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Galenia Estate

4.0 star property
Country house in Montagu with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Galenia Estate welcomes travelers to a mountain retreat with a hearty English breakfast. Enjoy the sunny terrace, peaceful garden, in-room WiFi, and lobby fireplace. The outdoor pool offers sun loungers and umbrellas, while convenient laundry facilities handle practical needs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Guest Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 Km After Montagu On Route 62, Montagu, Western Cape, 6720

What's nearby

  • Montagu Nature Garden - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Montagu Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Montagu Museum - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Montagu Village Market - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brandy House Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Die Kloof Padstal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mystic Tin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rambling Rose - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Galenia Estate

Upscale country house in the mountains
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Galenia Estate. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Galenia Estate offer perks such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

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

More

  • Built in 2005
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 26 and August 13.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hauts Lodge
Hauts Lodge Montagu
Hauts Montagu
Hauts Montagu Country House
Hauts Country House
Galenia Estate Country House Montagu
Galenia Estate Montagu
Galenia Estate Montagu
Galenia Estate Country House
Galenia Estate Country House Montagu

Frequently asked questions

Does Galenia Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Galenia Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galenia Estate?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galenia Estate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galenia Estate?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galenia Estate located?

Situated in the mountains, this country house is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within 6 mi (10 km) of Montagu Museum and Montagu Nature Garden. Hick's Art Gallery and Montagu Village Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Galenia Estate Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

Incredible place, view and service

This is an incredibly tranquil and top class place to stay. The people are lovely and the food / service / accommodation are as good as it can be. A very special stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emile

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

A perfect stay

A great stay in this very comfortable hotel. Beautiful location and outlook, with very friendly staff and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. I took the early morning guided trail. Very informative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elke

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

Lovely estate with excellent service

A lovely stay in a beautiful estate! Very comfortable accommodation, beautiful surroundings, and excellent food, served with a smile :-) Small gestures, like the self-made Limoncello, were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linton

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

A real find in a stunning location.

An absolute find in this beautiful part of the Karoo. The atmosphere and style is that of a traditional Game Lodge. The food is excellent with a team to match. There are several designated walks within the estate for all levels of ability. The one thing we noticed is how immaculately clean the whole place was, with the pool being the cleanest we've experienced throughout our travels in SA. The only downside is that there is no A/C in the bedrooms (there's a ceiling fan), which can make it a little hot during the night. I guess one could open the windows and allow the air in, but the mosquitos tend to come along too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location yet easy access from the main road. Lovely room. Lovely food. Lovely staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great transformation of historic buildings with a well earned 5* rating. The service provided by the well trained staff is exemplary. The restaurant food is of a very high standard. The dining area is located to the rear of the property looking over a part of nature the Hotel Management are diligently caring for. A stay at this property is highly recommended. I fully intend to return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely oasis in the middle of nowhere. Good food. Simple but comfortable rooms with great views. They shouldn’t still be using plastic bottles for water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

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

Our new favorite destination for short trips!

Beautiful olive Estate! Great attention to detail and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful views and great walks on the farm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place has beautiful views of the mountain... I ran some of their trail routes, the tranquility is breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in every way with a lovely family atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great setting. Lovely and friendly staff. Good walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Amazing - would highly recommend

Excellent experience - fabulous food, excellent hospitality and service with amazing staff, wonderful views and experiences with bikes, great pool etc!!! Would highly recommend! Great decor and fit out of the rooms! At one point we had the whole place to ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

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

Une merveille!

Une merveille, pas la peine d’argumenter plus que cela, si vous cherchez du calme et une qualitée exceptionnelle, c’est le Galenia Estate qu’il vous faut!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gosia, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with amazing views! Loved everything about it:) I would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food and the location are exceptional xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

Luxurious 'retreat'

Totally unique place but might not suit everyone. Food fabulous but fixed 4 course quite limiting and no other oprions within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olive oil estate a few miles out of Montagu. Excellent peaceful stay with great staff, facilities, things to do and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Set in a beautiful quiet location just outside Montagu, this olive estate is the perfect place to stay if you want peace and relaxation. Our room had a fantastic view over the countryside. The staff were helpful and food excellent. Wished we’d stayed one more night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schön gelegenes Hotel in wundervoller Landschaft. Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, Service erstklassig, Zimmer sauber, hell, freundlich und sehr liebevoll dekoriert. Mit kleiner Terrasse und Blick in den wundervollen Garten. Frühstück excellent. Die Stadt Montagu selbst bietet jedoch sehr wenig und ist unserer Ansicht nach keine Reise wert.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Amazing food, relaxed environment in the mountains

We were recommended Galenia and really glad we made the detour to go. Set on a huge estate (that was hit by fires in Feb but already been rebuilt) that’s just outside of Montague in the mountains. Really chilled vibe, they do daily tours of the olive farm, they have the cutest donkey Caesar and some ostriches, you can borrow a bike or chill by the pool. Staff were lovely and what really surprised us was the quality of the food. One of the best dinners we have had to date on our trip and we have been lucky enough to go to some really high end restaurants. Four courses including the nicest lamb I think I’ve ever eaten. Minor downside was we had bad weather when we were there and even though they taught us how to make a fire in our room we still got a little cold in the night. I would definitely recommend though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

Exceptionnel !

Séjour fantastique juste trop court ! Établissement avec bcp de classse sans être guindé ! Tout a collé , la déco , le personnel extrêmement sympa , , les repas Un rapport qualité prix exceptionnel !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

myriam

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

Fabuleux Exceptionnel

Tout était parfait jusque dans les moindres détails. Rarement vu un hébergement d une telle qualité: accueil, chambres, repas...nous étions tous sous le charme et enchantés. Merci à toute l équipe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Chris, Schweiz

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

Wunderschöne Lage

Das Hotel gefällt durch seine tolle Lage. Der Weitblick in unberührte Landschaften ist atemberaubend. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig ausgestattet und wirken gemütlich. Die individuellen Loggias laden zum Verweilen uns Lesen ein. Für Paare, die die Ruhe suchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ragna

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

Besonders schön

Es war eigentliche alles optimal
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

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