it's perfect. Needs necessary sleeping facilities. I will be able to recommend things, but only from an affordable, safe, overnight-only point of view.
We were welcomed very kindly. On the recommendation of the hostess, we enjoyed dinner at a local restaurant - delicious! Clean linen and towels with "good" beds. Ideal place to spend the night. Will use Maritza Guest House again.
We stayed for the night, good stay, the electric blanket was nice and snug. Rusks and coffee were enjoyable, spacious room, no complaints.
We were welcomed very kindly. The place is full of character and neat. We were disappointed that, although we were 3 guests, there were only 2 bags of coffee and some tea available. It would be lovely to be able to drink a cup of coffee in the evening and also the next morning. The bathroom mats are very outdated.
The guesthouse is one of the older homes in the town. It is also in the older part of the town which can give the impression that it isn't very safe, but it is very safe. The reception was very friendly and we were referred to a great restaurant. The room is convenient, but it is older.
Karoodorp very clean, peaceful and beautiful my first. Back in town and I like carnavon.
The room was clean and the bathroom comfortable. There were no other guests, so we could experience the wonderful silence of the Karoo. It's a shame that there wasn't a sink where you could wash your dishes, because then we had to use the sink in the bathroom. But the provision for coffee and/or tea and breakfast the next morning was a bonus. Thank you very much for that.
Friendly reception. Furniture in room very old, but everything clean and tidy. If you like modern accommodation, the facilities are not for you.
Wouldn't stay there again.
Room does not meet the standard. Duvet and pillowcases on bed are faded. Shower has curtain on and no door, causing the floor and carpet to be soaking wet. Owner can feel free to look at her linen, which is very important, as well as the mattresses of the beds.
Room was lit all night due to outside lights being on, curtains inside room light and translucent, glass outside door with lights shining through, security light outside switching on and off. It was a night I will soon forget. Mattress on bed bitter bitter hard, feels like you are lying on a board. Total room was not up to a good standard at all. It was one of the worst bookings I have ever done.
We spent the night in a nice big room with air conditioning and DStv, so we could still watch our soaps. The hostess' hospitality and helpfulness was wonderful! We immediately felt at home and were able to rest well before continuing our journey the next morning. We will definitely recommend Maritza Guest House to all people who come our way and travel through Carnarvon.
We had a great stay, slept and chatted with Tienie and Marie.
Such a wonderful, peaceful experience with my family and everything was clean and neat.
The most delicious rusks with coffee.
Our stay was very peaceful.
Thanks so much for the outstanding Karoo hospitality Marie! There aren't many people like you. We got so much more than we expected. Clean, neat, comfortable, nice and warm even though it was cold outside. I'll recommend Maritza any day and go out of my way to stay there again. What a lovely historical house. Delicious breakfast. Would have awarded more stars if I could!
We had a very good rest. It was clean and neat.
We came from Cape Town on our way to Pretoria and wanted to get to know that environment better, and the friendly service, very comfortable bed and delicious breakfast we got at Maritza made us consider taking the road again and we would love to make use of the hospitality and friendly service again.
Very pleasant, accommodating hostess. Comfortable room. Pretty much what we expected.
We had a nice stay. Did not get cold in room with nice heating and warm blankets on the beds.
Neat and clean and the host was friendly. Good breakfast.
We slept very well. Our room and bathroom at Maritza Guest House were neat and clean. We will stay there again.
The room is comfortable with a kitchen with almost everything we need. There is a microwave, but not a stove. The owners have made an effort to ensure that there is a water tank on the premises so that guests can shower despite the water shortage. The owner is very helpful and friendly. The guest house is conveniently located within 3 blocks of the main street, so we could walk to the restaurants. It's even closer to the museum.
Very comfortable and convenient. 'n Warm and hearty hostess. Thank you!
We were warmly welcomed by the owners. The accommodation was neat. The aircon was heavenly given the Carnarvon heat and everything needed for our short overnight stay was provided.
May the friendliness and charm of the Karoo and its people never diminish. The guesthouse exceeded our expectations and the hostess' kindness would be hard to find elsewhere.
The manager of the guesthouse was very friendly and helpful. We had a good stay.
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Lovely rest on our way to the West Coast. Slept warm and had warm water for a shower. Enough tea and coffee with delicious rusks.
The hostess welcomed us kindly and awaited our arrival. There is nothing I can complain about.
The place is clean, tidy and friendly people. Everything was great except for the breakfast.
Thank you for your wonderful service. The reminder beforehand and directions were spot on. We enjoyed our stay in the country town very much. Back roads are a great way of seeing and experiencing our beautiful country.
Nice stay and very peaceful.
The accommodation was comfortable and spacious and there was even a fridge that we didn't expect.
An old countryside home with nostalgic atmosphere is a different experience. Fully equipped and clean and we slept well and warm.
Our room needs some attention and it wasn't very neat. There was a TV and the owner was very friendly. The restaurant she proposed was great.
The people are very nice and helpful, but for the rest, e.g. quality of the room, the linen, is not standard at all. We were warned in advance to take a shower in the evening because there might not be hot water in the morning. This is completely unacceptable.
We were very well received, after we informed her that we wanted to leave early the next morning, she brought us cereal to eat before we left. There are braai facilities with everything one needs. It was hot, and the air conditioning helped a lot to cool down our stay after ten hours on the road.
Really surprised with reception and comfortable accommodation. Delicious breakfast. Highly recommended to all. Will definitely be back.
Please see our rating.
Marie was most accommodating and friendly.
Directions from other directions would help a lot, but we had a nice stay. We also got a takeaway breakfast, because we had to drive again early. We experienced genuine hospitality from them.
It was nice and the atmosphere so peaceful. Enjoyed the stay.
People are very friendly and we had a nice breakfast.
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We had a lovely stay at Maritza Guest House. Marie prepared a delicious breakfast for us, after a great night's rest. Als was pretty clean and tidy.
Everything was clean and tidy. Owners very hospitable and helpful. Beds and other facilities comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Might recommend new towels. I missed good coffee, and it might be a bit expensive, but can recommend sit for overnight travelers.
Good and value for money. Very basic.
The accommodation could be renovated in my opinion. The breakfast was nice, but the bedroom definitely needs attention.
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Each room can accommodate up to 3 people in a double bed and a single bed. The rooms have basic kitchen appliances as well as a TV and DStv. Each room has it's own private entrance and en-suite bathrooms. Each room is furnished with 3 cereals, rusks and milk
The rooms consist of either single beds or single and double beds with en-suite bathrooms and showers only. Each unit also has a fridge/freezer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, basic self-catering appliances, a TV with selected DStv channels and electric blankets. 3 out of the 5 rooms have air-conditioning. Heaters are also available for those colder Karoo nights. Towels and shower gel is provided in each room as well as fresh, clean linen. For the guests who want a full breakfast, there are beautiful restaurants in town.
Maritza Guest House has a braai area for all guests to use. Safe parking is available on the premises.
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