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Located in Gariep Dam, 29 miles from Oviston Nature Reserve, View Lodge has accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. Some of the units have satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At the lodge you'll find a restaurant serving South African cuisine. View Lodge provides a grill.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • T_m_s_m
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The view of the Gariep dam is truly beautiful. Very well equipped room and friendly and accommodating staff.
  • Rjvjr1067
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and views, especially the sunrise. We stayed for a night on our way to the Garden Route. Very nice room and friendly staff. Everything worked and if was very clean. The bath was exceptional.
  • Nomanyange
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything is perfect, it's a must go lodge. It deserves 5 stars. The Staff members are friendly and welcoming.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • So Dam Good Café
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of View Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules

View Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted View Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that Maximum of 4 adults allowed per booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform View Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about View Lodge

  • Yes, View Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • View Lodge is 1,300 feet from the center of Gariep Dam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at View Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at View Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at View Lodge include:

    • Family
    • Double

  • View Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • So Dam Good Café

  • View Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool