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Merino Inn Hotel
N1, at the crossing with the N9 between the Engen 1 Stop and the KFC, South Africa
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Ho
Review №1

Great overnight stop and best lamp chops at restaurant. Very friendly with lovely garden for doggies.

Ge
Review №2

Nice relaxed old days motel setupEnjoyed the stay.Opposite Engen filling Station @ interchange outside town.

Ma
Review №3

The shower was cold .but cool 0lace to sleep over

Ll
Review №4

The best accommodation in Colesburg and along the N1. Friendly staff, cool vibe and comfortable accommodation.

Ri
Review №5

I have been there on 5 occassions.Always enjoyed the stay. However, on the second last visit, no water was available in the shower. On return trip, incorrect reservation was made. Room then allocated had not been propertly serviced.

Ar
Review №6

Passable. For 1 night stay its really doable as a stop over from cape Town to joburg.

Va
Review №7

Served my father raw chicken. Looked beautiful and then they surprise you with raw chicken. If he gets sick. It will be on you!

Ge
Review №8

Room is clean and comfortable. Layout of bathroom not user friendly.No hot water in shower,due to solar geyser.Meat and potatoes was bland,veggies good.Malva pudding tasted like baked orange something and on cold side.

He
Review №9

Clean and neat. Convenient in and out sleep over spot

Jo
Review №10

Great place for overnight between gauteng and western cape. Aircon a bit noisy as it switches on and off all night for some reason, but you cant do without it in minus freezing night temperatures. Had quality dinner and breakfast available on demand in an in-house restaurant. We booked and paid 30 minutes before arrival via booking.com, and reception already knew about us! Technology is great, so is efficient staff!

Mi
Review №11

Top notch, excellent !!!R600 worth every cent !!Came tired and hungry , leaving recharged and with a phone full of photos . Dont want to leave 😊

Ma
Review №12

Very homey, comfortable. Great beans rooms & bathrooms. Staff are very efficient & friendly. Food is amazing.. ware boerekos. Dankies julle almal!! Pet friendly as well!!

Ja
Review №13

Just nice and clean. We stopped for one night, I was pleased the dog could come too. We had everything we needed for an overnight sleep. A special surprise the next morning.

No
Review №14

Beautiful place clean Covid19 protocols observed. The food enough portion but veggies were overcooked. Yummy breakfast

St
Review №15

Just stayed one night and it was pleasant but we couldnt lock the sliding door and there wasnt a microwave in the room. The shower also fludded the bathroom. It was clean and neat though and easy to get back on the road. I would also suggest replacing the Ricoffee with something better.

Ca
Review №16

A lovely place to break a long days drive. Clean fresh linen and towels available. Will be visiting again.

Ne
Review №17

Great stay!!! Super homely and clean and delicious food

Yo
Review №18

5 star service at affordable prices. Loved the Victoria and Albert tub and twin basins. The food was 5 star quality. Thank you to Theodene, pur waitress for great service

So
Review №19

My parents stayed over for one night on their way back to Gauteng. Although the unit was neat and clean with an upgraded bathroom. They had no microwave oven (the neighbours did), The kettles plug didnt work and they didnt have hot water. This facility is totally overpriced if you compare it to similar facilities elsewhere in the country. It makes it worse when appliances dont work and you have to take a cold shower.For decades my parents stayed at Merino Inn when they travelled to the Eastern or Western Cape. This was the last time.

De
Review №20

Great place to stay, staff very good and friendly

Jo
Review №21

Nothing you will get for what they promised

Pa
Review №22

Clean rooms, friendly service.

fa
Review №23

Gozod spot for night over

Ja
Review №24

Great place to stay over been going there for 30 years

Mu
Review №25

Loved it, very clean, well maintained friendly staff, excellent food, excellent service!

Ja
Review №26

As a person who has to use a wheelchair I was rather disgusted that the only wheelchair accessible units are in the luxury section and consequently more expensive. Furthermore, after having phoned beforehand to change the date of our arrival and asked for a chair for me to use in the shower once we arrived no one knew anything about these arrangements.

Gr
Review №27

Relaxing stopover on the way to Cape Town

Bo
Review №28

The place is clean but I dont understand why i must pay extra R150 to have a guest in my room

Br
Review №29

Comfortable beds welcoming staff what more due u need to break up along journey

Ja
Review №30

Friendly staff.

Nk
Review №31

It was not clean, not family friendly especially for the price charged

Qu
Review №32

This place is heavenly , customer service is top of the range . Very accommodating on customer needs. Was traveling from Cape Town to jhb they gave me the best resting time.

Ni
Review №33

Good location rooms are big

Ja
Review №34

Great overnight place. Very good food

Be
Review №35

Nice , very friendly staff and clean units

La
Review №36

Excellent halfway stop if youre going through Durban to Cape Town (and vice versa). Rooms are neat and cozy, but expect lots of mozzies and bugs due to the area.Had supper at the restaurant and the food was really delicious, great home cooked style food that was worth the prices.Hope this place stays this way in the future, because I will definitely be using it more often when travelling.

Ja
Review №37

Terrible facilities. Dirty bathroom and broken shower. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Not to mention how expensive they are..

Ja
Review №38

Perfect for overnight stay

We
Review №39

Great place and service

Je
Review №40

Great place for staying over on our trip back home. Clean rooms, friendly staff.

Li
Review №41

Nice and spacious, newly renovated. Bathroom updated. Neat and tidy had everything we needed for an overnight stop.

Ro
Review №42

Rooms are big and spacious

La
Review №43

Very neat with fantastic food!

Wi
Review №44

Theres no fridge in my room nor microwave is a bit expensive

Ja
Review №45

Wow, except the pool is really dead and little kids wont be able to swim there because they dont always want to sit on the stairs

Tr
Review №46

Beatiful, clean place.

Re
Review №47

Truly the best service.

Lo
Review №48

Please be careful !!!!!!!! Our trailer got broken into. Locks cut off Lots stolen. Police told us this has been happening a LOT. It is NOT safe. NOT enough security. Management NOT helpful 🤬 very BAD experience

je
Review №49

Good service, clean and neat rooms.

Ma
Review №50

Halfway sleepover between JHB and Cape Town. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Had a Peaceful night sleep

Ja
Review №51

Good and friendly service. My room was excellent of high standard.

Le
Review №52

Karoo quality at its finest! Friendly staff,delicious food and room services were on point.

Lo
Review №53

Place is clean huge all amenities youll need. Disadvantages are no news channels on tv shower doesnt have pressure

Je
Review №54

Clean, comfortable and cozy. Staff went the extra mile. Best stopover in Colesberg.

Fe
Review №55

This place is very friendly and have good prices plus is very clean.

Ni
Review №56

Best place 2 stay over in whole of RSA Better than own home

Dw
Review №57

For a quick stay over after a long drive, great space, environment and atmosphere all in all

Je
Review №58

This place is under new management. Been renovated and updated. New managers is outstanding, the food greatly improved. Very pleasant

Lo
Review №59

Really good place to stay over. Rooms have aircons and are comfy. There is a nice pool, and kiddies play area. Good food at their restaurant.

Me
Review №60

Always good to be here. Beautiful rooms and great service by all staff.

Ro
Review №61

Ok

Ol
Review №62

Very nice place and good service

Gu
Review №63

Convenient stop over

Ge
Review №64

I loved the room. But I accidentally forgot my phone and they have not called back even tho they promised to when I informed them.

St
Review №65

Very old and tired! Wi-fi hardly works. Needs a facelift. But clean and convenient. Not value for money.

Su
Review №66

Very good.

St
Review №67

Nice place .... nice rooms .... reasonable price .... easy just off the N1 in Colesburg

Em
Review №68

Awesome and affordable overnight accommodation just outside of Colesberg. Excellent Karoo meal at there restaurant with a great view over there premises and swimming pool. Save and secure parking during your sleep over. Friendly and accommodating staff.

Ts
Review №69

The food was horrible..the desert was horrible. I dont recommend this place.

At
Review №70

Friendly staff,good food

Fa
Review №71

Good food, clean and neat rooms and affordable prices and very good location on Gauteng to Western Cape route

ku
Review №72

Very neat place..large spacious rooms with 2 double beds, dstv (deluxe rooms). Child friendly, with a jungle gym, a pool, and springbok on the grounds... there is a restaurant on the premises. The food was ok, but the service was abysmal...

Ma
Review №73

A lovely neat and clean stop over. The kids had a ball stretching their legs and enjoying the fresh air.

Ni
Review №74

A real shame that waiters dont get their tips if added to card payments. Please support them with cash tips

Sh
Review №75

Good

Si
Review №76

Loved this place home away from home

An
Review №77

Warm, safe, and comfortable

Pe
Review №78

Great

Ja
Review №79

Excellent stopover!! Right by the highway, with very spacious and newly revamped rooms, featuring two double beds and superb bathroom fittings, I thoroughly recommend this stay. The second sitting for dinner is at 7pm and the kitchen closes at 8pm. Room service can be ordered up until 7:30pm. The roast leg of lamb is typical Karoo lamb and really good!! Staff is friendly and efficient. There’s a swimming pool for the kids, lawns to run around on and DSTV. It’s best to call for a room.

pi
Review №80

Efficient

Re
Review №81

We had dinner at te restaurant. Its been a long time since I have had such a wholesome meal. The Accommodations was updated, the bathrooms modern, great quality and value for money, no mess no fuss.

Bo
Review №82

Very nice outstanding service.

Ty
Review №83

We had an accident last night and was placed at the Merino Inn for the rest of the night the service from the night staff was wonderful and the service from the day staff was also wonderful and our waiter at breakfast Des was wonderful chirpy and full of laughs and help. They understood the surroundings and when we checked in the clerk new that we had an accident our room was warmed up and everything was perfect. Thank you so much for all the help and compassion and the fine treatment that we received. We will certainly recommend you to everybody in future. Kind regards and thanks so much Martie Theron.

Hu
Review №84

Love this one is one of my best massively nice every where

Di
Review №85

The best place to stay over in the Karoo.

He
Review №86

Wow the reception staff is amazing safe parking wonderful food

Ch
Review №87

Been sleeping over here on trips to and from Johannesburg for AGES.A real motor motel.Pull your car up next to your room.I had a lamb shank with fries at the fully licensed restaurant.All good.Also close to the highway for easy departure.

Cl
Review №88

Convenient stop over between GP & the Cape

Ta
Review №89

Excellent. Perfect location for a stop over on your way to Cape Town. Great quality food at the restaurant. Very neat and nice family rooms. Friendly, efficient staff. Will definitely be back. Thanks guys!

Ch
Review №90

What a lovely place to stay over with wildlife just outside your door. Kids can enjoy a playground and swim in the summer. Room is basic, but everything you need. I would however not recommend the so called “fillet” that the restaurant has to offer...as its not suppose to be chewy. They also state that the food is freshly made, but two steaks made from scratch can’t take 8min to get to your table since ordering it...just a thought. Nothing wrong with the service or taste though :)

El
Review №91

This place is awesome i like this place😜💯

Ri
Review №92

We wouldve given them a 10 out of 5 if we could! An absolutely remarkable stay over. Our son loved every bit of it. The pool was awesome, our room was homey and the food was remarkable! They have lovely play areas for the kids and chicken and antelope enclosures are fun for the kids too. We WILL be back, thank you!

Ju
Review №93

Not a bad place to stop and rest. The rooms were neat and clean, although dont have many amenities besides a TV with limited DSTV channels. Staff overall are friendly. If in a hurry be prepared to wait for breakfast to be served as it can take longer than average.

An
Review №94

Had a breakdown and needed a place to crash...a very pleasant stay...very clean...I will 🙏🙏🙏

So
Review №95

What a nice place to be

No
Review №96

The staff and management deserves a thumbs up due to the kindness and helpfulness. Great staff and lots of good food the rooms were nice and there was a nice garden showers were clean and pleasant the atmosphere was great even though the weather was bad could do with a new website and new photos.

he
Review №97

Nice to stay

Ti
Review №98

Good food and a resting stopover.

Am
Review №99

Never again. Waited 2 hours for our food and still wrong orders and food cold

Ma
Review №100

Pet friendly accommodation

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  • Address:N1, at the crossing with the N9 between the Engen 1 Stop and the KFC, South Africa
  • Site:http://www.merinoinnhotel.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 51 753 0781
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