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Lily Pond Country Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain country house with outdoor pool, near Garden Route National Park

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Nestled near Garden Route National Park, Lily Pond Country Lodge offers a serene getaway with breakfast featuring local cuisine. Relax by the outdoor pool, indulge in a rejuvenating spa massage, or unwind at the coffee shop/cafe - previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Culinary charm
Taste local cuisine at the free breakfast, then discover the restaurant and bar. Couples can elevate romance with private dining and in-room champagne.
Serene spa escape
This country house in a national park offers deep-tissue massages amid mountains. Outdoor spa treatments and soaking tubs enhance the experience.
Plush sleep paradise
Wrapped in Egyptian cotton and bathrobes, guests savor the pillowtop mattress with premium bedding. The rainfall shower and soaking tub elevate relaxation.

Room options

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

Garden Room

  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)

  • Park view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Garden Route National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Natures Valley Beach - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 29 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 39 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Tsitsikamma National Park - 48 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Enrico - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bramon Wine Estate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Peppermill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rocks - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Lily Pond Country Lodge

  • When you stay at Lily Pond Country Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Garden Route National Park and Natures Valley Beach. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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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

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Spa services
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 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
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services, featuring outdoor treatment areas. 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 (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)

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)

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub
  • 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.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

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, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the country house's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Lily Pond Country Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful peaceful, unique grounds and pool. Staff were all super friendly, helpful and gave recommendations for the area. The food and drink in the evening were slightly more expensive than we had paid elsewhere but was definitely worth it and was so convenient to just walk through the gardens to the restaurant each evening. A great base for Nature Valley and the Tsitsikamma Park. The only minor things were that the air con wasn’t working in the room but didn’t bother us as we had cool nights with rain and also the WiFi in the room was slow or dropped out but other than that we had a great time and would definitely recommend staying here.
Annette, 3-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent

It amazing, the stuff was very friendly and took great care of us
Malebo, 2-night trip
Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

Spammers

I am being spammed by this company
1-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful!

Such a beautiful lodge! Service is great and staff is polite and amazing.. Really great stay.
Jasleen, 2-night trip
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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

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 trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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 trip
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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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Trivdes

Ett fantastiskt mysigt ställe med en verkligt fina fyrarättersmeny. Trevligt på alla sätt.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

NATUR PUR

Kleine liebevoll gestaltete Anlage direkt in der Natur mit super Personal und fantastischem Essen!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ville, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip