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Reviews of Simbavati Cederberg Ridge 4 stars

Old Klawer Road, 8135 Clanwilliam, South Africa

#2 of 8 hotels in Clanwilliam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 176 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Stunning Remote Lodge away from the chaos but a sheer delight
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only reason I gave them 4/5 was due to our aircon that didn’t work. At close to 7k a night - they were going to put a small fan in the room to keep it warm and I said definitely not. They than moved us to another room however made a point of mentioning they upgraded us as it was just for an evening.

    Loved the location and property - really a stunning venue. The service, food was amazing and really nothing to complain about. The only reason I gave them 4/5 was due to our aircon that didn’t work. At close to 7k a night - they were going to put a small fan in the room to keep it warm and I said definitely not. They than moved us to another room however made a point of mentioning they upgraded us as it was just for an evening. Barring that the place is stunning and if you looking for a quiet remote getaway this is the place to go.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Stunning place to stay in the Cedarberg
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outstanding food, staff and the most beautiful location. Special touches made the stay extra special.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nope nothing

    An absolutely amazing experience at Simbervati Well done to the management and staff - wow !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice room, very friendly staff, excellent services including dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    One of our best indulgent stays ever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views are fantastic and so were the food and service. A surprise candlelight bath was a treat especially after a very cold week long camping hike. We loved it and will be back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely beautiful, the staff, food, service were impeccable. We will definitely be returning.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Feeling Special at Simbavati!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The attention to detail, the quality of service and food are exceptional! They baked a cake for my husband's birthday and surprised us after dinner with it in the room!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent landscape and view from the bedroom, woodburning stove very atmospheric. Knowledgeable helpful guide to view flowers in Biedouw valley. Food was excellent, staff very friendly and accomodating.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was exceptional.

    When I booked the room I noted that it was my Husband's birthday. When we returned to our room from dinner there was a birthday cake for him and a candlelit bubble bath drawn. The room, staff, and meals were exceptional. They have free activities (bicycle riding, guided tours, stargazing etc.) available at no additional cost.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    One of the best hotels I’ve ever been! 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    Service was outstanding! Location stunning

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything - attention to detail

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Just wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing service, food and team. Total peace and silence.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    I stayed for a night’s stopover for work and felt like a few days!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The staff amazing! Setting amazing! Food great! Coffee great! Wine Great!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Relaxing break, with great food and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Great location with wonderful views. Beautiful room with a very comfy bed, relaxing terrace. Lovely bathroom with additional outside shower. Lots of nice shower gels, etc. The Staff were very attentive and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were amazing. There are lots of things to do, other than relaxing. They have organised trips, a Spa, plus bikes to hire with trails and walking routes. The stocked bar fridge and treats in the room were a nice touch. The water bottles with our name on were a lovely surprise.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    This place is perfect for anyone wanting a peaceful, high-quality escape—especially couples looking to unwind in a beaut
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A peaceful, luxurious retreat in a stunning setting We had an incredible stay at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge. From the moment we arrived (late in the evening), we were warmly welcomed and looked after, even being offered dinner before check-in. The whole experience felt thoughtful and well-organised from the start. We were lucky to be upgraded to a Superior Pool Suite, which was spacious, beautifully designed and spotlessly clean. The private terrace, heated pool, double bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor showers made it feel like a true luxury experience. Housekeeping was excellent—our room was refreshed promptly whenever we stepped out, and laundry service was quick and efficient. The setting is quiet and remote, ideal for fully switching off. The decor is modern and elegant, and the whole lodge has a calm, peaceful atmosphere. It was the perfect place to relax and recharge. Food was excellent, with high-quality breakfast and dinner included (we had half board). There was a good variety of options, including daily specials, and the service in the restaurant was consistently great. We didn’t try any of the hikes or tours, but the spa treatments were lovely—the massage and pedicure left us feeling totally relaxed. The team were outstanding throughout—friendly, attentive, and proactive. A special thank you to Christian at reception and the restaurant staff who went out of their way to make our stay feel special. One really thoughtful gesture was returning to our room to find a candlelit bath run for us on our final night.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not find many meals that really impressed me. They were very fancy

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We'd booked full board and activities, not knowing how it would work and not wanting to miss anything. In retrospect, it may have been better to sign up to activities as desired as many are weather dependent, and of course dependent upon how one feels on the day. Area outside at the end of our room (#11) needs tidying up a little.

    Everything! We had a beautiful room (#11) with a private plunge pool, privacy, and that view out over the mountains. Truly pinch yourself moment waking up to the sun rising over the mountains. Peace and tranquillity. Excellent, discrete, professional service. Good food and wine. Lovely big swimming pool. As others have said, coming back to the room on our last night to find a candlelit bath had been run for us is just one indictor of the attention to personal service. Guided walk was a memorable experience with a knowledgeable guide.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Excellent Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No Tv for those relaxing moments.

    very well appointed and modern yet traditional.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Fabulous mountain/ desert stay..We’ll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Mountain View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Well maybe having to sign a very wordy disclaimer to the company on arrival.

    Such a lovely property, sublime location, plenty of activities to join in, really great food and the best swimming pool of our trip. We especially loved sitting on the terrace for evening meal watching the sun changing the surrounding hills to an orange glow. It was very hot when we visited ( 40 degrees… dry heat) so we didn’t attempt any of the activities that involved a lot of walking!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Courtyard View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The surrounding nature is nice but there's not a lot to see.

    Sttaff were polite, friendly, helpful and professional - they were the highlight of our stay Nice and large bedroom and bathroom

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    magical!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Service and everything was perfect.. massage was the best one i have ever had!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay, relaxing environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful, tranquil, luxurious - and wonderful staff. Beautiful views Particular thank you to David for an informative walk to view the rock art, as well as a wonderful trip to Lamberts Bay. All the staff in the lodge were fantastic - Christian, Marcus, Gerald and wonderful restaurant team Jeffrey, Jojo, Andrea and Vuyokazi, as well as several others who we didn’t meet but were in the background.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    I had a farm.in Africa ...
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no TV in the room. I dont wanna be forced to "enjoy the silence".

    Its a very dreamy OUT OF AFRICA situation. Very tasteful decorated. Two top pools. Great indoor and outdoor shower. Beautiful dining and reception area.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of my favorite places in the world!

    Stayed in January 2025

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