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Melkboomsdrift Lodge

4.0 star property
Escape to a tranquil haven where lush gardens meet fine wines. Savor each moment whether lounging by the pool or exploring local attractions.

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BBQ/picnic area
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Land view from property
Front of property
Deluxe Twin Room
Nestled in the heart of wine country, Melkboomsdrift Lodge offers an unforgettable retreat. Unwind with a glass of wine at the attached winery, lounge by the outdoor pool, or explore the beautiful garden. Guests rave about their experience and enjoy amenities like barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room - Kamer 3

Twin Room - Kamer 3

Highlights

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

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Twin Room - Kamer 1

Twin Room - Kamer 1

Highlights

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

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Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

Highlights

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

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KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

Highlights

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

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Double Room - Melkkamer

Double Room - Melkkamer

Highlights

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

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Twin Room - Kamer 4

Twin Room - Kamer 4

Highlights

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

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Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

Highlights

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

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Family Room - Die Skooltjie

Family Room - Die Skooltjie

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Single Room - Tuiekamer

Single Room - Tuiekamer

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room - Meulkamer

Twin Room - Meulkamer

Highlights

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

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Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

Highlights

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

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Twin Room - Perdestal

Twin Room - Perdestal

Highlights

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

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Triple Room - Koeistal

Triple Room - Koeistal

Highlights

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

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Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

Highlights

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

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Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

Highlights

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

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Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
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 guest house
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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • 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 lift

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 for adults and from 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 any lifts

National rating

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

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 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melkboomsdrift Lodge on 22 Feb 2025 start from AU$233.40, including 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Melkboomsdrift Lodge located?

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