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Lily Pond Country Lodge

4.0 star property
Art Deco country house with spa, near Garden Route National Park

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Point of interest
Beach umbrellas, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The price is $176
includes taxes & fees
$152 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

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Deck/patio
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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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

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Deck/patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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
  • 538 sq ft
  • 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 spa tub
Air conditioning
  • 646 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Elephant Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Birds of Eden - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Monkeyland - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Natures Valley Beach - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 32 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 31 min drive
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 135 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Enrico Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Peppermill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread and Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bramon Wine Estate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moss and Maple Farmstall and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Lily Pond Country Lodge

Enjoy your visit to The Crags with a stay at Lily Pond Country Lodge. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights at this Art Deco country house include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German, Xhosa

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2002
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • CD player

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 740
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 740 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 740
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 740 (from 12 to 18 years old)

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 900.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Is there a pool at Lily Pond Country Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Lily Pond Country Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lily Pond Country Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lily Pond Country Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Lily Pond Country Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Lily Pond Country Lodge also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Lily Pond Country Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Lily Pond Country Lodge like?
Lily Pond Country Lodge is located a short 14-minute walk from Garden Route National Park.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent
It amazing, the stuff was very friendly and took great care of us
Malebo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Property
What a stunning property, and amazing couple who own and run it. We loved our stay and cannot wait to visit once again - 2 nights was just too short. On a side note - the beds were like sleeping on a cloud.
Alamae, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a winner
I loved my stay at Lily Pond. Beautiful grounds and pond. Incredible bird life, singing frogs and absolutely no traffic noise to disturb the peace and tranquility. My accommodation was well appointed, comfortable, spacious and modern - I loved it. Niels and Margaret (owners/managers) were attentive, gracious and genuinely friendly hosts. I chose to have dinners at Lily Pond too - they were mouth-wateringly delicious! This place is a winner and I will be back very soon.
View from my room 😍
Laura Ann, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing little gem...
Amazing little hidden gem with excellent staff. Very friendly...and tranquil....will definitely visit again..thank you.
WORLD, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Spammers
I am being spammed by this company
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful!
Such a beautiful lodge! Service is great and staff is polite and amazing.. Really great stay.
Jasleen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I found the staff and our hosts to be very welcoming and extremely helpful. It was a real pleasure to stay at the Lily Pond Country Lodge. The Baboons wandering around the extremities of the grounds took us by surprise at first but on being assured that they were safe we enjoyed the experience. The rooms were large, high quality and very comfortable although the open plan nature of the bedroom and bathroom was not what we would have chosen..
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is not difficult to see why Lily Pond gets consistently good reviews. Such consistent reviews don’t just happen - they are testament to the professionalism and efforts of the owners, Niels and Margaret. Refreshing to see such hands on owners who have also trained their staff to their own high standards. Everything runs smoothly and apparently effortlessly but that only comes with excellent ownership/management. Spotlessly clean, very stylish with great attention to detail, excellent food and staff - could have taken Faith home with me for her smile and personality. Niels and Margaret you deserve your success - thank you. To anyone reading this I can highly recommend Lily Pond and would definitely stay again if in the area. Car wash was a nice extra touch!!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well worth a visit.
Amazing relaxing place to stay. Attentive staff and food was absolutely fantastic. Our suite was lovely but be wary of the ordinary garden rooms as the toilet has no door or privacy. May not concern you but our friends who stayed in one found it very disconcerting.
Graham, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxury at it's very best.
We had a marvellous stay, not long enough but would recommend to anyone visiting that part of South Africa.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Not to be missed! This place is heaven on earth!!
This is by far THE BEST PLACE we've been to in SA and in general. The level of service is so high you won't believe it. The room is beautiful with gorgeous view to the pond. It was top clean with premium bedding. The in house restaurant is amazing. Food was delicious and service was perfect. The owners spend time with each guest every day asking them how was their day and what are their plans for the next days. Breakfast at tge garden was also delicious and made for order. Our car has been washed every day! To sum up: GO THERE! Great value for money and you'll have the best stay for sure! We spent 2 nights there and we were very sad to leave.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Allez y les yeux fermés !
Je dois manger sans gluten, c'est le seul et unique endroit où le chef cuisinier à eu plein d'intentions pour que je puisse profiter pleinement de mon séjour. Petit muffin sans gluten au petit déjeuner, idem pour les repas du soir, entrée plat dessert sans gluten. Je le remercie vivement pour cela. Accueil chaleureux. Rien à redire, endroit au calme exceptionnel, personnel discret et gentil. Bravo à tous
H, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Muito agradável nossa estadia . Tudo feito para agradar o hóspede, principalmente as refeições. Com certeza recomendarei este hotel.
Mirian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super Architektur, fantastischer Garten mit großem Teich und Pool, die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll und mit liebevollen Details ausgestattet, die Besitzerin ist sehr freundlich und hat eine angenehme Art zu kommunizieren, Frühstück und Dinner sind superb ( das Beste auf unserer gesamten Reise) Rundum perfekt.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Die Lodge ist sehr schön, vor allem der Blick vom Zimmer auf den Lilienteich ist fantastisch. Die Lodge wird von einem sehr kommunikativen, freundlichen und diskussionsfreudigem holländischen Päarchen geführt. Beide sind um ihre Gäste sehr bemüht und hilfsbereit. Zum dinner hat man abends die Wahl zwischen einem vegetarischen Menü oder Fleisch/Fischmenü (3 Gänge). Das dinner ist sehr gut organisiert und lecker. Von der Lodge sind es ca. 6 km bis zum Strand von Nature Valley.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice lodge in the Natures Valley
We loved the service and the friendliness of the staff. A nice little lodge to feel good. We will definitely be back!
D, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Trivdes
Ett fantastiskt mysigt ställe med en verkligt fina fyrarättersmeny. Trevligt på alla sätt.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

NATUR PUR
Kleine liebevoll gestaltete Anlage direkt in der Natur mit super Personal und fantastischem Essen!
Verified Expedia guest review