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Lalapanzi Lodge

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June

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Farm 3 - Wedderwill Estate - Sir Lowry's, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7133
  • Place, Blue Rock Adventure Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterkloof Wines
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Monkey Town Primate Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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B&B Room

B&B Room

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Cottage, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Ezantsi - Self Catering)

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Cottage, Bay View, Mountainside (Phezulu - Self Catering) | Terrace/patio

Comfort Cottage, Bay View, Mountainside (Phezulu - Self Catering)

  • Bay view
  • 99 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

At Lalapanzi Lodge, you'll be 11.5 km (7.1 mi) from Bikini Beach and 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from Helderberg Nature Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with facials, body treatments and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Dining room, serves local and international cuisine and is open for dinner. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. 646 square feet (60 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Helderberg Rural guest house include Erinvale Golf Club and Elgin.
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What's nearby

  • Blue Rock Adventure Park - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Waterkloof Wines - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Monkey Town Primate Centre - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bikini Beach - 22 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Cheetah Outreach - 25 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Van Der Stel Station - 15 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woolworths Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Roasting Company at Lourensford Wine Estate - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Lalapanzi Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this guest house measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Lalapanzi Lodge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1995
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lalapanzi Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Dining room

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Vineyard

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1995
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 4 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lalapanzi Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 175 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Lalapanzi Lodge Cape Town

Lalapanzi Cape Town

Lalapanzi Lodge

Lalapanzi Lodge Cape Town

Lalapanzi Lodge Guesthouse

Lalapanzi Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lalapanzi Lodge?

Lalapanzi Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lalapanzi Lodge?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lalapanzi Lodge on 4 Jun 2026 start from NZ$334, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Lalapanzi Lodge?

The closest beach to Lalapanzi Lodge is Bikini Beach (8.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Lalapanzi Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Lalapanzi Lodge have a pool?

Lalapanzi Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Lalapanzi Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as comfy beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lalapanzi Lodge.

Does Lalapanzi Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lalapanzi Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lalapanzi Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lalapanzi Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lalapanzi Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Lalapanzi Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second visit here and it again exceeded expectations. Fabulous location and views over the forest, vineyards and the bay beyond. Rose and her team couldn’t do enough. The breakfasts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in very special surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a last minute change of plans to stay at Lalapanzi and so glad we did! Rose and the staff were brilliant and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet, whether relaxing on the terrace outside our room, sitting by the pool or hiking the trails on the property. Breakfast on the upper deck was lovely, stunning views over False Bay. Would definitely recommend if looking for accommodation in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 7 days in January 2024. The staff and service were great! They made us feel like home the moment we arrived. The breakfast is excellent and we also enjoyed dinner one evening during our stay. Quiet and safe, easy to enjoy a walk around the area. The property manager and Rose deserve 5 star for their outstanding hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an incredible view. The vibe around the lodge is unlike other areas I stayed in the Cape Town area. It has a forest setting with vineyards near by. The staff was great. Plan to have a dinner at the lodge at least one night. The food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful lodge in stunning location

Stayed for two nights as a couple. We both absolutely LOVED our stay here - the room was spacious, spotless and had a stunning view over the countryside and down to the sea. Room was very well equipped and modern. Welcome and service from Rose and team was lovely - we felt looked after and Rose was able to provide advice on what do to during our stay. The estate that the lodge is on is huge and we were able to walk / hike around - there are vineyards, a small reservoir and some hiking trails - it’s all beautiful. We can’t wait come back and spend more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and superb property. The highlight for us was the care, friendliness and willingness to go the extra mile from all the staff from the proprietor down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, beautiful views of false bay. Rose, attended to every need . The lodge was immaculate. The breakfast was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lodge in Hottentot Holland Mountains

Very pleasant, comfortabele and quiet stay in the mountains near Cape Town. Very friendly and helpful staff. Vineyards and woods. Great restaurant (Idiom) and good birdwatching (Sir Lowry’s Pass) nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Lalapanzi

We had an amazing time at Lalapanzi Lodge. A beautiful, cozy lodge in the mountain, with ocean views. They have a swimming pool in the middle of a pine forest and every luxury you could dream of. We would love again to go if we ever have the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fanstastic location / accommadation

Fantastic location / accommodation with views to die for. Restaurant is a little gem and their own estate wines (Skaap) and excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Dave, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and relaxing stay

We enjoyed a 2 day stay in the suite while visiting the nearby Waterkloof restaurant. The suite was spacious with a separate bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and outside terrace. The lodge is in a lovely peaceful, private estate and the views across False Bay are stunning. Rose and all of the staff were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you. We found the food to be good rather than excellent (with the exception of the gorgeous fillet steak!) and this is the reason for not making our review a 5 star rating overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service, cool view, lovely room!

This lodge is a bit out of the way, but it has a spectacular view and the whole team is very friendly and super helpful. We checked in late and hadn't made dinner plans, but discovered that nearly everything was closed. The chef scrambled to put something together for us for dinner, and it was great. The next morning, again having failed to plan ahead, we asked Rose to help us find a driver for the day, so that we could visit local wineries. While we enjoyed our breakfast, she was able to get us all set up! Great service, cool view, lovely rooms. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

DA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Was a lovely stay. Rose was very helpul, and was also clued up on what we could do in our spare time. Very very friendly. Room was always clean and modern on the inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views from our room were incredible! We stayed at Lalapanzi on our last night in Cape Town. It is a short drive from the airport and it offered the perfect seclusion (and views) we needed after a busy week of safari in Kruger. The staff were very helpful and nice!

8/10 Good

Steve, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secluded lodge in hills above Cape Town

Lalapanzi offers an exclusive, quiet, secluded retreat in the hills. Great for relaxing, and a base for exploring the winelands or the coast.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem in Beautiful South Africa

Spectacular and peaceful surroundings, a honest and warm welcoming, and a clean comfortable living space with breathtaking views from the room balcony. We will be back again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Gary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem amidst the pine trees.

Excellent view. Attention to detail by hosts. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Very clean and tidy.

10/10 Excellent

Edmond, Dublin, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location, Great View, Great Food

The lodge is about a 10 minute drive outside Somerset West in a beautiful, secluded and safe area with a stunning view of False bay from most any room. They serve a made-to-order full breakfast in a lovely, open dining room all facing the great view. There is also a balcony that could be used for dining on warmer days. We had dinner there one night - ostrich steak - which was done perfectly to order, nicely presented and very reasonably priced. We used this location for a trip to the Hermanus area and wine tasting in the Helderberg and southern Stellenbosch Areas.