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Situated alongside a lake, Old Mac Daddy offers quirky accommodation in a variety of holiday homes and refurbished vintage trailers. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a guest lounge and a restaurant and bar. Free WiFi access is available. The trailers each feature a unique, themed interior designed by a local artist. They also come with air conditioning, heating and a seating area. The holiday homes are decorated with soft, muted furnishings and an open-plan lounge and dining area. They include a well-equipped kitchen. The restaurant, Brinny Breezes, offers home-made meals for breakfast and lunch, as well as a seasonal dinner menu. Guests can relax by the pool or go fishing at the lake. Bikes are available for rent, and a children's playground can also be found on site. Activities such as aqua zorbing, archery and team building events can also be arranged. Old Mac Daddy is located Elgin, 15 km from the town of Grabouw. Gordon's Bay is 35 minutes' drive away and Cape Town International Airport can be reached in 1 hour by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Living room:
5 sofa beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 double beds
and
2 bunk beds
4 single beds
and
2 double beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Botrivier
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fisch
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was excellent and the tented camp was excellent. We loved the restaurant and the play area for the kids, especially the service of keeping the kids busy when we had our meals.
  • Tarien
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. The place is out of this world. Wish we booked for longer
  • Alexander
    South Africa South Africa
    Trailers are amazing and so creative. We loved our Birdie trailer!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Brinny Breezes
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Old Mac Daddy
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Old Mac Daddy takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 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 of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 250 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 250 per child, per night
    16+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 350 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Old Mac Daddy accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

    Please note that requests for specifically themed trailers are not guaranteed and subject to availability.

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    FAQs about Old Mac Daddy

    • Room options at Old Mac Daddy include:

      • Villa
      • Double
      • Tent

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Old Mac Daddy has 1 restaurant:

      • Brinny Breezes

    • Yes, Old Mac Daddy is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Old Mac Daddy is 4.3 miles from the centre of Botrivier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Old Mac Daddy offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Table tennis
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Kids' club
      • Beach
      • Private beach area
      • Happy hour
      • Spa facilities
      • Swimming Pool
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Archery
      • Bike tours

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

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