De Zalze Lodge

Very nice service, rooms are alright, we've had better value for money hotels. Overall a nice stay, would recommend.

We have stayed at Zalze Lodge about 5 or 6 times in the last 15 years, each stay for a week. The last visit in February 2026 will probably have been the last. Unfortunately, as a guest you no longer have the feeling of being very welcome. Bored indifference at reception. Nobody asks if you need help with your luggage - you heave it down the stairs yourself. Simply zero service orientation. For example, getting a corkscrew was a big deal since there wasn't one in the room. This on a winery! There was a big discussion about whether there really was no one there and I should have actually put down security deposit for the corkscrew that was then handed out. It finally worked without it. Incredible! We tried to prolonge the check-out time from 10 to 11 because we had a tee-time at 7. The answer: No! We had to cancel last day golfing therefore. Disappointing. The constant gardening with loud equipment in front of the room or next to the breakfast terrace got on my nerves. Do you have to mow the lawn all day from morning to evening? Daily? The construction site next to the lodge - which no one told us about when we booked - was added to this. When we finally left, no questions about whether we liked it, no friendly 'Glad you were there.' You could actually expect a little kindness with a room rate of 300 EUR per night. When we left, the security lady at the barrier asked us if we would come back after we left. We said no, it was our last day here. Opens the barrier, turns around and leaves. That was it for us and the lodge. Too bad!

Perfect stay

Staff very friendly and helpful. The ‘resort’ is currently building a new clubhouse etc so it’ll soon have improved facilities.

We arrived Boxing Day and were able to check straight into our room , each room is named after a South African wine and has a vine growing over the entrance. The room was smaller than expected but had a lovely view over the golf course and mountain range even if the balcony was also smaller than expected. The bed was firm but comfortable with nice bedding and a choice of pillows. The shower was great hot and powerful although it did take a while for hot water to come through. The fridge was big and great to stock up on cold drinks and wine etc , hairdryer was fine , safe and hanging space and drawers and shelves for clothing. Also tea and coffee which was restocked daily. Breakfast was a short stroll away and pleasant enough with a choice of hot options and the usual fruit,yoghurts , bread , cheese and ham to help yourself too. The cups for tea and coffee were tiny , a mug would would have been better. There is also juices and water available. For us the best part was the swimming pool set in lovely grounds overlooking the golf course with towels provided and the option to buy wine and cold drinks from reception. You could nearly always get a lounger and most of the time it was lovely and peaceful. You could take walks or runs in the vineyards or around the golf course once play had finished , and even watch the sunset from the top of the vineyard. Reception were always available and friendly and helpful if you had any issues. We regularly walked over to Lievens the restaurant at the golf course and the setting and food and wine were perfect - steaks to die for and klein zalze wine which was delicious. Golf wasn’t cheap but the course was in top condition the front nine wider fairways and back nine was more challenging. You were given a QR code to enter and exit the property which needed updating at reception every few days. The lodge was well placed to get to from the airport and plenty of vineyards close by to visit - the wine tasting on site was very enjoyable too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next time we are in Cape Town.

Excelente! Recomendo