Charlie's Place

Reviews

• "Nothing"

  11 December 2023

  "Charlie's Place on the photos looked such a nice place place to stay, when we arrived there we had a shock of our life!!! It looked nothing like the photos! We knocked where should have been the reception, eventually a Lady opened and said we must go round the back. We went round the back - it looked like a boarding house - we had to go through the kitchen - it had a terrible smell. She showed us the room - no decent person could sleep there - the room could not lock, it had no key. We had paid the full amount of R2000 for two nights for this dump.We got into the car and went to another guesthouse that was totally the opposite.We paid R2000 and would like our money back as the photos is definately not reality!!"

• "So comfortable."

  18 November 2023

  "This is a perfect place to stay, the rooms are clean , comfortable , warm and safe. The Hostess, Irmgard is friendly and very helpful. Nothing is too much bother to her. Her little extra touches were much appreciated, and her advice about where to eat supper was just lovely as well. We had a memorable stay and will certainly be back to visit Barkly East again and use this accommodation when we do. Without any hesitation, I can wholeheartedly recommend this accommodation."

• "The breakfastrs were well done."

  25 September 2018

  "This place is in dire need of maintenance and cleanliness. The pictures tell a fairy tale, whilst the reality is totally different. A place to avoid!"

• "A failure"

  20 March 2018

  "The establishment's landline phone does not work and the cell number listed is never answered. It is therefore cannot be contacted."

• "Mature couple"

  29 March 2016

  "Very clean and comfortable. Good sized room and bathroom with separate shower. Quiet and peaceful. Good value for money."

• "Charlie's Place"

  20 December 2015

  "The place was neat, tidy and clean. For a overnight stay it was ok. On the negative side, the first night there was no rooibostee tea or milk. That was rectified the next day. The bed lamp did not work. Although the place was for 4 people (we were only 2) there was only 3 coffee mugs, 2 unmatched glasses, and the cutlery was also not sufficient. The towel hooks in the bathroom kept on falling off and there weas no place to put your soap and shampoo in the shower. The tap on the shower came off and the shower head could not be adjusted"

• "Comfortable and quaint"

  03 May 2015

  "We recently took a road trip through the Eastern Cape, and stayed over at Charlie's Place in Barkly East. The accommodation was comfortable, quaint and welcoming. We did however make the mistake of not taking the establishment up on their offer for meals, thinking that we would have dinner at a local eatery. The only place that was open was a sportsbar, with the food being only OK. From Barkly East we could explore the area - a trip to Rhodes (60km gravel) being memorable!"

• "Out of Africa experience"

  21 April 2014

  "Excellent accommodation, will recommend it for any person."

• "Did not get the accommodation that we have booked"

  20 May 2013

  "Unfortunately we were very disappointed with Charlie's Place. Nobody to receive us or to show us our accommodation. We could only leave voice messages and did not get any reply. Guests had to show us our accommodation. We booked a free standing unit with its own entrance. We learnt from the guests, who showed us our accommodation, that it was a room inside a house. Fortunately the Old Mill Inn could help us for the 4 days at a photographic congress.<br></br> <b>Establishment's response</b><br></br> <i>They booked the room Locksley (specifically because it also has a bath). There was no specific requirement about the room being stand alone.<br></br> On arrival when they saw the room was in the house then this issue about it being in the house came up. Lida my guest house manager tried to assist them but they were only to eager to leave. I would just like some proof from Is where he requested stand alone accommodation. Because that was their whole issue. The room they booked was specifically kept for them.<br></br> Regards<br></br> Irmgard</i>"

• "Nice place"

  05 May 2013

  "Nice people, good place to stay."

• "Comfortable and welcoming"

  06 January 2013

  "My wife and I spent Christmas 2012 here and they looked after us really well. Our room was peaceful and attractive, and the spacious lounge and kitchen were perfect for relaxing between visits to ouma at the old people's home. Dinner was a feast and the goodies for breakfast were appreciated. Thanks!"