Title: Oviston Travel Guide: Best of Oviston, Kopanong Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oviston](https://expedia.co.uk/Oviston-Hotels.d3000000285.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Oviston](https://expedia.co.uk/Oviston-Holiday-Rentals.d3000000285.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Oviston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oviston.d3000000285.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oviston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oviston.d3000000285.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oviston Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Oviston Things to do - Top hotels in Oviston - Top Holiday Rentals in Oviston ![Morning Glory Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14794500/14794482/304ea578_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Morning Glory Cottages R58, Gariep, Eastern Cape £51 23 Sept - 24 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star farm stay in Gariep. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Oviston Nature Reserve and Orange–Fish River ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) A little gem in the middle of nowhere. "Very friendly staff and the guys have put a lot of thought into many little areas which make you come away feeling that this is a great place to stay. Very remote with stables and cattle pens, really nice." Reviewed on 22 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=14794482&PinnedHotelID=14794482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000285) ![Gannabos Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50600000/50598400/50598352/1ff0c74f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gannabos Guest House Badsfontein Farm, Gariep, Eastern Cape £54 23 Sept - 24 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly guesthouse in Gariep. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. "The staff was amazing. Louise and Amanda greeted us so kindly. Erik was who I booked with and he was so easy to work with. The guest house was of 5 star quality in the middle of the Karoo on a farm. Absolutely amazing place and I can’t wait to come back!" Reviewed on 10 Sept 2021 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=50598352&PinnedHotelID=50598352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000285) ![Gariep Dam SunRose Group of Guest Houses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15368600/15368568/3113b717_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gariep Dam SunRose Group of Guest Houses Hamerkop Street, Kopanong, Free State Stay at this cottage in Kopanong. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gariepdam Welcome Monument and Gariepdam Marina ... It was OK "The checking in was good, the accommodation was clean. The off street parking was a problem but a phone call to the owners sorted that out. As per the owner's description - the accommodation is prefab units and named cottages. That being said it was comfortable and clean. We had a portable aircon ..." Reviewed on 6 Jan 2022 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=15368568&PinnedHotelID=15368568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000285) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=15368568&PinnedHotelID=15368568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000285) [See all 18 properties in Oviston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000000285) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Gariep Dam SunRose Group of Guest Houses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15368600/15368568/3113b717_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gariep Dam SunRose Group of Guest Houses Hamerkop Street, Kopanong, Free State Stay at this cottage in Kopanong. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gariepdam Welcome Monument and Gariepdam Marina ... It was OK "The checking in was good, the accommodation was clean. The off street parking was a problem but a phone call to the owners sorted that out. As per the owner's description - the accommodation is prefab units and named cottages. That being said it was comfortable and clean. We had a portable aircon ..." Reviewed on 6 Jan 2022 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kopanong-Hotels-Gariep-Dam-SunRose-Group-Of-Guest-Houses.h15368568.Hotel-Information) ![Karoohuisie](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013700/49013634/4ba5c1fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Karoohuisie 9 East Street, Bethulie, Kopanong, Free State Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Kopanong. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. "We were happily surprised at how charming this house was. We enjoyed the farm atmosphere. Both rustic and comfy. Exceptional bathroom!" Reviewed on 27 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kopanong-Hotels-Karoohuisie.h49013634.Hotel-Information) ![Enjoy Luxurious Rooms in Hammanskraal next to Dinokeng #1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96266700/96266689/w906h683x60y0-cf8d7097_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Enjoy Luxurious Rooms in Hammanskraal next to Dinokeng #1 Hammanskraal Stay at this apartment in Kopanong. 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Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gariep-Dam-Kopanong.d6269100.Attraction) #### Laurens van der Post Memorial Gardens You can learn about the history of Philippolis with a visit to Laurens van der Post Memorial Gardens. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laurens-Van-Der-Post-Memorial-Gardens-Kopanong.d553248622849347593.Attraction) #### Transgariep Museum You can browse the exhibits at Transgariep Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Philippolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Transgariep-Museum-Kopanong.d553248622719328012.Attraction) #### Gariepdam Welcome Monument You can learn about the history of Gariepdam when you stop by Gariepdam Welcome Monument. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gariepdam-Welcome-Monument-Kopanong.d553248622100300205.Attraction) #### Philippolis Reformed Church Find out about the history of Philippolis with a stop at Philippolis Reformed Church. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philippolis-Reformed-Church-Kopanong.d553248622719328007.Attraction) #### Gariepdam Marina Explore the waterfront in Gariepdam with a trip to Gariepdam Marina. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. 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