Reviews of Waterland Lodge
Longkloof Road Houtbay, 7806 Hout Bay, South Africa
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great and easily accessible! WiFi was stable to compensate for the lack of network in the area. Appreciated the owner Grant coming with extra blankets and a gas bottle for the cold weather and he stepped in when we had an issue with an other guest. The rooms were cleaned each day which is a great way to maintain our stay! The scenery in the plot is absolutely breath taking!
Nothing! I will definitely come back soon
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe grounds of this place were fabulous, lots for kids to do. easy access to Hout bay and surrounding areas. The delivery of breakfast and availability of good coffee was great.
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewTranquil setting... Husband and I enjoyed the Peace. Property is surrounded by mountains. Truly a beautiful spot to appreciate God's work, creating a little pocket of paradise for us to behold. Hosts friendly, including the dogs, who are part of the experience...
Nothing, it was perfect for us. We had everything we needed.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOff the grid, views, park,
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent stay in Waterland lodge, highly recommended. Safe, private space and excellent located between Houtbaai and Cape Town.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous setting, clean, comfortable and safe
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis place perfect get away from normal life... Peace and quite... Love how big this place any kid dream enough room to play.. Accommodation on its on was neat...... Host was very welcome and saw all our needs.. We would love to visit soon
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe waterfalls, the playground for kids, trampoline,as we stepped into this property,we knew we made a right decision booking…Everything was 100%… service from the staff was exceptional…
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt is a beautiful setting-in summer it must be stunning!Great bed-we slept really well. The room has everything you need-lovely little braai area.
Electric blanket for winter could be a lovely touch .A shrub or 2 in a strategic place could make your veranda very private and you could appreciate the lovely garden from your bed.
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely location amidst beautiful surroundings
Very cold, only 1 gas heater available that has to be turned off when getting in to bed. Wall/ oil heaters would have been better.
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIts is Peaceful an quiet. Boys loved the open space to play
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEverything
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely gorgeous property with amazing doggo friends and a beautiful cozy room. Can't wait to visit for a longer time.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLoved everything, beautiful location and kid friendly. The hosts and staff were so welcoming. The property has a huge lush garden with a pond. There is a lovely kids play area which also has a soccer field. There is good size pool to cool off in and also a river with a waterfall behind the property which you have direct access to.
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful, lush gardens with little nooks and crannies to get lost in. Breakfast presentation had a unique touch and came as a welcome surprise. Quiet, peaceful, clean and centrally located. Super impressed.
Honestly... nothing not to like.
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI felt like I was at a health retreat!
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe amenities for kids on the property were excellent.
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts Grant and Sylvia were amazing and the facilities are beautiful. We will definately be back