Situated in the heart of the Winelands at the foot of the Helderberg Mountain, the beautiful setting of the 5 star guesthouse - AFRICA-LODGE - offers you luxurious and stylish accommodation. The swimming pool, which is surrounded by very old palm trees, and the stunning garden are absolutely private. Secure off-road parking space is available. All our rooms are African styled and have a thatched roof. They are equipped with a four poster bed and a sitting area, tea and coffee making facilities, mini safe, hairdryer, smart TV and refrigerator. The full continental breakfast can be enjoyed either al fresco - weather permitting - in the garden Pavilion. Your hosts will be happy to arrange all your bookings (restaurant, tours, etc). Surrounded by many famous wine estates, Somerset West is the ideal base for exploring the entire Cape Peninsula: Cape Town with its V&A Waterfront, the Table Mountain or the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Robben Island, The Cape of Good Hope
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Africa Lodge is a beautiful accommodation! Attention to detail in the decor of the rooms and the attention to care of the stunning gardens at the property are impressive.
Paula is a good host and with he cleaning and breakfast team, we received great service during room cleaning and breakfast each morning. The fresh fruit for breakfast is beautiful, but there could be more variety at breakfast, as it was very repetitive each morning.
Despite it's picturesque setting, you 100% need a car as even the local shops are a drive away. It did feel quite isolated, so make sure you bring your own transport.
The noise from the road adjacent to our room and the dogs barking at all hours were the downside and did affect our sleep most nights unfortunately.
Overall, a wonderful property with so many quirky and well-designed aspects to the accommodation and gardens.
Thank you Paula and Erik and Happy New Year to you both!
Sarah and Michael
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Date of stay: December 2024
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A delightful guesthouse set in wonderful surroundings and close to the wine and golf. We had 3 great nights there and took the opportunity to visit many domains. Also the breakfasts are memorable- fresh fruit and excellent bacon and eggs. Happy campers!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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We had a wonderful time at the Africa Lodge, we stayed for 4 weeks and had a great time exploring the area. The Lodge is centrally located and fully equipped, a lovely King size bed with luxury bedding, seating in- and outside with a nice private terrace. The bathroom is lovely too with a wonderful rain shower and beautiful old-school design. The garden is beautiful. The pool is great and has plenty of shade from the huge palm trees that are there with a great view of the mountain. The breakfast is super; fresh fruit, yogurt, eggs, fresh rolls and delicious homemade marmalade from the lemon trees growing by the pool. In the garden is a pavilion where breakfast is served and in the afternoon you can drink wine there. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:Best room is definitely the huge studio-apartment situated near the pool
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Response from Paula rutgers, Owner at Africa Lodge
Responded 20 Dec 2022
Thanks for your nice review!
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If I had to summarize my stay I would say: Clean, comfortable, convenient and very friendly! I was met by the owner when I arrived and he showed me to my room after I had parked in the secure parking. It was during load shedding but everything worked due to the large battery system which they have installed. My room was large and spotlessly clean. There was high quality linen on the bed. There was a fridge with a couple of complimentary waters, a large jar of mixed nuts and a bottle of wine! The bathroom was fully equipped and featured a large comfortable shower. A decent hair dryer was also supplied. There is a comfortable deck outside the rooms and a few steps away is a brand new swimming pool surrounded by shady trees. There is also a separate dining room one can use. All in all a very pleasant stay in lovely surroundings!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Paula Rutgers, Eigenaar at Africa Lodge
Responded 20 Mar 2023
Dear Gary, thank you so much that you took the time to write such a nice review! We’re very happy that you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again at the Africa Lodge! Paula
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We had an amazing stay at the Africa lodge. Such a beaufitul place with all those great details. From the warm welcome at the airport where Erik and Paula picked us up and the welcome wine in the beautiful garden until the end of our stay; it was all amazing. We stayed in the Wildebeest appartment, which is nicely decorated with African details. A spacious appartment with a nice and very clean bathroom. The breakfasts are delicious and taking care of by the great staff. Erik and Paula are very friendly hosts who can give you advice about the spots you would like to visit. If your are going to South Africa; this is a great place from which you can discover different places!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Just relax and enjoy; the rest is taken care of🙏
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Response from Paula Rutgers, Eigenaar at Africa Lodge
Responded 11 Feb 2024
We are grateful for your generous review, and we greatly value the effort you put into sharing such a positive assessment! We look forward to the opportunity of seeing you again in the future!
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We were staying in the Africa Lodge for one night last March, but could have stayed for way more. Such a pretty oasis; lovely garden and a very nice pool. The room was very spacious, luxurious and comfy with nice pieces of art. The bed was very nice as well so we had a great good night sleep. We woke up to a delicious breakfast to be enjoyed in the lush garden. The lodge is close to Capetown and also very close to the Winelands so great location to enjoy all the nice things South Africa has to offer. Also a big plus: the hosts are very kind and happy to help and give tips where to go. So, long story short: Africa lodge is a must if you are planning a trip to SA!!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Paula Rutgers, Eigenaar at Africa Lodge
Responded 17 Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Africa Lodge! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for a longer stay in the future!
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The Dutch hosts Paula and Erik bought the old lodge 2 years ago and completely rebuilt and renovated it in one year. Paula (own design studio) has furnished all the rooms in an African-European style. The garden has many old trees and has been decorated with many new plants. We can only agree with the existing reviews about breakfast, restaurant and golf course reservations, and excursion tips. After making the reservation, you also receive a 50-page brochure with all the information by email. Our room was the Wild Beast Suite and we felt very comfortable. Paula and Erik, keep having lots of nice guests and all the best for the future! Peter and Rosemarie
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Date of stay: December 2023
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We had a lovely week in the incredible tasteful and luxurious Africa Lodge. We stayed in the Buffalo room and is was very well equipped with so much attention to detail and comfort. The beautiful garden and house makes our stay unforgettable. We definitely will come back to this excellent guesthouse!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Paula Rutgers, Eigenaar at Africa Lodge
Responded 05 Dec 2024
Thanks a bunch for your awesome review! Can't wait to have you back next year! Appreciate you booking with us again. Paula & Erk
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We had chosen a nice spacious room, which also fit as shown in the photos. It was also basically clean, there and there it would have needed a little more attention. But the dung buckets and ashtrays were emptied upon request. The breakfast offer was okay, though not very varied. One type of juice, yogurt, fruit and cereal were served without asking. Paula and Erik are nice and at pains, but not the born hosts. We have already experienced significantly better 5-star houses in SA.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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We couldn’t have a better place to start our 1st visit to South Africa. We felt at home from the first moment at Africa Lodge with Paula and Eric, they are great hosts. They are Africa lovers at heart, have traveled the whole African continent, and share their adventurous travel experiences with pleasure.They showed us the best wineries and places of Stellenbosch. At the end of each day it was wonderful to relax by the pool in their beautiful African oasis! The lodge is very modern, the rooms are attractively furnished and decorated in African style by Paula herself. We miss it already and come back soon!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Paula Rutgers, Eigenaar at Africa Lodge
Responded 06 Jan 2024
Thank you for your glowing review of Africa Lodge in Somerset West! We're delighted that your first visit to South Africa was enhanced by our hospitality. It's fantastic to hear that we, true Africa enthusiasts, made you feel at home from the start, sharing their extensive travel experiences and guiding you to the best wineries and places in Stellenbosch. Paula's African-inspired room decor reflects her dedication, and we're glad you appreciated it. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!. Until then, we wish you many more exciting adventures in your travels.Warm regards, Erik, & The Africa Lodge Team
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There are more places to choose from in the Somerset West area.
PRICE RANGE
R 3,128 - R 3,943 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownSomerset West
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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