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Houw Hoek Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Double Open Plan Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Property grounds
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Open Plan Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Open Plan Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off N2 Between Grabouw & Botriver, Grabouw, Western Cape, 7160

What's nearby

  • Elgin - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Paul Cluver Wines - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Gabrielskloof Wine Estate - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Oak Valley Estate - 15 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Arabella Golf Course - 19 min drive - 14.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Honingklip Brewery & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Farmstall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Houwhoek Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hickory Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kolkol - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Houw Hoek Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Elgin
Located close to Paul Cluver Wines, Houw Hoek Hotel provides a terrace, mini golf, and a garden. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 81 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 235 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant
  • The Loggia
  • The Stagecoach Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1776
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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.
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions apply at this property until further notice. Guests can expect periodic water supply outages or reduced water pressure during their stay.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 235 for children

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
There is no charge for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

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
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw
Houw Hoek Grabouw
Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel
Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw
Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel Grabouw

Frequently asked questions

Does Houw Hoek Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools.

Is Houw Hoek Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Houw Hoek Hotel located?

This family-friendly Grabouw hotel is located in the mountains, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Elgin, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Paul Cluver Wines and Oak Valley Estate. Green Mountain Trail and Hemel-en-Aarde Valley are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Houw Hoek Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fathima

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cleanliness of the Hotel was great - the staff are super helpful. great place I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Birthday celebration at Houw Hoek

We had a good stay at the hotel and the food was really tasty. The view of the mountain from our balcony was amazing. The only criticism I have, was that the hot water ran out after one shower on our second day there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good except food not up to standard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lost its charm

The hotel suffers an identity crisis. It positions itself as holiday resort but is actually mode a conference/events centre. Very noisy and not so classy neighbours disturbed our afternoon rest as well as late night sleep. I pity anyone who thought they could relax there in the evening because there were two noisy disco booming functions till midnight. The old world charm is no longer for this destination.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Houw Hoek

Hotel itself is lovely. But room 64 which I was given was far from the main hotel - above the service quarters and the garage where motorbikes were stored (and used from 6.30am) this meant that it was quite noisy. Breakfast was nice. WiFi was strong even during load shedding. It would have been lovely to have a map or layout of the premises in the room as I had no idea of all the facilities available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

EW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Pami

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelius

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Yun hung

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Okey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

JJH

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly and tidy mountain retreat

Nominally clean and tidy. In need of a refurbishment. Staff friendly and helpful but service on the slow side
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Alida

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marius

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Norman Antoinette

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pack clothes for just incase.

We looked so forward staying at Houw Hoek Hotel, but my goodness it turned so cold in Elgin and unfortunately I did not pack for that freezing weather. The end result we came back home with the flu. EISH!!! Having breakfast I discovered that the dining room is long overdue for an upgrade. The area where the cook serves eggs is very dirty. Such a pity because it is a lovely place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Bronwyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noncedo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its am awesome place with excellent client service. Rooms are spacious, clean and their food is divine. The area offer tranquility and great connection with nature
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

LR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shaku B.

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

Great for families!!!

We always have an awesome time with my family time, staff is always so kind, professional and doing great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Breakfast

Our stay at the hotel was good. There are certain aspects that can be improved upon, namely; the pools need better upkeep, better play rooms for the children and more board games, the rooms could do with a microwave. The food at the restaurant was good even though we waited a lengthy period for it. The buffet breakfast is good, but it's the same thing everyday which starts to get boring. The area itself is somewhat boring so the hotel should make an effort to entertain the children.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019