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Melkboomsdrift Lodge

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room - Kamer 3 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 3

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room - Kamer 1 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Double Room - Melkkamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Melkkamer

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room - Kamer 4 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 4

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room - Die Skooltjie | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room - Die Skooltjie

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Single Room - Tuiekamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room - Tuiekamer

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room - Meulkamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Meulkamer

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room - Perdestal | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Perdestal

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room - Koeistal | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room - Koeistal

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

Melkboomsdrift Lodge

Guesthouse in Matzikama with winery and outdoor pool
Along with an attached winery, this guesthouse has an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a meeting room and dry cleaning.
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.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and self-parking, plus an outdoor pool at Melkboomsdrift Lodge.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and laundry facilities
  • 8.7 miles (14 km) from Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church and 9.4 miles (15.2 km) from Evangelies Gereformeerde Church
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

  • 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

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