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Reviews of Houw Hoek Hotel

Off N2 Between Grabouw & Botriver, 7160 Botrivier, South Africa

#13 of 14 hotels in Botrivier

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 721 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    ALL VERY GOOD, CLEAN AND TIDY

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    A very comfortable stay in an historic building in a pretty setting with large grounds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dining room good for families and conferences or groups but too large and not very ambient for couples . WE ate our dinner at the bar and that was better.

    Well appointed comfortable rooms. Excellent friendly helpful staff. Charming small bar in original old building. Breakfasts and all meals good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good stay, but need to improve on the details.....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There seems to be miscommunication between staff. Our requests always had to be repeated to another staff member before it gets done - 1. Had to ask 3 different staff members to make a fire in the room; 2. We needed wine glasses and a wine opener to be brought to our room, and we had to phone reception 2x for the same request. On check-in the rooms were not done. we had insufficient towels and glasses in our room for the amount of guest we were.

    Beautiful location and just well maintained grounds. Lovely spaces to move around. The put-put and trampoline was lovely for the kids.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Awesome staff for the family, the perfect get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome space

    It's an awesome place, would have loved to spend more time there, but I wad there on a sporting weekend so I merely used the place to sleep and leave

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful Country Hotel stay in newly renovated suites in the delightful Houw Hoek Valley
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellently renovated spacious executive bedroom, well equipped and very comfortable with great bathroom and shower ensuite. Very good dinner and breakfast. Well worth a stay in the delightful Houw Hoek Valley

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was better than a 5-star venue. The rooms are very spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable, cost effective hotel in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dining room was very busy; felt quite chaotic especially at breakfast

    Beautiful location. Enjoyed the private balcony

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing!

    Everything!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Great, family friendly, cosy spot to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast and dinner - Very friendly and attentive staff, good selection of food. Just wish the fireplace had been working. Room - would recommend some kind of literature in the room to show you how to use the television, numbers to call for reception, the spa, etc. and maybe a list of activities (i.e. all in the room for you to read at your leisure) of what you can do, opening hours, etc. And disposable shower caps in the bathroom.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The play area and the putt-putt area smelled very bad and it was generally not clean - duck droppings everywhere. The smell at the play area was so unpleasant that we could not stay there for long. Luckily we had great weather and the pools where available.

    Room was nice and comfortable. Room service was great. The 2 swimming pools was a winner for the kids,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs a bit of updating, the TV was small and the sound not great. The bedding was clean but had stains on it. The kettle could not be used as it was dirty. The bathroom had a mouldy smell.

    The views are beautiful, and the staff very accommodating. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The generator was right next to the room we were given, room 44. The disturbance was horrible.

    Food was delicious. Waiter and staff very friendly. Breakfast was a bit of a letdown, I thought there would be more options.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    On our second visit we booked a room at the main hotel complex. It was lovely, spacious and clean. The lady at reception made it her personal mission to ensure that we had a good experience. Thank you so much!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing. Beautiful Mountain views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Location and mountain views. Breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    7.0
    Besides the negative comment I had a lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel should invest in a generator, because when it got to loadshedding the property was pitch dark. No emergency lights were in the room. They have an onsite bar, but it closed very early. They advertise the pool table in the games room, but nothing of the sort. The games in the games room was mostly out of order.

    The breakfast and room was to my satisfaction.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Overpriced,
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff is extremely slow in service, not helpful and lack training. We requested a room with a double bed, and placed us with 2 single beds. The service in the restaurant is non-existent. The flapjacks came out raw.

    Breakfast is good, but average. For this price you expect more. The new rooms are spacious and clean. Dinner was tasty - limited choices. For the price I honestly feel they can do better. The rating on booking.com is thus accurate

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was spacious. Breakfast was amazing!!! Staff were very helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    A very nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The attitude of staff at reception

    A very nice location and restaurant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The scenery, the peacefulness,the facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Great for a quick trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect stay for a wedding in the area! Clean, comfy and the buffet breakfast was wonderful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    A bit overpriced but a nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    New room we stayed in still needs to be finished. Being a tall person a bed with railing at the bottom does nothing good. Had to sleep on the single bed.

    Nice location. Very clean. Helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful stay with beautiful surrounds and good hearty food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing specific bothered me.

    The room was surprisingly well fitted with a nice carpet, large bed, good TV and generally very spacious. The bathroom had a large shower. Somehow this exceeded my expectation form the online pictures. The surrounding mountain area is absolutely stunning and the whole place gave a peaceful feeling, even though most of the rooms must have been booked. The dinner was great value and the breakfast was first class. I would highly recommend for a quick one night escape form the city life.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Family fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the restaurant could improve on their menu options and in the manner in which certain dishes are presented

    The grounds are beautifully taken care of. The staff are very friendly. The activities for the kids are really good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable, but can do with a menu revamp.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Below average restaurant food and service.

    Historic hotel in tranquil setting. Beautiful views.

    Stayed in January 2024

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