Geelbeksvlei Road, DK 20, 6507 Hartenbos, South Africa
#2 of 27 hotels in Hartenbos
Guests' ChoiceBased on 50 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Antoinette
South AfricaStunning location. Neat.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Agnes
South AfricaThe atmosphere was so peaceful. The owners are so welcoming and friendly. The place is very neat and quiet
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Garth
South AfricaWe stayed in the suite and enjoyed our stay. Great views of the sunrise and sunset. Massive lawns for kids to play. Awesome pool area with a lapa and braai facilities with a decent jungle gym with swings next to it. Breakfast is amazing and filled us up to the brim. The hosts are great, very accommodating and friendly. It’s on a farm that’s only 15 minutes away from Hartenbos beach, so you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of Hartenbos during the day and relax in peace and quiet in the evening.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Felicity
United KingdomLoved this place! Such a beautiful setting and really friendly and helpful owners! This was a great stop off for us before getting up early to head off for a game drive nearby.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Bianca
South AfricaIt was quiet. We went there to be close to Hartenbos while having the option if quiet accomodation.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Geurt
NetherlandsNothing
The accommodation is great with many amenities. We stayed in the stone house which really has a magical feeling. I would definitely come again.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Elrize
South AfricaThis was our second stay. We chose it again because the first time was such a great experience! Jean is a great and caring host. He really goes out of his way to make your stay comfortable. We love that it is so close to Hartenbos, but on a quiet farm where you can just relax when you don't feel like crowds. You come as a guest and go home as friends. We also met the most wonderful people who also stayed there. Highly recommended!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Nirangh
South AfricaWould have liked to have air-conditioning.
Perfect location, beautiful scenery, staff was welcoming. Thanks to Jean and his wife. Highly recommend!!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Martin
South AfricaVery friendly and welcoming staff. Peaceful location just a few minutes from Hartenbos. Great breakfast. Room was perfect, high pressure shower, huge bed and was nice and warm. Animals.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Cindy
South AfricaAll was good
Jean was a very good host and took us around the property and advised on things to do
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Bianca
South AfricaBeautiful grounds, and a very attentive and friendly host. We will be back!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Sandra
Germanywe should have stayed longer :-)
Everything was pretty fine. The owners were so lovely, thank you so much! Such a quite place and so close to Botlierskop.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Justine
South AfricaEverything was exceptional. From the time of our arrival till the morning that we left. We loved the host, the tranquility, and the breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Coertzen
South AfricaVery small bathroom basin , no plates etc in room
Great views , silence , great host , breakfast , braai lapa
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Willemina
South AfricaThe soapbox above the washbasin is not practical, you even stuggle to wash your face.
The farm environment is very relaxing, and the people friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with a very nice view outside. Offer dinner also was a bonus, although a bit expensive.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Azure
South AfricaFamily and Kid friendly, it ticked all my boxes. Animals, play area, pool, stunning views and lots of grass and space to run. The breakfast was lovely. The home made cherry jam was a winner. Jean is extremely accommodating, kind, humble and caring. He does a fantastic job on the farm, I don't know how he does it all. 1 night stay is not enough.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Gerhard
South AfricaAlthough the bed was very comfortable the space between bed and wall was small.
Breakfast was very good. The staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Nish
United KingdomUnfortunately heavy rain meant that we couldn’t cross one of the bridges to the property and had to take a longer detour.
We loved the hospitality and the communication from Jean and his team! He was so accommodating and made us feel like part of the family and gave us some great tips. Breakfast was freshly made to order and tasted great. Great value for money!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Bianca
South Africanothing to complain about.. good value
friendly owners, spacious, open, great for kids z& very clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Barbara
AustraliaBumpy dirt road
Very quiet and remote Great service Animals for kids
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Cecile
United StatesOur one night stay was amazing! We loved it the minute we arrived until we left. The room was so comfortable with a lot of space, with everything we needed. Beautifus surroundings with animals, kids loved to spend time with Whisper and Secret, the 2 horses. Food was delicious!! We highly recommend this lodge, Jean and his family will welcome you and let you feels like at home!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Illana
South AfricaThe road to the lodge is a bit bumpy and the location was a bit out of the way.
The room is nice and comfy, the place overall is very peaceful. The owners are amazing and ensures that your needs are met. The bed is great and the breakfast area is beautiful.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Elrize
South AfricaWe loved our stay! Such a relaxing stay. The most wonderful owners, they went out of their way to make our stay great. One of the highlights was definitely the breakfast. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Andries
South AfricaVery relaxing. Lovely breakfast. Friendly host.
Stayed in January 2023
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