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Reviews of Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge

R45, 7680 Franschhoek, South Africa

#21 of 58 B&Bs and inns in Franschhoek

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Review Score

Based on 267 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Wish we could have more days and that that our stay would be longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ezna, the property manager who welcomed us, was a fantastic host, giving priceless info on what to do and visit on the days of our stay. Take her advises, you won't regret it The room was fantastic, bed super comfortable. Breakfast is amazing and the property is beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Relaxing place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great!

    Beautiful and quiet location outside of Franschhoek. Extremely comfortable and relaxing. We extended for 1 extra night it was so good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Loved it!! Will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints. All good.

    The setting in absolutely amazing, nestled in amongst the vineyards. The location in also great is that you have easy access to Paarl, Frranschoek and Stellenbosch. The service was outstanding and Ezna went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and happy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Etna and the team were incredibly welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Great advise and recommendations for places t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All perfect

    Very friendly staff, clean, nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful setting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Perfect, cosy, clean place with lots of character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the whole place.

    The setting...beautiful. The staff...Bridgit is a gem. Trevor, the owner, was also an interesting and friendly character. The breakfast was excellent. The honesty bar is a rare and welcome feature. The pool was clean and refreshing. The room was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    What an amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I travelled with my 21 year old daughter. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome, relaxed and well-informed. The room was perfect and offered everything we needed; airco, generator back up, wifi and tea facilities in the room and the terrace outside overlooking the vineyards. The bed and linnen were wonderful so we slept really well (twin bed). We especially loved the location between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch and around the corner from all the great wineries and the honesty bar. It is so nice to be able to pour yourself a drink by the pool. But best of all was the personal touch and the very warm welcome by Ezna. This was by far our best stay during this holiday

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    10
    Excellent: service, stunning view & lovely pool with very comfortable bedrooms. Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lady on reception who also served breakfast was exceptional. She couldn’t have been more helpful: we needed to extend our stay at short notice due to flight cancellations, and we loved it here so much we wanted to stay an extra night. Not only did she help sort this with no stress, we kept the same room, she helped us contact the car hire company & we had a delightful extra day by the gorgeous pool. Also loved the honesty bar which worked really well. A beautiful property

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Super Stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Welcome exceptional! Lovely pool and bar, and other guests. great breakfast. very comfortable room. tremendous views over the vineyards.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Great hosts! Wonderful place in the middle of the wineyard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hosts! Wonderful place! We felt very welcome and we will come back as soon as possible!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Recommend for a few days of relaxation and to explore the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    small minus - very close to the street so can be loud, also at night.

    The farmhouse turned guesthouse is really lovely for a couple of day's stay. Beautiful view into the vinyards and a lovely pool area to relax by. The guesthouse is just 10 mins drive to Franschhoek town and all the neighbouring wine estates. Communication was super easy, also via WhatsApp, with recommendations for activities, dinners and wine tastings.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    Quaint and peaceful escape in Franschhoek.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We loved everything about it!

    Our stay here was exceptional. Not only is the property lovely, and in a great location but the host, Esna, went above and beyond to assist us with recommendations and reservations. The rooms are spacious and clean, the pool is beautiful and the riverside breakfast is fantastic. We loved it so much we extended a night! Would recommend to anyone.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    Absolute perfect place to relax and take in your South African vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is literally nothing wrong with this place or location.

    Breakfast included, in a beautiful surrounding with a small river. Absolutely a beautiful view of the vineyard as well when you exit your lodge room. Fantastic pool. But the STAFF, especially EZNA, is beyond helpful and the most wonderful person. The support they provide is above and beyond. Highly recommended. Only 5km away from the Wine Tram, 8 km away from Franschhoek area as well. Please go, you will not regret it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, beautiful view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Our Hostess was great, she already booked us a restaurant and gave us all great tips for the environment. Pool and breakfast nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great staff who created a good atmosphere..Breakfast and room were excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful, attentive, personal experience at a very small boutique guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were absolutely lovely, it is such a personal service and they all go above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. No problem or question was too much and they were very proactive when we had any enquiries

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay in Franschhoek
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The (sleep)sofa in our room was not sitting very well.

    The staff continuously checked if we were fine and made sure to assist with suggestions and a generator schedule to fit our needs. The pool is great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in Fansshoek
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great pool area with a view and drink variety with some snacks. The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. When we failed to book a picnic at one of the wineries in advance, they phoned other wineries until we got a picnic basket on short notice and even drove us to the city center when our uber did not show up. Thank you again, Bridget!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ezna and Bridgit were amazing hosts! They were easy to communicate with, offered to assist with restaurant bookings, super friendly and welcoming. Ezna went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable as a single traveler, making sure I had taxi numbers etc. The honest bar is a nice touch. The views of the mountain and the vastness of the farm is beautiful. The bed super comfy and cozy. I really enjoyed the breakfast. The lodge is just off the main road so for those wanting easy access to the road and have cars to venture out its great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is stunning, the staff is more than friendly. From the first second upon our arrival, we felt like in a little paradise! The host (Trevor) was more than lovely and carrying to us. He is full of joy and passion for hosting. Furthermore, the rooms are nicer, bigger and cozier than it might appear on the picture. The breakfast is the cherry on the cake! Upon our next trip in SA, it will be the first and only place we would love to return to. Thank you for the amazing time and beautiful memories. Anastasija & Cedric

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    10
    I left feeling very happy that we had chosen to stay there :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I didn’t like

    Bridget was so helpful and gave us so much advice. It also had such a lovely feel to it, the honestly bar was fully stocked with great cold drinks and the breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    9.0
    Great find and would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are quite simple but very clean which we liked.

    Ezna and Bridgit were wonderful, they really could not do enough to make sure we had a great stay. They recommended great restaurants and places to visit with fantastic views. Also the pool was really good as there was a heat wave whilst we stayed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - we loved the room and the view in the morning (and slept very good despite the heat outside - the room kept a good temperature) - the pool was super relaxing with the comfortable sunchairs - the "honesty bar" was very convenient - very friendly staff making good recommendations for restaurants and things to see around- and also taking care of reservations- thank you! - delicious breakfast - short drive to anywhere around the vineyards - really good location to discover the areas

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    10
    Outstanding and really nice Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    total package, host Ezna is amazing. And Lodge and facilties were superb. we really enjoyed our time here. Ezna does all to really make you feel welcome!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    May be a little overpriced

    Super hostess, she gets a 10

    Stayed in January 2024

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