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About
Melkboomsdrift Lodge & Conference Center offers elegantly decorated rooms on the banks of the Olifants river. It has a swimming pool surrounded by green areas and offers views over the vineyards and the river. The rooms at Melkboomsdrift have a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. Some rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette and some have air-conditioning. Guests can use the barbecue facilities and enjoy an outdoors meal. The property arranges picnic baskets upon request. A bar is also available. Melkboomsdrift Lodge & Conference Center is located 8.7 mi away from Vredendal. The beaches of Strandfontein are 22 mi away. Cape Town International Airport is 197 mi away. Guests arriving by car have free private parking on-site.
110 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Staff
- 8.8
- Location
- 8.8
What Guests Say
- “Comfortable stay, unbelievable views and a really nice breakfast.”
- “Great hospitality, peaceful environment, and good food.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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Exclusively for Priceline members Details
1/2Luxury Triple Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
- Clothes rack
1/2Standard Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
- Clothes rack
1/3Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/3Deluxe Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/1Budget Single Room
- Adapter
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/2Standard Double or Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 110 reviews
Pros +
- Comfortable stay, unbelievable views and a really nice breakfast.
- Great hospitality, peaceful environment, and good food.
- Hospitality and the caring was amazing. The manager even gave me medicine for my cold. All my issues was dealt with immediately. I will certainly stay there again. The gardens was manicured well. Waking up with the sound of birds was very special.
Cons -
- We didn't know taps were going to be switched off at a certain hour. It did say the area may have water restrictions, but communication is essential as to what happens due to restrictions. Notice could be sent timeously. Bar stock of champagne or sparkling beverages to bring in the new year were depleted at the restaurant, even though acres of vineyards surround us. No stock. Could've told us before arrival.
- One can see the place is very popular and that some people find the need to brake things, forcing constant maintenance.
- The design and layout of the rooms. Wooden cabins with shower , bath and bed all in one space. The owner left the light on for my benefit , bugs filled up the room but a little doom was available , which means they are aware that bugs can access the rooms. This made my room jurassic park
Comfortable stay, unbelievable views and a really nice breakfast.
Great hospitality, peaceful environment, and good food.
We didn't know taps were going to be switched off at a certain hour. It did say the area may have water restrictions, but communication is essential as to what happens due to restrictions. Notice could be sent timeously. Bar stock of champagne or sparkling beverages to bring in the new year were depleted at the restaurant, even though acres of vineyards surround us. No stock. Could've told us before arrival.
Hospitality and the caring was amazing. The manager even gave me medicine for my cold. All my issues was dealt with immediately. I will certainly stay there again. The gardens was manicured well. Waking up with the sound of birds was very special.
One can see the place is very popular and that some people find the need to brake things, forcing constant maintenance.
The courtesy of the staff and views of the farm land
The design and layout of the rooms. Wooden cabins with shower , bath and bed all in one space. The owner left the light on for my benefit , bugs filled up the room but a little doom was available , which means they are aware that bugs can access the rooms. This made my room jurassic park
Our second stay there. Beautiful and fully equipped rooms with beautiful views.
not much. Way overpriced for what you get. A lot more affordable and better places nearby
With the "excuse" of "quaint farm" everything in the rooms feel cheap and poor quality. Owner is just focused on charging for everything, even if you don't get. They overcharged for meals. They asked not to book on booking.com and deal with him directly, which occurred in higher prices than if booked on booking.com. AVOID this place
Breakfast was great with a number of options available ranging from cereals, fruit and the standard English breakfast. However dinner was not always great with only two choices available on the first evening.
The dinner on the first evening had a choice of chicken pot pie or Steak, the chicken pot pie was chosen and was completely dry inside and therefore not very tasty, the dinners if you included desert was over priced for what you got.
Peace and quiet of the countryside. Food was good. Comfortable bed.
Room, facilities meals
Very friendly and helpfully staff. Beautiful location overlooking the river. Very good food at restaurant. Safe and amble parking.
The room was impeccable and beautifully decorated, especially loved the huge bed. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The views and pool area are absolutely stunning.
The guest house accommodated us and were very friendly. The dinner and breakfast was the best we had on our road trip through the country.
The views and the peace.
Fridge to small, limited crockery. Tv really small.
Dining area and food delicious
A bit far out of town.
Location and setting, friendly and welcoming staff, safe and secure. Good dinner and breakfast.
No back-up power, rooms more basic than anticipated, no bathroom doors, no shower curtains. Rooms did not look like the pictures on Booking.com. We expected bathtubs in all the rooms. Only 1 room had a bath. We stayed for 2 nights. Coffee and tea supplies were a bit sparse on the first night. Although we had mentioned in advance that our 92 year old mum would be travelling with us, nobody informed us that there would be a steep uphill/ downhill trek to the dining room. This was especially difficult to navigate during load shedding.
Very cleanFriendly staff
On the expensive side
Amazing staffFriendlyFood was fabWifi
the friendliness of the staff, cleanliness of the room and the entire property
there’s nothing not to Like - the property is perfectly located for gorgeous views
Comfortable rooms with everything you would need. Beautiful swimming pool and lovely dining area.
great comfortable accommodation
booked into the wrong room on arrival. had to move to another room.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Location
R363, Vredendal
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