Room @ Irissa Sanctuary is located in the village of De Rust, a 15-minutes drive from the scenic Meiringspoort Waterfall and the Swartberg Mountains. The room is located in the front of a private home. The home has a large garden at the back with mountain views. The room is en suite with shower and offers tea-and-coffee making facilities. The property offers Reiki and Color Therapy sessions. Guests are welcome to use the communal garden and shared kitchen and living areas. Oudtshoorn and the Route 62 is 22 mi away and the famous Cango Caves can be reached within 1 hour by car. The Swartberg Pass is 53 mi away from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.4
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  • Lionel
    South Africa South Africa
    The owner was very friendly and we were able to share personal ideas about life that surround us in our country. Good place of retreat.
  • Carol
    South Africa South Africa
    Karen is a very friendly, gracious host. I locked my car keys in the boot, and she sorted me out in finding a locksmith to help me from 50 kms away in Oudsthorn! Lovely mellow pets there, too! Nice, hot shower!
  • Elda
    Very clean Very quiey Very nice fan Very spacious Had all I needed

Hosted by Karen Miller

9.6
9.6
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Karen Miller
This property is a typical Little Karoo town home with reeded ceilings, thick walls and some wooden floors. The interior is decorated in a casual way with typical cape oak antique furniture and modern art. It has a large garden with mainly karoo indigenous plants and large rocks and boulders. A meditational type walk has been designed in the garden with a simple labyrinth.
I am a energy healing therapist using the tools of Colour Healing Energy and Reiki. My passion is sharing what I know about colour and how it relates to one's own path of healing.
This is a quiet Karoo town surrounded by mountains. The town is at the beginning of the Meiringspoort pass - the gateway between the Little and Great Karoo. It is a central place to explore our area from. There are tourist attractions in the surrounding towns of Prince Albert, Oudtshoorn and George.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ray's Coffee shop
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Room @ Irissa Sanctuary
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
Internet
Good free Wifi 22 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Ironing service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Room @ Irissa Sanctuary of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

FAQs about Room @ Irissa Sanctuary

  • Check-in at Room @ Irissa Sanctuary is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Room @ Irissa Sanctuary may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room @ Irissa Sanctuary offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa/Wellness packages

  • Room options at Room @ Irissa Sanctuary include:

    • Double

  • Room @ Irissa Sanctuary is 1,000 feet from the center of De Rust. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room @ Irissa Sanctuary has 1 restaurant:

    • Ray's Coffee shop