De Hoop Nature Reserve De Hoop, 7280 De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa
#6 of 6 hotels in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 23 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.9
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Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Saunders
United KingdomDe Hoop is such a special place and Opstal houses create a perfect environment from which to appreciate the natural magic that surrounds it. This is our 3rd visit to Opstal and the nature reserve and this time we bought about 10 friends who all agreed that it was the high point of our holiday to SA. On previous visits the rock pools have been one of my favourite features and I was disappointed in this trip to discover that a higher tide would make these inaccessible for our entire duration as they had been a highlight on previous trips but, hard to know who to complain to about the tides?!... the moon maybe?! However the weather was cooler than my previous visits which made walking and exploring much easier. We did several sunrise missions to the coast and it was simply stunning. Accommodation is no frills but very clean and totally in keeping with the simple wonder of its surroundings. In short De Hoop is stunning and Opstal houses create a perfectly balanced atmosphere from which to appreciate it. Bravo!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Frieda
South AfricaBeautiful surroundings (Eland, ostrich, bontebok, veld and stunning beaches).
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Trudene
South AfricaPrices in restaurant are really very high
Wonderful location - very nice breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Barry
United KingdomA bit dated in decor - kitchen could do with updating. We had no power for 2 days which we appreciated wasn’t fault of De Hoop but there was limited communication and no additional help with candles etc.
Great location and decent sized property, very close to wildlife literally in doorstep. Restaurant staff were nice and enjoyed the meals
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Robyn
United KingdomA little dated
Lovely location and good facilities
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Michael
GermanyThe only thing is the fact that you need to consider about an hours drive over gravel roads and you may feel a bid lost.
Really exceptionally friendly personell, they will do their utmost to fullfil any wish or request you may have. The cottages are in a very good shape and provide anything you need. The reserve itself is well managed and the guides e.g. biking tours etc. are great ambassadors of the reserve. Good to stay for 3-4 days or even a week as there are a lot of things to see.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Gillian
South AfricaThe cottage is looking tired and could do with a revamp.
Comfortable cottage for a family of 6. Well equipped, serviced everyday even on Christmas Day. Peaceful and beautiful country surroundings. Good restaurant close by with strong WiFi during loadshedding.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 9 December 2022
Martin
United KingdomThe electric stove which meant we couldn't cook during load shedding. The restaurant was fully operational but we did not want a 3 course meal every night . Fortunately load shedding did not occur at dinner time .
Spacious Comfortable lounge and beds . The amazing scenery The easy walk to the restaurant and swimming pool but set away from everyone Good kitchen facilities
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2022
Anne
South Africathe game management on the reserve…looks overstocked
the location
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 October 2022
Ringwood
South Africanothing
The restaurant and staff were amazing, the amazing whale sightings and beautiful scenery down at the beach
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Roy
United Kingdomanother bathroom + toilet in Opstal houses
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 1 October 2021
Daleen
South AfricaNothing
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 31 December 2021
Franz
South AfricaOnly one toilet for 3 bedrooms; bathroom and kitchen in need for a makeover; kitchen still has an old coil stove from the 70s, very hard to cook on it and very energy inefficient.
We stayed at Great Kingfisher, one of the Opstal houses. Location great - close to amenities.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Aj
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Lesley
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
George
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Byronl
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Philipp
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2022
Kristian
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2021
Emma
NorwayThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Gail
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 19 January 2022
Zoe
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2021
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