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Houw Hoek Hotel

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with 2 restaurants, near Elgin

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Houw Hoek Hotel, near Elgin, offers an idyllic retreat with a spa featuring relaxing massages and facials. Enjoy family-friendly activities like mini golf, an arcade/game room, and 2 outdoor pools. With free in-room WiFi and a playground for kids to burn off energy.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Childcare
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
The current price is CNY775
CNY892 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

Room options

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Double Open Plan Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Open Plan Room

  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room

  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off N2 Between Grabouw & Botriver, Grabouw, Western Cape, 7160

What's nearby

  • Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lebanon Nature Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arabella Golf Course - 20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 31 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Grotto Beach - 59 min drive - 53.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Houw Hoek Farm Stall - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hickory Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Houwhoek Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Manny's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Houw Hoek Hotel

Houw Hoek Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Elgin and Paul Cluver Wines. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Main Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 99 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice.
    • Due to drought conditions, water restrictions apply at this property until further notice. Guests can expect periodic water supply outages or reduced water pressure during their stay.
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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
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Trampoline
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Padel court
  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Ziplining
  • Pool table
  • Air hockey
  • Foosball
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1776
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Golf driving range on site
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor padel courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Wine tasting room
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Main Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
The Loggia - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
The Stagecoach Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 250 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

This property uses some solar energy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

There is no charge for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

Also known as

Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw

Houw Hoek Grabouw

Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel

Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw

Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel Grabouw

Frequently asked questions

Does Houw Hoek Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Houw Hoek Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Houw Hoek Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as ziplining. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Houw Hoek Hotel also has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Houw Hoek Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring garden views.

Does Houw Hoek Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Reviews

Houw Hoek Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Food
Service staff

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, clean, good food, great staff!
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Its a very good place neat and clean good food good stuff
Mousin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best outing for a family. Something to do for everyone.
Timon, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Overnight stay

Quick overnight stay. Was comfortable and service was good. Restaurant served good food. Beds are comfortable.
Johan Robins, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The cleanliness of the Hotel was great - the staff are super helpful. great place I will definitely visit again.
Fathima, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was great and staff friendly, helpful and professional but two chairs are uncomfortable. The mat infront of the door is slippery and dangerous.
Themba, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Birthday celebration at Houw Hoek

We had a good stay at the hotel and the food was really tasty. The view of the mountain from our balcony was amazing. The only criticism I have, was that the hot water ran out after one shower on our second day there
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It was good except food not up to standard
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room & bathroom were spotless & spacious. Bed linens were luxurious with top/flat sheet too which is so necessary during these hot months. Rooms only have ceiling fans , no air-conditioning. Room is well thought out with full length mirror as well as dressing table with mirror and 2- & 3 point plug fittings. Seating area and balcony are comfortable. Spacious shower with strong water pressure. No shower caps or any of the usual little vanity packs provided. Only small bottles of shampoo, shower gel & lotion and hand soap provided. Spa was luxurious and therapists were professional and friendly. Highly recommended. Again, no air conditioning, so fans which are noisy, blocking out the relaxing spa music. Restaurant staff are friendly . Food is not always great...Burgers were good but cheese on pizzas were below standard. However, breakfast croissants were good and there was a great variety of warm breakfast goodies on offer. Overall, a good 3 star establishment. Wonderful for families or groups of friends, but not really a spoil for a couple.
Weedaad, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Friendly and tidy mountain retreat

Nominally clean and tidy. In need of a refurbishment. Staff friendly and helpful but service on the slow side
JJH, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Stay with toddler over Easter.

Stayed here for three nights over easter. Lovely location, lots of facilities, but could be in better condition (the childrens play room in particular seemed to have been abandoned). Nice walks nearby, good service, but clearly organised around large weekend wedding parties and not really organised for individuals staying during the week. Also, breakfast very expensive (possibly because they provide a massive buffet when there are few guests), netter to go across the road to the farm stop.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Houw Hoek

Hotel itself is lovely. But room 64 which I was given was far from the main hotel - above the service quarters and the garage where motorbikes were stored (and used from 6.30am) this meant that it was quite noisy. Breakfast was nice. WiFi was strong even during load shedding. It would have been lovely to have a map or layout of the premises in the room as I had no idea of all the facilities available.
J, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Lost its charm

The hotel suffers an identity crisis. It positions itself as holiday resort but is actually mode a conference/events centre. Very noisy and not so classy neighbours disturbed our afternoon rest as well as late night sleep. I pity anyone who thought they could relax there in the evening because there were two noisy disco booming functions till midnight. The old world charm is no longer for this destination.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Pack clothes for just incase.

We looked so forward staying at Houw Hoek Hotel, but my goodness it turned so cold in Elgin and unfortunately I did not pack for that freezing weather. The end result we came back home with the flu. EISH!!! Having breakfast I discovered that the dining room is long overdue for an upgrade. The area where the cook serves eggs is very dirty. Such a pity because it is a lovely place to visit
Norman Antoinette, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Its am awesome place with excellent client service. Rooms are spacious, clean and their food is divine. The area offer tranquility and great connection with nature
Noncedo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great for families!!!

We always have an awesome time with my family time, staff is always so kind, professional and doing great service.
Shaku B., 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good Breakfast

Our stay at the hotel was good. There are certain aspects that can be improved upon, namely; the pools need better upkeep, better play rooms for the children and more board games, the rooms could do with a microwave. The food at the restaurant was good even though we waited a lengthy period for it. The buffet breakfast is good, but it's the same thing everyday which starts to get boring. The area itself is somewhat boring so the hotel should make an effort to entertain the children.
Clinton, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Service Excellence

My wife and I took a break-away before the Christmas rush started. From the time of our arrival until we checked out, we were very impressed with the facilities, service and all that Houw Hoek Hotel has to offer.
KURT, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great stay

Great venue. Service and food good, amazing value for money
Alexia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had the best time Thanks so much, and a great Pool Table :)
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

We attended a wedding and stayed over for 2 nights. The staff was extremely helpfull. Rooms is spacious and clean. Overall I would definitly stay there again
Deirdre, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Houw Hoek Family Getaway

Location, service and attention to kids making it so easy to take your family there
Christina, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We had a nice stay for one night. The hotel just need to specify that the restaurant closes at 19:30 on a saturday night.
jacques, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Had a lovely day....even extended it by 2days. However I would recommend settling your tab daily as we experienced difficulties.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love the breakfasts

Always a fantastic stay
Adrian, 1-night trip