Joseph Barry Drive, 6666 Witsand, South Africa
#23 of 26 hotels in Witsand
Guests' ChoiceBased on 122 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 September 2025
Hans
South AfricaBecause of ongoing renovations, hammering and drilling started early.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Henstock
South AfricaThe beds can use some winter sheets during the colder months.
The apartment was really cozy and well equiped. Very friendly staff! My husband and I enjoyed the view, the vibe and the fireplace and the fishing was so much fun. The food at the restaurant was great value for money!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Wayne
South AfricaThe owner of the unit entered without forewarning to fetch something from his storage room. Reception should have called me to let me know that he was coming
Great location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Geoff
South AfricaThere was a poor supply of tea and milk.
the breakfast was good. The location is the Breede River Lodges greatest strength.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Robert
South Africa#108 was very small and cramped.
View and location. Wifi and TV 100%
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Ann
South AfricaWe have stayed at 12 different establishments in the Cape over the past couple of months and were shocked to be slapped with a R250 cleaning fee for a one night stay in a studio at the lodge. Nowhere else were we charged a cleaning fee even if we stayed for a longer period. We struggled to find our room having been told where to go but numbering and sineage was poor. We found the communication in the unit very harsh with threats of fines if we did or didn't do! We did not find candles or lights for use during load shedding. No mention of wifi availability. Only rooibos tea was supplied.
We loved Witsand and the location of the lodge.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Labuschagne
South AfricaUnit could be more clean. Towels very old and need to be replaced
Location
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 21 December 2024
Susan
South AfricaBookings.com communication was very poor and the clerck kept on forgetting the facts.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Lee
South AfricaNo wifi and there were a few spider webs in the shower and bedroom
The view from the balcony was stunning
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Michael
South AfricaThere were repairs happening at the property, with drilling and hammering in the morning.
The view overlooking the small fishing harbour and the Breede River is stunning. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable and the balcony was a bonus!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Pieter
South AfricaNeed renovating.
Exelellent resuarant. Great view of the river. The small harbour is very nice.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Gerrit
South AfricaThey can open up the rooms for some fresh air, was a bit stuffy when we first arrived
Breakfast was very nice and well priced. Nice views over the river and cozy atmosphere. Staff was also very helpful and friendly
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
James
South AfricaThe utensils in the kitchen were not clean. The towels were not smelling nice and were very hard. We had to ask for clean towels. We expected the room to be cleaned daily. No milk,tea and coffee when we arrived. We had to drive to buy the above.
We like the view from our lodge and the location to the river and the surrounding area,which was beautiful.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Pierina
South AfricaThe unit is not friendly for disabled people. There are 2 flights of steps which was not given on the information page about the unit.
The self-catering unit was comfortable and has a beautiful view over river which was very lovely to experience.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Alan
South AfricaDuring the night the passage and our room was littered with some kind of crawling bugs
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Isak
Swedensmelly musty or stuffy. And even if the checking in is open until 19.30 the start calling me and stressing at 16.00
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Eugene
South AfricaThe cost advertised was misleading R750 for nite, plus when I booked in cleaning charge of extra R250 was not clear on advertised total cost. This needs to be clear at booking time
Situation and views great, I booked late so no complaints to get back accomodation
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Lorraine
South AfricaDisappointed that we could not obtain a key to the safe in the room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Lara
South Africano WiFi and no generator for load shedding currently up to 4 hours at a time or 6 hours a day. so Sunday morning we couldn’t make w coffee in the room 6-10 am. and I doubt the restaurant next door in the accommodation facility could help us with that due to the same problem.
the views. on the water
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Booysen
South AfricaProvide firewood for client to buy. A iron will be nice in the room.
Very good
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Bronwyn
South AfricaThe fridge in the room was a bit noisy.
Lovely location, right on the river mouth. Restaurant was reasonably priced, and the food was good. Room was clean and neat as advertised
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Amy-leigh
South Africathe staff could be a little more friendly when arriving to book in
the quiet and how clean it was
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Eugene
South AfricaI arrived quite late on a Sunday (3:30pm), then there is no option to get food or drinks. Everything in town was closed. I thought the resort might have something to buy. No Wifi in the room.
I liked the location, the view was good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Rudi
South AfricaAircons did not seem to work and DSTV stopped working on the second day. They did offer to move us but we were happy where we were.
Well situated awesome views and really relaxing.
Stayed in July 2023
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