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Melkboomsdrift Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Matzikama with winery and outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

Explore the area

Map
R363 between Vredendal and Lutzville, Matzikama, Western Cape, 8160
  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Evangelies Gereformeerde Church
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Maskam Mall
    ‪17 min drive‬

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

View all photos for Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

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

View all photos for Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

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

View all photos for Twin Room - Perdestal

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

View all photos for Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

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

View all photos for Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

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

View all photos for Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

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

About the area

Vredendal

At Melkboomsdrift Lodge, you'll be 14 km (8.7 mi) from Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church and 15.2 km (9.4 mi) from Evangelies Gereformeerde Church. Highlights at this guest house include a winery, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Matzikama guest house, you'll be 16 km (9.9 mi) from Maskam Mall and 33.2 km (20.6 mi) from Strandfontein Visitor Center.
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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 winery and outdoor pool
A winery is on site. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Melkboomsdrift Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Matzikama guest house.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Melkboomsdrift Lodge offers 23 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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 welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Is parking available at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Yep, Melkboomsdrift Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

As of 11 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melkboomsdrift Lodge on 12 Feb 2025 start from AU$237.75, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

The closest beach to Melkboomsdrift Lodge is Strandfontein Beach (23.4 km).

Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge have a pool?

Melkboomsdrift Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

No, Melkboomsdrift Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Melkboomsdrift Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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