Ladybird Boutique Hotel at Kanonkop

Hotels
8.5 (680 reviews)
Ladybird Vineyards R44 Klapmuts Road , Stellenbosch , za

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Infinity pool
Outdoor furniture
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Slow breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Cleanliness had mixed reviews, with mentions of dirty rooms.
Service
9.11
Most reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
Multiple reviews highlighted the beautiful and convenient location.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable with lovely views.
Amenities
8.13
Amenities are good but lack some service elements according to guests.
Value for Money
8.59
Generally considered good value for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Food was enjoyed but with a couple of mentions on slow service.
Overall Experience
8.61
Guests had a very positive overall experience and are likely to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 04:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views

Outdoor Relaxation: Ladybird Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace for guests to unwind and soak in the serene surroundings.

Gourmet Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and make use of the barbecue facilities for a delightful evening under the stars.

Comfort and Convenience: Each room is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a kitchenette and a balcony with stunning lake views.

Experience the beauty of Stellenbosch and book your stay at Ladybird Lodge for a memorable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 680 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Antoine couple fr
8
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée avec une jolie vue sur le plan d’eau
Hôtel à taille humaine (moins de 10 chambres)
Personnel très agréable

Cons:

Au vu du prix élevé de la chambre, il serait apprécié de pouvoir choisir plus qu’un plat pour le petit déjeuner (on ne peut pas prendre du sucré et du salé sans payer de supplément)

Le frigo était très sale et le ménage de la salle de bain devrait être plus minutieux

Trop peu de transats au niveau de la piscine (seulement 6)

Le dimanche une dizaine de personnes extérieures à l’hôtel étaient à la piscine, faisaient beaucoup de bruit et nous éclaboussaient en sautant sans cesse dans l’eau. Tous les voyageurs ont désertés la piscine, au vu du prix on aurait souhaité un minimum de calme et de confort

Il était compliqué d’accéder à l’hôtel car la grille était fermé, la sonnette ne fonctionne pas et personne ne répondait au téléphone.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
10
Will be back soon
Pros:

Beautiful quiet location

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
B
BERNARD couple fr
9
Excellent séjour
Pros:

Au bord du plan d’eau,très calme,entouré des vignes.
La gentillesse du personnel.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Helder extended_group mz
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Felix couple de
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Nicholson couple za
4
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
C
Claude solo_traveller fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Endroit calme et charmant, très propre, personnel adorable et aux petits soins dans une ambiance familiale. Nous recommandons vivement cet hôtel tes cosy ( 2 piscines et petits dej super !!)

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Ralf couple de
2
In die Jahre gekommen und schlecht gemanaged
Pros:

Die Möbel und der Dam sind schön, die Vögle zwitschern...Das Personal ist fröhlich bemüht die Schwächen des arg in die Jahre gekommenen Hotels zu überdecken. Es fehlt eine Führungspersönlichkeit mit Know How und eine Grundrenovierung.

Cons:

Trotz Mail, dass wir spät kommen, war das Gate geschlossen. Die Klingel seit langem defekt, wie man sah....Elektrik in der Anlage muss saniert werden.Die Akustik im Haus ist eines Boutique-Hotels unwürdig...keinerlei Trittschalldämmung, sitzt man in der Suite auf dem Balkon, sitzen darunter die Essengäste und unterhalten sich fröhlich....Auch die dumme und billige Abtrennug der beiden Suites und der kleineren Zimmer sind ohne Sinn für Privatshäre konzipiert.Im Bad stinkt es, da ein Abfluss ohne syphon gebaut ist....Betritt man das Hotel riecht es nach Küchendunst, da es keine Abzugshaube gibt...Am 2.Pool sitzend hört man die nahe N44 sehr laut.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Reginald couple za
10
Good food and Silas was a good manager
Pros:

Serene and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Tayla couple za
7
Cons:

The room we recieved wasn't the room we booked in the images on booking.com.
There was hair in the shower drain.
There was no air conditioning in the room even though the booking on book.com said there would be.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Karabo couple za
5
I thought it would be better, very poor and disappointing.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was not clean. The kitchen had old rubbish from the people who checked out before us.
We were staying outside a laundry room everytime we walked out of our room we saw the laundry door wide opened with all that mess.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
D
Dilhan family_with_children sz
5
All the potential in the world, but shortcuts will often lead to problems.
Pros:

Beautiful property, nestled next to a stunning lake, an unusual setting for Stellenbosch. Perfect rooms and welcoming staff.

Cons:

What spoiled our stay was food poisoning. After having ordered the Sunday lunch, 2 of our party fell terribly ill and suffered food poisoning. Realistically the worst food poisoning I have ever suffered in my life, and having to travel the next day in that state was uncomfortable to say the least. I am still on the mend as I write this two days later. Infact, my 3 year old daughter also felt ill after eating at Ladybird.

This is clearly a staff issue, and not a property issue. It appears as though Ladybird had a beautiful past and sadly, short cuts are being taken in her present state that risk the well being of their patrons.

A pity as this would have no doubt been a 10 if it weren’t for such a serious issue arising.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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anthea couple za
10
Will definately be back !
Pros:

Staff were exceptional !!! Always helpful , polite and went out of their way for us . They really made us feel at home .

Cons:

It was perfect 🤩

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Wilhelm P. couple za
7
good but not great overall
Pros:

Location, Friendly staff, Very good layout and surrounds

Cons:

Room was fair but not "spick and span" clean and fresh

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
A
Aurial couple za
10
Awesome
Pros:

Everything including the hospitality

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
B
Babalwa couple za
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hugen couple za
6
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Chantell extended_group za
3
The view was nice, however the communication from the staff was not acceptable.
Pros:

I liked the view.

Cons:

I wanted to express our concerns regarding the safety and security of our accommodations yesterday. As two females traveling alone, we were disturbed by unusual noises and sounds of fidgeting outside our door, which created a stressful environment. Despite our expectation of a quiet and safe space to relax, the experience fell short.

While we did notice some security presence when we departed. We were not aware that there were security or staff on premises as we were not given that information nor reachable contact numbers. We attempted to contact someone to report our concerns last night, but the phone numbers provided were not functional. This lack of communication channel made it difficult for us to address the issue promptly.

We were disappointed with the overall experience and would appreciate it if measures could be taken to improve security and communication in the future.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ndamulelo couple za
1
Pros:

They could not open for me to check in

Cons:

They never opened for me to check in

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rene couple za
9
Pros:

the scenery is beautiful from the guest room. the peaceful environment was everything.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee