Road R328 to Cango Caves PO BOx 1425, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa
#8 of 25 hotels in Oudtshoorn
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 14, 2024
Harrison
United KingdomNothing
Lovely staff, made to feel wonderfully welcome. Lovely grounds. Gorgeous room. Would highly recommend
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Amanda
South AfricaNothing
Anl oasis where the hosts make you feel welcome.The cottage was beautiful and spacious for the three of us. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast. The gardens are lovely and peaceful, and the pool is well taken care of and inviting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Martin
South AfricaNothing
Great place with fantastic staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Mr
SwedenUnfortunately to many mistakes due to miscommunication between staff and management made us unhappy and stressed.
Nice room and very good beds!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Alastair
South AfricaVery little.
De Opstal was an amazing place to stay, close to all attractions in Oudtshoorn. The hospitality was amazing, excellent rooms, great breakfast in an amazing setting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Renee
United KingdomThere was absolutely nothing to complain about.
A amazing place to stay, with family history of the area eight generations. Not to missed. We loved the whole experience of staying in De Opstal Country Lodge. Our room was full of character over looking the most beautiful gardens. Breakfast amazing, try the home made marmalade. All staff more than expected.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Cathy
South AfricaThe food Unfortunately the evening meal didn’t live up to expectations- having read recent reviews we had high expectations!
The farmhouse was lovely and the staff were very good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Jitendra
South AfricaThe small room at the gate. It's more like a driver cottage.
The ambiance and cordial staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Amorien
South AfricaNothing
Scrumptious breakfast. Accommodating staff. Warm, kind & friendly host. Peaceful garden - well maintained property.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Kevin
United KingdomNothing
Everything was very nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
We had a fantastic stay at the lodge. The accommodation was suitably very rustic but also very comfortable. The whole place was run like a big family home, very welcoming. The (8th generation) owner and her staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The food was plentiful and delicious. The lodge was perfectly located out of own but near an Ostrich farm and the Cango Caves.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Thomas
AustriaBeautiful location with many outdoor gardens and a nice pool to rest and enjoy a glas of wine. It’s also a perfect starting point if you’re planning your Garden Route trip and want to visit the Cango Caves.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Anine
South AfricaNothing
Beautiful gardens. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Lee-ann
South AfricaNothing.
Comfortable rustic rooms reflecting Karoo hospitality. Air conditioned for the hot summer days! Excellent buffet and hot breakfast with fantastic local fruits in season. Fabulous cappucinos. Dinner availble at the property - so no need to venture out at night. Thank you to Mathilda and her team for a lovely stay. We will return.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Georgina
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing to dislike
The whole venue was excellent. Accommodation was so comfortable didn’t want to leave. The restaurant is like being in a gorgeous farmhouse with delectable breakfast - superb. It would be a wonderful venue to hold a wedding.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Ephraim
GermanyExceptional place
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Diana
SpainKind and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2023
Wynand
South AfricaNothing was disliked at this property. Everything and everyone was exceptional!
Matilda and her staff goes above and beyond to make your stay memorable. The breakfast is awesome and served by very friendly staff. Matilda made sure to guide us on activities in the area that is a must to visit.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Vuyiswa
South AfricaNothing.
The food was the best with the most friendly staff I’ve ever met. They were very helpful, even helped us with our laundry for free. The owners welcomed us warmly. Staff keeping us informed of the meals. Their freshly baked bread/goodies were the best. We had a flat tyre and the owner was willing to take it to town for us and get it fixed. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Marike1612
South AfricaAbsolutely beautiful place! The staff was so friendly and professional. And the food was exceptional 👌 especially the ostrich shank!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Batista
South AfricaIncredibly beautiful property with exceptional staff who catered to every detail. Staying here just made the holiday that much better!! The food was phenomenal!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 20, 2023
Hayley
South AfricaNothing
Beautiful setting. Lots of old-world charm. Gardens were exquisite and our 2 rooms were beautiful. Everything about it was pure class. Great attention to detail with fresh flowers everywhere. Friendly hosts and staff. Wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: May 27, 2023
Sina
GermanyBeautiful lodge with many small details. The rooms were huge and we had a small fire place which made it extra cosy. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay a lot and will definitely go back.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 9, 2023
Claire
United KingdomCan't think of anything!
We enjoyed the variety at breakfast, and our rooms were lovely and comfortable. The gardens were lovely, and the kids enjoyed the pool! We appreciated the water in the fridges in the rooms as well.
Stayed in April 2023
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