De Zeekoe Guest Farm
Location: R328, Mosselbay Rd, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620, Oudtshoorn, ZA
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Discover the perfect escape at De Zeekoe Guest Farm, where relaxation meets adventure in the heart of Oudtshoorn.
Revitalizing Spa Treatments
Indulge in a pampering experience with our professional massages, body treatments, and rejuvenating facials designed to revive your senses and enhance your well-being.
Culinary Delights
Savor delicious meals at our restaurant or enjoy a casual snack in our coffee shop/café. Our complimentary breakfast buffet is the perfect way to start your day, with room service also available during limited hours.
Comfort & Connectivity
Retreat to one of our 21 uniquely decorated guest rooms featuring Select Comfort beds with premium bedding. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy private bathrooms equipped with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Experience the charm and comfort of De Zeekoe Guest Farm—book your unforgettable getaway today!
Important Information
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Firepit
- Hot springs nearby
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Skydiving nearby
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free reception
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Ecotours on site
- Playground on site
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Free buffet breakfast
- Hot springs nearby
- Firepit
- Mosquito nets
- Reception hall
- Fully fenced
Rooms Available
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Standard Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
323-sq-foot room with pool views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, access to in-room childcare, and electrical adapters/chargers; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Superior Room, Mountain View
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
538-sq-foot room with mountain views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, access to in-room childcare, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Deluxe Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
431-sq-foot room with mountain views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Day bed, safe, and access to in-room childcare; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Day bed
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Standard Double Room
1 Queen Bed
323-sq-foot room with garden views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, access to in-room childcare, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Superior Room, Garden View
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
538-sq-foot room with garden views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Day bed, safe, and access to in-room childcare; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Day bed
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Cottage
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
538-sq-foot room with mountain views
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, electric kettle, toaster, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, access to in-room childcare, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Luxury Room, Mountain View
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
431-sq-foot room with mountain views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Day bed, safe, and access to in-room childcare; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Day bed
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
-
Honeymoon Suite (Superior)
1 King Bed
538-sq-foot room with river views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, access to in-room childcare, and electrical adapters/chargers; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Electrical adapters/chargers
Guest Reviews
- Silke (10/5): - War perfect
- Michelle (10/5): - Rooms were lovely & staff were all friendly. Dinner & breakfast was tasty. A member of staff even cleaned our hire car! Close to the ostrich farms and the views are stunning.
- Josef (10/5): - Schöne Lodge mit gutem Restaurant. Große Zimmer. Kostenfreie Parkmöglichkeiten. Tolle Ausflugsmöglichkeiten (z. Bsp. Meerkat Tour) in der Umgebung.
- Gillian (10/5): A fantastic place to stay! - Wonderful experience from start to finish. Beautiful surroundings and wonderful food. Hotel staff were always friendly and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our chats with Theo and Grant. Our booked Meerkat experience was cancelled due to heavy rain but Theo offered to rearrange that for the following morning - and we are so glad not to have missed that! Grant was a wonderful young man - extremely patient with my husband’s beer selection and very helpful with advice on places to visit. A fantastic place to stay!
- Marie (10/5): - Beautiful room. Delicious breakfast. Excellent service. Strongly recommend it to others.
- Angela (8/5): Family trip from Canada - We had a family trip stay for 3 nights. Arrived late at night and was warmly greeted and would have given us food if we needed but we ate on the way. Friendly , helpful staff were excellent all around. Food was good to average but the service top notch! We enjoyed time by the pool was lovely. Meerkat safari was arranged for us, then we went to High gate Ostrich farm had a terrific guide Jonathon was so fun! And then Cango Caves were fantastic and finished this jam packed day at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. This was a great tour with a wonderful guide Navin, but is a zoo which we didn’t realize, and since we’re going on a real safari soon , this was not necessary for us. But as far as zoos go, it was terrific and we learnt a lot! The main negative was the door locks to the unit. It was tricky to get the old fashioned farm house key in the keyhole. Overall a wonderful stay , it was a little out of the way for what we had planned after our wonderful busy Meerkat day - but that day was perfect! And grateful for Grant’s service and hospitality, a nice young man.
- Bianka (8/5): - Schöne Anlage, etwas abseits der Stadt. Das Zimmer war sehr dunkel.
- Denis (10/5): - Wonderful staff made us feel comfortable from the start. They gave us recommendations for what to do in the area an the took good care of us during meals
- Greg (10/5): - This location is a little piece of paradise located in the Karoo region of South Africa. Beautiful rooms, peace and quiet and some of the nicest and most accommodation people anywhere. The meerkats, fish eagles and grey herons were brilliant! Would be absolutely perfect if they got rid of the plastic bottles.
- Astrid (10/5): - Netter Empfang, sehr schönes Zimmer mit Balkon und Bergblick. Der Blick aus dem Pool ist grandios! Leckeres Essen, nettes Personal und natürlich die tolle Erdmännchen- Tour. Sollte man vorher buchen, kann auch mal ausgebucht sein. Hat uns gut gefallen
- Philip (10/5): - Excellent stay. Everyone was extremely efficient and friendly, menu varied and good, rooms large, spacious and clean. Great location
- Lorraine (10/5): Fabulous - Fabulous guesthouse, highly recommend it. Lovely rooms looking out to amazing views. Great staff and dinner was good.
- Marcel (10/5): - Großzügige Zimmer, gemütliches Bett. Gepflegte Gartenanlage. Leckeres Essen und zuvorkommendes Personal. Danke!
- Silvia (8/5): - Durch die Unterkunft gebuchte Teilnahme an der Erdmännchen Tour hat perfekt geklappt.
- Ellen (8/5): - Rustig gelegen, mooi zwembad, s’avonds lekker gegeten in het restaurant van het hotel. Onze kamer had een fijn balkon. De stoelen waren echter wat vuil. (Kaka van vogels op) Je kon gratis fietsen huren, dit was echter een hele belevenis. Geen enkele fiets was deftig. Of het zadel was kapot of banden stonden plat,..
- Anna (10/5): - Lovely spot if you have a car, out of town with very nice facilities, good restaurant and the meerkat experience they can book for you is fabulous
- Marius (8/5): - Guter Service, aber ein bisschen abgelegen
- Gillian (10/5): Amazing place, wonderful staff. And meerkats! - We enjoyed 2 nights here and were delighted with our stay. The exquisite setting and great accommodation were topped only by the friendly and helpful staff team who looked after us from the minute we checked in to the minute we checked out. Food in the restaurant was excellent. The meerkat safari is a must and with our own car we were able to return for breakfast after observing them for a couple of hours then head out to Cango Caves and onto drive the Swartberg Pass stopping in Prinz Albert for lunch and looping back home for a massage at the guest farm before dinner. An extraordinary day itinerary!
- Magdalena (10/5): - De Zeekoe Guest Farm is an exquisitely beautiful Klein-Karoo farm with magnificent views of the mountains. It has a very tranquil atmosphere and if it gets too hot there is a swimming pool to lounge in. Kristy and her staff are very friendly, warm and hospitable. My husband got COVID and Kristy offered us a free stay so that he could isolate in one place. We will for sure visit De Zeekoe again and we are also looking forward to explore their game lodge: Wildehond Game Reserve. I highly recommend to stay there if you are looking for accomodation in the Klein Karoo.
- JM (10/5): Excellent retreat - Beautiful spacious room with all amneties required. Spotless and luxurious. Staff helpfull and at your service at all times.
- Uwe (10/5): Immer wieder. - Wir hatten einen Standard Rooms gebucht und waren positiv überrascht. Sehr schönes Zimmer und super Service.
- Kristina (8/5): - Wir hatten eine Holz Lodge gefühlt mitten im nirgendwo. Es war eine aufregende Erfahrung für uns, da es weit vom Haupthaus entfernt war und wir dort ganz alleine waren. Die Ruhe, der Ausblick und das Häuschen waren aber unglaublich.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The view to the mountains was superb. Sitting on the veranda and looking over the country side was a terrific experience. The pool was in a lovely position .
- Sheri&Mike (10/5): - Loved staying in the cottage away from the main hotel, but the road backwards and forwards was rather a rough ride!
- talal (6/5): Nice place but bad Wifi service. - my Maine complaint was about the wifi, it was not working in my room or even in other areas. I told the receptionist that I'm here on business and I have to have access to good wifi, otherwise I have to leave your place and find another place with good wifi service. the lady assured me it will be fixed the next morning, but it was not fixed, then they said the installer is too busy.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I loved the giant fireplace in our cabin. The bed was big and beautiful. The port was a nice touch. I just loved the entire cabin.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I really enjoyed the unique location of the property. The breakfasts were excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff are very friendly and professional Food excellent Perfect place for a peaceful escape
- Rolf (6/5): not at all totally satisfactory - Stayed here before and liked it. This time, however, we were 'given' accommodation some 3 kilometers from the main building/restaurant; a drive along a totally dusty 'path'. Yes, good view - but still unsatisfactory as a whole. Reception was so-so by a young lady poorly trained or not at all trained. She knew nothing! Massage was good. Food/dinner at best so-so. Breakfast OK.
- Susan (10/5): Great Stay - Fantastic stay at De Zeeko Guest Farm.We stayed in one of the log cabins. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Bed was comfortable and breakfast very good.Staff helpful and polite, no problem organising trips for us
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing African Style log cabin with amazing views, very comfortable and romantic “out of Africa “ experience. You must do Meerkats Safari- incredible...
- Felicity (4/5): - When we checked in, I saw 2 cats in the living room, and when I told the Receptionist I'm allergic to cats, she did nothing about it. I chose this property because we wanted to do the meerkat walk, but they told us it was sold out and they cannot squeeze in 2 more people. Very disappointing! The air conditioner in the room next to us was so noisy, that we couldn't sleep. We tried to get hold of someone for half an hour and when we finally got hold of someone, she was kind enough to give us another room.
- Kelley (10/5): Great Spot - We had a beautiful one-night stay here: rooms were large, clean and with lovely porches (loved the chair swing). The food was great and the service friendly. We had a blast on the meerkat adventure as well - highly recommend!
- Jean (8/5): Cabin lost great room provided - A nice stay had booked a cabin but did not know they were both with the immediate main facilities but were in the bush could not find them with the poor directions and signage Asked to have a room at the immediate facilities where the pool dining etc was this was no problem they gave us a nice room overlooking the lawns and pool area Food was fantastic a credit to the kitchen
- Anthony (10/5): Great stay - This place was great just outside oudtshoorn peacefull and in beautiful setting .well run place and would recommend They do a meerkat safari early in morning but no guaranty meerkats will be there but no charge if not
- Michael (10/5): Lovely stay. - We had two very enjoyable nights at De Zeekoe in the middle of January.. There was nothing about our stay which we could possibly wish to complain about. The staff were delightful and very helpful. We were given a tour on arrival. Large bedroom with comfortable bed with mosquito net which was probably not needed but it was good to have the reassurance of the net. Efficient air con and a ceiling fan if needed or as an alternative. Plenty of outside space with comfortable sun loungers around the pool. As the property is about seven kilometers outside Oudtshoorn we had dinners both nights. Both very good and reasonably priced. We enjoyed being outside on the open terrace. Thoroughly recommended.
- Anouche (8/5): It was an OK stay - The hotel was OK but not brilliant, I cannot say anything specific about it, I was probably most disappointed with the food offered, especially the breakfast which I found to be very poor.
- Tanya (10/5): - Lovely piece of paradise
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful setting and a lovely spot to spend a night or two! Our room was huge and very comfortable. The armchairs on the front porch was a particularly nice touch.
- stephane (10/5): Welcoming stay - Our stay at the cabin by the lake was very nice & comfortable. The common area at the main lodge are very nice (pool, breakfast room and balcony). The staff was very welcoming and always eager to assist and please (esp as we were traveling with our 10 month old baby)
- Brian (8/5): Great place but kitchen ned work! - Breakfast was disappointing - ran out of some hot food which wasn't replenished..Dinner was also less than good - Ostrich fillet was tough and I couldn't finish it.
- James (10/5): - Had a great one night stay at De Zeekoe farm. We loved the pool and surrounding scenery.
- tom (10/5): Great lodge for birdwatching - Stayed in one of de Zeekoe's peaceful, secluded lodges, all of which have big verandas overlooking a lake with interesting bird life. Great place to unwind
- Amanda (10/5): Nice rooms and setting - Our room was lovely, nice balcony and bath I found it to be a good overall value. Found dinner and breakfast to be good. Loved the meerkat experience. The property is a great place to relax and there is much to do in the area.
- Don (8/5): Great service, OK place to stay. - Service was excellent. Food was OK. Was a little underwhelmed compared to the pictures on their website. WIFI was spotty.
- a g cully (8/5): Relaxing & pleasant stay - Very relaxing . Beatiful ambience, nice food, friendly service & all very well organised. Would recommend to others
- Neeru (10/5): - Very nice staff , so helpful & caring . Made our stay a very pleasant experience.
- Daryn (10/5): Stunning stay on Guest Farm - Stopped on the way back to Cape Town to take an adventure through the Cango Caves. Had an amazing 1 night stop at De Zeekoe Guest Farm. They really looked after us. The room was stunning and had every comfort that we could think of. The breakfast the following morning was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing location, best choice in the area! - The place, the staff; all of them are beyond hospitality! Joseph Hdz
- Andy and Jenny (8/5): Total tranquility . A true log cabin on the lake - We stayed in fish eagle log cabin on the lake surrounded by so much wildlife . Lovely peaceful setting totally dark skies at nite . No sounds apart from the chirruping insects . Great breakfasts and a wonderful evening meal watching the sun dissapear behind the mountains .. stunning
- Norbert (8/5): Nice place to stay near Oudtshoorn - We stayed in one of the less-expensive cabins on the lake. For the price, it was fine. The cabins are about a mile away from the main lodging area, on a dirt road that is quite bumpy. The cabin was cold in mid-September; they must be freezing in earlier months. The cabins are clean, have two bedrooms, a nice patio, great wifi in the cabins! Breakfast was nothing special. Not a bad base to visit the area.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Not happy that they tried to charge us twice on check out when we had already paid
- Howard (10/5): Unique location - We stayed in a stone cottage and it was fun and private
- Margaret (8/5): Beautiful lodge - Loved the setting by the lake wish we could have stayed longer. Loved the quaint cabin it was So cosy and had all the amenities. Unfortunately the air conditioning did not work and the cabin was cold in the morning. We used the open fire during the evening which created a delightful ambience but was very smokey. Also the shower head was wonky and we read in the visitor book that a previous guest some days earlier noted it needed fixing. Breakfast was nice but could have offered more variety and fruits. More attention to detail and it would be perfect but we still do recommend a visit and hope to return ourselves
- Michael (10/5): Beautiful farm stay. - We stayed for one night hoping to visit one of the ostrich farms and do the meerkat experience offered by the hotel. The accommodation and facilities surpassed our expectations. Early morning, 6:30, we met for the meerkat experience which lasted about 2 hours. An absolute must for anyone staying at this hotel.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Lovely mountain view sunsets - Loved our stay here for 2 nights. Our room was very individual and tasteful with balcony. The bar/restaurant area has beautiful views of the mountains. Have had better food, but everyone bent over backwards to be helpful and make our stay enjoyable
- Heino (10/5): Beautiful gem - Beautiful gem in Oudtshoorn. I would recommend anyone to stay there - great service, very nice rooms, scenic surroundings, etc. No complaints what so ever.
- A (6/5): Lovely hotel & facilities, off the beaten track - We stayed here for two nights in one of their chalets. The location of our chalet was about 3km away from the main complex (still on site though) down a dirt track (make sure you have a 4x4 car!). Accommodation was beautiful and in a stunning location on a lake. It was such a treat to wake up to the sounds of the many many birds in the nearby reeds. The bed was big and comfy and we had an open fire to keep us cosy. Our welcome from Samantha was very welcoming and she was very informative. She was a star! Breakfast was lovely. As it is on a working farm you will find there are quite a few flies that you have to get used to! The food in the restaurant of an evening was very tasty but there were quite a few staff in training when we were there so we had to be patient with the service!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Good hospitality.good selection vegetarian meals in restaurant,staff extremely helpful about local activities
- Dave (8/5): Farm location in Klein Karoo - We stayed over for a couple of nights, as part of a tour. An early morning meerkat visit was a unique experience. An easy day trip to Wilderness and Mossel Bay on the coast involved a scenic journey through fynbos on the mountain passes, before returning to the R62.
- Roy (10/5): Top of the line! - Beautiful, luxurious in the midst of the Karoo. I would rate everything 5 star... And the food was amazing and very plentiful. Everything was far better than we expected.
- Andrew (8/5): Good overnight spot - Very nice and comfortable
- Verified traveler (6/5): What no Meer Cats? - The photos looks good of the property but are a little dated but give the impression of a fine establishent. Up a long and dusty track, was a bit of a surprise. On arrival, the power was out and our host commented that this was habitual, some power sharing exercise. No apology, no work around offered.. Couldn't understand why there was no generator when its a farm and a large accomodation. The accommodation was odd, a double room in an chalet type place, clean enough but a bit cramped. The evening meal was average, breakfast the food highlight. Not our cup of tea but I can see some would like it. If you want a camp style accomodation, go for it. It came recommended by a South African tour guide, but I saw preferred accomodation in the town. I wanted to see the Meer Cats but all tours were booked and so all in all, a disappointment.
- Verified traveler (10/5): De Zeekoe Guest Review - We did an early morning horse ride which was excellent, the lady that served on the bar was very good, if you are looking for a good restaurant in the area then visit Surval Boutique Olive Estate it is about a 5 min drive on the road out to Cango Caves.
- Warren (2/5): Very unhappy. - We were very disappointed with the hotel room. It was NOT anything like the photo's I booked for. In fact very nasty and would not recommend this place to stay. Dinner at the restaurant was good but very expensive and clearly was catering for overseas tourists. They need to up their game and not give false advertising.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Peaceful location on a farm - Very nice rooms. We enjoyed the "Kanga Cave" nearby. This was among the best caves we have ever seen.
- John and Candice (10/5): Great romantic getaway!!! - We enjoyed our stay and the hosts were very helpful!!! Very nice rooms and it was nice being just out of town, but still close (5km). We enjoyed the morning breakfast by the fireplace, they really went all out.
- Gordon (10/5): Excellent Service, Comfy Beds, Superb Food. - We used De Zookoe Guest Farm as a stopover for one night. We wish it had have been a couple more nights at least. The experience was fantastic.
- Jerry Steele (10/5): Very comfortable - great service! - We booked de Zeekoe as a base for the Meerkat Experience after reading other reviews. It was very good in all respects, our room had a great balcony, we used the pool and sun loungers, and had an excellent evening meal and breakfast - highly recommended.
- aldertonhall (8/5): Nite on the farm.. - This has to be the best value overnite we have had in SA--what a wonderful find and surprise--and so low cost It's a must to stay at but make it 2 or more days as there is so much to do Well worth a stay
- Martin (6/5): Ok but dark room and variable staff friendliness - Some staff were friendly. One was very bossy...maybe the owner or boss..... Food ok but not great
- Verified traveler (10/5): Nice stay in Oudtshoorn - Very nice overnight stay in Outdshoorn. Hotel is in a great location for visiting the Safari Ostrich Farm and Cango Wildlife Park. Had a nice dinner at the hotel restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Cabins next time.... - Reception was friendly and helpful. Dinner was disappointing (fatty lamb chops without much meat, and otherwise pretty average) and served in a rather lonely dining room. Ok if you can't be bothered to go into town (10 mins), but you'll find better food/ value/ ambiance if you do. Breakfast was nice. Room was nice enough, but very thin walls meant we heard every movement of our neighbors. Too much in the way of pillows and draperies for me. I like to find a place to put down my own stuff without having to push aside all the soft decorations! We drove down to look at the cabins on the lake and they look very charming and romantic. I think I would have preferred to be there and have a bit of privacy and beautiful view.
- Richard (8/5): Good family stop in Oudtshoorn ZA - My wife and I stayed for one night in the self service cabins. The cabins are located up a dirt road not far from the main lodge and restaurant. The cabins would be perfect for families looking to cook their own food. The cabin can handle 4 people, maybe more. They have a nice view of the lake. They are rustic but in good shape with comfortable beds and a fully stocked kitchen. The restaurant was ideal. It served a really good breakfast and we had dinner there also. I tried the grilled ostrich and it was better than I would have expected. Their wine list was very good and the views from the dining area were very nice. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. We would stay there again. Be sure to take the Meerkat tour. You have to get up early however it is very interesting.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Peaceful Retreat on the Route 62 - I cannot sing the praises of De Zeekoe enough. We stayed for two nights at the main house. Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious with such attention given to detail. The complimentary sherry in our room was a lovely touch and the outside shower a real experience. The staff are friendly and attentive – nothing is too much trouble. I strongly recommend having dinner at least one night at De Zeekoe, the menu may seem limited, but your meal will not disappoint and neither will the setting, sitting out on the patio watching the sun set over the Karoo. Don’t be put off by the drive to De Zeekoe, it is along a dirt road, it is about a 10 minute drive into Oudtshoorn and 5 minutes to the Ostrich Safari. The Meerkat Experience is an experience you won’t forget.
- June (10/5): Lovely Karoo Retreat - We stayed in one of the cabins which was rustic and very charming and comfortable. The setting on the lake is beautiful and we enjoyed sitting on our deck and watching the teeming bird life. The main hotel was also lovely and the dinner and breakfast were marvelous. We highly recommend the Meerkat Adventure at dawn and this is a perfect location to enjoy it from.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Very interesting place. Glad I stayed there. - Very interesting place. I stayed in the cabins on the lake - they are pretty cool. Don't be put off by the drive to the place - it is out in the country on a dirt road. But the hotel and staff are great. I am definitely glad I stayed there.
- Ginger (10/5): Fantastic service, lovely room - Reception greeting and service was phenomenally cheering, went to great lengths to help me with my plans for the following day. Bed was luxurious, the farm very peaceful. I was warned that water pressure would be low, but I experienced no problems. Only thing lacking was Internet access in the rooms (Wi-Fi is limited to reception area).
- Verified traveler (10/5): Quintessentially South African!! - We only stayed one night here, but wish we could have stayed for longer. In the heart of the Klein Karoo and close to the Ostrich farms of Oudshoorn, the location was great, but you do need a car. Beautifully decorated rooms and the most comfortable bed in the world. Beuatiful sunsets from the verandah! Will definately return!
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