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De Oude Meul Country Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant

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Luxury Twin Room | Mountain view
Superior Suite Self Catering 2 Bedroom Flat | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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This upscale, family-friendly lodge in Schoemanshoek offers a peaceful garden setting and a restaurant with three daily meals. Guests can explore nature with ecotours and fishing excursions while enjoying complimentary WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 68 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Schoemanshoek, a neighborhood in Oudtshoorn, De Oude Meul Country Lodge is in the mountains and on a river. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Cango Caves reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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On Route to Cango Caves, Schoemanshoek, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Karusa Vineyards - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Cango Caves - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪De Kombuys - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SuCasa restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Signature Divine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪café struisvogel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Oude Meul Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

De Oude Meul Country Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge located in Schoemanshoek
At De Oude Meul Country Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. The on-site restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours and fishing. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at De Oude Meul Country Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 34-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 60 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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De Oude Meul Country Lodge
De Oude Meul Country Lodge Oudtshoorn
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Meul
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Frequently asked questions

Does De Oude Meul Country Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is De Oude Meul Country Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at De Oude Meul Country Lodge?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at De Oude Meul Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at De Oude Meul Country Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is De Oude Meul Country Lodge located?

This family-friendly Oudtshoorn lodge is located on a river, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Karusa Vineyards, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Cango Caves and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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De Oude Meul Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Country living with all necessities

Things have changed since I was last here , rooms are still good, they have upgraded their breakfast and the amount of choice is excellent,quality is good ,the grounds have been meticulously kept neat and tidy ,it’s a perfect place if you have kids to be free and play , such a treat to see the animals and wild animals that are close by,we really enjoyed our stay ,we were not affected by loadshedding-generator onsite
Family cow
Reindeer
Springbok
Ostrich in pen
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Walter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok for sightseeing

Gute Location Basic Unterkunft gutes Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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

6/10 Okay

Lizelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room

Excellent service rooms have been upgraded and well worth it ,the scenery is to die for take the time to visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andries

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

teng kan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hesmarie

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

Awesome

Dis baie mooi daar. Kamers het baie spasie en die ontvangs dame was baie vriendelik
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

AD

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

Weekend stay overiin nature

What a lovely place! In between the mountains surrounded by nature. Hostess was extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the surroundings and attractions. We stayed in the comfort room with a queen bed which was perfect for a one night stay. The pool was a nice add on and we didn't have any issues with the wifi. Breakfast buffet had many options to choose from and was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marlize

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

A must stay for your next visit to Oudtshoorn!

Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings and the owners and staff was very friendly and helpful. Very comfy bed in nice clean and airy room and their buffet breakfast is legendary! Can highly recommend them!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

Something different

Surprisingly good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Anlage, Restaurant am Platz, sehr angenehm um nach Ausflügen zu entspannen, ruhig, gepflegt, gutes Frühstück
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
diese unterkunft ist sehr schön gelegen. es hat en schones und sehr leckeres a la carte restaurant. 2 schön gelegene pool. das frühstück ist super. das personal hilfsbereit und aufgestellt
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Françoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

I C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Josephine

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

GREAT FOR THE CAVES!

GREAT LOCATION FOR CANGO CAVES. QUIET AREA. OSTRICH FARMS, WINERIES FOR TASTING CLOSE BY.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and convenient Definitely a good spot and facility
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mphumzi

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

Wonderful

Great place with delicious food and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a really fun place to be having vacation. Nice restaurant, good staff members
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

A safe piece of paradise

What a lovely surprise this place was . Very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant was great and the breakfast was very good . A great spot to stay , very safe with extremely helpful staff .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ying Kit W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and hospitality experience, and tastely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

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