Okiep Country Hotel
Okiep Country Hotel is a convenient stopover or holiday base for tourists, nature lovers, businessme...
Okiep Country Hotel is a convenient stopover or holiday base for tourists, nature lovers, businessmen, and travellers. Located 100 km from the Namibian border on the N7 in the heart of Namaqualand, the hotel is the ideal stopover between Cape Town and Windhoek.
Malcolm and his friendly staff offer you traditional country hospitality in a modern and elegant setting in the historic town of Okiep, once the site of the richest copper mine in the world. Tours to the surrounding areas are also available on request. All rooms are en-suite, with air-conditioning and DStv.
Okiep is the oldest mining town in South Africa, where copper was first discovered and mined in 1855. A railway line from Okiep to Port Nolloth was built in 1866 for the shipping of copper, and because there was not enough water for the steam engines, the Namaqualand Mule Train was pulled by mules until 1890. In 1918 the Okiep copper mines ceased operating and the place almost became a ghost town. In springtime, Okiep is - like the whole of Namaqualand - very rich in blossoming wild flowers.
"The Staff, making us feel welcome, the accommodation .. everything was perfect and all we needed ! Thank you!"
"The noise of cars street racing up and down the road outside was hectic"
"We enjoyed our stay there and would surely recommend the O'Kiep Country Hotel"
"Wifi and a bath in the rooms"
"This delightful hotel, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, was the most wonderful pace to stop over on our way from Cape Town to Augrabies. The service was outstanding, as was the food. Thoroughly recommend stopping here rather than Springbok."
"We had a lovely nights stay at this golden oldie! The family room was huge with the boys having their own bedroom. The bed was very comfortable. Dinner was delicious and we enjoyed playing pool. Breakfast was good as well."
"A good place to stay on the Cape to Namibia route. It was comfortable, clean and convenient with very friendly staff and a good breakfast. We booked a family room and were offered an even larger one on arrival, which was very spacious and comfortable. Overall, a great experience."
"Spent a night at this hotel on our way back from paddling on the Orangs River. Friendly staff very comfortable accomodation and delicious supper."
"Very friendly Staff, Hotel needs some TLC!"
"An absolute GEM in the "middle of nowhere :) "AND the gems they have working there.... from the helpfulness of the staff, cleanliness of the Hotel,atmosphere and setting and the MARVELS they have working in the kitchen - have never tasted better prepared lamb.MUCH appreciated - it was a great stay."
"Very peaceful, courteous staff, neat as a pin, friendly. Fantastic turn around point for Namaqua holiday."
"<div>The friendliest staff you can ever find! Delicious Buffet breakfast and dinner.</div>"
"Lovely place to stay. Nice room, especially the bathroom. Linen white, crisp and clean. Amazing dinner and breakfast. Really enjoyed the stay. Will definitely stay there again, on our way to Namibia next year. Thanks."
"We were made to feel welcome from arrival to departure. Our room was comfortable and clean and our vehicle parked safe and secure almost outside our door. Dining was as enjoyable - the staff were very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate my meal preferences. The food was well prepared and tasty. We will definitely stay here again. A well run hotel in a very small town!"
" This hotel is very familiar, some minutes away from the busy city of Springbok, an oasis.<br />Very clean, restaurant is really excellent.<br />"
"We were 4 adults and had room 20, the room was clean but there is only one bathroom combined with a toilet. It would have been nice to have at least a separate bathroom and a separate toilet. The apartment isn't sufficient for 4 adults. The staff was very nice and the food was good."
"Very expensive for accommodation and food. Service also lacking."
"Friendly, clean and enjoyed the meals."
"Die etes was uit boonste gestoeltes ons komplimente aan die kok."
"Really enjoyed our stay on the 1st of April, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the food is fantastic. We had the family room and it exceeded expectations. Thanks all."
"This hotel and area are steeped in mining history. The accomodation was very comfortable, the food was good and more than adequate and the staff and atmosphere were excellent. I will definitely recommend to others and stay there again myself. Thank you."
"Very good."
"The Okiep Hotel was really a pleasure to stay at! From the cool splash pool to wash off the dust to the good bed, the hotel pleased us both me and my wife. The food in the evening was also real good."
"Can't tell about the room as I ended not sleeping there."
"Very nice and spacious hotel."
"Great service, good food and neat rooms. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will definitely go back."
"I loved my stay at Okiep Country House. The buildings lived up to the pictures - which doesn't always happen! It was charming and a real oasis. But most of all, I loved the people. Malcolm and his staff were delightful company and made my stay totally memorable. Thanks guys!"
"We had a very pleasant stay at the hotel. The lamb curry we had for dinner was absolutely excellent."
"Must be the jewel of Springbok. Everything was excellent, the staff, the rooms."
"We found the room very nice and enjoyed the night we spent there. The staff were also very accommodating when we realised that an amount was still outstanding once we left."
"We were a little hesitant when we drove up, but it turned out to be a lovely stop on the way to the Namibian border!"