De Opstal Country Lodge
Road R328 to Cango Caves PO BOx 1425
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff very friendly and helpful”
“We were very impressed with the staff the welcome Coffee and cake”
“We felt welcome and comfortable in the space”
“Room and bathroom very spacious and has a patio to enjoy a sundowner”
“The breakfast was fresh and made on the spot, and we were served like royalty”
“Breakfast and dinner was exceptional”
“Very good location, 10km from Oudtshoorn on a farm”
“We were super happy with the location and the hospitality”
“Lovely pool area to relax”
“Beautiful, well taken care of property with the most beautiful pool”
“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
Mel
couple
June 1, 2026
“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!
HERMAN
couple
April 4, 2026
“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.
Mostert
family_with_children
April 2, 2026
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.
Karen
couple
April 1, 2026
“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
Brendan
extended_group
March 13, 2026
“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!
Marion
couple
March 5, 2026
“Would not recommend it”
Two members of staff Micheal and Barchie
Isted
solo_traveller
February 28, 2026
First impression was Michael. What a nice guy! The room was lovely.. spacious Lovely place
Michael
solo_traveller
February 16, 2026
“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
Luke
couple
January 29, 2026
“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.
Mariska
couple
January 24, 2026
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!
kate
couple
January 6, 2026
“Easy quiet and in a lovely location”
Great location
Andrew
couple
January 5, 2026
“Disappointed with the Stay! Dirty Pool and closed restaurant”
Large comfortable rooms and great breakfasts
Ntuli
solo_traveller
January 3, 2026
“Superb”
Staff very friendly, rooms clean
Conradie
family_with_children
December 20, 2025
Friendly hostess and staff. Good breakfast. Cosy room. Nice garden and footpaths.
Lucy
couple
November 19, 2025
“Hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming”
Rustic charm, gave us a true sense of South African hospitality
Liezel
solo_traveller
November 19, 2025
A friendly reception, and the food was really good
Ian
family_with_children
November 6, 2025
“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.
Gary
couple
October 7, 2025
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.
Hiep Minh
couple
September 9, 2025
“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.
Megan
couple
July 15, 2025
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.
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.
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