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De Opstal Country Lodge

Hotel

Road R328 to Cango Caves PO BOx 1425

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

Staff very friendly and helpful

We were very impressed with the staff the welcome Coffee and cake

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

We felt welcome and comfortable in the space

Room and bathroom very spacious and has a patio to enjoy a sundowner

Breakfast available
6 mentions

The breakfast was fresh and made on the spot, and we were served like royalty

Breakfast and dinner was exceptional

Great location
3 mentions

Very good location, 10km from Oudtshoorn on a farm

We were super happy with the location and the hospitality

Pool
3 mentions

Lovely pool area to relax

Beautiful, well taken care of property with the most beautiful pool

Clean rooms
1 mentions

Staff very friendly, rooms clean

Overview

Located 14 km from Oudtshoorn, De Opstal Country Lodge offers accommodation in a restored farm building, originally built in 1860. It features a swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens and views of the surrounding mountains. Each of the rooms at De Opstal are air-conditioned and equipped with a satellite TV, fireplace, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. They each have an en suite bathroom. De Opstal Restaurant serves a continental and hot breakfast in the morning, and dinners in the evening make use of regional produce of the Little Karoo. The property also features a shared lounge and bar area, and free WiFi is provided throughout. Tours to a working ostrich farm and meerkat colony are offered by the property. Nearby points of interest include Cango Caves, Cango Crocodile Ranch, Cango Ostrich Show Farm, Karusa Wine Farm and the Swartberg Mountain Pass.

Traveller reviews

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Mel

couple

June 1, 2026

9

Home away from home with UPGRADES!

It was like our home away from home, with added extra's. We felt welcome and comfortable in the space. Our fireplace was lit to warm our cottage before we returned back from dinner. The breakfast was fresh and made on the spot, and we were served like royalty. Dinner at the restaurant was absolutely delicious and massive value for money!

H

HERMAN

couple

April 4, 2026

9

Can definitely recommend De Opstal

Very good location, 10km from Oudtshoorn on a farm. Room and bathroom very spacious and has a patio to enjoy a sundowner. Breakfast and dinner was exceptional. We really enjoyed our 3 night stay. Staff very friendly and helpful.

M

Mostert

family_with_children

April 2, 2026

10

We were very impressed with the staff the welcome Coffee and cake. It's a pity our stay wasn't longer. Definitely would go back and recommend it to friends and family.

K

Karen

couple

April 1, 2026

10

It was the best place to take time out of our busy schedules and unwind. The personal care was exceptional

It was beautifully kept. Such a personal feel to it

B

Brendan

extended_group

March 13, 2026

10

Authentic afrikaans accommodation with putstanding hospitality and super friendly host and helpers.

We were super happy with the location and the hospitality. If you want to get an authentic afrikaans boer experience, de opstal is the place to go. The host welcomed us warmly and even helped us create a special birthday for one of the guys. All in all, very enjoyable stay and surely won‘t be the last one!

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Marion

couple

March 5, 2026

5

Would not recommend it

Two members of staff Micheal and Barchie

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Isted

solo_traveller

February 28, 2026

9

First impression was Michael. What a nice guy! The room was lovely.. spacious Lovely place

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Michael

solo_traveller

February 16, 2026

10

Somewhere to return to again and again

Once in a while you stumble across a real gem. With “De Opstal” I have discovered a future destination, not just somewhere to break the journey. Beautiful gardens, spacious rooms, delightful and helpful staff. An honour to be there

L

Luke

couple

January 29, 2026

10

Great

A great place to stay. Beautiful property, the staff and owners are all very friendly and helpful. Lovely pool area to relax. Very nice breakfast and dinner. Safe parking on site. Would definitely recommend.

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Mariska

couple

January 24, 2026

10

It was a peaceful setting in the countryside. Beautiful, well taken care of property with the most beautiful pool. Really great restaurant that serve the most delicious food. The staff are exceptional as well, they make you feel at home and special and every single guest is treated like this. The owner took the time to talk to all the guests in the restaurant at every meal and she even offered to cook our one year old something for dinner and went ahead and did it. She stole our little girl’s heart and made our stay even more special. This really is a home away from home…such a treat!

K

kate

couple

January 6, 2026

5

Easy quiet and in a lovely location

Great location

A

Andrew

couple

January 5, 2026

6

Disappointed with the Stay! Dirty Pool and closed restaurant

Large comfortable rooms and great breakfasts

N

Ntuli

solo_traveller

January 3, 2026

9

Superb

Staff very friendly, rooms clean

C

Conradie

family_with_children

December 20, 2025

7

Friendly hostess and staff. Good breakfast. Cosy room. Nice garden and footpaths.

L

Lucy

couple

November 19, 2025

7

Hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming

Rustic charm, gave us a true sense of South African hospitality

L

Liezel

solo_traveller

November 19, 2025

9

A friendly reception, and the food was really good

I

Ian

family_with_children

November 6, 2025

9

Relaxed Informal Stay

The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful, couldn't do enough for you. Very informal and relaxed place to stay.

G

Gary

couple

October 7, 2025

10

The welcome was very sincere and we were made to feel very at home. It has a lovely pool area and a bit of a community feel about the place as there are many buildings, containing the rooms, scattered around the grounds. Breakfast and evening meal was most satisfying and didn't leave us needing anything else to eat. This place hosts weddings and other events as well as the passer through. Very handy for Cango caves.

H

Hiep Minh

couple

September 9, 2025

10

Excellent, highly recommended by us

It was an amazing experience for us, the decorations, the atmosphere and the service by Emily, she is so warm and caring.

M

Megan

couple

July 15, 2025

9

We loved the big fireplace in the bedroom and the friendly staff!

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Darts, Horse riding, Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Chapel/shrine, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Indoor fireplace

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking on site, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs

Safety & security

Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, Packed lunches, Ironing service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (free), Luggage storage, Fax/photocopying

Twin/Double Room

Guests will have a special experience as the twin/double room features a fireplace. The spacious twin/double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room

The fireplace is a top feature of this triple room. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath.

Max 3 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 09:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:41 AM

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