Waterland Lodge in Hout Bay

Each self-catering unit includes a seating area and a kitchen fitted with a stove, fridge, microwave, kettle, and toaster. A minibar is provided, and grocery delivery is available. Every cottage has a private bathroom with a bath, bed linen, and daily housekeeping. Some cottages, like Daisy, have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Patios with BBQ facilities are standard.

Breakfast is offered each morning, often delivered as a breakfast basket. Guests can also use the BBQ facilities for braai evenings, with firewood provided. Wine and champagne are available on site. A small minimarket stocks essentials.

The lodge has a large outdoor salt-water swimming pool open all year, with sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels. The garden includes a pond, mountain river, and a playground with a soccer field, table tennis, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Board games and indoor play areas are available. A pool with a view and shallow end suits children.

Waterland Lodge sits in a quiet Hout Bay valley, surrounded by mountains. Chapman's Peak Drive is 6.5 km away. The property is on the MyCiTi bus route and a short drive to Constantia Nek for walks and Kirstenbosch Gardens. Cape Town International Airport is 29 km away. Secure, accessible parking is on site.

Free WiFi covers the property. Daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing are offered. The lodge provides meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and a barber/beauty shop. Families can borrow boxes of toys. The friendly dogs on site add to the experience. 24-hour security and CCTV are in place.