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Located in Gariep Dam, 29 miles from Oviston Nature Reserve, View Lodge has accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. Some of the units have satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. The lodge provides a terrace and a grill.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.2
High score for Gariep Dam

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gavins
    South Africa South Africa
    lovely kitchen and bathroom, unit was spacious and well furnished
  • Gavins
    South Africa South Africa
    unit was very spacious and well kitted out in terms of aircon, tvs etc. Also very well positioned with a nice view
  • Mofolo
    Lesotho Lesotho
    comfortable beds, clean and well equipped kitchen, accessibility of the venue and the nice view of the dam, friendly staff, and mostly the value for money and wifi was accessible throughout my stay
  • T_m_s_m
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The view of the Gariep dam is truly beautiful. Very well equipped room and friendly and accommodating staff.
  • Rjvjr1067
    United States United States
    Great location and views, especially the sunrise. We stayed for a night on our way to the Garden Route. Very nice room and friendly staff. Everything worked and if was very clean. The bath was exceptional.
  • Nomanyange
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything is perfect, it's a must go lodge. It deserves 5 stars. The Staff members are friendly and welcoming.
  • Danie
    South Africa South Africa
    The dam view from the pool and braai area is amazing. The room was clean, with all the necessities. Good value. The Manager (Lana) was very friendly and professional. The pool was very much appreciated as it was 39°C at 16h00 when I arrived at...
  • Nicole
    South Africa South Africa
    The view from our room was stunning! It's the perfect overnight stay for travel from the Cape back to Pretoria. We only stayed for the night and didn't explore the area, but the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. It was also very...
  • Mieke
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning location and view. Very clean and comfortable rooms, well equipped kitchen and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again if I happen to move through the area.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    very nice facilities and very good value for the price. staff and hotel management were very kind and welcoming. highly recommend for weekend getaway or stopover between PE and Gauteng.

Area info

Amenities of View Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool

  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
View Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that Maximum of 4 adults allowed per booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform View Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about View Lodge