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Melkboomsdrift Lodge

4.0 star property

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Pool
Front of property
Twin Room - Kamer 3
Full breakfast for a fee on weekdays
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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R363 between Vredendal and Lutzville, Matzikama, Western Cape, 8160

Room options

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Twin Room - Meulkamer

Twin Room - Meulkamer

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room - Die Skooltjie

Family Room - Die Skooltjie

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room - Tuiekamer

Single Room - Tuiekamer

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room - Koeistal

Triple Room - Koeistal

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room - Melkkamer

Double Room - Melkkamer

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room - Perdestal

Twin Room - Perdestal

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room - Kamer 1

Twin Room - Kamer 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room - Kamer 3

Twin Room - Kamer 3

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room - Kamer 4

Twin Room - Kamer 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Vredendal

This pet-friendly guest house offers a winery, free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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Restaurants

  • ‪Lutzville Vineyards Tastingroom - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Melkboomsdrift Lodge

A winery is on site. There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Melkboomsdrift Lodge Vredendal
Melkboomsdrift Vredendal
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Matzikama
Melkboomsdrift Matzikama
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Matzikama
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Guesthouse
Melkboomsdrift Lodge Guesthouse Matzikama

Frequently asked questions

Yep, full breakfast is served on weekdays.

Melkboomsdrift Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tinus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Am

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Bathroom at 3 bedroom unit bad with open shower next to toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bazothile

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fortecare

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Easy place to stop for a rest

Overall it was a good stay. Slight hiccup in terms of payment, room description and inclusions. Poor communication between the booking and the lodge but the hotel staff assisted with ease.

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Jochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017