De Hoop Nature Reserve De Hoop, 7280 De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa
#1 of 6 hotels in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 162 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 April 2024
Stelianos
South AfricaAppliances don't have dedicated plug for each. No umbrella for outside picnic table
The environment and game
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Susanne
GermanyWe were absolutely amazed by our stay in our DeHoop Collection Cottage. When we arrived we saw so many animals (zebras, ostriches, antelopes...) on the green surrounding the cottages, the children were in awe. We had a great three course dinner and breakfast in the Fig Tree restaurant, which we can absolutely recommend. We also rented some mountainbikes and did a nice tour. Unfortunately, we stayed only for one night. Next time, we would definitely stay longer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Andrew
South AfricaNothing
Comfortable, quiet.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Vincent
Netherlandsthe restaurant could do with better food quality. The chef is vegetarian and sadly the vegetarian options were rather mediocre. We understood the chef wasn't there when we were there. I would highly recommend that the food would be focused on vegetarian with meat or fish on the side.
It's a wonderful one time experience and really worth the drive. Beautiful nature reserve where flora and fauna are number one and people are visitors. Keep that up!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Christopher
CanadaBit of a rough road
Fantastic nature and birdlife
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Thomas
GermanyThe weather was bad, but not to blame on someone. WiFi only in the restaurant is a bit inconvenient.
Nice little cottage in country style. We stayed only one night and it rained a lot. But there were many different animals around and we used the little pool at the riverside. The dinner and breakfast was very good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Adele
South AfricaIt just missed salt and pepper
The location of our cottage It was super clean Shampoo and soap included
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Anthony
United KingdomCeiling fans would have been nice.
Well, organised and equipped chalet on the reserve. Would recommend as great accommodation if visiting De Hoop.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Bernard
FranceService in the restaurant is really slow... but who's on a hurry?
Beautiful location in the heart of De Hoop Nature Reserve. Nature lovers will love it. Cape eland, Cape mountain zebras, bontebok, Cape grysbok, grey rehbok are unmistakable. Knysna woodpecker is around the cottages.... The beach at Koppie Allen is very nice (great dolphins patrol) The local restaurant was delicious.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Lauren
AustraliaAbsolutely wonderful and peaceful stay. One of the most beautiful places I've been and the cute little fishermans cottages we're perfect! Great for Braiing as well. Only thing I would note is bring more food for self-catering as the cottages are fully equipped as the restaurant food was alright.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Paul
United KingdomLovely place to visit. Wondering around with the wildlife, wonderful. Quiet. The restaurant food was outstanding. Very beautiful area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Isabel
South AfricaThe road. We are two elderly people and it would be good if we could go to thebeach, but the gate was closed and it was a bit too far to walk all the way.
The animals, the restfulness and the friendly staff. The restaurant and the museum. We loved the boat ride, but it started to rain and it was spoiled.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Anna
AustriaWe loved it so much. Such a unique place!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Daniel
Czech RepublicElectricity was on-and-off Access roads are poor quality
Middle of a beautiful nature park Cottages offer plenty of privacy Restauramt with a simple menu is very convenient Picnic baskets to order Many wild animals to be seen
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Derek
United KingdomWould have preferred a bit more flexibility for breakfast choices - eg fruit or pasrties with egg.
Excellent food. Watching animals from our chalet. Great guided walks.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Lurinda
South AfricaThink there were rats or mouses in the roof…..
Everything you need is there. Well equipped self catering unit
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Salomien
South AfricaGravel road
Secluded and beautiful nature. Good restaurants. Quiet and not too many people. Good variety of facilities.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Fiona
United KingdomNothing.
The whole place was lovely. Different properties of seizes. Beautiful surroundings. Love it! 🥰
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Muc
GermanyA bit of oil, salt, pepper and dish cleanimg sponge would have been nice...we were prepared but provide them, would be nice.
This place/the location is outstanding!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Isabel
GermanyIn the middle of the Nature Reserve and animals right in front of the house! The houses are a bit vintage, but for this kind of style very cosy.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Monika
AustriaWe were there as a group of 14, from reservation to staying everything was amazing! Stunning, an absolut must do, such a wonderful area, nice chalets, super kitchen, great tours (we did the Marina and the vultures tours, both very recommendable), so much nature experience, we will come back for sure
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Orla
South AfricaThe road heading towards the property is long (40 mins but took us an hour) with lots of small rocks and potholes - bigger car recommended!
This property is unreal, you’re in nature with animals all over and so close to the whale trail. The facilities are great with everything you need, and the restaurant is close by too with Greta food and drink options.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Robert
United KingdomThe 50kms of unmade road have a very poor surface, if you are in a rental car be patient and drive very slowly to ensure that you do not wreck a wheel.
The restaurant and food were very good, and the location is superb.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Sarah
ItalyLocation, atmosphere
Stayed in August 2023
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