Located in Bela-Bela, ATKV Klein-Kariba is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Smart Center and Het Bad Natuurreservaat. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from letlhabile Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Bosveld Mall.
What's nearby
Smart Center - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
Het Bad Natuurreservaat - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
Bela Bela Flea Market - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Bosveld Mall - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Bela Bela Local Municipality - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
Getting around
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
Dros Bela Bela - 7 min drive
KFC - 6 min drive
Bos Kos Kiosk - 10 min drive
Tacoma Spur Steak Ranch - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
About this property
ATKV Klein-Kariba
ATKV Klein-Kariba offers 177 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Satellite television is provided. This Bela-Bela hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a waterslide.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 177 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools and a waterslide. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at Koswerf serving the guests of ATKV Klein-Kariba, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Koswerf - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 160 to 170 for adults and ZAR 160 to 170 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Koswerf
Things to do
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Archery
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Children's pool
Ecotours
Fishing
Full-service spa
Game viewing
Games
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Indoor pool
Mini golf
Mountain biking
Pedal boat
Playground
Table tennis
Volleyball
Waterslide
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's games
Children's pool
Grocery/convenience store
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Playground
Trampoline
Waterslide
Conveniences
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
In the mountains
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Group gatherings are not allowed between units/camp stands. Groups are required to book a hall/lapa (fees apply; subject to availability).
This property's parking fee is required for additional vehicles.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 10 2026 to September 4 2026 (dates subject to change):
One of the swimming pools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 160 to 170 for adults, and ZAR 160 to 170 for children
Administrative fee: ZAR 120 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 4920271857
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
ATKV Klein Kariba
ATKV Klein-Kariba Hotel
ATKV Klein-Kariba Bela-Bela
ATKV Klein-Kariba Hotel Bela-Bela
ATKV Klein-Kariba Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our first night in S Africa could not have started any better. An amazing property, great staff, and a delightful restaurant and accomodations
Highly recommend
Larry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Mihloti
Feb 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
They left the window open after housekeeping. The monkeys entered and ate our food. The manager on standby was rude and biased and didn't want to believe at first when I told her the list of the things the monkeys ate and that we didnt open that window. They only gave us breakfast the next day. We had to go and buy more food And it was food enouph to last fo our stayusouwhole stay. TThIIsendsesomeone to
Mihloti
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Tebogo
Jan 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The place is amazing, beautiful and we loved the ambiance. We did not like the fact that almost everything is written in Afrikaans.
We really enjoyed our stay in Klein Kariba, my kids are still little and they were still able to do so much. My only suggestion is for a few extras in terms of self catering, just basic things in the kitchen make the stay a lot more pleasant :-) Kitchen towels for example.
Klein Kariba is such a beautiful place for water lovers. The warm pools are clean and inviting. The indoor pool has a special ambiance in the evening. The water slide is great fun and the putt-putt very challenging. Accommodation is basic, but adequate as you spend most of the day out in the beautiful surroundings.
Hi there the stay was great, the amenities were great, pity the accommodation was so basic.
The rooms need to be upgraded. Units with
Aircon’s need to be made available. The restaurant, Danny in particular was fabulous . Well done 👍
I must say this was the worst experience of my life I had to wait for more than two hours to be checked in because apparently my bookings was mixed up yet the full amount was paid I am really not happy at all
We found left overs from the previous guests in the microwave.
The sewer of the unit next to our braai area was blocked and leaking. It made the whole outside area smell horrible. We couldn't use the braai outside.
When we gave this feedback to the receptionist returning the keys, the lady just said ok, they're aware of that, didn't even apologise.
The location is great for families with some good facilities and activities. However, the food and services in the onsite restaurant could be better. The prices of items in the onsite store were also very high. Taking advantage of a captive audience so, make sure you have everything you need for your self catering stay before you arrive or, shop in the town of Bela Bela.
For anyone who enjoys warm pools, waterslides and sunshine - this is the place. The accommodation was adequate and very clean. The areas around the swimming pools where being sanitised throughout the day. Klein-Kariba offers both cold and hot pools so it is suitable for swimming throughout the year. The heated indoor pool is equipped with water spouts for those who are brave enough to stand under them to get a water massage. The resort also boasts a number of hikes of different intensities as well as well-kept grassy areas for picnics or braais. A winner!
Gillian
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 24, 2021
Liked: Staff & service
Klein Kariba
Klein Kariba is a very nice and comfortable resort with lots to do.
But our room was very small ,with no aircon & a single sleeper bed not as advertised (aircon & double sleeper)
But overall very nice resort.
Will i go there again? YES for sure
Like always Klein Kariba delivered. Reception were excellant, First time that we stayed in the logcabin in the ravine. The cabins are getting on in years and you could see it especially in the kitchen and bathroom. Iverall though it us still well worth it. The quietness and peacefulness is wonderfull. Please note there is definitely not a spa bath or hot tub at the cabin as advertised in the describtion. The resort though do have heated pools.
We will definitely go again.