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Reviews of Breede River Lodge

Joseph Barry Drive, 6666 Witsand, South Africa

#23 of 26 hotels in Witsand

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Review score

Based on 122 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    6.0
    Non-fishermen shouldn’t go to Witsand.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of ongoing renovations, hammering and drilling started early.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Money Well Spend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    6.0
    We liked the outlook and the balconies. It is close to nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    #108 was very small and cramped.

    View and location. Wifi and TV 100%

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unit could be more clean. Towels very old and need to be replaced

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bookings.com communication was very poor and the clerck kept on forgetting the facts.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    7.0
    Breede River Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    8.0
    Witsand is a beautiful, peaceful seaside destination.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There 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

    8.0
    Execellent place as a home base for riverfishing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Need renovating.

    Exelellent resuarant. Great view of the river. The small harbour is very nice.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    The stay was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    During the night the passage and our room was littered with some kind of crawling bugs

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    smelly 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

    8.0
    Otherwise comfortable lucky for a 72 year old I can still climb into the loft room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Disappointed that we could not obtain a key to the safe in the room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    fabulous views , no generator or WiFi.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no 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

    7.0
    My stay was very good, my wife love the fire place, the restaurant food was very tasty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Provide firewood for client to buy. A iron will be nice in the room.

    Very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Perfect place for a get away or even an overnight stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the 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

    7.0
    It was OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I 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

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircons 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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