Where to stay in Sutherland in the Karoo

By Roxanne Reid
Sutherland in the Karoo is well known as a destination for lovers of stars and snow. Of course there are lots of other things to do there that have nothing to do with either (see 15 things to do and see in Sutherland). But where to stay in Sutherland while you explore?

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On a recent visit, we lucked out. When you’re using the internet to choose somewhere to stay, it’s pretty much a hit-and-miss affair. Sure, there are some photos to give you a sense of the place, but photos can often be outrageously flattering, making a place look much better than it really is.

So when confronted with 30 or more options – almost all of them, predictably in this star-mad village, named for stars, constellations or planets – we took a stab in the dark and settled on The Galaxy B&B.

Kobus and Betsie Muller, the warm face of The Galaxy in Sutherland

It turned out to be a great choice, not so much for the cottage itself – though that was great too – but for the friendly, helpful Karoo welcome we received from Betsie and Kobus Muller.

Read all about it in this blog post I wrote for Getaway magazine. As a bonus, you can find out where to find the best restaurant in town too.

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