Lekkerwater
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Western Cape
Features
- De Hoop Nature Reserve lies in the middle of the Cape Floral Kingdom with its extensive biodiversity and is a significant conservation area in South Africa.
- The 34 000-hectare reserve in the Western Cape region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
- Lekkerwater lodge is on a private concession in the eastern reaches of the reserve.
- De Hoop’s marine reserve, which extends 5km out to sea, is one of the largest marine protected areas in Africa.
- This area is at the confluence of the warm Agulhas and nutrient rich cold Benguela currents and offers good land based whale watching, particularly during the southern right whale breeding season.
- Child Policy6 years and older are welcome
- PoolPlunge Pool By The Main Area
- SPANo
- AirconNo
- Cellphone SignalLimited Connection
- WI-FILimited Connection
- Wheelchair FriendlyNo
- Back-up PowerYes
Location
De Hoop Nature Reserve, Western Cape
Getting There
4 hours drive from Cape Town
3.5 hours drive from Cape Town Airport
Accommodation
7 rooms accommodating 14 guests
6 Suites that sleeps 2
1 Family room that sleeps 2 children and 2 adults, loft setup.
Specials for South African Residents
Best Available Deal
- All rates are subject to availability
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the accommodation
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted above are only valid for SA Residents. Special Discounted Rates for International Residents are available on request.
- The lodge reserves the right to limit the number of beds booked on SADC rates.
- A non-refundable per person per night Conservation, Community and Reserve Fee (CCR) is added to each night.
- Arrivals every Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Minimum 2 nights stay.
- Guests driving to Lekkerwater should arrive at the Lekkerwater car park at 14h00 to be in time for the scheduled transfer to the lodge.
- The gates at Potberg open at 07h30 and close at 16h00. The gate entrance fee is currently R50 per person, per night and is payable upon entry to Cape Nature, either by cash or credit card
- From the Potberg entrance gate, it is 14.6km (approximately 40 minutes’ drive) to the Lekkerwater car park.
- Single accommodation rates are available on request. Please contact your WeekendBreaks consultant for a quote.
- Children from 6 years and older are welcome at Lekkerwater.
- Children 6 – 18 years sharing the family room (maximum 2 children) with two adults pay 50% of the accommodation rate.
- Contact your WeekendBreaks Consultant for a quote.
About Lekkerwater
Set overlooking a six kilometre stretch of pristine sand, the seven suites at Lekkerwater have been designed to let ocean views take centre stage.
Decorated in a subtle coastal motif, the suites deliver expansive sea vistas while the private outdoor decks provide a perfect outdoor oasis.
Wooden boardwalks connect the suites to the main lodge, where communal lounge and dining spaces lead onto wide sea-view terraces.
The terraces are the perfect space to admire the sunrise over morning coffee, or perhaps a sundowner to toast the end of another remarkable day at Lekkerwater. There’s a plunge pool for summer days and a wood-fired hot tub down on the beach for soaking up a day of seaside adventure.
Meals are enjoyed family-style at the large communal table or individually per party, and guests are encouraged to engage with the chefs at the interactive open kitchen.
Due to the location of the lodge there are numerous steps down to the beach and some steep walkways that need to be navigated. Our guided activities are also focused on walking the hills and beaches and the most productive low tide reefs are a reasonable walking distance away from the lodge.
To get the maximum enjoyment out of Lekkerwater, guests need to be reasonably fit, active and agile, or alternatively they need to be comfortable with just relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the view.
ROOM TYPES
Because of strict environmental legislation and the resultant small development footprint permitted on this site, Lekkerwater has only seven guest bedrooms.
Six are double (or twin) bedded stand-alone bedrooms that are 41 square meters in size.
All have unobstructed views onto the ocean and beaches. It is possible to watch dolphins and whales from every bed.
The larger family room is 80 square meters and is primarily reserved for families with younger children.
HOTEL FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES
Lekkerwater Lodge offers an integrated hosted experience. This means there isn’t a long list of activities available for guests to pick and choose from each day, but the lodge specialises on guided and educational experiences that highlight what the area and the local reefs have to offer.
Activities are focused on the fynbos as well as the pristine coastline and involve mainly exploring the area on foot – its rolling hills, deep gorges, caves, ravines and around low tide, the rich intertidal zone on the exposed reefs along this stretch of coastline.
In addition, there are a range of self-guided walking trails available of different difficulty and distances.
The property is in the heart of a thriving Marine Protected Area so no surfing, boating, or fishing is permitted.
You can however explore the rock pools and view the marine life with masks and snorkels.
Lekkerwater is also a great place to decompress, relax and absorb the surroundings from the lodge, in the ‘sala’, from the hot tub or on the beach.
Features
Bush Walks
Getting There
The drive to Lekkerwater Beach Lodge takes around 3 hours 45 minutes from Cape Town via Caledon & Bredasdorp and a little over 4 hours from George, depending on the time of day and the traffic.
Please add time for a meal and a refuelling stop (Bredasdorp or Swellendam are your last refuelling opportunities).
Please note that the last 57km to the Lekkerwater Car Park is on gravel roads and the condition of this road varies day to day depending on the weather and the traffic.
The road within the De Hoop Reserve from the Potberg Gate to the Lekkerwater car park is fine for regular saloon vehicles, provided that you drive slowly and carefully.
Travelling in a low bodied vehicle such as a sports car or a vehicle with low profile tyres is not recommended.
If you are renting a vehicle or booking a chauffeur drive and have a choice of vehicle, it would be preferable to rent an SUV.
Google Maps has marked Lekkerwater Beach Lodge, remembering that your destination is not at the lodge, but is 6km inland to Lekkerwater’s well signposted car park.
We cannot take private vehicles at Lekkerwater Lodge due to very rough last 6km long access road over the hill and the limited parking space at the Lodge.
The car park has trees for shade and is located inside the Reserve.
Guests will be transferred from Lekkerwater’s car park to the lodge in the lodge’s 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser, Landrover or Double Cab as per the 2pm pickup time provided (or at another time on prior arrangement).
See availability below for Rooms Found, Nights, 2 Adults
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