Welcome to the Merino Inn
Whether you are travelling north or south on the N1, Chargo Merino Inn is your perfect halfway stop, your home away from home! The neat and clean overnight facilities are fully equipped with free WiFi, en-suite bathrooms, beverage stations, air conditioning, TV, safe parking, and more.
Whether you are travelling alone, with your family, or need to organise accommodation for groups of up to 150 people – Chargo Merino Inn looks forward to welcoming you!
Whether you are travelling north or south on the N1, Chargo Merino Inn is your perfect halfway stop, your home away from home!
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The neat and clean overnight facilities are fully equipped with:
- free WiFi
- en-suite bathrooms
- beverage stations
- air conditioning
- TV
- safe parking and more
Whether you are travelling alone, with your family, or need to organise accommodation for groups of up to 150 people – Chargo Merino Inn looks forward to welcoming you!
Highlights
24h Check-In
Bar & Restaurant
Pet Friendly
Enjoy our Karoo hospitality
Rooms
Chargo Merino Inn offers safe, comfortable accommodation right off the N1 with typical Karoo hospitality. Choose from our well-equipped standard rooms, deluxe rooms, family rooms, or group accommodation.
On-site and nearby
Activities & Facilities
Chargo Merino Inn provides the perfect atmosphere to take a break from the long road. Relax under shady trees, take a dip in the sparkling pool, have a drink in the bar, or unwind in our homely living room. For those looking to explore, enjoy a nearby game drive, try your hand at fishing, or browse local delights at the charming farmstall.
Even More to Enjoy
Free and Secured Parking
Outdoor Pool
Three Course Dinners
Continental and English Breakfast
Perfect N1 Pit Stop
Room Service
Space for 150 Guests
Functions
Chargo Merino Inn makes organising your conference, wedding, or other special occasion easy. Our venue is centrally located halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town, only 200km from Bloemfontein and en route to the Eastern Cape. No hassle to find us either, as we are right next to the N1.
Need a professional space?
Conferences
At the Merino Inn, we have two different conference facilities for you to choose from: the Blue Room and Conference Hall. We work with you to put a quotation together to suit your exact budget and requirements. Both these packages include the venue, as well as bottled water and mints for the guests.
Celebrate with us
Weddings
If you are planning a wedding, then you can even have your service right here. Merino Inn hosts and can cater for the reception and provide you with table décor if you desire. Our beautiful, spacious gardens are ideal for those special wedding pictures.
Restaurant & Bar
Our restaurant and bar open daily, serving breakfast and dinner.
The aromas of freshly baked bread and brewed filter coffee will spark your appetite for a delicious breakfast as you enter our cosy, Karoo-style restaurant. If dinner is calling you, then the variety of dishes on our menu will have something to tickle your taste buds – from good old-fashioned favourites including burgers, potjies, curries, and steaks, to Italian fare, fish, and more. All meals are freshly prepared daily.
Besides the outstanding list of mature red wines to complement your à la carte meal, we also have a choice of other beverages on our menu, as well as a full bar with a big screen TV.
The kiddies’ corner will keep the youngsters entertained while you enjoy dinner.
Our restaurant and bar open daily, serving breakfast and dinner.
The aromas of freshly baked bread and brewed filter coffee will spark your appetite for a delicious breakfast as you enter our cosy, Karoo-style restaurant. If dinner is calling you, then the variety of dishes on our menu will have something to tickle your taste buds…
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– from good old-fashioned favourites including burgers, potjies, curries, and steaks, to Italian fare, fish, and more. All meals are freshly prepared daily.
Besides the outstanding list of mature red wines to complement your à la carte meal, we also have a choice of other beverages on our menu, as well as a full bar with a big screen TV.
The kiddies’ corner will keep the youngsters entertained while you enjoy dinner.
More Features
Free WiFi
Laundry Service
Beverage Stations
Kiddies Corner
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Stay With Us
At Chargo Merino Inn, we strive to epitomise Karoo hospitality by offering all the home-comforts that turn guests into family. Each spacious room is carefully designed to offer the utmost comfort during your stay, and complimentary WiFi in every room ensures you remain connected to the outside world.
24h Check-In
Bar & Restaurant
Pet Friendly
Block A and B
Standard Rooms
Our Standard Rooms in Block A and B overlook the beautiful gardens of the Inn.
A: 2 Double Beds
B: 1 Double And 1 Single Bed
En-Suite Shower
Overlooks Garden
Block C
Deluxe Rooms
Our spacious, deluxe rooms in Block C open onto the garden and feature their own small courtyard and undercover parking. Enjoy your morning coffee from your veranda overlooking the pool.
2 Double Beds
En-Suite Bath and Shower
Bar Fridge
Private Courtyard
Unit C16
Disabled Unit
Unit C16 is designed with easy wheelchair access and spacious interiors to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
2 Double Beds and a Single
Wheelchair-Friendly Bathroom
Wheelchair-Friendly
Every Room Includes:
Free Wi-Fi
Converters / Voltage Adaptors
Non-Smoking
Turn Down Service
Bathroom Amenities
Air-conditioning
Coffee / Tea Facilities
Patio
Cleaning Serives
Outdoor Pool Access
Free Parking
Secure Parking
Laundry Service
Fridge
Block E
Deluxe Rooms
Block E is situated near the main building looking out over the swimming pool. It is spacious with 2 comfortable double beds, an en-suite with walk-in shower, and all the other requirements for a good rest.
2 Double Beds
En-Suite Shower
Block F
Family Units
Our family units in block F are designed to give your family the space and comfort they desire when taking a break from the long road. Spacious by design, the family units are extra spacious and have 2 rooms.
2 Double Beds in 1 Room, 2 Single Beds in Another
Shared Bathroom and Shower
Even More to Enjoy
Air Conditioning
Beverage Stations
TV with DStv
Pet Friendly
Easy Access Parking
Celebrate or Connect
Chargo Merino Inn makes organising your conference, wedding, or other special occasion easy. Our venue is centrally located halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town, only 200km from Bloemfontein and en route to the Eastern Cape. No hassle to find us either, as we are right next to the N1.
Events
Having the venue for your event, catering, and accommodation all in one place means nobody has to drive home after the event. We have enough rooms to sleep up to 230 guests per night, so invite the whole family along. While the business people attend their conference, their families can enjoy the kiddies’ playground and a secure pool area.
At the Merino Inn, we have two different conference facilities for you to choose from: the Blue Room and Conference Hall. We work with you to put a quotation together to suit your exact budget and requirements.
Having the venue for your event, catering, and accommodation all in one place means nobody has to drive home after the event. We have enough rooms to sleep up to 230 guests per night, so invite the whole family along. While the business people attend their conference, their families can enjoy the kiddies’ playground and a secure pool area…
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At the Merino Inn, we have two different conference facilities for you to choose from: the Blue Room and Conference Hall. We work with you to put a quotation together to suit your exact budget and requirements.
Blue Room
Boardroom style seating for 20 delegates, or cinema style for 30 delegates, and a projector.
Conference Hall
Boardroom style seating for 20 delegates, or cinema style for 40 delegates.
Weddings
If you are planning a wedding, then you can even have your service right here. Merino Inn hosts and can cater for the reception and provide you with table décor if you desire. Our beautiful, spacious gardens are ideal for those special wedding pictures.
Select our all-inclusive service by opting for our bar service. We quote according to your budget and requests.
What We Offer
Venue Access
Up to 230 Guest
Babysitting
Table décor
Beautiful spacious gardens
Catering
Bar service
Kiddies Play ground
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Good Times – Right on Site
Enjoy the convenience of our on-site restaurant and bar, serving up delicious meals, signature drinks, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for winding down after an event or kicking off the celebration. Our restaurant and bar are open daily, serving breakfast and dinner.
What We Offer
Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
The aromas of freshly baked bread and brewed filter coffee will spark your appetite for a delicious breakfast as you enter our cosy, Karoo-style restaurant. If dinner is calling you, then the variety of dishes on our menu will have something to tickle your taste buds – from good old-fashioned favourites including burgers, potjies, curries, and steaks, to Italian fare, fish, and more. All meals are freshly prepared daily.
Bar
In addition to our outstanding list of mature red wines to complement your à la carte meal, we also offer a selection of other beverages on our menu, as well as a full bar featuring a big screen TV.
The kiddies’ corner will keep the youngsters entertained while you enjoy dinner.
Go Out and Explore
Fresh, delicious, fun
Farm Stall
Whether you’re craving a fresh cup of coffee, a hearty meal, quality braai meat, or unique gifts and souvenirs, we’ve got something for everyone. Our farmstall is more than just a stop – it’s a warm, welcoming spot to relax, refuel, and find something special to take home. Come visit us and enjoy the taste of local goodness in every bite, and browse!
Braai Meat
Gifts and Souvenirs
Preserves
Coffee & Fresh Meals
Family favourite
KFC
Craving a quick bite or a familiar favourite? Our lodge is conveniently located just minutes away from a Chargo-owned KFC, making it easy to grab a tasty meal on the go. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack or a satisfying dinner, your favourite fried chicken is always close by.
Things To Do
Chargo Boutique Lodge lets you take a step back in history and experience the magic of the Karoo as our ancestors did more than two hundred years ago.
Set foot where your ancestors used to walk and take the fresh air of the Karoo to heart, enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime Game drive from an OpenView Land Cruiser and views you will not see anywhere else. Built in the early parts of the 18th Century, the original farmhouse on van Wyksfontein Farm is now a living monument of South African history. Here, we embody the legacy of the rich cultures that have called this homestead home for the past 200 years.
Stay and Relax
Garden and Pool
Chargo Merino Inn provides the perfect atmosphere to take a break from the long road. Relax under shady trees, take a dip in the sparkling pool, have a drink in the bar, or unwind in our homely living room. For those looking to explore, enjoy a nearby game drive, try your hand at fishing, or browse local delights at the charming farmstall.
Restaurant and Bar
Chargo Merino Inn provides the perfect atmosphere to take a break from the long road. Relax under shady trees, take a dip in the sparkling pool, have a drink in the bar, or unwind in our homely living room. For those looking to explore, enjoy a nearby game drive, try your hand at fishing, or browse local delights at the charming farmstall.
Pet Friendly
If you’re looking for a place that is pet-friendly, look no further. We welcome your furry friends.
Functions
Indulge in an excellent local and well-stocked bar with excellent South African wine, beer and spirits.
Additional Features
24h Check-In
Capacity for 150 Guests
Kiddies Playground
Family Rooms
Go Out and Explore
See nature at its best
Game Drives
Set in the open plains of the Karoo, the Chargo Game Reserve offers a first-class wildlife experience, complete with five-star accommodation and South African hospitality. Here, families and corporate groups can explore a great variety of wildlife that call this vast, semi-arid area home. Centrally located, Chargo Game Reserve will hold a piece of your heart from the moment you set foot on the property.
Fresh, delicious, fun
Farm Stall
Whether you’re craving a fresh cup of coffee, a hearty meal, quality braai meat, or unique gifts and souvenirs, we’ve got something for everyone. Our farmstall is more than just a stop – it’s a warm, welcoming spot to relax, refuel, and find something special to take home. Come visit us and enjoy the taste of local goodness in every bite, and browse!
Braai Meat
Gifts and Souvenirs
Preserves
Coffee & Fresh Meals
Activities Nearby
Nature Walks
Birdwatching
Tours of Historical Sights
Excursions to the Gariep Dam
Fishing
Golf
Got Questions, or Ready to Book Your Stay?
Whether you are looking for overnight accommodation or if you want to take a much-needed break with your family for a couple of days, get in touch with Chargo Boutique Lodge today to book your accommodation.
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