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Baviaans Lodge

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4 out of 5from 16 reviews for Baviaans Lodge
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Service
3.8/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
3.6/5
Linda H - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda H
With friends

The area is well worth a visit and the locals are very friendly.

The service we received before we arrived was awesome and the establishment was able to change our date very professionally. However, the Lodge seems a little tired, with no kettles in some rooms, the floor in some units crumbling, the windows in some units cracked, no Rooibos teabags (although you are in SA) in the rooms. The Lodge is also not mobility friendly, with many steps and paths and nothing to hold onto in the bathroom. As a vegetarian, I was horrified to receive bacon for breakfast, although the establishment was aware of my dietary preference.

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Steffanie V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Steffanie V
With spouse/partner

Pleasant overnight stop.

Pleasant stay at Baviaans Lodge. Host very helpful. Rooms clean and comfortable.

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Annelie S - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annelie S
With spouse/partner

Dit was 'n wonderlike wegbreek in die natuur.

Die gasvryheid is regtig uit die boonste rakke. Die kos was baie geurig en ons was baie bederf. Die omgewing was baie mooi en sal definitief weer daar 'n draai maak.

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It was a wonderful getaway in nature.

The hospitality is really top notch. The food was very fragrant and we were very spoiled. The surroundings were very beautiful and will definitely make a visit there again.

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Danie S - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Danie S
With friends

Dis 'n heerlike wegbreekplek ver van die beskawing met geen selfoonontvangs en sporadiese internetontvangs.

Verblyf is in netjiese klipgeboue met 'n kaggel in elke kamer. Daar is geen elektrisiteit op die plaas nie en olielampe saans skep 'n intieme atmosfeer. Bring maar 'n goeie flits en battery-aangedrewe LED-ligte saam as jy graag saans in die kamer wil lees of van die sit- en eetkamer na jou huisie wil stap. Die twee etes wat verskaf word, is heerlik. Die natuur is pragtig met groot bome in die kloof waar die oord geleë is. Wandelpaaie is daar baie en daar is rotstekeninge hoog teen die berg op wat saam die gasheer besigtig kan word. Die pad na Baviaans Lodge is op plekke steil en klipperig. 'n Gewone sedanmotor met laegrondvryhoogte sal sukkel.

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It's a lovely getaway far from civilization with no mobile phone reception and sporadic internet reception.

Accommodation is in neat stone buildings with a fireplace in every room. There is no electricity on the farm and oil lamps at night create an intimate atmosphere. Just bring a good flashlight and battery-powered LED lights if you like to read in the room at night or walk from the living room and dining room to your cottage. The two meals provided are delicious. The nature is beautiful with large trees in the gorge where the resort is located. There are many hiking trails and there are petroglyphs high up on the mountain that can be viewed with the host. The road to Baviaans Lodge is steep and stony in places. A regular sedan car with low ground clearance will struggle.

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Charles H - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Charles H
With spouse/partner

Really isolated and equally beautiful, rustic, wholesome meals.

The toll Covid has taken is evident. For such a spectacular place it is worth supporting, as they have had a rough time. You won't find a place quieter or the stars as bright.

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Cedric B - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Cedric B
With spouse/partner

A really poor show of a setup, pool filthy, really run down business.

Misleading, the lodge is not in the Baviaans Kloof. I would have had more amenities if I took my own 4x4 caravan. I paid for 50% of my stay up front and left after only spending one night.

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Volker U - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Volker U
With friends

Outback travelling.

The access road from the main road to Baviaans is gravel and not in the best condition. Take care to travel in a car with sufficient ground clearance. Drivers with no experience on uneven gravel roads might find this a challenge. From Kareedouw to the lodge allow 1.5 hours drive due to the road condition. The remoteness of the lodge is its blessing but also a challenge, which caught us unprepared. Meals didn’t meet our expectations and considering that you are fully depending on their catering we missed some sort of a light snack for lunch, bridging the long period from breakfast to supper! The surrounding nature is spectacular and the guided tour to the bushman cave is not to be missed. Our guide, Dylan, was very knowledgeable and made this outing an unforgettable adventure .

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Emmarentia N - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Emmarentia N
With spouse/partner

Skoon kamers en vriendelike mense.

Rob en sy gesin doen moeite om jou tuis te laat voel.

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Clean rooms and friendly people.

Rob and his family make an effort to make you feel at home.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Amazing nature and very dear host.

We were disappointed with the Lodge. It was neglected and unkempt, definitely not worth the money. The family and friends of the lodge hung out there, played loud music and left liquor bottles, cigarettes everywhere in the garden, barbecue and swimming facilities. Their laundry was even left hanging around the pool for the entire time we were there. However, we had a wonderful time with the Lodge manager who is a very well-read and interesting man and his youngest son Robert, who showed us around. Because we spent 3 days there, we could make good use of the self-catering facilities to keep fruit, drinking water etc. cold, or to make sandwiches for lunch. It was uncomfortable to have to endure with children who are active all day in the mountains until dinner.

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Tara M - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tara M
With spouse/partner

In die natuur en weg van die alledaagse lewe.

Rustige en huislike atmosfeer. Wonderlike natuurskoon. Sal definitief weer soontoe wil gaan.

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In nature and away from everyday life.

Quiet and homely atmosphere. Wonderful scenery. Will definitely want to go there again.

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Piet V - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Piet V
With spouse/partner

Ons is hartlik ontvang en het onmiddellik tuis gevoel!

Rob en sy seuns is die perfekte gashere! Rob het vir ons die heerlikste aandete en ontbyt voorberei, tuisgebakte rolletjies en brood op sy beste! Dit was ’n onvergeetlike ondervinding, al moes ons so ver ry en nie geweet het waar ons gaan uitkom nie, maar wat ’n verrassing toe ons uiteindelik daar aankom! Ek sal net voorstel dat besoekers nie in die donker moet ry omdat dit nogal lank neem om daar te kom. Die natuurskoon is pragtig, so die rit is glad nie vervelig nie. Sorg dat jy ’n eet- en drinkdingetjie byderhand het en ry kuier-kuier!

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We received a warm welcome and instantly felt at home.

Rob and his sons are the perfect hosts! Rob prepared the most delicious dinner and breakfast, homemade rolls and bread at it's best! It was an unforgettable experience. We had to drive so far and did not know where we would end up, but what a surprise when we finally arrived! I would only suggest that visitors should not drive in the dark because it takes quite some time to get there. The scenery is beautiful, so the ride is not boring at all. Make sure you have some food and drink on hand and enjoy the ride!

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Niel M - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Niel M
With spouse/partner

Beautiful area in the Baviaans.

Such a beautiful area combined with a friendly host and staff.

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Ingrid T - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ingrid T
Family with teenagers

'n Groot ervaring om lank te onthou.

Wilderniswegbreek soos min! Skoon netjiese kamers en baie lekker aandete en ontbyt. Paraffienlampe gee die atmosfeer maar maak nie veel lig! Gasplaatjie om 'n ketel op te kook sou welkom wees.

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Nice experience to remember for a long time.

Great breakaway! clean, neat rooms and very delicious dinner and breakfast. Paraffin lamps creates atmosphere but does not allow for much light. Gas plate for kettle would be nice.

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Salomine T - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Salomine T
Family with young children

Weg van die stadsgewoel.

Dit is waarskynlik so afgeleë soos jy kry. Rob is 'n dierbare gasheer en uitstekende kok. Ek was onbewus dat daar geen elektrisiteit is nie, as dit jou nie pla nie, sal ek dit aanbeveel. Ek verkies ligte.

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Away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

It was probably as remote as you can get. Rob is a wonderful host and excellent cook. I wasn't aware that there is no electricity, but it doesn't bother you and I can recommend it. I prefer lights.

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Marina L - Jun 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marina L
With friends

Ideaal as jy ver weg wil kom van als. Berge op berge op berge.

Was heel lekker. Sal aanbeveel as jy weg van die geraas en stad wil kom. Rob doen baie moeite.

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Ideal if you want to get far away from everything. Mountains on mountains on mountains.

Was very nice. Would recommend if you want to get away from the noise and city. Rob puts in a lot of effort.

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Claudia S - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Claudia S
Family with young children

Very remote but beautiful location.

The lodge is situated of the beaten track. Very remote and has no electricity. It is tranquil out there and provides food for the soul.

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From
R1 700
per night, for 2 ppl
From
From R1 700
per night, for 2 ppl
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  • Capacity: 22 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: Doornboom farm, Kouga Mountains, Baviaanskloof Region, 6400, Eastern Cape
  • All ages welcome
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