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Lily Pond Country Lodge

4.0 star property
Lakefront country house with free breakfast and spa services

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Lily Pond Country Lodge, near Garden Route National Park, offers a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and rejuvenating spa massages. Enjoy breakfast with local cuisine and relax at the praised coffee shop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Suite, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Garden Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Nature's Valley Road, Garden Route, The Crags, Western Cape, 6602

What's nearby

  • Elephant Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Birds of Eden - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Monkeyland - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Natures Valley Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Arch Rock Beach - 27 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Enrico - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Peppermill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bramon Wine Estate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moss & Maple - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Lily Pond Country Lodge

Upscale country house near Garden Route National Park
Located close to Natures Valley Beach, Lily Pond Country Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a nature reserve, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • CD player

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 900.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 12 to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 900.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
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 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Lily Pond Country Lodge Nature's Valley
Lily Pond Country Lodge
Lily Pond Country Nature's Valley
Lily Pond Country
Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags
Lily Pond Country The Crags
Lily Pond Country The Crags
Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags
Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House
Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House The Crags

Frequently asked questions

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Lily Pond Country Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lily Pond Country Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this country house is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Garden Route National Park and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Natures Valley Beach. Robberg Nature Reserve and The Otter Hiking Trail are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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