L'Ermitage Quagga Lodge Off R399 Road, 7365 Velddrif, South Africa
#4 of 50 hotels in Velddrif
Guests' ChoiceBased on 115 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 July 2025
Bianca
South AfricaHonestly no complaints, I truly enjoyed every minute
Beautiful views, luxury chalets, surrounded by game, overall just such a lovely experience
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Marion
South AfricaEverything was good, except the small wood stove which needed a hinge fixed on the door, and it smoked a lot, so landed up not using it for heating. Owner said it would be fixed. The kitchen floor had not been swept when we arrived, but am sure that was an oversight.
Stunning views onto the river, great bird viewing. Nice, modern kitchen with gas stove & oven. Good sized fridge. Had everything we needed. Indoor & outdoor braai, although indoor braai smoked a bit. Bedrooms are good size especially main bedroom, comfortable beds and ample cupboard space. Ensuite bathrooms in both bedrooms was a bonus. Overall layout of the house is very practical and well thought out.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Rennal
South AfricaFully furnished luxury chalet, quiet and relaxing. Our kids enjoyed the fishing and game drive. It was extremely cold but the 2 indoor fire and Braai place helps heat up the place. Just wish they had heated blankets because the rooms do get colder during the night in winter. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back in summer for some fishing.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Ayesha
MauritiusLuxury of the unit
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Andre
South AfricaNeeds a Jacuzzi or Pool at the facility
No breakfast its self catering
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Tanya
South AfricaNo pool
Off the grid...clean and comfortable....friendly hosts and option of indoor or outdoor braai
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Lindi
South AfricaWhat a gem!! Excellent service. We will return
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Beverley
South AfricaNothing bad to say at all.
Friendly owners, beautiful location and lovely chalets.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 March 2025
Karina
South AfricaThe chalets were stunning and modern! The beds were really comfortable and the sunsets were amazing!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Peter
South AfricaNothing
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Jaqueline
GermanyAll was perfect
Luxurious furnishings, squeaky clean. We asked for extra ice. It was brought to us within 10 minutes. Great ingo on things to do in the area.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Samantha
South AfricaNothing
Beautiful place with a great location, everything was just perfect, the men enjoyed the fishing
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Kholofelo
South AfricaNo pool for the kiddies
Everything. From the homely yet luxury feel to the surroundings and the hospitality that
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Melinda
South AfricaThe only thing we would have liked was a washing machine. But it was not a train smash since there is an excellent laundromat in Velddrif (Koeks Laundry).
Everything! When we got there, we could immediately feel the stress leave our bodies. Truly relaxing and the hosts were fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the game drive and the boat trip. We will definitely be back to stay in the chalet with the hot tub. Thank you for everything Johan and Linda.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Adelinde
South AfricaFantastic Getaway if you are looking for a quiet place to recharge your batteries.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Eugene
South Africanothing.everything was perfect and peaceful in nature.great venue.
The manager was extremely polite and friendly.The accomodation was modern new and alot of time and effort and money was poured into this home to make it an ideal getaway.it had the most beautiful house and perfect for family and friends.ill definetly be back
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Ebrahiem
South AfricaThis was our family's second visit. We enjoyed it the the first time and loved it the second time. The chalets have everything you need. The view is absolutely breathtaking, and the serenity of nature that surrounds the chalets is what will take us back there again and again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Alex
United KingdomThe units are very new and I can only imagine how hot it can get in summer. Some tall trees around the chalet would be nice to bring some shade and coolness?
Self-catering facility with good range of new, good quality equipment throughout. Very nice cosy bedroom with great views over the wetlands Peaceful and very quiet Went on a lovely gamedrive arranged by the owners, getting close to the quagga
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Wessels
South AfricaThe service, layout, and view are stunning! The sounds of nature are food for your soul! It's definitely a place to stay and recharge your batteries. We will be back soon.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Michelle
South AfricaWe liked everything! Especially the attention to detail inside the cottage, the beautiful views and the peace and quiet. The staff were Very friendly and attentive. Definitely a place we'd like to visit again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Tm
United KingdomNothing we didn't like. Aa a development perhaps, a swimming pool would be great. We thought of swimming in the river but it was running a bit too fast for the kids. Amazing views though.
We were a family group os 5 adults and 5 kids (ranging from 14-5 years old). They loved being able to roam free and safely in the large area around the chalets, and went off on adventures. For adults, we especially loved the amazing views of the river and the sunsets; the peace and quiet; the birds, and of course visiting the Quagga and other animals on the game drive. An easy journey from Cape Town, and we did a good day out to Langebaan area too. Excellent stay. Thank you all.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Maria
SpainWe went on Easter, so at the very beginning, not that hot. Nonetheless, the thermometer reached 32 °C on Saturday . It was boiling hot, and the beautiful house but, with metal roof, and the lack of aircon, lead to a not pleasant experience. Avoid summer. Better go in winter and enjoy the chimney
I enjoyed very much the quality of all the items in the unit. Very good quality. Very good views. Extremely nice owners. Everything so clean! And quite, peaceful. Amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
An
South AfricaThe layout of the house is really good. The location too is excellent along side the river. We never had any power outages.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Amy
South AfricaNothing can compare to the fresh air you feel here, the stars at night is just something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The facility is excellent and you can find complete peace here. The view from the houses and the big open spaces around you makes you feel so free. Thank you Lermitage we had an absolute blast!
Stayed in March 2024
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