Melkboomsdrift Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Matzikama with a winery and an outdoor pool

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BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Twin Room
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Land view from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Kamer 3

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Kamer 1

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double Room - Melkkamer

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room - Kamer 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room - Die Skooltjie

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Single Room - Tuiekamer

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Meulkamer

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Perdestal

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room - Koeistal

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church - 14 min drive
  • Evangelies Gereformeerde Church - 15 min drive
  • Maskam Mall - 17 min drive
  • Strandfontein Waterslide - 35 min drive
  • Strandfontein Beach - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parrot Pub and Grill Lutzville - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lutzville Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lutzville Wingerde - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Liquor Fountain - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Foxy Lady Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Melkboomsdrift Lodge

Upscale guesthouse
Take advantage of an attached winery, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Melkboomsdrift Lodge. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • 1 meeting room and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

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 elevator

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

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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

Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

As of Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melkboomsdrift Lodge on Dec 24, 2024 start from CA $187.58, excluding 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.

Is Melkboomsdrift Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Melkboomsdrift Lodge located?

Situated in Matzikama, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church, Evangelies Gereformeerde Church, and Maskam Mall. Strandfontein Visitor Center and Strandfontein Waterslide are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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
rund herum zufrieden
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017