Houw Hoek Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (1038 reviews)
Off N2 Between Grabouw & Botriver , Botrivier , ZA
+27 28 284 9646

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent food quality
Poor breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Breakfast area was not well maintained, with dirty tables and waiting times for staff.
Service
8.53
Reception staff were professional and friendly, always willing to assist.
Location
9.07
The location is awesome, with beautiful Overberg views.
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms were newly refurbished, spacious, and comfortable with beautiful views.
Amenities
8.55
Excellent facilities for both kids and adults with plenty of activities.
Value for Money
7.51
Food quality was inconsistent; value could improve based on dining experience.
Food and Beverage
7.06
Food and service were average; breakfast service was disappointing with long waits.
Overall Experience
8.53
Despite a few service hiccups, a wonderful stay overall with great atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:53

Property Description

Mountain Retreat Oasis

Scenic Views and Culinary Delights
Experience the tranquility of mountain vistas while indulging in delicious meals at our main restaurant. Enjoy the stunning views from the terrace as you savor breakfast, à la carte lunches, and dinners prepared by our skilled chefs.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind and rejuvenate in our two outdoor pools or pamper yourself at our new wellness spa. From massages to facials, our spa offers a range of treatments to help you relax. Additionally, take advantage of our sauna, Rasul, and heated indoor pool for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Escape to Houw Hoek Hotel for a perfect blend of nature, luxury, and relaxation. Book now for an unforgettable mountain retreat experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1038 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 7.06
Overall Experience: 8.53
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sarah • couple • za
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Everything staff room location

Cons:

No rugby in rooms and bar too small to view game properly!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Danette • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Marius • couple • za
9
Awesome
Cons:

I think the DJ vs previous visits got it slightly wrong this year, i guess difficult to keep everyone happy, other than that brilliant as always.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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MASAFUMI • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Wilmia • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Azelia • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

I love all the extras.

Cons:

If there can be am aircon or heater of some sort, it will be 10/10.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • solo_traveller • za
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Everthing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Tofeeq • solo_traveller • za
7
Houw Hoek Hotel : One night in the countryside.
Pros:

Location, buffet breakfast 😋, wifi speed, hiking, general facilities.

Cons:

Many places and facilities require on-going maintenance. Put-Put, Games room, etc.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Abie • couple • za
5
Stay and food was excellent. No hot water when we arrived. Maintenance was bad.
Cons:

No hot water. Could not shower. because the water was cold. Notified reception 2 times. Assured us will notify maintenance to investigate and fix but when we booked out it was not fixed yet.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Elsabe • couple • za
5
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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NEVILLE • couple • za
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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jason • family_with_children • za
6
Pros:

we all enjoyed the breakfast and the kids loved the zip line

Cons:

weather was very cold, only half the beds had heated blankets and the room had no heater. i also had to call reception to go speak to drunk people just before 2am for being so loud

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Hanneke • family_with_children • za
10
Excellent value for money - family stay.
Pros:

The breakfast was wonderful. Family room really comfortable with a small second bedroom attached. Facilities excellent with so much to do for the kids. Beautiful scenery. Best breakaway holiday.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Christo • extended_group • za
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Munzhedzi • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Munzhedzi • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely stay. Stayed in the new extension- massive room. Beautiful carpet. Clean and classy. Good view of the mountains.
Pros:

Spotless. Good location. Beautiful surroundings

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Candice • solo_traveller • za
8
Comfortable & Value for money
Pros:

The facilities especially the padel court is awesome.

Cons:

There was some water damage on the wall of the room we stayed in.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • za
3
Pros:

We are regular visitors. Was one of our favourite spots but it has gone down so much since we were last there. No management. Service terrible.

Cons:

Dirty room. Dirty towels. Dirty dining room. Had to ask three different people to light the fire in the dining room. Very disappointed

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee