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Reviews of Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge
R45, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Western Cape

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is as pretty and comfortable as one could ask for. Every detail from the vineyards, room, breakfast and common areas. Ezna made sure we used our day wisely with incredible suggestions. Thanks to everyone for the magnificent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Franschhoek sightseeing
Outstanding. Picturesque surroundings. Super comfy bed, perfect breakfast. Warm pool. Honest Bar had everything, chilled evening and lovely atmosphere all round. Will most definately return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
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Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at Klein Waterval Riverside! Very friendly and helpful staff. The service was outstanding! They helped us with booking taxi and restaurants for the whole stay. We loved the rooms, the breakfast, the service and the pool! /Viktor and Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely check-in. Great hosts. Awesome pool. Loved the self serve bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

SHELLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
not worth the price-even bed side light not working.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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Nice, but not worth the price
We stayed one night, in high season. The room was small, but fine. The bathroom was tiny; it was so small, we had to turn sideways to pass between the shower and the vanity (and we're skinny!). The manager was outstanding, and very customer-focused. The breakfast was fine. It was very nice to sit by a small stream while we ate breakfast. My biggest issue is value. I just didn't see any reason why the price was so high (around R 3200 per night). To me, given the location, and the setting, the price was at least 50% higher than it should be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with group
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Lovely location with mountains and vineyards Really friendly staff- nothing was too much trouble Room was beautiful too- shower head a bit feeble but just a gripe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, close to the centre of Franschhoek and a number of the key wine farms and places of interest the accommodation was comfortable and the views across the vines to the mountains spectacular. A great base for exploring the region. We could not have been made more welcome. Danika, in particular, put herself out to be of assistance. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

wendy

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Fabulous little hotel
Fantastic little hotel, the staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful if they tried. A little way out of the centre of Franschoek, about 10 kms but well worth the journey in for dinner each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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Great personal service.
Fantastic personal service and a great homely feel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great Hotel, Great View, Great Stuff
We did not know what to expect but really it was an amazing experience. Great scenery and very calm/beautiful place. We will go there for sure again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Gorgeous location and fantastic advice
This is a terrific bed and breakfast with a welcoming feeling and the proprietor goes out of his way to create a friendly and relaxed setting. The grounds are impeccable, but what really makes it special is the advice from the owner. Everything we asked about we got spot on recommendations. It's a few miles from the town center, We were given help making a reservation and a car service so we could enjoy wine safely. If you want views of the vineyards, this is ideal. I would definitely come again.

10/10 Excellent

Rowena, Stavanger

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A wonderful oasis in a beautiful location.
We couldnot have asked for a better place to stay, the rooms were just wonderful and the staff wdere amazing and not only looked after us so well but gave us excellent recommendations for dinner. Thank you Greg for providing a bit of pure luxury in a fantastic location.

10/10 Excellent

Danzill, Cape Town

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Awesome view
Awesome landscape, great service, friendly staff, breakfast was king.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Ni e location
Love the place have stayed twice. Bathrooms tired and outdated but being upgraded this year. Look forward to our next year hopefully.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Sussex

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Klein waterfall review
We had a lovely stay and wished we had booked more than one night. The host was first class greeting us on arrival and making us feel really welcome. We were shown around and left to fend for ourselves finding everything. The breakfast was lovely and we had a perfect stay. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Relaxation
A lovely place to spend a couple of nights after 8 weeks travelling in a campervan . We stayed here 10 years ago & were pleased to see that it hadn't changed . Greg was very helpful & very efficient .

10/10 Excellent

georg v, CAPE TOWN, OASIS RETIREMENT RESORT

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HAPPY DAYS SPEND AT KLEIN WATERFALL
MY TOP RATING CORRESPOND TO A B&B OF THIS CATEGORY, WE FOUND IT EXTREMELY CONVENIENT, THE KINDNESS OF THE STAFF AND THE MANAGER DID GO THE EXTRA MILE TO SOLVE ANY PROBLEM. THE B&B DO NOT HAVE REFRIGERATORS IN THE ROOMS, BUT WHEN I INQUIRED FOR A BAR FRIDGE, 10 MINUTES LATER THEY BROUGHT A SMALL REFRIGERATOR FROM THEIR KITCHEN, WHAT MORE CAN YOU WISH. THIS PLACE HAS MY FULL AND DESERVED RECOMENDATION

10/10 Excellent

Lance, Yardley, PA

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Great stay!
Excellent room, great surroundings, amazing staff made for a really great stay. Staff booked a dinner at Roca for us and that too was amazing!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Lovely lodges just by the vineyards
Klein Waterval is a very charming place with rustic lodges and a fabulous location right by the vineyards. Sitting by the bar provides a beautiful view of the vines against a backdrop of mountains. The pool is a lovely cool retreat on a hot sunny day and the staff are very pleasant and helpful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Franschoek hotel
Hotel is ok

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Edinburgh

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Customer service and hospitality defined!
I had an amazing stay at Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge. The customer service and hospitality simply does not get any better than this. Great advise for wine yards, places to eat and scenic drives. I simply could not recommend Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge highly enough!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

lEdward Foster, NC

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Great location
In the middle of wine country, easy drive to Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Very helpful with info,Greg and Treavor couldn't do enough. Just down road is Leopard's Leap Winery, well worth a visit for tasting & more.

8/10 Good

Colleen, Nevada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, peaceful stay
Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge is located in the country which makes for a quiet, peaceful stay. If you are looking for an active nightlife, this is not the place to stay. If, however, you are interested in a safe, quiet place to spend a night or two, this is ideal. The lodge is within close driving distance to both Franschoek and Stellenbosch, but a car is essential. It is the midst of wine country, so very convenient for a wine tour. It rained during our stay, which brought out the centipedes and our room was filled with them - pretty disgusting! There were three of us, so our daughter had to sleep on a sofa sleeper, which was convenient, but not terribly comfortable. Staff was great. All in all, a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Eugenie, RSA/Bulgaria

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Fantastic service
It was a very comfortable stay. The lady who works there was very friendly and informative, regarding wineries and places to go eat. It was nice to open the door and see the vineyards. Very pleasant stay! Thanks!!

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Paris

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Staff were brilliant, and extremely helpful, from local information to booking restaurants and arranging drivers they were awesome. If we'd had more time wed have done a bit more relaxing poolside. Its a very personal space which makes it easy to talk with other guests which you don't get in big hotels. If you're gregarious and like to mingle a bit I'd fully recommend it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Enjoyable Stay
Good stay. Slightly outside Franschoek so a car or taxi needed for the evening if you wanted to enjoy a glass of wine but well placed for visiting places of interest within the area. Bathroom could do with an update.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Gteat place for a couple
Excellent stay, peaceful, clean, short ride into town.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge
A lovely small Inn with a classic winelands Cape Dutch look and feel. Located overlooking vineyards just outside Franschoek. A quiet setting with a very nice pool and breakast service. A perfect place to settle in after a day visiting the extraordinary vineyards and restaurants of the area.

8/10 Good

David, Taunton UK

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Rustic, full of character with odd slight failings
This place was just brilliant for us. We had just had 2 nights in a v top hotel in Cape Town and wanted to go more BnB. This place is large, slightly run down, has its faults, but is absolutely brilliant. We will be back. It was a very African stay. Thatched rooms, full of character, cool even in 35 degree heat, large central fan not air con. The owner was great to talk to and the two Parson Jack Russells are full of character and very friendly. Even a big dog lover was won over. So, if you like quirky, can accept the odd small fault, then this place is brilliant and a must. If you are one of those who complains at anything - then stay elsewhere. Planning to go back next year. Oh and Franschoek, is excellent and do go walking in the La Rochelle nature park - the views are wow.

10/10 Excellent

Ricky and Louise, London UK

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A comfortable place in a wonderful setting
Although we were the only guests at the hotel because it was winter we were treated very well. We arrived late and were shown to our bungalow room overlooking the beautiful Franschoek mountains. We drove into the town which was quite dead at 8pm but had a sumptious meal at Reubens in the town which was excellent and original. Enza the manageress could not have been more helpful to us the next morning as she recommended a place we could stay near Hermanus to see the whales which was stunning. The hotel is simple, clean and well situated. It is near the Solms Delta farm which is really interesting to visit as it is a cooperative venture with an interesting museum giving the history of the farm and its inhabitants. Klein Waterval is a great place to explore this exsquisite area.

10/10 Excellent

Marjo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique farm experience
A classical farm experience with Very generous and hospitable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Daling

Travelled with group
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Content norwegian students
Stunning place with a wholesome staff that make you feel like home. Thank you very much for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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sehr schöne Unterkunft in schöner Weingegend nahe Straße sorgt für minimale Geräuschkulisse
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Manager on 11 Oct 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your fantastic review! So glad that you had such a wonderful stay. Regards Ezna, Danica and Klein Waterval Team

10/10 Excellent

gustaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Schitterend gelegen chillplek met mooi zwembad en vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Lidy, Amsterdam

Liked: Staff & service
Leuke lodge, maar prijs-kwaliteit verhouding is niet helemaal correct.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Goed verblijf
Kamer was (te) klein als je met 2 koffers reist. Ontbijt was voldoende. Personeel is erg enthousiast, geinteresseerd en behulpzaam. Prijs/kwaliteit niet in balans.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

melanie

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Leuke lodge bij Franschhoek
Vriendelijk personeel, mooie kamer met prachtig uitzicht. Zwembad, honesty bar, ontbijt top. Alleen het bed was te stevig naar mijn voorkeur en je hoort de doorgaande weg best wel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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very nice and wll situated lodge.
well view over the wine yard. You drive in 5 minutes to Fransschhoek and Stellenbosch and Paarl are also near. good and nice rooms , lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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Wir hatten einen sehr liebenswürdigen Empfang mit ausführlichem Rundgang. Die Anlage ist ein ehemaliges Weingut mit entsprechender Anlage. Verschiedene Bungalows und ein sehr schönes Schwimmbad. Das Restaurant wirkt sehr rustikal.

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra avkoppling i vinmeckat. Dock långt från gårdarna och vi fick inte tag på taxi så det blev privatchaufför som blev rätt dyrt.