About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Old Joe's Kaia in Schoemanskloof Valley offers a guest house with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests can relax by the bar or enjoy meals in the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and family rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Dining Experience: Breakfast and dinner are provided by the property, highly rated by guests. Special diet menus are available, and room service ensures convenience. Convenient Location: Located 47 mi from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and 30 mi from Mbombela Stadium, Old Joe's Kaia offers easy access to local attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
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2 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    Warm and personable service by the team in a characterful old world setting. An antidote to increasingly generic offerings in the hospitality industry. Excellent vegan dinner and breakfast cooked by the owner and enjoyed in front of a crackling...
  • Andrea
    South Africa South Africa
    The food was absolutely amazing. The ambience of this place was magical. I truly enjoyed this stay very much and would definetely return in the future.
  • Dee
    Australia Australia
    What an amazing evening. I had the most fabulous plant based meal. Thanks Martian. Paul and Marian were amazing hosts. I would go there again just for the vegan meal.
  • Ina
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was lovely - vegan, Mediterranean - a delight!
  • Philipp
    Germany Germany
    Great location, you enter the place and you're immediately in the jungle. Fantastic vegan breakfast and very tasty dinner, absolutely recommended. Very friendly owners. 10 out of 10.
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old Joe’s Kaia is a haven of tranquility. Every part of it is beautiful and Marian and Paul are extremely welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful experience. The vegan food they serve is absolutely delicious and...
  • Bryan
    South Africa South Africa
    This was our first experience with vegan food and we were pleasantly surprised. The plating, textures and tastes were amazing. The breakfasts were also exceptional!
  • Hutton
    South Africa South Africa
    The host went out of her way to accommodate us. The room were very clean.
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, relaxing, serene accommodation, very close to the N4 that was very convenient for our route back to Jburg. The lodge serves vegan food which was delicious.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was exceptional. As non-vegan's we were not aware that the breakfasts and dinners would be vegan, but the food was beyond excellent. Mariane was a brilliant cook and her and Paul excellent hosts. My wife and I came away from our two days...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 116 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Marian & Paul are excited to welcome you to our heavenly paradise and are confident that you will enjoy your visit as much as we love living here. Our four friendly cats and our gentle dog dDawgadd to the charm of this venue.

Property info

This charming venue has a relaxed homely atmosphere and is known for its excellent cuisine, comfortable accommodation and personal service. Big trees and a beautiful labyrinth grace the garden and fantastic birdsong accentuate the magic! Ideal base from where several attractions in the area can be visited or alternatively as an overnight stop on your journey to or from the Kruger National Park, Mozambique or Swaziland.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

House rules

Old Joe's Kaia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.