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Simbavati Cederberg Ridge

4.0 star property
Lodge with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Pakhuis Pass

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Simbavati Cederberg Ridge, near Pakhuis Pass in the scenic Cederberg Wilderness Area, offers a spa for facials, bike rides through the landscape, and designer stores. Guests can also relax at the outdoor pool and library.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Courtyard View

Classic Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Classic Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Old Klawer Road, Cederberg, Western Cape, 8135

What's nearby

  • Pakhuis Pass - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Clanwilliam Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Clanwilliam Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Ramskop Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Clanwilliam Dam - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velskoendraai Farm Stall, Deli & Coffee shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Kelder - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Aloe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rooibos Teahouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Simbavati Cederberg Ridge

Upscale lodge near Pakhuis Pass
Located close to Clanwilliam Museum, Simbavati Cederberg Ridge provides a terrace, designer stores on site, and a garden. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and separate tubs/showers
  • Balconies or patios, heated floors, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

À la carte meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages included

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Spa fee: ZAR 1100 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ridge Wilderness Lodge
Cederberg Ridge Wilderness
Ridge Wilderness
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge Lodge
Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge Cederberg
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge Lodge Cederberg

Frequently asked questions

Does Simbavati Cederberg Ridge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Simbavati Cederberg Ridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Simbavati Cederberg Ridge?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Simbavati Cederberg Ridge located?

Situated in a national park, this spa lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Pakhuis Pass, Clanwilliam Museum, and Clanwilliam Dam. Cederberg Wilderness Area is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Simbavati Cederberg Ridge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This became my favorite hotel in the world so far. Everyone is very nice, the rooms are one of a kind and the food is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's located in a very secluded, quiet and peaceful area. The superior room is amazing with the view to the mountains, with both indoor and outdoor shower! Candle light bathing in the huge tub with view of sky full of stars is an amazing experience. The staff are very friendly and made sure all our needs are taken care of!

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful relaxing stay doing not much at all but enjoying some walks, the calm and the views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect here, one caveat: dinner is good but not perfect. Here you should improve, considering that it is a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
サービス、ファシリティともにとても良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay in Cederberg

This was our second time staying at Simbavati and though it certainly didn't disappoint, it also didn't surprise. The lodges are very cute and tidy but are short of a TV. The food in the restaurant is good but not excellent. The spa treatments were disappointing, especially for the price. Cederberg is for hiking/biking, more to do at the lodge would be appreciated, otherwise it's not the highest value for money. Having said all that, if you're going hiking for a (single) day and staying for a (single) night, it's probably one of the nicest lodges in the area and the staff is friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hervorragend geführte Lodge mit traumhafter Aussicht in die schöne Umgebung. Essen sehr gute Qualität. Freundlich-professionelles Team.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana L C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book a room, if they have it!

Fantastic stay at the lovely, well maintained and exceptionally service-minded hotel. No request was too much and all was provided with a smile. Not difficult to understand that they are fully booked for the next 3 months. Well deserved!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harshul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked 2 nights here in November 2022 and wished we had booked longer. All the staff were friendly and helpful, the location is amazing and gives you the sense of being disconnected from city life, while affording a level of luxury we didn't expect. We really enjoyed the activities, we went on the rock art tour which was well planned, interesting and was led by a very knowledgable guide called David. As the hotel is quite small we had all the advantages of being in a small group and had a very curated tour for us. They seemed quite flexible with the activities, so make sure to ask if there is something you particularly want to do. The food was great, there was enough choice and each meal had an additional chefs special choice, which was always delicious, and different each meal/day. The property had 2 pools, they were a little cold to swim in during the evening but fantastic for the day, and both had stunning views of the surroundings. If you are celebrating a special occasion make sure to let them know, we had a fantastic surprise on our last night (no spoilers) The location would be great for star gazing, unfortunately we came during full moon, but were still able to use their telescope and see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. I really hope we get the chance to go back, it was hard to leave, and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect - amazing staff, delicious food everything thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go to cederberg

Every thing we hoped for Great place Good food and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food great. Accommodation average.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

Spotless spot in a fantastic location. Great food and lots of activities to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, service was eccellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Away from it all

A beautiful quiet spot in the mountains. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Etape agréable, proche de Captown

Très bel emplacement, partie restaurant et salon avec terrasse très agréable. Les chambres sont situées dans des petites maisons au look moyen, mais très belle vue. une bonne adresse pour un court séjour
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel and food in a beautiful setting

Beautiful location and a great place for a calm, relaxing break. Very hot in summer, but the lodge does its best to make things as welcoming and comfortable as possible. Beautiful large rooms with massive bathrooms and dreamy views, all with privacy. A reasonable variety of activities, mostly tours in the area are offered as well. Food is superb, an excellent chef and his team offer a wonderful menu with specials every night that are sublime. Service is very good but a bit inattentive and inconsistent at mealtimes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical stay in Cederberg Ridge

We had a wonderful stay in this beautifully designed hotel in a stunning location. Leisha, Craig and their team went out of their way to welcome us, and nothing was too much trouble. Great service! The food is delicious, excellent breakfast and evening dinner with interesting menus. We really enjoy the guided tours led by the very knowledgeable David. He brought the Sami wall art to life for us. The public areas and rooms are beautiful, go visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tout était parfait!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

S, NR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles war perfekt! Die Unterkunft ist neu und wunderschön! Das Hotelteam kümmert sich wunderbar um ihre Gäste und das Essen ist fanrastisch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brand New Gem in the Cederberg

We had a wonderful stay at Cederberg Ridge. The lodge is in a beautiful location that lends itself to great sunsets and incredible stargazing. The design of the main lodge and of our room were both gorgeous, very comfortable, and spotlessly clean. The pool was a lovely spot to lounge with a drink or read. The staff without exception was genuinely warm, friendly, and helpful with a variety of interesting activities on offer. (We really enjoyed seeing the indigenous rock art and a sundowner spin, swim, and snack around Clanwilliam Dan. Next time, we'll look forward to the shore excursion). Overall, we found Cederberg Ridge a great place from to enjoy and explore the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ein wunderschönes Haus, sorgfältig geführt, exklusiv ohne exaltiert zu sein.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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