Crags Country Lodge

We were recommended this place a year ago by an english couple in St Francis. We have just stayed here for 2 nights and we have now already booked for Nov 25 and March 2026. We stay at some lovely places along the Garden route and this is one of the best. Don't bother to go out and eat, have a drink on the terrace and eat in. We stayed 2 nights and ate in both nights. The staff are very attentive and the service is first class - just look at all the reviews! Date visited

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Location, scenery, staff, and food are all fantastic. Rooms are clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Just book, you won't regret it.

We did request almond milk for our coffee at breakfast which they did have for us but there wasnt any in our room for the evenings or before breakfast, that would have been a nice touch.

Absolutely amazing place, beautiful scenery, friendly staff, lovely food and drink, spacious, clean rooms, so relaxing, we did not want to leave!!

The lodge is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The lodge massively exceeded our expectations and the online pictures do not do it total justice. The lodge was completed approximately 2 years ago to a very high standard. It is a superb accommodation for total relaxation. The communal areas are designed and furnished once again to a very high standard. Fabulous grounds with the added bonus of a swimming pool and exceptionally comfortable loungers. Room number 1 is extremely comfortable and spacious. A lot of thought has been given to the beautiful decor and furnishings. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent and plentiful. James who is the manager goes out of his way to ensure the satisfaction and enjoyment of his guests. His wife is the Chef and is extremely talented. Given the overall quality of the lodge it represents excellent value for money. it We will not hesitate to return.

A fixed pathway with lights from the rooms to the communal areas and the car park would certainly help especially in the dark. A rail to aid getting in and out of the swimming pool would also be helpful for people with mobility issues. Just a couple of very picky items which certainly aren’t essential but would be an improvement.

Pretty much everything. The room was immaculate. House keeping was ridiculous (in a great way!) - you seemed to leave the room for a moment and when you came back in everything was made and immaculate. All the staff, without exception, could not have been more helpful and sincere. The back drop of forest covered mountains is just beautiful. Breakfast was comprehensive and the menus, with their personal touch (you'll find out when you visit), just added that little bit extra. Class accommodation where everyone is working hard to ensure you have the best stay possible. Highly recommend.

You're a little out of Plett, which is no issue if you drive, but it does make taxis a little more expensive.

The Lodge was amazing. Everything was brand new, so stylish and very thoughtful. The service was amazing and everyone went out of their ways to make the stay perfect. Such a lovely place!

If I could rate this higher than 10, I would. Every aspect surpassed our already high expectations. James has exceptional knowledge of wines and we really enjoyed spending time with him. The staff all go above and beyond to create personal experiences for us and it felt as if we were the only guests. The views are absolutely unparalleled in the area along with the landscaping and the design of the hotel. The two dogs were another highlight for us, we loved how happy they always were. A hotel with dogs and no children is possibly the best combination for us.