Old Magistrate's Building
Old Magistrate's Building, Stockenstroom Square, Umsobomvu Ward 5, Umsobomvu Local Municipality, 9795, South Africa- Historic
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About this hotel
Welcome to Merino Inn Hotel!
Luxurious Amenities: Experience relaxation in our outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a lush garden. Indulge in delectable meals at our restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar.
Comfortable Rooms: Our air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms offer a perfect retreat. Enjoy garden views and modern conveniences like a desk, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries.
Exceptional Service: Our attentive staff at the reception is always ready to assist you with information and ensure your stay is memorable.
Ready to experience comfort and luxury at Merino Inn Hotel? Book your stay now!
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Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Laundry
Bar
Golf course
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Children's playground
Dry cleaning
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Toilet with grab rails
Kid-friendly buffet
Outdoor furniture
Wine/champagne
Coffee Shop on site
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Key access
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
24-hour security
Room Types
Deluxe Double Room
Up to 4 guests30 sqm2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious double room provides air conditioning and an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
Double Room
Up to 4 guests46 sqm2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious double room features air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
46 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleWardrobe or closetEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
Double Room
Up to 3 guests46 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This double room provides an electric kettle, a TV and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
46 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleWardrobe or closetEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
Double Room
Up to 4 guests73 sqm2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This double room provides an electric kettle, a TV and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
73 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleWardrobe or closetEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
Double Room
Up to 4 guests72 sqm2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious double room offers air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
72 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleWardrobe or closetEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
Family Room
Up to 6 guests94 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious family room provides air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This family room features an electric kettle, a TV and garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
94 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleWardrobe or closetEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
Family Room
Up to 4 guests72 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This family room features an electric kettle, a TV and garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
72 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleWardrobe or closetEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
Standard Double Room
Up to 4 guests40 sqm2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The spacious double room features air conditioning and an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This double room provides a TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningRefrigeratorToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomElectric kettleToilet paperTrash cansBody soapKey access
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Guest reviews(2,482 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2026Place was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly
Limited to no halal options
10/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2026The reception upgrades was well over due and looked stylish
Furniture in rooms needs to be replaced or refurbished
10/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2026Location and room set up
9/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2026Value for money , the restaurant food was great and excellent service
10/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2026The room was comfortable and the restaurant food excellent and not expensive.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2026We had a stunning stay. The room was awesome, and the food amazing. The staff were all friendly and courteous, and extremely helpful.
Nothing could have been better.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2026Door couldn't lock. No hair dryers in rooms.
6/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2026Didn’t eat breakfast
People we’re noisy.
6/10
Reviewed Sep 12, 2026The restaurant was good.
The rooms and bedding can be updated. The TV did not work properly. The ash try outside was not clean. The toeilet room is very small.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 9, 2026The place is tranquil and well maintained. The staff are friendly.
Nothing
5/10
Reviewed Sep 8, 2026The location is ideal for travellers
The breakfast was so-so. My bacon was boiled white, yes white, while my partner's bacon was as you would expect bacon to look with breakfast. They should have visible floor management at the restaurant to ensure quality is upheld. This is a cold area of the country and the evening and the morning we left, there was no hot water in our bathroom. I shouldn't have to take a cold shower and resorted to washing with a face cloth. Not good.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026Very neat and fresh
The room does not have a twin plug points, I struggled to charge my phones.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026Exceptional restaurant for location. More than enough for what we needed for our stay.
Bed could do with a new mattress, but still comfortable for the one night stay.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026Easy access from N1, and well positioned for no traffic noise. Well priced overnight stop. Safe environment. The restaurant offered great meals.
Nothing that bothered us.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026The location is perfect if you are traveling from Johannesburg to Cape Town or Mossel Bay. There is a restaurant on site. I was extremely cold outside, but cozy and warm inside.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026General quality has much improved over the 55 years or so I've been coming here. Staff friendly and helpful - at our request changed room on arrival without a murmur. Dinner at restaurant very good.
Since the recent upgrade it's still difficult to find the front gate! One or two prominent illuminated signs would be a great help.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026Friendly, the new upgrade in the Restaurant area is good, Restaurant upgrade also good
All good.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026We had an awesome stay as usual. The staff were all friendly, courteous and extremely professional. The dinner we had was absolutely top class, and the staff amazing. We loved our stay and will be back again soon. Thank you to all for making our stay so pleasant.
There was absolutely nothing that we did not like. We had a wonderful stay.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026Staff are outstanding
No complaints
7/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026Not used
Dinner, steak was a bit tough
7/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2026Convenient location with a decent restaurant suitable for an overnight stay. The room was a little small but fine for a one-nighter. The food at the restaurant was quite acceptable, maybe the menu could have been a little more extensive. The bed was comfortable and the shower worked well with plenty of hot water.
For the price I wouldn't expect more, we were were comfortable
9/10
Reviewed Aug 30, 2026The rooms are very clean, and the restaurant is exceptionally good.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026Easy to make booking, friendly atmosphere, professional staff
10/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2026Clean with a lovely restuarant. Just what I needed.
N/a
9/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2026The fact that the property has a full on restaurant makes it very convenient. The food was very nice and even the next mornings breakfast.
Nothing to dislike
7/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026Easy access, great restaurants with good food and big showers
Small bed for a couple, no sound proof. Excessive noise from guests on adjacent room. Not great for family if you need private. You have all the tree beds in the same room. So not ideal for family.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026The rooms are comfortable for travelling layovers. Parking is right by your room which makes carrying luggage easier. The staff were friendly and helpful.
The room had a weird smell.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026Very convenient
We found gloves on our bed obviously from the people that stayed there the night before. It made us wonder if the bedding was changed.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Convenience and trailer parking
8/10
Reviewed Aug 18, 2026Convenient
9/10
Reviewed Aug 18, 2026Location for one night sleepover from Cape Town are perfect
Everything was as expected for a nights stay
7/10
Reviewed Aug 18, 2026The staff at Merino Inn were very friendly and helpful when we arrived. The rooms were neat and clean, and everything necessary for a comfortable stay was available.
There was nothing that was disliked.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Great location. Quiet. Restaurant on site.
5/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026Cheap and what we needed.
Room smelled of animal pee.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026The spacious room
The view.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2026Prioximity to the National Roads, flexibility and staff customer centricity.
Nothing
7/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026Close to the N1 with nice restuarant and friendly staff
Rooms may need a revamp at some stage
8/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026Spacious & comfortable
Outside light and hairdryer did not work.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026The food at the restaurant was great
More plugs in the room, not enough plugs to charge devices, we only had 1 plug
8/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026Easy access and egress
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2026Very convenient with a restaurant onsite and clean rooms, well priced. They also have backup power which was great during the level 6 warning and actual snow we got on our way back home.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2026They have upgraded the whole dinning room, bar and kitchens. The Sushi bar was excellent and very unexpected.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Clean and well maintained and welcoming
10/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Awesome place. Perfect for an over night stay
1/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026The restaurant
Broken shower, cold water dirty towels
9/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026The friendly staff, clean and spacious room, the room had everything needed to make the stay comfortable.
It wasn’t easily accessible as the gps couldn’t really locate it. The aircorn made some noise.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Cleanliness and friendly staff. We love the outdoors area, especially if you have kids.
The trucks at night which pass by on the N1 is a bit noisy.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 3, 2026There is a good restaurant on site, I had a delicious evening meal after a long day of travelling.
There is quite a bit of noise coming from trucks at the nearby truck stop.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Clean
The meal was overpriced
7/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2026Quick and effortless check-in
A bit noisy(as to be expected due to close proximity to the highway.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 24, 2026Locatie en eten in het restaurant
Een kussen en een handdoek waren niet volledig schoon
7/10
Reviewed Jul 24, 2026Good value
N1 noise at some rooms
8/10
Reviewed Jul 21, 2026Room spacious. Clean.
Aircon didn't work for the size of the room. No bottled water in the room.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 21, 2026Excellent restaurant on-site
7/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Location. Room size. Beds. TV.
No soap. Slightly outdated. No carpets and floor freezing cold which made the stay challenging. Aircon took some time to work but that at least warmed the room. Front door causes a loud bang to close and the door halves didn’t lock together so annoyingly problematic to open and close.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Food, room and room tempature
leaving
7/10
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026The rooms aren't all the same.I liked the bigger rooms in C block on the way down.But the rooms in block A were smaller, which is an issue with small kids.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026Friendliness Great Food Conveniently located Comfy beds
10/10
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026It is a nice and comfortable. The place is at a good location.
N/A
8/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026The staff was great! Neat and very friendly
The beds was a bit uncomfortable!
5/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026The Receptionist was very welcoming! The restaurant food was good.
I don't like the fact Merino Inn is advertised as a hotel. There's a vast difference between the two. Merino Inn I feel is actually a MOTEL. The photos on the website would lead you to believe it's a hotel. The dining room had absolutely no atmosphere.. no soft background music. At dinner the waitrons were standing at the counter glaring at all the patrons eating. I felt incredibly uncomfortable. The pillows were hard as rocks and very old. Unless we're desperate, I doubt we'll stay there again.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026Good food in the restaurant
8/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026Location enroute to Gauteng was perfect and amenities such as restaurants and petrol station were easily accessible.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026Family friendly space, the views, US clean motel feel, you step out your car is there, you step in, there's a clean space for everyone. Enough beds, an excellent stay over spot! You will like it!
Our aircon wasn't working, the staff got us a heater instead. Our unit was not properly inspected after cleaning, we found the previous guests items in the room.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026Breakfast was excellent, service was great, very helpful and pleasant to my family
9/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026Easy access from the roads Rooms all over the property around the main building Padstall with great food at good prices belonging to the Hotel next to the entrance gate Easy parking infront of room with trailer
It was a great stay
10/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026Spacious, clean with onsite restaurant and friendly service. Absolutely recommended to overnight between Cape Town and Joburg.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026I specifically chose the Merino Inn as my accommodation as I was traveling alone and it provided safe and secure overnight stay. Upon check in and entering my room I has issues with the TV. I was specifically wanting to watch a certain sports channel, and it required a smart tv. As the hotel had various rooms with various tv's I tried a few different rooms, which might seem to be a complaint. The service and helpfulness I received from the front desk was exceptional! A slight bother of finding the right room to watch the sport I was looking for had the potential to turn into frustration for both parties. It was the most exceptional example of customer service! The front desk went out of their way to help and accommodate, including to mention that they would have the game on the tv at the bar if I wanted to have a drink and watch. The room was great, mattress comfortable and great pillows. Food at the restaurant fantastic. Will definitely stay again- and special thanks for the exceptional hospitality!
Initial room with a tv with no sound was disappointing, but the measures to correct this beyond fantastic!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026Beautiful hotel. Close to the N1. Room was lovely & nice spacy room. Hotel reception area and inside the hotel itself is so beautiful and welcoming. The rooms are on the outside with little patios. Very cute. We went for a walk around the hotel and to the shop as it is close to the farmstall which has a coffee shop inside and KFC opposite the road. Very very close to the petrol station as well. But the best part of all is the beautiful restaurant in the hotel. The Cape Malay Lamb Curry is the BEST I have tasted, I will forever dream of it, super soft meat that just melted in your mouth. Menu has many options, even sushi. The whole atmosphere is truly amazing. Room has a fridge and small coffee/tea station and microwave. Beds were comfy and linen and bedding especially it being so cold, the bedding was nice and warm.
only 2 tiny issues which is not really any big deal. We bought milk as i am not a big fan of powder milk and thankfully there is a fridge. There is no disposable shower caps and i had a spare one which i used when i went to shower to avoid my hair from getting wet and rooms dont have any hairdryers which is acceptable as i had my own one. Other than that, Merino Inn Hotel is definitely worth staying at. Would recommend.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026The Inn exceeded our expectations. It was exactly what we needed as a midway one-night stop on our way home. Would recommend it.
N/A
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Close to the highway. Everything is close to you. Restaurant, bar and we could watch the rugby on big screen.
Nothing
4/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Vicinity
When they had to refund my money for the night I paid but didn't use.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026food
none
9/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026The facilities were clean
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026Some maintenance is needed in the room. The mirror behind the bathroom door was loose.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026Neat and clean, friendly staff
10/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026Breakfast was delicious. Staff was extremely friendly. Reception was very good.
Nothing negative
9/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026Staff were extremely friendly. Rooms were clean. Beautiful reception area. Supper and breakfast were good.
The aircon didn't work!!! It was freeeeezing cold in that room!!! Tried to report the problem without success. Could not unlock the glass door.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Like the location, halfway between Pretoria and Cape Town.
Although the restaurant has been renovated it looked too clinical. On a very cold evening the staff kept on opening the patio doors and a chilling wind blew in. In terms of the meal I ordered I did not like it at all. The "Karoo' lamb chops were thinly cut, tough and smothered with basting sauce, not asked for, and after complaining to the waiter they agreed to not let me pay for the meal. It left me hungry.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Service, staff friendliness
10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Very convenient and quiet. Staff excellent. Lots of hot water and thick towels!!
8/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026We had a wonderful overnight stay and enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant. Thank you.
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9/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026The location, right next to the N1, is easily accessible. The reception was warm and friendly. The room was neat and clean with the basic amenities and a beautiful bathroom. Really the perfect layover spot for a much needed rest during a long drive.
Everything was fine. Merino Inn is next to an Engen One-stop, so petrol and Wimpy is on your doorstep.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026Hard bed and flat pillows.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026Beautiful new restaurant and reception area. Good food, good value for money
The room and bathroom was very clean, but attention to detail: damp areas in the ceiling, the towel rail fell out, a lot of insects in the lamp shade and mould on the basin. The outside of the building doesn't do justice to the rest of the new areas.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Reception
The rooms
10/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Overnight stay on the N1 AC in room Lovely Shower
Need decent plug points for charging phones....Other than that an excellent stop over.
1/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Ridiculous place
Yes
10/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Beautiful entrance
10/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Everything was above expectation. It was very cold and we arrived later as expected but it was no problem at all. Comfy bed, hot water. Perfect for the sleepover on our way to Nelson Mandela Bay from Gauteng.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Restaurant, reception and staff friendliness
Cold, air-conditioner was not adjustable to the desired temperature.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Clean and safe environment
- •Friendly staff
Areas to consider
- •Issues with cleanliness
- •Limited amenities
Cleanliness
7.75/10Some concerns about dirty sheets and bugs in the room.
Service
9.25/10Exceptional service with friendly personnel, even accommodating late check-ins.
Location
8.75/10Conveniently located next to highways with nearby amenities.
Room Quality
7.75/10Comments on hard beds, aging bedding, and issues with the shower/toilet door.
Amenities
7.25/10Weak Wi-Fi and closed restaurant; some expected amenities were not available.
Value for Money
8.25/10Price considered reasonable despite some negative aspects.
Food and Beverage
6.75/10Breakfast not included, and restaurant closed during visit.
Overall Experience
8.25/10Mixed feelings, but a generally positive review with hopes to return.