Toverberg Guest Houses
Toverberg Guest Houses consist of restored historical town houses in the quiet part of Colesberg. Co...
Toverberg Guest Houses consist of restored historical town houses in the quiet part of Colesberg. Colesberg is a traveler's oasis on the main routes to the coast and interior where the N1 and the N9 meet.
In Bell Street, rich in history, we offer two- and one-bedroom private units with limited self-catering facilities, DSTV bouquet and lockup garages or parking behind security gate. Some drivers with the new style big bakkies may experience difficulty with parking.
Breakfast is provided on request. All our accommodation is pet and child friendly. Restaurants, museum, and shops are within walking distance.
From its earliest days Colesberg has been a bustling town yet also a resting and meeting place. It became the gateway to the north for explorers and hunters, later for those adventurous enough in seeking their fortune on the Diamond and Goldfields. Colesberg today, is also the southern gateway to the Lake Xariep Tourist Route R58. This route R58 covers Gariepdam, Norvalspont, Venterstad, Oviston and Bethulie.
The Colesberg-Kemper Museum with its 19th century toy collection and memorabilia is the permanent house to the UNISA Karoo Nomad Photographic Exhibition. Of interest are also the Anglo-Boer War and the Struggle rooms. Together with Anglo-Boer War sites and a fine selection of 19th century buildings Colesberg offers an exciting reflection on the past and present. In close proximity you can enjoy a nine-hole golf course with challenging Karoo fairways, well-maintained grass greens, aprons and well-equipped club house facilities.
Other facilities in town include tennis courts, cycling and walking routes, the family and pet walking route, bird watching and unique sunrises and sunsets as only the Karoo has to offer. The Doornkloof Nature Reserve is approximately 45 km North-west of Colesberg around the confluence of the Zeekoei and Orange Rivers.
We welcome you to experience and explore the town, enjoy the warm hospitality of this unique place and its people.
"The house is good value for money. Everything was neat and clean with all the basic necessities you need for a stop-over."
"It was really perfect. Clean, cozy and so comfortable. The hosts thought about absolutely everything to make our stay such an enjoyable one. Will definitely be back."
"Good value, quiet, well-equipped and convenient for restaurants"
"Enjoyed the stay very much and will surely stay at the same venue on our way back to Mossel Bay at the end of April."
"Spacious accomodation, well kept, clean and tidy"
"Ek is baie te vrede met alles in die huisie."
"It is really nice and convenient place to stay on your way between Johannesburg and Cape. Jurie is wonderful host!"
"Well appointed and good value."
"Dankie Jurie (Toverberg) - ons 2de keer in Bellstraat 15 en weereens PUIK. Die beddegoed en die naasliggende kerkklok wat al om die uur en halfuur lui het 'n hemelse atmosfeer geskep. Mooi loop."
"Thank you. We enjoyed our stay."
"We have 5 dogs and a cat and they were all accommodated for at Toverberg Guest house. On top of that everything was beautifully decorated and so clean and welcoming. We had everything we needed and were spoiled with extras such as electric blankets and filter coffee. Should we ever travel through Colesberg again we will most definitely be staying here!"
"Lovely, cosy bed! Everything was there as promised. Garage was a tight fit - next time we visit in a smaller car."
"Accommodation was clean and comfortable and within walking distance of at least 3 restaurants. Lovely little place and worth the money! Thank you!"
"What a beautiful cottage! Spotless with good security. Parking behind a locked gate. 100% pet and kid friendly, walled with ample grass for fur children. Will 100% return and refer to friends an family."
"We spent an awesome night in this pet friendly little well stocked homely house. There was an extensive garden in which the dog could play as well as a secure parking area for the car. The rates were extremely reasonable for what was on offer."
"Exceptionally clean and spacious, made to feel so welcome on arrival.<div>Highly recommended.</div>"
"Our little cottage was equipped with comfortable beds, lots of fluffy white towels, DSTV, aircon, a kitchenette (with filter coffee!) and a lock-up garage. Excellent value for money - I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!"
"We had an overnight stay in one of the beautiful houses at Toverberg. Gorgeous and clean and attention to detail ans so comfortable - everything that you need is there.I can highly recommend Toverberg for your stay in Colesberg!"
"We stayed over for two nights and were thoroughly impressed with our little cottage! We had everything we needed and our host, Jurie was great! We will be back for sure!"
"Great stay, friendly, welcoming and lots of heaters and things to fight the cold! Enjoyed it, thank you!"
"We have slept over at this lovely guest house twice this year and we have had no problem with any of the facilities. Our last stay was terribly cold and the geiser froze giving us no warm water in which to shower, but that was under unfortunate weather circumstances. I will definitely book our next stay in Colesberg at this lovely guest house. Thank you!"
"We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house."
"Clean, comfortable and within walking distance of a few restaurants, Toverberg is perfect for an overnight stop between Johannesburg and Cape Town."
"We have been staying here everytime we travel to George - for the last seven years. it just seems to get better! The facilities are clean and well equipped. The breakfast is a winner everytime!"
"15A and B provide everything you need for a family. We were travelling with a baby."
"This guest house was the highlight of one night in this tiny town. We had a very decent night's stay."
"Always a pleasure. Highly recommended."
"A lovely quaint place to spend the night, or easily a few. We will be back on our way back from the Western Cape in two weeks.Will also recommend highly to our friends."
"We needed a one night stop over in Colesberg on the way from Cape Town to Johannesburg, traveling with two dogs. The Impala room was perfect, there was secure parking and a garden for the dogs to run around in and the room was perfect for our needs. The owner is also really nice. Overall a great experience"
"Excellent service, will be using your accommodation again on our return journey next week. Have already told others of your well equipped and clean rooms."
"Efficient booking, great welcome, comfortable accommodation and plunger coffee! While there I was given info about walking trails (suitable for dogs too) that have recently been developed in and around Colesberg. So maybe next time will stop over for a few days!"
"We stayed in the backpackers lodge part of the Guest House. The room was clean, the beds comfortable, and the host was friendly and helpful. As a one night stop-over half-way between Cape Town and Johannesburg, I can recommend it."
"Our stay at Toverberg was great. The unit has lots of space and the rooms are very warm especially in the middle of winter with air conditioning and electric blankets. Everything we needed to make supper and breakfast, although we were also referred to two great restaurants. Colesberg is a lovely little town where it is still safe to walk at night. Enjoyed our stay, will certainly stop there again in future."
"Recommended stay. Clean room and very Friendly people."
"Very accommodating for a late arrival. Excellent value for money. Neat, well equipped and clean. Can recommend."
"Cottage 15 was spacious, clean with crisp decor. The dining room table was set with coffee, tea, etc and cutlery and crockery was supplied for those who may have wanted to braai or eat in. Comfortable beds and lovely shower. An excellent stopover between Johannesburg and Cape Town."
"We found the accommodation to be clean with very comfortable beds. The Backpackers will definitely see us again.My dog was also accommodated with no problem. We found check in & out very easy. A good overnight stop for anyone."
"Toverberg's Backpackers is fantastic. At R160 pp you get exactly what you pay for - clean sheets, clean bathroom, and a comfortable stay. Also, as a stopover it's great - perfectly priced for something you're only going to use for a few hours! I can recommend Toverberg to anyone!"
"The guest house was exactly what you would want after a long drive. The hosts were extremely helpful, the rooms were large with en suites and it was clean and very welcoming. I would recommend this establishment as a superb resting stop."
"Thank you Jurie. Very friendly. Will definitely stay over next year again"
"Good facility and clean. Quiet in the side road. Good for a family."
"A lot of small touches that made a big difference; sugar in a bowl, coffee in a bodem, fireplace already set to start, etc."
"Ons oornag was wonderlik gewees! Die kamers is so ruim en skoon. 'n Mens het dadelik welkom gevoel daar. Alles was net perfek! Ek sal weer gebruik maak van julle."
"Our second stay at Toverberg and certainly will not be our last!"
"The place was clean and functional, would work well as backpackers place. I was expecting a bathroom in each room!"
"After a long journey, it was like a fresh breeze to be received by a friendly, competent host! The accommodation was far better than we expected. Excellent and highly recommended - even our 4legged "children" agree! Thank you."
"We enjoyed our short stay at the house, was received very friendly. We do not have any complaints, other than the showerhead of our room 5B dit not have the spray part on."
"We needed an overnight accommodation on way to CT. Everything we needed (and more) was in the room. Don't let the 2 star rating discourage you - we would stay there again."
"A gem! Hidden in Colesberg you would not know that such a lovely clean and comfortable place exists. Highly recommended."
"We will use them again and highly recommend them."
"Value for money, clean and good service. I'll be staying here again!"
"Ons het uitstekende diens gehad. We received outstanding service."
"Toverberg is always a welcome stop on the road from Joburg to George and back. Although basic, the beds are so comfortable and a great night's rest is all you need to get going again the next day. Lock-up parking is such a relief so you don't have to unpack your valuables. Service is wonderful and friendly and the cost is the best!"
"We arrived in Colesburg after spending nine hours on the road. This is our family's favourite stopover. We have stayed at Toverberg every Decembersince 2008. What we liked the most is that it is always the same, we know what to expect - comfy, clean accommodation!"
"I had two pleasant overnight stays at the Toverberg Guesthouse during December 2011. The rooms were comfortable and clean, Jurie and his team were pleasant and obliging. I would certainly recommend Toverberg to my colleagues, friends and family. Ricky Gopal and family, Linden, Johannesburg."
"From the warm welcome to the lovely spacious rooms, our stay at Toverberg was just wonderful. I would recommend Toverberg to anyone looking for affordable but great accommodation."
"Absolute value for money. Such a beautiful place."
"A stay at Toverberg is a must for anybody looking for accommodation in Colesberg. If you want great service, clean accommodation and secure parking for your vehicle, then stay at Toverberg. I was most impressed with all facilities offered at 26 Rooibok and will defenitely stay there again should the chance arise."
"Thank you very much. I enjoyed the one night and slept like a baby."
"Very well appointed and comfortable accommodation. We will certainly stay there again."
"We spent a night at Toverberg on our way home from Mossel Bay to Johannesburg We made the decision on the spur of the moment and because of our experience we will now be stopping over on all our trips to and from the Cape. Toverberg is comfy and cosy, just what one needs to recharge ones batteries on a long trip. It's also central so we took a stroll around town, had supper and walked back to the guest house. And we loved the choice of three coffees."
"Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Was highly impressed."
"We can highly recommend the accommodation we had at Toverberg - the car and trailer were safely accommodated in a garage and the three dogs had access to a courtyard. We were warm with efficient heating and electric blankets, very comfortable. Uri was a patient and caring host. Conveniently situated for ordering food from a local pub."
"Very neat and tidy. Will stop again when on our way to Cape Town."
"We arrived late at night on our way to Cape Town. We were very well received when we did eventually arrive around 22h30. Our late arrival was greeted warmly despite the time and weather. Our room was clean and the rest of the apartment was way beyond our expectations, particularly when one takes in account the low cost of staying there. Wish we could have had more time to spend exploring the town and enjoying the friendly help from everybody at the guest house."
"We really enjoyed our stay. I was surprised to see how well-equipped the place was."
"What a place. Thanks, we had a goodnights rest and were able to take the road on early the next morning."
"We had a wonderful stay at Toverberg Guest House. Beautifully clean and neat with lots of attention to detail included. Lovely beds and snow white linen and towels. We were pleasantly surprised at what we got for the price we paid. Thank you, we will definitely be back."
"The service was impeccable. The house was beautifully appointed and very clean and the beds comfortable. I will certainly recommend Toverberg to all who wish to stay over in Colesberg. Keep up the high quality of your accommodation."
"We arrived and checked in on 30th Sept 2010 just shortly before a very welcome and heavy downpour. Our stopover was most enjoyable and the old world charm of no 5 Bell street met with our approval.We enjoyed a short walk around the town, once the rain stopped, had a good meal and peaceful sleep before being on our way to plettenberg Bay in the morning.We would certainly recommend Toverberg to anyone in need of a restful stopover."
"Very good service, thank you."
"We stopped for only one night between Cape Town and Bloemfontein. The staff offered good suggestions for dinner. Our cottage was very large and nicely decorated. I appreciated the off-street parking. It was very cold in the house, but everything we needed for a nice fire was provided, so we managed to keep warm. It was nice having breakfast delivered to our cottage."
"Had a pleasant stay with my 2 young children. Good value for money "
"Everything was fine and very friendly, clean and secure. I liked it."
"Toverberg Guest House was a surprise in the town of Colesberg. The unit was warm, beds all had electric blankets. Our stuff was secure and safe. I would definitely recommend this to any traveller to stop at en route to Cape Town or back. We would have stayed there on our way back but they were fully booked. Jurie was great even venturing out in the cold night air to help with petty matters. "
"A great place to stay if you are driving between Joburg and Cape Town.Great little town, with really friendly people."
""It was a great overnight accommodation at a great price.We where also helped at short notice.I must say thanks.""
"En route to the BMW Bike Fest in Oudtshoorn, I needed a sleepover just for myself.The backpacker house was just what I needed as I was only going to bed down after eating out in town.The breakfast in the morning was delicious and perfect for the next day's ride."
"- good rooms - would have liked to see more bathrooms, though."
"Just a quick overnight en route to Cape Town. Arrived 10pm, departed 6am next morning. Booking confirmation and follow up excellent. Our host, Jurie, was hospitable and waiting for us on arrival. The room suited our needs entirely."
"Most guests are only overnight. we had the privilege of staying two nights and will certainly recommend."
"We (mother + 2 children) really enjoyed staying at your guesthouse after a very long day of packing followed by driving from Knysna to Colesberg. It was great to have our own bedroom together and a whole kitchen at our disposal. The boys also loved meeting other guests in the kitchen and t.v. area. Thank you so much!"
"We recently stayed in the Toverberg Guest Houses in Colesberg - and what a surprise! A Hotel-like house with 4 beds to a room, with enormous kitchen where everything the traveller could possibly want was supplied. A lounge with TV, a dining room with board games, a patio with braai. The beds were clean and comfortable and everything just WORKED. But best of all was the price. Everyone can afford to stay here. In fact, you cannot afford NOT to stay here! We'll never even look at another place when we pass through Colesberg in future."
" I highly recommend stopping over in this charming town and experiencing the hospitality and very comfortable accommodation at 5C Bell Street. We will definitely come again! Thank you."
"We absolutely enjoyed our stay here.What a friendly host, we felt welcome and at home and very relaxed. Thank you"
"We were late in getting to our destination but the welcome we got was wonderful. They were waiting for us. Our accommodation was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our one night stay. Thank you. "
"This was a very convenient, and reasonably priced stop-over venue en-route to Cape Town. Would definitely recommend it, and will use again! It was perfect for our needs."
"Quite a refreshing experience, especially after the long day of driving.The place was clean, simple and a lovely experience overall.Love the town and the history.The people are very friendly and hospitable.We had a great time and would definitely use this establishment again and again."
"In summary, I cannot fault and recommend enough the guesthouse and owners with regards to friendliness, cleanliness, 3* facilities and the value for money, I will be staying again and will be recommending it my family and friends.I left Johannesburg 15h00 in the afternoon to travel to Cape Town and arranged to stay/rest in Colesberg. I was only due to arrive late in Colesberg some time between 21h00 and 22h00 and had previously made arrangements with Jurie for this. I made contact whilst travelling to inform Jurie of my progress and was greeted with the utmost concern for my safety and well being on the road. On arrival I was welcomed warmly and guided to my accommodation. The living room, bathroom and bedroom were spotless and the beds were made up with crisp white linen and a side table lamp had been switched on. The furnishings and decor were welcoming and although old were quaint and relaxing. The facilities were excellent and included towels, fridge, television,dstv, a library of books, a piano, kettle and tea and coffee + milk + rusks, tourist guides etc. I hadn't eaten dinner and Jurie guided me to a restaurant just across from the guesthouse, which I walked to and had some the tastiest lamb (Karoo) chops of my life with a French salad."
"Great place for that overnight stop between Jhb & CT.Friendly greeting with personal tour of cottage. Good advice about where to eat. "
"Had a wonderful night here. The apartment was clean and had all the amenities any traveller could possibly ask for! The piano and the mini library was a pleasant addition and the filter coffee was well needed to get the next morning started!Thank for an amazing stay, I will definitely be back when passing through again."
"Our stay was very pleasant with everything we needed."
"We had a very pleasant stay in the Backpackers' house.Everything was spotless and there was LOTS of space.It was also convenient for my 92 year-old mother.Our hosts and their staff were friendly and courteous.We were very impressed because our hosts phoned to find out if we were all right when we had not arrived by the time it was dark."
"The accommodation was clean, comfortable and affordable. We appreciated the lock-up garage."
"It was pleasant"
"1 night only n Cottage No. 5 (4 people)"
"Clean and comfortable basic accommodation."
"Very neat room and all facilities were good."
"Very Pleasant, accommodation was excellent. Very homely place"
"Baie aangenaam, veral omdat alles skoon en netjies was. Ons is 'n afgetrede egpaar en het die billike prys vir sulke verblyf baie waardeer. Daar is sekerlik baie mense wat soos ons verkies om sulke nie-luukse maar ordentlike oornagplekke oor te slaap."
"Very good overnight stop en route CPT or PLZ"
"Our stay at Toverberg was fantastic - this guest house comes highly recommended."
"We arrived after a long day on the road, were met by friendly hosts and shown to a lovely house on a quaint street.After a drink or two on the stoep, we headed for the local pub for a scrumptious meal and back to the house to fall into very clean and soft beds.The breakfast the following morning is a MUST!Thank you Toverberg!"
"Very friendly welcome, a large room for the 2 of us, with private bathroom. This backpackers house is very clean and well situated.And, and .... the best breakfast of our three weeks tour in South Africa !! fresh juice, toasts, coffee, yoghurt and freshly cut fruits, ham, meat, bacon, eggs, European cheese, fruits again, brilliantly served .... for 25 Rands per person ! Unique "
"Very nice- but as a sleepover too short.This was one of the most impressive venues of the whole holiday (and the karoo lamb is a must)"
"I was impressed with the hospitality, and the accommodation was perfect for our needs. Affordable too!"
"Simple, but clean -friendly hosts."
"Excellent, very hospitable people, they even called me to see if I was ok, when i didnt arrive on time! Will definitely recommend as the exact type of stopover accommodationyou need , when traveling x country. "
"The first night we were not booked into accommodation that suited us but our second night was really much much better and our host went out of his way to make up for the first booking - which was no one's fault as such. So we are happy to recommend Toverberg anytime - just make sure that if you are not a backpacking type, say so!"
"EK HET BAIE LEKKER GEBLY EN DIE AANBEVELING VAN DIE BORDAUX SE LAM SKENKEL MET STAM WAS IN DIE KOL. "
"I have no complains,we were treated well,Jurie and his wife are wonderful people.I would go back anytime."
"Enjoyed the sleepover very much.Thank you"
"Toverberg is the right place to stop overnight on a long journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The accommodation is spacious & clean andyour vehicle is safe for the evening which helps give a good night rest for a long journey. "
"What a lovely surprise! We throughly enjoyed our stay and returned on our way back from the Cape because this establishment is really worth visiting frequently.The hosts are courteous and friendly and go out of their way to ensure comfort.Well worth the visit.Will use again"
"This was the best guest house that we stayed in in South Africa. The setting was wonderful, thewelcome and service made us feel like royalty, and the breakfast was second to none. Soon after we arrived there was a prolonged and heavy rain storm and the electricity went off for five hours. The owner went out of his way to ensure that we had candles etc, and found for us the only restaurant in the town that was serving dinner. It was not only comfortable and welcoming, but memorable. "
"We had a wonderful time in Colesberg at Toverberg Guest House.We all slept comfortably and the house was nice and clean.Thank you for everything!"
"We stayed over on our way to PE and it was a haven after a long drive from JHB. Jurie & Isabel could not have been friendlier and were eager to provide where they could. "
"We had a lovely stay. The place was clean and well equipped. Jurie was very hospitable. The only negative comment we would like to make is that the TV viewing was very limited. "
"What a pleasant stop over point after a long journey!Spotlessly clean and well appointed. The generous selection of tea, coffee and rusks was just what was needed before getting on the road again in the morning. We will definitely use them again when passing through Colesberg!"
"Exactly what we required. Friendly service"
"Great accommodation and Colesberg a lovely little Karoo town to explore for the afternoon."
"A very pleasant place to stay. Comfortable, neat and clean with a number of very thoughtful touches such as coffee, tea, milk and rusks and a good selection of toiletries. Will stay there again."
"Comfortable and well run. Breakfast served in house."
"Excellent place for sleepover, very safe & would definitely recommend to friends "
"Stay was very pleasant, accomodation very comfortable, service good and English breakfast served in the guesthouse was delivered on time,and tasted very good. Portions were not overly generous or skimpy in any way. Accommodation in guesthouse is very comfortable, only criticism is the showers which are set very deep into the floor with a high threshold aswell, was very difficult to get in and out of by anyone with any disability."
"Die verblyf was meer as voldoende, ek het dadelik tuis gevoel en sal in die toekoms, sou die geleentheid kop uitsteek, weer daar bly.GroeteErik Swanepoel."
"We really had a great stay at Toverberg Guest House.Your daughter was really very sweet, and provided a lovely breakfast the morning of 5th August 2006.Overall it was a wonderful stay.Enjoyed having the electric blankets in such a cold town."
"Warm reception, spacious rooms, as a whole, very enjoyable."
"Expectations met "
"WE HAD A PLEASANT STAY - NICE AND WARM WELCOME"
"Excellent value. Friendly service. Lovely clean bedding."
"A well located relaxing venue to refresh for the long cape town trip"
"The stay over was comfortable, the house is clean and all amenities were readily available.The service was friendly and we won't hesitate to use Toverberg again and recommend it to our friends."
"It was great to stay over at Toverberg. I appreciated the hospitality of the staff there."
"It was great to stay over at Toverberg. I appreciated the hospitality of the staff there."