De Hoop Nature Reserve De Hoop, 7280 De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa
#4 of 6 hotels in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
5.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 June 2024
Hans
NetherlandsWe were lucking out on the weather; rainfall torents, had to leave the reservation because of road flooding
Fantastic
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Thomas
GermanyBeautifully situated in the middle of the reserve - animals are coming in principle to your door. The room was well setup, including an open fireplace (that we did not use). Wonderful surrounding and efficienct restaurant service.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
John
United KingdomThere is a hygiene issue in the restaurant with birds, especially at breakfast. The sparrows come and eat off the food laid out for breakfast buffet when it is not covered properly. They also roost in the roof rafters and defecate from there. Some action is required. We both left with a stomach upset!?
All the meals and activities were excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Caroline
United KingdomBeautiful setting Excellent restaurant Efficient and friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Robert
CanadaThe Otter suites were very cool and unique. Comfortable and spacious. The food was first class and the service exceptional. The excursions were fairly priced and the hosts knowledgable and very friendly. This was one of the highlights of our trip along the Garden Route.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Stephen
United StatesFood was excellent. Best burger ever
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Jacques
United KingdomVery spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was really good our compliments to the chefs and organisation of 3 course dinners which were amazing. Staff were charming and nothing was too much effort we never felt hurried. De Hoop a wonderful reflection of South African hospitality.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Maggie
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful location great staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Christopher
United KingdomHigh water levels had cut off part of the reserve
Close to restaurant with friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Jacqui
United KingdomDe Hoop Reserve is a beautiful location. It’s very special having bontebok, ostrich and eland walking around the properties. The weather wasn’t great but we still managed to see a number of whales but the bay area is stunning so even if we hadn’t seen any we would have had a gorgeous time there. Staff have obviously been trained well - particularly the evening dinner staff. They were charming and efficient even though the restaurant was full.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Shashank
United Arab EmiratesA little more option for the food would be great.
Great set-up that is very different from anything else I have seen in SA.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Larry
South AfricaNo shower in room
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Sabinewe
GermanyThat is an awesome accommodation in an awesome surrounding. The hotel with several small houses suites perfect in the nature reserve. The staff is welcoming and makes you feel like home. I stayed only one night and wish I would have had more time to spend in this wonderful place.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Silvio
SwitzerlandJust a incredibly amazing location!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Alf
South AfricaFor the price you pay for the suites, back-up power during load shedding shouldbe considered. If not feasible, at least some decent LED-lights should be put in place to make it possible to sit and read during load shedding. The old school torch offered was no help in this regard.
The location on De Hoop Vlei and the vastness of the reserve were impressing. The room was clean and tastefully furnished with a comfortable mozzie-netted bed.The food was much better than expected, actually quite lekker and it came with an extensive, interesting and reasonably priced wine list. The staff was really, really nice and accommodating with the shining star being Dennis in the bar/restaurant. What a guy! We would be very happy to return.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Nigel
United KingdomThere are quite a few snakes near the paths
in an amazing nature reserve. clean, comfortable, extremely friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Georgine
Netherlandsthe access to room suite was a little cumbersome; the poop on the grass at night was a bit of a problem as it was difficult to avoid
The dining facilities; the food; the location; the staff; the shop;
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Esther
FranceBeautiful place, calm, feels like you are alone in the world. You actually live alongside the animals (baboons, ostriches...), dining is very good and staff perfect. We had the Vlei suite with amazing views on the estuary.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Joanne
NetherlandsThe walks you could do by yourself are a bit limited.
The kitchen was very good, the food was better than expected. The little cottage was cosy and private. It would have been nice to have a door between the bed and the bathroom because of the toilet.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Jane
United KingdomWhilst the bed was made each day the bathroom wasn't wiped down and bins in the room were not emptied each time. May be an oversight but not acceptable for what we were paying A can of peaceful sleep would be helpful touch.
Loved the setting and the vlei suite was very comfortable. Guides were very good and staff friendly and hrlpful
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Peter
BelgiumFantastic domain where you can walk in between the wildlife. Great views of the Vlei. The rooms are in Dutch-style cottages, and very well designed and decorated
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Tali
IsraelThe road to the place is about 50 minutes on a dirt road and the ride is not pleasant
The place is very nice and it has animals and it's nice that they walk around the rooms outside. The food was delicious and the room was large, spacious and clean.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Francois
Belgiumthe most beautiful place in South-Africa
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Daniele
ItalyTemporany black out
Food staff
Stayed in January 2023
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