• Jo-Anne Richards and Jo-Anne Hitchens running the Art of the Memoir workshops at the Karoo Art Hotel Barrydale
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FINALLY, AFTER A YEAR OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE THE STAFF GOT TO LET THEIR HAIR DOWN.

Posted on Tue December 9, 2025.

It’s been a year of great reviews for the hotel and, bar none, the staff get a nod for their genuine pleasantness and goodwill.

"their staff are an absolute delight to interact with: friendly, helpful, welcoming and cheerful. In the Karoo Arts kitchen you will find Katriena who bakes the most delicious rusks, scones, bread and cakes in a genuine wood-burning oven. Thank you to all who made my stay so happy. I would name you each personally, but there would not be enough space in this review. I look forward to visiting again." -Simonstown July 2025

https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/Hotel_Review-g472518-d1400495-Reviews-Karoo_Art_Hotel-Barrydale_Overberg_District_Western_Cape.html

Trip Advisor is the place to go for guests detailed reviews. But the one above from Simonstown in July 2025 is typical.

Regular hotel guests and party animals will surely enjoy these images of our team at play and on the customer side of the bar – appropriately at Ronnies Sex Shop. Ronnie & PJ are regular visitors to the hotel so it was great to be customers in their establishment for this years Karoo Art Hotel staff Christmas party.

 

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