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Chelaya Country Lodge
3.5 star property

Beach Cape Town lodge in Helderberg Rural with free parking
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Chelaya Country Lodge

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Outdoor dining
Duck Pond 2
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Breakfast area
The Homestead Villa | Private kitchen

Overview of Chelaya Country Lodge

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Mondeor Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7129
  • Popular LocationVergelegen Wine Estate13 min drive
  • Popular LocationErinvale Golf Club13 min drive
  • Popular LocationBikini Beach16 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)32 min drive
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Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

The Waterside

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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The Stable

The Stable

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Milkshed | Living area

The Milkshed

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family House

Family House

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Panoramic Double Room

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Connecting rooms available
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Homestead Villa | Executive lounge

The Homestead Villa

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Sleeps 11
  • 3 Double Beds, 4 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Stoney Pine

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Stoney Pine

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Connecting rooms available
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Exclusive Chalet

Exclusive Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Garden Suite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Sunset Cottage | Living area

Sunset Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Garden Cottage | Living area

Garden Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Duck Pond 2

Duck Pond 2

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cape Town

Chelaya Country Lodge is located in Helderberg Rural, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, and is in a rural area. Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum and Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dorp Street and Van Ryn Brandy Cellar. Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Harmony Park - 7 min drive
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 8 min drive
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 13 min drive
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Bikini Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Van Der Stel Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Checkers - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Gordon's Bay Fisheries - 7 min drive
  • Gordon's Bay Coffee Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Mountain Streams Coffee Shop - 5 min drive

About this property

Chelaya Country Lodge

Lodge located in Helderberg Rural
Consider a stay at Chelaya Country Lodge and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and wedding services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private pools and dressing gowns, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and portable fans

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private in-room pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Chelaya Country Lodge Cape Town
Chelaya Country Cape Town
Chelaya Country
Chelaya Country Lodge Lodge
Chelaya Country Lodge Cape Town
Chelaya Country Lodge Lodge Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Chelaya Country Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Chelaya Country Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chelaya Country Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chelaya Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chelaya Country Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Chelaya Country Lodge located?

Located in Helderberg Rural, this beach lodge is within 3 miles (5 km) of Waterkloof Wines, Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum and Blue Rock Adventure Park. Harmony Park and Lourensford Wine Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Chelaya Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge has potential.
The owner Ivan is very friendly and is involved in making guests feel comfortable. The unit was not in such a clean condition upon arrival (carpet, curtains and flies)and the cleaning policy states that no cleaning takes place during the weekend and the towels only get changed after 3 days. The lodge is quite secluded and peaceful, with the closest beach being a 6km drive away. There are 2 swimming pools (albeit small) on site that you can also enjoy should you not wish to drive to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Carl

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
No maid service or tea and coffee replenishment. No hot water and water pressure terrible. Reasonably priced at R800 per night but compared to other places not good value. Breakfast not included and no facility to self cater.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great potential close to Gordon's Bay but ...
The venue is just off N2 which is convenient yet rather noisy due to road traffic. Staff and setting were pleasant yet our prefab room was an all in one bed, kitchenette counter, shower & loo which was a little awkward. Neighbouring room is divided by single panneled wall leaving little privacy with movement and conversation all heard. Venue is great with a lovely feel and super pool. Not what we were expecting though. Will not repeat.

10/10 Excellent

Fanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great surroundings, great value, highly recommende
A stone’s throw from picturesque Gordon’s Bay, this is a wonderful place to use as a halfway house en route to the Garden Route, or to stay for a few days. We stayed in a two-bedroom lodge, which had its own kitchen. Fireplaces inside and outside created a lovely ambience. It felt like we were out in nature, given the lovely surroundings. Michelle was the perfect host, giving information and advice on everything from food to family activities. Chelaya vomes HIGHLY recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodation was lovely but very difficult to find. Garmin took us down a dead end road. Google maps and Apple took us to Pick"n Pay delivery parking. This needs to be addressed. Also only one sign on gravel road intersection - no signage off the N2 and no visibility. Took nearly 2 hours to find.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax and enjoy at Chelaya
Apart from minor invasion of ants (quickly addressed...and this is Africa after all...insects are everywhere!), we very much enjoyed the days we stayed here. Michelle kindly gave us a large room with en suite in the big house, and we loved chilling by the small pool in the mornings. Would have no reservations about staying there again. Mosquitoes were a menace at night too...so would prefer provision option of a mossie net over the bed...other than that, excellent.

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Garden delight
Nice and relaxed setting in lovely garden with two pools. Friendly staff

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The security was excellent here and we felt very safe and relaxed

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As above, conveniently close to N2

10/10 Excellent

Liata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
A beautiful spot away from the city. Will definitely be back