You can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Darling Lodge Guest House. 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
A TV in the lobby, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers
Languages
English, French, German
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Electrical adapters
Fan
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Darling Lodge Guest House have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Darling Lodge Guest House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Darling Lodge Guest House?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Darling Lodge Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Darling Lodge Guest House?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does Darling Lodge Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Darling Lodge Guest House located?
Situated in Darling, this guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Evita se Perron.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great place to stay, lovely courtyard, peacefull, very nice breakfast
Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
A tranquil haven to start our SA trip
Louisa
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
The Darling Guest lodge was an oasis and we enjoyed the time there. The breakfast is very good and we were well looked after.
NO issues at all.
Will recommend to any one.
Louisa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Lovely b & b in a quiet friendly area. The Old Forget recommendation for food was much appreciated.
G
10/10
A lovely place to stay. Attention to detail made the stay comfortable and cosy. Lovely garden and an excellent breakfast. The hosts were friendly and helpful and should be commended on their establishment. Highly recommended.
Conway
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Great place to stay. Nothing too much trouble for the hosts. Beautiful property & scrumptious breakfast.
Aloma
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
we were very welcomed when we checked in and all the time. stefan and oliver are very helpful with all our demands, like what to do,where to go, restaurants etc.
clean outstanding rooms, super beds. healhy and rich breakfast in a nice vicinity.
thanks so much.we are coming back soon
alex
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
6/10
Oliver was very helpful, appreciated.
Douglas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
great host, nice place, well situated, quiet. Ideal for a 1-3 day stay in the area. I can only recommend this place.
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Lugnt fint ställe i Darling , personlig service ! Trevligt , rekommenderas , fantastisk frukost !
Lena
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Thirza
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10
Jonathan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10
Darling Guest Lodge is a very nice property. The rooms are well prepared, comfortable, charming and clean.
Our only issue was the very poor internet service, which was almost unusable. The owner will take care of the problem.
J
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
10/10
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
8/10
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
8/10
Enjoyable stay with a very good breakfast. We stayed in the Nina VD Westhuizen room. Would strongly advise against choosing this room at it leads off from the general lounge and would be very noisy if other guests chose to watch TV or enjoyed wine in front of the fire. Stefan is very friendly and most considerate host.
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
10/10
Lovely guest house; we stayed in a small annex in the beautiful garden close to the pool. Comfortable room, clean, well equipped, good shower room, great breakfast. Charming and informative host.
Harvey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10
Beautiful guest house situated in a relaxing garden setting. Great breakfast and a considerate host.
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
10/10
I highly recommend Darling Lodge Guest House for those traveling to the West Coast.
There is a super kind staff and there is a beautiful garden. Also cute cats!
The Darling town is small but safe and has no problems with dinner. You can relax in a quiet and comfortable environment.
jun
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
8/10
JP
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
10/10
Lovely stay, perfect location. Very close to Ormonde Vineyards, Darling sweet and all the local attractions.
The attention to detail and warm reception, made this an extra special stay. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable and breakfast was very nice in a very cute breakfast room. The entire lodge is beautifully decorated and I l loved the quirky decor. There is a pool and garden for the warmer days.