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Located 8.7 mi from Oudtshoorn, De Opstal Country Lodge offers accommodations 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 private 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
1 twin bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Oudtshoorn
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Delia
    United States of America United States of America
    As soon as you drive into the De Opstal property you sense this is a different kind of place. The owners don’t just DO hospitality as a means to an end; they ARE hospitality embodied. It feels like it’s their life’s mission. De Opstal’s old charm...
  • Harrison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, made to feel wonderfully welcome. Lovely grounds. Gorgeous room. Would highly recommend
  • Amanda
    South Africa South Africa
    Anl oasis where the hosts make you feel welcome.The cottage was beautiful and spacious for the three of us. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast. The gardens are lovely and peaceful, and the pool is well taken care of and inviting.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of De Opstal Country Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about De Opstal Country Lodge

  • De Opstal Country Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • De Opstal Country Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at De Opstal Country Lodge include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple

  • Yes, De Opstal Country Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • De Opstal Country Lodge is 6.8 miles from the center of Oudtshoorn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at De Opstal Country Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at De Opstal Country Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at De Opstal Country Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet