Otters Bend Lodge

P.O Box 273, Franschhoek, South Africa 7690

Otters Bend Lodge
 
Bedroom Bedroom SwimmingPool Communal Area
Building Exterior Dorm Communal Area Garden
89.5%
Overall Rating

12 out of 13 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Otters Bend Lodge'

Atmosphere
93.9%
Location
92.3%
Facilities
83.1%
Staff
95.4%
Cleanliness
87.7%
Safety
86.2%
Value
87.7%

Recent review (27/11/2011)

Really friendly and helpful owners, who are more than happy to accommodate you with airport transfers and lifts back from town (Mark even popped into town to find me when there was a rain storm so that I wouldn't get…

 
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Overview

Log cabin style rooms on the farm next to the river. Twin, double and small dorms all en suite. Walking distance to town, wine estates ,restuarants, hiking and adventure.

Situated on a farm next to the river are the five log cabin style rooms and an adjacent communal living area. . The rooms lead onto a wooden deck overlooking the river and mountains. There is a large lawn area where limited camping facilities are allowed for small tents.

The communal lounge, dining, kitchen area has a fully equipped kitchen with a large open fireplace, as well as a wood burning oven. Braai facilities are next to the plunge pool. Breakfast is supplied at an additional cost.

The village with world famous restaurants, pubs, boutique shops, and museums is within walking distance. Wine farms surround us, (no need for a car), plenty are within 10minutes walking distance. Most visitors walk for dinner. Tours are available throughout the day with many tasty meals served while you taste the wine.

Accommodation Information

Consisting of twin, double, one 6 bedded dorm and 4 bedded family room. All rooms are en suite with your own toilet, shower and basin. The dorm and family room are in the 'farm' building away from the river. The family room has a full bathroom with it’s own kitchenette. All rooms have heaters, and full linen and towels are supplied
Laundry facilities, internet, ..yes.......but no TV. It spoils the sound of the river and the many other unique night sounds - ike good conversation, owls and frogs.

Location Information

Surrounded by the Hottentot Holland mountain range there are endless hikes, from a few hours to several days, coupled with endless mountain biking tracks. Wine tasting on horse back, or wilderness trails are next door. Hang gliding, absailing, canoeing, whale watching, shark diving, fly-fishing and sailing can be arranged within a couple of hours' drive. If that’s too energetic, lie on the lawn or wander around the Huguenot museum, taste chocolates at the factory, shop till you drop and listen to jazz (in summer)close by.


What's Included

What's Included

Luggage Room Free
Linen Free
Towel Free

Purchasable Extras

Purchasable Extras

Airport Pickup USD 38.98

Facilities

Facilities

Car Parking Self-catering Facilities
No curfew Lounge area
Internet 24 hour hot showers
Swimming Pool Washing machines

Check-In/Out Details

Earliest check-in: 13:30
Latest Check-out: 12:00

Cancellation Policy

Guests can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival. Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.

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