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The 10 Best Lodges in Oudtshoorn, South Africa

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This farm lodge offers modern, karoo-style accommodation with a rustic and homely feel. Each unit consists of a bedroom, bathroom and living area and features a patio with views of the vineyards and Swartberg Mountains.

loved the design & they had thought of everything you could need

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9.4
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
£228
per night

Located 20 km outside of Oudtshoorn, Thabile Lodge offers accommodation with a farm-style atmosphere and views of the Swartberg Mountains. The lodge has an outdoor pool .

Breakfast is served on the verandah at the main house. Thabile Lodge also has a bar and offers 3-course dinners.

We discover this Lodge in a very quite and green area withgreat views. And then we met the owner - Len - who has a amazing sense of hospitality and upgrade our stay to another level of happiness. We felt directly welcome and this feeling stays there during all our stay. The lodge was also offering and amazing dinner that we enjoyed the 2 nights with high quality food and wines. On top of that, we were surronded by lovely and friendly dogs that my children enjoyed to play with. Definitly a higly recommended place to stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
289 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Situated at the waterside is one of the best a La Carté restaurants in the Southern Cape, where award-winning wines and Karoo cuisine made from fresh, local produce is served. Alongside the restaurant is a shaded deck from which spectacular views of the Swartberg mountains can be enjoyed and even hippos, Elephants, other wildlife, and bird species that visit the waterhole frequently can be spotted. Room service and a shuttle service are also available on request. Set 6.5 km from Oudtshoorn, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is located just off Route 62. There is free parking on site and a shuttle is available on request from George Airport, 71 km away.

We had an amazing experience at Buffelsdrift. The staff and tour guides do their best to ensure you have a good time.

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9
Superb
946 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Riverside Guest Lodge offers panoramic views of Grobbelaars River and Swartberg Mountains. It offers air-conditioned rooms and wooden cottages. There is a main deck with a splash pool, a bar, and a barbecue.

We had a truly amazing stay at the Riverside Guest Lodge during our two-week vacation in South Africa! Albert and Elza are innkeepers that take great pride in the property and in what they do. This shows through 1000% in the experience guests receive when they book a stay. Prior to check-in, you receive information such as directions to the property, road conditions, and any diversion / closure warnings that are a huge help to the international traveller. The property itself is beautiful and well-placed, settled close to the main thoroughfare and up against a quaint little river. I really enjoyed lounging on the deck by the small pool and grabbing a couple of drinks from the well-stocked bar. The dining room was also very charming, even though we did not have time to enjoy breakfast. The guest room itself was also supremely comfortable and clean - a perfect resting place after a long day's drive and adventuring. Little touches like the bottle of water and chocolates, the honesty-system at the bar, and even the welcome 'tour' we got from Albert really made this place feel so welcoming and homely. Finally, the fact that they have solar panels setup means you barely, if ever, feel the effects of loadshedding -- a very very welcome benefit! Check-out was smooth and went off without a hitch. I was also pleasantly surprised that there was staff on hand that would give the cars a wash-down which we sorely needed after a few days of driving on gravel roads. I certainly would recommend this place to anyone visiting or passing through Oudtshoorn.

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9.6
Exceptional
992 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Set in Oudtshoorn, 20 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, LANDRANI Luxury Self-catering Accommodation offers accommodation with free WiFi.

Swartberg Pass is 57 km from the lodge, while ArtKaroo Art Gallery is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is George Airport, 50 km from the property.

Great setting and beautiful cabin with lots of attention to detail.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£124
per night

Only 10 km from the famous Cango Caves, De Poort Country Lodge offers self-catering accommodation. A continental breakfast is available on order at an extra charge and only available as room service. The lodge is opposite a game farm, surrounded by mountains and a river.

The best thing about the property is the hostess Elna. She and her husband run the place with a lot of love for hospitality. This is typically why we prefer a bed & breakfast/lodge type of place over a hotel. Apart from the warm welcome, Elna gave us some amazing information on the area and some sightseeing we could do. This made all the difference for our stay.

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9.3
Superb
77 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Nestled in the Schoemanshoek Valley, Altes Landhaus Country Lodge is traditional Cape Dutch style homestead, only 15 minutes' drive from the centre of Oudtshoorn.

Altes Landhaus Country Lodge is 15 km away from the Cango Caves and 40 minutes' drive from the famous Swartberg Pass.

Excellent breakfast and peaceful beautiful location.

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9.2
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Located 20 km from Oudtshoorn, Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge is nestled amongst mountains and the famous red hills. This tranquil retreat offers walking and hiking trails.

For guest at the lodge, The Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge serves a full English breakfast.

Stop looking further and book the Zwartberg Mountain View Lodge, it is magnificent! We stayed for two nights with our four children (9-14 yrs) and absolutely loved the lodge, the view, the animals on the grounds, the pool, the braai dinners and the walking trail. Varley and Hannalize are fantastic and helpful hosts and we very much enjoyed talking to them about life in SA as well as the many great sites in the area. We could easily have stayed another night or two. A highlight on our trip. Easy accessible with any car. Hope that we will visit again one day!

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9.5
Exceptional
87 reviews
Price from
£181
per night

Kranskloof Country Lodge has pool views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Oudtshoorn, 13 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch.

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit.

Great property, well maintained.

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8.7
Fabulous
135 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

With mountain views, Klein Karoo Game Lodge is set in Oudtshoorn and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

Absolutely stunning setting and the food in the restaurant was amazing. Charlene is wonderful and made our stay even more incredible. Highly recommend.

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8.9
Fabulous
350 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • De Kombuys
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    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 143 reviews

    Surrounded by vineyards and offering a view of the Swartberg Mountains, De Kombuys is situated on a wine farm 3 km from the Cango Caves and 23 km from the town of Oudtshoorn.

    privacy of rooms and facilities restaurant surroundings

  • Thabile Lodge
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 289 reviews

    Located 20 km outside of Oudtshoorn, Thabile Lodge offers accommodation with a farm-style atmosphere and views of the Swartberg Mountains. The lodge has an outdoor pool .

    Everything, The location, the facilities the lounge and dining room, the host, the food, etc.

  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 946 reviews

    - Award-winning Buffelsdrift Lodge offers free-standing tents with views of the Klein Karoo's Swartberg Mountains and a wildlife watering hole.

    So close to the reserve and stunning surrounds. Also the tent itself was amazing!

  • Altes Landhaus Country Lodge
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews

    Nestled in the Schoemanshoek Valley, Altes Landhaus Country Lodge is traditional Cape Dutch style homestead, only 15 minutes' drive from the centre of Oudtshoorn.

    Excellent breakfast and peaceful beautiful location.

  • Klein Karoo Game Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 350 reviews

    With mountain views, Klein Karoo Game Lodge is set in Oudtshoorn and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

    Great host and magnificent luxury farm experience.

  • Chandelier Game Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 113 reviews

    Located within 9 km of Oudtshoorn, Chandelier Game Lodge is conveniently situated between the Garden Route and the Klein Karoo.

    Amazing view from your tent Complementary game drive in the morning

  • Surval Boutique Olive Estate
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 200 reviews

    Surval Boutique Olive Estate offers elegant accommodation near Oudtshoorn.

    Welcoming, friendly. Always around. Spotlessly clean.

  • De Oude Meul Country Lodge & Restaurant
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 618 reviews

    Located with the backdrop of the Swartberg Mountains, Oude Meul is en route to the Cango Caves. The property features 2 pools among extensive native gardens.

    Tranquil location; friendly staff; comfortable and clean

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  • De Poort Country Lodge
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 77 reviews

    Only 10 km from the famous Cango Caves, De Poort Country Lodge offers self-catering accommodation. A continental breakfast is available on order at an extra charge and only available as room service.

    Beautiful place with pool and outdoor kitchen between mountains.

  • Kranskloof Country Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 137 reviews

    Kranskloof Country Lodge has pool views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Oudtshoorn, 13 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch.

    Not in town Farm atmosphere Views Well equipped Pool Peacefull Great hosts

  • Riverside Guest Lodge
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 992 reviews

    Riverside Guest Lodge offers panoramic views of Grobbelaars River and Swartberg Mountains. It offers air-conditioned rooms and wooden cottages.

    Room was beautifully decorated, spacious, and quiet.

  • LANDRANI Luxury Self-catering Accommodation
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Oudtshoorn, 20 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch, LANDRANI Luxury Self-catering Accommodation offers accommodation with free WiFi.

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Lodges that guests love in Oudtshoorn

  • Avg. price/night: £148.48
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 946 reviews
    We’ve come back for the second time, as this might be the best Safari Lodge in the region! Beautiful accommodation, great safaris and animal activities.
    Maximilian
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £47
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,761 reviews
    This was our second visit at Old Mill Lodge. Beautiful farm. Lovely staff. Delicious breakfast. You can really just relax and unwind. I made an honest mistake with my booking but George very efficiently resolved the issue for us and we are so thankful for that. We love Old Mill and with definitely visit again.
    Adriaan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £64.56
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 280 reviews
    Swimming in the dams ( was v v hot), the animals going to the watering hole behind the lodge, the facilities at the lounge/ braii area, hiking trails. Make sure you bring plenty of food and drink as it's a long way to nearest shops - we did and didn't leave the farm during our stay - truly memorable place.
    Martin Harbidge
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 350 reviews
    We loved everything about the accomodation. We been wished welcome by the many animals on the game lodge. The people are realy nice, espacially the host Charlene, she was the perfect host for us. From a special tour on the area till a flat tire, she's the one! We meet Millie the giraffe and some baby ostrices.
    Nick
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.91
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 992 reviews
    Riverside Lodge is a perfect blend of relaxed elegance and the extra touches provided for its guests are a delight. Albert and Elza could not have been more welcoming and we wished that we could have stayed longer - next time for sure.
    Ian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.91
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 992 reviews
    The room, the people and the lodge, all excellent
    Tony
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £49.49
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 321 reviews
    Safari tents we slept in
    Antoni
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £48.12
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 95 reviews
    Super overnight stop over in really comfy rooms - the beds were great. The setting is beautiful with lovely views and walks. Could happily have stayed for a few days. Carina booked us all ( 7 of us) in for dinner at Buffelsdrif game lodge, which was absolutely stunning. Thank you for a great stay.
    Les
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £44.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 350 reviews
    Our two days are Klein Karoo Game Lodge were absolutely fantastic. The service was excellent. We loved the location and the free-roaming animals. The spacious and modern mountain-view rooms were a pleasant surprise. The highlight for our family was the animals!
    Vicky
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £38.74
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 63 reviews
    It was a lovely stand alone wooden house. With a balcony facing the lake. It had a beautiful view on the lake and the birds.
    Henk
    Group