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DeKotzenhof offers accommodation in Wakkerstroom. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and free WiFi. Secure private parking is available on site. All units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms feature views of the mountain or garden. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is offered at the property and lunch, dinner and picnic baskets, including vegitarian options, are available with prior arrangement. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play mini-golf at the guest house. NG Church Wakkerstroom is 200 metres from DeKotzenhof, while Wakkerstroom Information is 300 metres from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Wakkerstroom
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anneke
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was very comfortable and warm cosy feel.
  • Douglas
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, clean and comfortable, very cozy, would highly recommend. Would go again!!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms at Dekotzenhof are beautifully decorated and the facilities exceptional. Fresh flowers in the room. The gardens are beautiful. We were disappointed that we had only booked one night and wished we could have stayed longer to explore...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Mark and Karen provide good old fashioned hospitality

Company review score: 9.6Based on 58 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Dekotzenhof is an owner run establishment. Mark has been in Hospitality and Marketing most of his life, and is a trained Chef. Karen was a Business Analyst, who turned Interior Decorator some years later; and together their dream of owning their own lodge came to be, in Wakkerstroom. They are hands on, and give that personal touch. They enjoy sourcing interesting products for the farm stall/deli; but also love experimenting in the kitchen and sell a lot of home grown products. The country-style breakfast includes home-made jams and treats. A packed breakfast, picnic basket or vegetarian options can be pre-requested. They will prepare a delicious dinner to end your memorable days. Ready-to heat meals, treats and preserves are sold from their on-site farm-stall deli. You can even order breads or cakes to take home with you, or for your further travels. Dinners can be booked at DeKotzenhof for our guests at an extra cost. We serve a 3 course dinner from 7pm-8.30pm all need to be pre booked.

Property information

DeKotzenhof is a lovingly restored guesthouse located in heart of historical Wakkerstroom. With 5 luxurious en-suite rooms (one stand-alone with patio and mountain views) charming décor, tea/coffee facilities, a safe, desk, seating, and the personal attention from owners you’ll want to return again and again! Family friendly: A family suite is available for children 4 and over. Board games and puzzles are available in the Guest lounge, and for outdoor fun, there’s large pretty garden, trampoline and a 9 hole Putt-Putt course. Free Wi-Fi. DeKotzenhof is found on the main tar road, and is easy to find. It has a large pretty summer garden and plenty of secure parking, including a concrete area for bike, all behind high walls. It’s just two and a half hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria; and the ideal stop-over en-route to Kruger, Swaziland, the Drakensburg, Mozambique, St Lucia, OR Tambo airport and the Battlefields. If you are looking for location oh so convenient, everything you need in a room, and fantastic food then this is the place to be.

Neighbourhood information

Wakkerstroom is a small village with a long history of Anglo boer wars and even Gandhi. The Guest House property has some lovely views of the historical Ossewa kop monument, which you can hike or 4x4 up. Nature and outdoor lovers can explore the area by mountain bike, 4X4 or on foot. The scenery is a photographer's dream. Keen birders can spot endemic resident birds, enjoy self-drives and four bird hides. Wakkerstroom is world renown in birding circles and Dekotzenhof hosts birders throughout the year. Bikers enjoy the great dirt roads in the area,and are provided a concrete parking area away from the road for secure parking. A two or three night stay is recommended… you’ll just want to return again and again!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • DeKotzenhof
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

Facilities of DeKotzenhof
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Fitness classes
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

DeKotzenhof takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 4 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash DeKotzenhof accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

DeKotzenhof cannot accommodate arrivals after 18:00 without prior arrangement.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform DeKotzenhof in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about DeKotzenhof

  • DeKotzenhof offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Fitness classes
    • Pub crawls
    • Aerobics
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
    • Cooking class

  • DeKotzenhof has 1 restaurant:

    • DeKotzenhof

  • Yes, DeKotzenhof is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • DeKotzenhof is 550 yards from the centre of Wakkerstroom. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at DeKotzenhof is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at DeKotzenhof may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at DeKotzenhof include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Studio