At The Ibis we invite you to enjoy the Karoo in the lap of luxury. All our rooms have all the essential amenities to make your stay that much more comfortable. Every room is furnished with a coffee station, mini fridge, satellite television and complimentary wifi. You will also have the use of our private pool and braai facilities. The Ibis Lounge’s accommodation offering consists of three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Choose between the Karoo, Amore and Happy rooms. Our guests can cool off in our private swimming pool – towels provided. A large stoep boasts a fire pit and our walled garden offers privacy.Visitors to Nieu Bethesda can discover some of that Karoo resonance at The Ibis Lounge.

Some people are drawn to Nieu Bethesda after reading Athol Fugard’s The Road to Mecca. Others have heard of Helen Martin’s Owl House. It could also simply be the fact that the Karoo allows weary travellers the opportunity to slip back into the ease of a simpler, less hectic life where they can find their soul connection. Community spirit is strong here, and so alive and vibrant – it’s like been part of a large, tight-knit family, and Nieu Bethesda itself has become a small tourism mecca in its own right – with a big heart. Wander the furrow-lined dirt roads; appreciate that particular Karoo light, the mountains, the air, and the rural atmosphere. Even the cold winters (minus 7°C) offer something special, especially when it snows. During summer, grow pleasantly drowsy in the heat, drink in those sunsets then behold that night sky with billions of stars. Stay over during high season, when the Nieu Bethesda is buzzing or plan your visit for those times when it’s quiet, almost deserted.