Name: Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge
Address: Route 45, Franschhoek, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Gustav

Great stay! Friendly staff and relaxed self serving bar!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Gil

No doubt the right place to stay in to perfect a comprehensive wine route and culinary capital experience. The fabulous homely hospitality and service, beautiful and comfortable facilities, the view; vineyards and mountains alike…

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2022

Alberto

The lodge is as pretty and comfortable as one could ask for. Every detail from the vineyards, room, breakfast and common areas. Ezna made sure we used our day wisely with incredible suggestions. Thanks to everyone for the magnificent stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2022

Kevin

Franschhoek sightseeing

Outstanding. Picturesque surroundings. Super comfy bed, perfect breakfast. Warm pool. Honest Bar had everything, chilled evening and lovely atmosphere all round. Will most definately return.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2020

Peter

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Klein Waterval Riverside! Very friendly and helpful staff. The service was outstanding! They helped us with booking taxi and restaurants for the whole stay.
We loved the rooms, the breakfast, the service and the pool!
/Viktor and Peter

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2019

Charles

Lovely check-in. Great hosts. Awesome pool. Loved the self serve bar

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2019

SHELLEY

not worth the price-even bed side light not working.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Nice, but not worth the price

We stayed one night, in high season. The room was small, but fine. The bathroom was tiny; it was so small, we had to turn sideways to pass between the shower and the vanity (and we're skinny!).
The manager was outstanding, and very customer-focused. The breakfast was fine. It was very nice to sit by a small stream while we ate breakfast.
My biggest issue is value. I just didn't see any reason why the price was so high (around R 3200 per night). To me, given the location, and the setting, the price was at least 50% higher than it should be.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2019

Katharine

Lovely location with mountains and vineyards Really friendly staff- nothing was too much trouble
Room was beautiful too- shower head a bit feeble but just a gripe

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Well located, close to the centre of Franschhoek and a number of the key wine farms and places of interest the accommodation was comfortable and the views across the vines to the mountains spectacular.
A great base for exploring the region.
We could not have been made more welcome. Danika, in particular, put herself out to be of assistance. Breakfast was great.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2019

wendy

Fabulous little hotel

Fantastic little hotel, the staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful if they tried. A little way out of the centre of Franschoek, about 10 kms but well worth the journey in for dinner each night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2018

Evan

Great personal service.

Fantastic personal service and a great homely feel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great Hotel, Great View, Great Stuff

We did not know what to expect but really it was an amazing experience. Great scenery and very calm/beautiful place.

We will go there for sure again

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Gorgeous location and fantastic advice

This is a terrific bed and breakfast with a welcoming feeling and the proprietor goes out of his way to create a friendly and relaxed setting. The grounds are impeccable, but what really makes it special is the advice from the owner. Everything we asked about we got spot on recommendations. It's a few miles from the town center, We were given help making a reservation and a car service so we could enjoy wine safely. If you want views of the vineyards, this is ideal. I would definitely come again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2016

Rowena

A wonderful oasis in a beautiful location.

We couldnot have asked for a better place to stay, the rooms were just wonderful and the staff wdere amazing and not only looked after us so well but gave us excellent recommendations for dinner. Thank you Greg for providing a bit of pure luxury in a fantastic location.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2016

Danzill

Awesome view

Awesome landscape, great service, friendly staff, breakfast was king.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Ni e location

Love the place have stayed twice. Bathrooms tired and outdated but being upgraded this year. Look forward to our next year hopefully.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2016

Caroline

Klein waterfall review

We had a lovely stay and wished we had booked more than one night. The host was first class greeting us on arrival and making us feel really welcome. We were shown around and left to fend for ourselves finding everything. The breakfast was lovely and we had a perfect stay. Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Relaxation

A lovely place to spend a couple of nights after 8 weeks travelling in a campervan . We stayed here 10 years ago & were pleased to see that it hadn't changed . Greg was very helpful & very efficient .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2016

georg v

HAPPY DAYS SPEND AT KLEIN WATERFALL

MY TOP RATING CORRESPOND TO A B&B OF THIS CATEGORY, WE FOUND IT EXTREMELY CONVENIENT, THE KINDNESS OF THE STAFF AND THE MANAGER DID GO THE EXTRA MILE TO SOLVE ANY PROBLEM. THE B&B DO NOT HAVE REFRIGERATORS IN THE ROOMS, BUT WHEN I INQUIRED FOR A BAR FRIDGE, 10 MINUTES LATER THEY BROUGHT A SMALL REFRIGERATOR FROM THEIR KITCHEN, WHAT MORE CAN YOU WISH.
THIS PLACE HAS MY FULL AND DESERVED RECOMENDATION

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2015

Robert

The hosts could not have been more gracious and accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2015

Lance

Great stay!

Excellent room, great surroundings, amazing staff made for a really great stay. Staff booked a dinner at Roca for us and that too was amazing!!

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely lodges just by the vineyards

Klein Waterval is a very charming place with rustic lodges and a fabulous location right by the vineyards. Sitting by the bar provides a beautiful view of the vines against a backdrop of mountains. The pool is a lovely cool retreat on a hot sunny day and the staff are very pleasant and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Franschoek hotel

Hotel is ok

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2014

Peter

Customer service and hospitality defined!

I had an amazing stay at Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge. The customer service and hospitality simply does not get any better than this. Great advise for wine yards, places to eat and scenic drives. I simply could not recommend Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge highly enough!

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2014

lEdward Foster

Great location

In the middle of wine country, easy drive to Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Very helpful with info,Greg and Treavor couldn't do enough. Just down road is Leopard's Leap Winery, well worth a visit for tasting & more.

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2014

Colleen

Quiet, peaceful stay

Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge is located in the country which makes for a quiet, peaceful stay. If you are looking for an active nightlife, this is not the place to stay. If, however, you are interested in a safe, quiet place to spend a night or two, this is ideal. The lodge is within close driving distance to both Franschoek and Stellenbosch, but a car is essential. It is the midst of wine country, so very convenient for a wine tour. It rained during our stay, which brought out the centipedes and our room was filled with them - pretty disgusting! There were three of us, so our daughter had to sleep on a sofa sleeper, which was convenient, but not terribly comfortable. Staff was great. All in all, a great place to stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2014

Eugenie

Fantastic service

It was a very comfortable stay. The lady who works there was very friendly and informative, regarding wineries and places to go eat. It was nice to open the door and see the vineyards. Very pleasant stay! Thanks!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2014

Rob

Staff were brilliant, and extremely helpful, from local information to booking restaurants and arranging drivers they were awesome. If we'd had more time wed have done a bit more relaxing poolside. Its a very personal space which makes it easy to talk with other guests which you don't get in big hotels. If you're gregarious and like to mingle a bit I'd fully recommend it.

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2013

Verified traveler

Enjoyable Stay

Good stay. Slightly outside Franschoek so a car or taxi needed for the evening if you wanted to enjoy a glass of wine but well placed for visiting places of interest within the area. Bathroom could do with an update.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2012

Verified traveler

Gteat place for a couple

Excellent stay, peaceful, clean, short ride into town.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2012

Verified traveler

Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge

A lovely small Inn with a classic winelands Cape Dutch look and feel.

Located overlooking vineyards just outside Franschoek. A quiet setting with a very nice pool and breakast service. A perfect place to settle in after a day visiting the extraordinary vineyards and restaurants of the area.

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2012

David

Rustic, full of character with odd slight failings

This place was just brilliant for us. We had just had 2 nights in a v top hotel in Cape Town and wanted to go more BnB. This place is large, slightly run down, has its faults, but is absolutely brilliant. We will be back.

It was a very African stay. Thatched rooms, full of character, cool even in 35 degree heat, large central fan not air con.

The owner was great to talk to and the two Parson Jack Russells are full of character and very friendly. Even a big dog lover was won over.

So, if you like quirky, can accept the odd small fault, then this place is brilliant and a must. If you are one of those who complains at anything - then stay elsewhere.

Planning to go back next year. Oh and Franschoek, is excellent and do go walking in the La Rochelle nature park - the views are wow.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2011

Ricky and Louise

A comfortable place in a wonderful setting

Although we were the only guests at the hotel because it was winter we were treated very well. We arrived late and were shown to our bungalow room overlooking the beautiful Franschoek mountains. We drove into the town which was quite dead at 8pm but had a sumptious meal at Reubens in the town which was excellent and original. Enza the manageress could not have been more helpful to us the next morning as she recommended a place we could stay near Hermanus to see the whales which was stunning. The hotel is simple, clean and well situated. It is near the Solms Delta farm which is really interesting to visit as it is a cooperative venture with an interesting museum giving the history of the farm and its inhabitants. Klein Waterval is a great place to explore this exsquisite area.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

RAFAEL

Um lugar muito especial na região de Fanschhoek.

Um lugar muito especial na região de Fanschhoek. Fomos atendidos maravilhosamente bem pelos proprietários, que foram muito simpáticos, agendaram wine tasting e também deram dicas para o jantar próximo à propriedade. O lugar é lindo, apartamento espaçoso e com uma vista incrível para os vinhedos e montanhas. Serviço de excelência altamente recomendado.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2023

Marjo

Unique farm experience

A classical farm experience with Very generous and hospitable staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2023

Jenny Daling

Content norwegian students

Stunning place with a wholesome staff that make you feel like home. Thank you very much for a great stay!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

sehr schöne Unterkunft in schöner Weingegend
nahe Straße sorgt für minimale Geräuschkulisse

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Schitterend gelegen chillplek met mooi zwembad en vriendelijk personeel.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2018

Lidy

Leuke lodge, maar prijs-kwaliteit verhouding is niet helemaal correct.

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Goed verblijf

Kamer was (te) klein als je met 2 koffers reist. Ontbijt was voldoende. Personeel is erg enthousiast, geinteresseerd en behulpzaam. Prijs/kwaliteit niet in balans.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2017

melanie

Leuke lodge bij Franschhoek

Vriendelijk personeel, mooie kamer met prachtig uitzicht. Zwembad, honesty bar, ontbijt top. Alleen het bed was te stevig naar mijn voorkeur en je hoort de doorgaande weg best wel.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

very nice and wll situated lodge.\n

well view over the wine yard.
You drive in 5 minutes to Fransschhoek and Stellenbosch and Paarl are also near.
good and nice rooms , lovely place

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Wir hatten einen sehr liebenswürdigen Empfang mit ausführlichem Rundgang.
Die Anlage ist ein ehemaliges Weingut mit entsprechender Anlage.
Verschiedene Bungalows und ein sehr schönes Schwimmbad.
Das Restaurant wirkt sehr rustikal.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2016

Fredrik

Bra avkoppling i vinmeckat. Dock långt från gårdarna och vi fick inte tag på taxi så det blev privatchaufför som blev rätt dyrt.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Dec 2015

Not Provided

Preis-Leistungsverhältnis eher ungünstig, da überall spürbar, dass nur das Notwendige angeschafft wird (im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften in Südafrika). Die Mitarbeiter an der Rezeption waren aber auf jeden Fall sehr nett und äußerst hilfsbereit!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2015

Jens

Sehr nettes B&B außerhalb von Franschhoek. Die Gastgeber sind super nett und sehr hilfsbereit. Ein kleiner Fluss schlängelt sich sehr idyllisch über das Anwesen. Zur Erkundung der Gegend ist dies ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt.

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2014

axel

Situation idéale au milieu des vignes

Très jolie guest house au milieu des vignes, décoration soignée, personnel sympa et de bons conseils !

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2014

moma

historisches guesthouse im urzustand

kleines gästehaus am bach ca. 15 km außerhalb franchhoek, inmitten eines schönen gartens und stillgelegter weinberge

personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit

standartzimmmer nr.4 war sehr klein, kaum platz für gepäck, keine steckdose in reichweite für den teekocher ,wasser mußte auf dem boden erhitzt werden, auch in spiegelnähe keine steckdose zum haarefönensches
bäder waren leider auch noch im urzustand

im ver gleich zu anderen gästehäusern die wir auf unserer 3 wöchigen reise kennengelernt hatten leider zu teuer
pool war leider nicht in gutem zustand, kein filtersystem , alles in allem nicht einladend

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2013

WB

Familiäres Hotel vor Franshoeck

Familiärer und freundlicher Service zeichnen diese Hotel, eine umgebaute Farm aus. Liegt an der Verbindungsstraße Franschoek/Paarl, gut 8 km vor Franschoek. Die Betreiber sind extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit. Leider wird in der Unterkunft kein Abendessen angeboten, so dass man nach Franschoek fahren muss. Die Reservierungen werden von den Inhabern vorgenommen, auf deren Empfehlungen man sich verlassen kann.