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
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Land view from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
R363 between Vredendal and Lutzville, Matzikama, Western Cape, 8160
  • Evangelies Gereformeerde Church
    15 min drive
  • Strandfontein Waterslide
    35 min drive
  • Strandfontein Beach
    41 min drive

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Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Kamer 3

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Kamer 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double Room - Melkkamer

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room - Kamer 4

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room - Die Skooltjie

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Single Room - Tuiekamer

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Meulkamer

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Perdestal

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room - Koeistal

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Vredendal

Melkboomsdrift Lodge places you 8.7 mi (14 km) from Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Evangelies Gereformeerde Church. This 23-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, a winery, and an outdoor pool.

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

Guesthouse in Matzikama with a winery and an outdoor pool
Guests staying at Melkboomsdrift Lodge enjoy access to a winery, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

  • This property welcomes pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is there parking available at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

How much does it cost to stay at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

As of Dec 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melkboomsdrift Lodge on Jan 6, 2025 start from $123.49, 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.

Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Melkboomsdrift Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Melkboomsdrift Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a winery.

Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Melkboomsdrift Lodge serves a full breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will Melkboomsdrift Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at Melkboomsdrift Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Melkboomsdrift Lodge.

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

4/10 Poor

Am

Traveled 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 traveler
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