Name: Hlangana Lodge
Address: North Street 51, 51, Oudtshoorn, 6620, ZA

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Dinty

The property is in a good location and secure. It needs some TLC but the staff is very friendly and helpful.

A decent breakfast too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Roy

Very peaceful and beautiful place to stay. Easy access to Cango Caves and Meerkat experience. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast. Welcome drink and warm welcome on arrival.
The only minor issue we had was that we noticed quite a few ants in our bedroom in the morning.
We would still recommend this place to others.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

JP

We stayed in an aconomy room, very small.
Breakfast was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Dorothy

Beautiful property, tropical feel, lovely breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Lorna

Spotlessly clean, charming staff, small pool, modern rooms. Does not serve dinner but plenty of nice restaurants nearby.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

Eric

Super staff, very nice room! Could not log on to WiFi, but that is a minor issue when you're in Zen Country.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Gavin

This is an oasis - the gardens are beautiful and the whole complex just has a quality feel. The reception kept in touch with me ahead of my arrival and made sure that I was looked after upon arrival. The room was very nice - big enough for what I needed - clean and well-equipped. This is a delightful place to stay with lots of nice touches to welcome you and add to your stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Richard

Amazing stay. Rooms were beautiful, outdoor shower was fantastic! Close enough to walk to town and felt relatively safe in the town

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Ruma

Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Good location
Ample parking

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Michaela

We loved our stay here! A good location for us and walking distance to some very nice restaurants. The service from the staff was excellent, and it was such a lovely room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Atul

Beautiful large rooms. Friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Pav

A Gem

The place is modern, exceptionally designed, very clean. A bargain!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Linet

Great Place

If I had to make suggestion, it would be to have winter sheeting on the beds and offer more of a tv package for your guests.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2025

Ramdas

We had paid for our room in advance. Our room was 10 degree centigrade on arrival and took 4 hours to warm. When I complained to the duty manager in the morning she just shrugged. There was no remorse nor an apology

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Olivia

Lovely stay

Well maintained and tranquil property. Staff was super friendly, with quick Checkin. Room was spacious, very clean, with a lovely, big bathroom with both shower and bath. Beds were comfortable and had a good night's rest. Good quality bedding.

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Lee

Bathroom needs a door

Disappointed that the bathroom did not have a door. The toilet had but getting out of the shower meant hiding around the corner or making sure the curtains to room were closed. Not ideal when staying in a twin room with the opposite sex.

Breakfast was reasonable. Omelette was more of a crepe. Some of the buffet food was uncovered, which attracted flies.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2025

Jan

This would have been a fantastic stay but we did book economy rooms and they were fairly basic compared to the rooms with private terraces onto the main gardens. Economy rooms seem to be for the drivers (mini bus and coach drivers etc) so I recommend checking where your room will be and perhaps going up a level.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2025

Gillian

Overnight during the Garden route trip

Grounds were lovely as was the garden room we stayed in. Breakfast was great too. Staff really friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2024

john

Some Problems

Very nice, but the night before we were to arrive we were told the swimming pool was not functioning. Bearing in mind the one day was in the mid thirties, this was disappointing. Our room had an artisan working all day, on both sides of us. One night I had to ask him to stop hammering on our walls at 8 o' clock at night. The hotel staff and very nice and considerate. management need to up their game.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Emile

We were welcomed with a very nice fruit juice when we checked in. Room was very spacious and clean and breakfast was very good and complete!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Lyndsay

We wished we could’ve stayed longer. What a beautiful and peaceful property. The breakfast was excellent.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2023

Russell

Upmarket lodge, not sure if it was worth the cost

An upmarket lodge, which is reflected in the cost. They provide continental breakfast (cooked breakfast was extra cost). Room was large, clean and comfy. Parking secure.
Continental breakfast was underwhelming.
Wifi didnt work in our room.
Felt it was a little impersonal

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Yvonne

We will return again!

Amazingly beautiful gardens, modern rooms, delicious breakfast, friendly cats, and welcoming staff.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2023

Robert

Grounds were lovely
Room was poor. We had midges in the room (I hope they were midges), long hairs all over the couch (not ours). The safe wasn’t working, the tv was broke, no bath mat, half a roll of toilet tissue. Entry to your room is via old fashioned locks with long keys, starting at 5 in the morning, all we could hear was people opening and closing their doors and the jangling of keys.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2023

Hendrika

the stay at Hlangana was TERRIFIC

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2023

James

Fantastic!!

They couldn’t have made us feel more welcome! A real oasis! So clean, private and relaxing! We were welcomed like family and all staff were so friendly! Large accommodation couldn’t have asked for more! This place is on our list to return to next time!! E can not recommend more highly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2023

jolee

Nice quick overnight here!

Staff was great!! Location perfect!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2023

RICHARD

Excellent place to stay

A superb place to stay - large rooms/bathroom, great veranda overlooking well tendered and tranquil garden. Lovely garden swimming pool with sun loungers and lawn. Staff exellent and looked after us very well - even had menu's from local restaurants and staff happy to reserve a table. Great breafast served on the veranda. Highly recommend for a stay in town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

Jon

One night stop on Route 62

Beautiful lodge with beautifully tended gardens. Not far from the fantastic Cango caves - a ‘must see’. Didn’t try the pool in the garden! Reminded us so much of a lovely safari lodge we stayed in on Masai Mara in Kenya. Didn’t use the shower on our one night stay- old style over bath with an ‘enclosure’ felt a bit tricky to get in or out of the bath. Lots of restaurants nearby - We fancied something relaxed so had a basket meal and a beer at the Route 62 diner just down the road. Complimentary continental breakfast was ample for us, but cooked was available. Would stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2023

Julie

Pretty lodge

We only had a one night stay here so it was a quick visit, it exceeded our expectations, it is a very pretty place with well kept gardens and our room was very modern. The hotel doesn’t do evening meals but will recommend a restaurant nearby and book it for you they also booked the Congo caves for us which is a twenty minute drive and worth doing the staff were very helpful. Breakfast is just continental but you can pay a small fee to have cooked, there was plenty to choose from.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2022

gouravbaid

We had a relaxing stay here. If you're amidst a Garden Route trip, Outdshroon is definitely a must-visit town and Hlangana Lodge is a perfect spot to crash in.

The check-in was pretty smooth and our honeymoon suite was perfectly nestled right in the heart of the property.

Cape Karoo Restaurant is around the corner where the woodfired pizza was amazingly delicious and Cango Wild Ranch is also down the road where you can find a lot of fun activities and encounters with the wild animals.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2022

Mark

Great place.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2020

Lucas

Comfortable, neat and clean accommodation! Good service with a really fantastic breakfast. Enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend it!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2020

PMD1959

We booked this property for some rest and relaxation and I was under the impression that it was in the countryside but it is on the main road out of Oudtshoorn. However, the grounds are beautiful and we spent a delightful 4 day break sitting around the pool and enjoying the grounds. The staff were superb and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was enjoyable. The pool filter was not working properly when we arrived but workman arrived the next morning and solved the problem. The staff were extremely diligent in ensuring that everything was high quality. The rooms are well furnished, spacious and spotless. Our room overlooked the main garden and we loved sitting out on our terrace each night with a glass of wine. There is a minibar in the room and a bar at reception. The lodge advised on restaurants and attractions nearby. We ate at Jemima’s and Nostalgic which were both excellent. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful and a combination of cooked to order and buffet. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so wonderful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2020

Kevin

A lovely pool and oasis on the edge of town. Lovely and quiet with helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Nice location also staff very helpful. Close to many activities

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2019

BradCuth

The staff were well prepared for our arrival, and took every opportunity to ask about our needs, and met them with exceptional efficiency. We would definitely recommend to any and all......... great time!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2019

Andrew

Enjoyable overnight stay

Lovely property, very friendly staff. Main bedroom in the family room was great, but the second room was smaller than expected. Good breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect overnight stop. We stayed there en route to Cape Town and to see the meerkats. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Breakfast plentiful. Thank you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Steph

A lovely stay, in a great location with a very friendly, welcoming feel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

We only had one night here, but wish we had more. It was very relaxing and felt like home. Staff and property were very nice.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Gordon

Clean rooms, beautiful property.

Our stay at Hlangana Lodge was fantastic. The rooms were clean and the lodge offers a variety of places to relax outside your room including a beautiful pool. You’ll feel safe at this property with it’s high gates and overnight security guard. There are some friendly cats living on the property, who are very welcoming. Breakfast was fine. My only complaint is that I was unable to access the wifi from my room.

Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Feb 2019

shirley

Nice staff but a far cry from luxury

The photos and description grossly exaggerate this hotel. To say it's 'One of the finest small luxury hotels in South Africa' is very misleading. The photo of the pool make it look large, but it's no larger than that you'd find in an average private home. Furthermore, it's overhung by tree branches and so is constantly full of leaves and berries making it very unwelcoming. There aren't many sun loungers which meant most guests on our first day when the hotel was full were lying on their towels on the grass! There are some stone figurines around the edges which were all broken. We stayed in one of the top deluxe rooms which was quite spacious but the entire front façade is made of glass affording no privacy without totally closing the curtains. The bathroom had no privacy into the shower area. There was no bath. The 'champagne' breakfast is sweet, sparkling red and there is no restaurant food apart from a bar cheese/meat platter at lunchtime.and the walk to the closest restaurants is about 20/30 minutes We paid to use the bikes but they are designed for flat land as they have no brakes or gears and it is not flat land. This hotel's main redeeming feature was its pleasant, helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely Lodge

Well appointed large family rooms facing a beautiful garden and pool . Lodge is located in a tranquil area on the outskirt of Oudtshoorn but close enought to restaurants (by car). Property is very secure.
The manager and staff are lovely and very helpful.
Good base to visit the area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2018

Milan

Modern Comfort

We spent a night transiting through Our enjoying an extended road trip through the Karoo. Hlangana Lodge provided an excellent, clean, modern, resting place to recharge and get prepared for a day out in the surrounding area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful only sorry we were not there for longer. Amazing breakfast and good coffee not weak like had in precious B&B. The gardens are beautiful and very restful by the pool with clean towels provided. A welcome drink on arrival and receptionist was so helpful with restaurant information shuttle bus etc. 5 stars all the way.

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Small room but quaint hotel for a one night stay. Have shuttles to near-by restaurants as well.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

The property was in a quiet area and very clean. The Wi-Fi was very weak. That is the only drawback to this property. Very friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Neil

Early winter stop over

Good value for money. Well located. Polite, pleasant and professional staff. Good breakfast.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2018

Leigh Anne

Great lodge near Cango Caves

Very nice lodge 30km from Cango Caves. Grounds were beautiful. Beds very comfortable. Everything was very clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was great. Restaurants in town offered a free shuttle to and from dinner.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2018

Songezo

Great service at a very reasonable price

In short I wish I’d known of your lodge and I’d booked you guys earlier in my company business trip. Will surely return with my family.
Thank you for the lovely breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2018

Cornelius S

Attention to detail

Hlangana Lodge is an awesome place to stay in Oudtshoorn-the staff are very attentive and the accommodation is more than adequate for travelling in the Cape.
The breakfast venue, food and service is first class.
Keep up the fantastic work👍

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2017

Ken+Elisabeth

Wonderfull experience in Outshoorn.

Beautiful gardens and convenient location. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2017

Mike

Everything was excellent. The staff were amazingly helpful. The food was very good. Definitely five star.

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2017

Susan

Nice lodge, lovely grounds

We stayed for only one night and were happy with the large rooms and outdoor spaces. The staff were very helpful on arrival to confirm our meerkat adventure booking. There was a nice breakfast buffet with several cooked to order options.

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2017

sonette

I felt like the ugly stepsister of Cinderella!

I felt like the ugly stepsister of Cinderella when I saw the room. I have previously stayed at the Hlangana about 10 years ago and it was exceptional. This time we got a very small unattractive room at the back of the building. The room was fitted with a double bed with a very thin inner duvet, very small bathroom with a broken shower head which made showering a big challenge and nearly impossible. It is a four star establishment but this room apart of having only a bathroom with a shower and no bathtub will surprise me it will be rated a three star room. Our view from our bedroom was onto a washing line. The coffee facilities, which we only discovered before we checked out the next day was stationed in the clothing cupboard and we therefor never saw it. There was a problem with the water which we were made aware of on checking in but I would of thought they could of put bottled mineral water out in our room for drinking purposes. The breakfast was exceptional though although you could only have breakfast until 9h00 am in the morning as oppose to 10h00 am. I don't think I will want to stay there again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2017

leeanne

Very Small

The place is SO SMALL, yes it was a budget room but for R1300 a night- its not a budget price- with the smallest bathroom I have ever seen- food is good but room is really not great- even the kettle is in the cupboard- there is no plug by the table to boil it - and no space on the tv table where the plug is - so must you boil it on the floor? again- just really small for that amount of money

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2017

keith

Very nice stay. Good location near restaurants. Beautiful grounds, lovely welcome from reception. Room was very nic and spacious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2016

Harry

Attractive, well-run hotel.

Only a single night's stay, but the staff were more than helpful, the rooms spacious and quiet, the grounds beautiful, and the extensive breakfast was fresh and well-prepared. We would welcome the opportunity to stay again. The countryside is beatiful and nearby restaurants were excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2016

Heather

Hidden Oasis

The lodge is a hidden oasis with beautiful spacious rooms. The staff was extremely hospitable - we had a bad experience at a local restaurant, and the hotel staff brought us a bottle of sparkling wine just to send their regards. I'd definitely go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2016

Trev

Good accommodation in Oudtshoorn

A good find in a quiet location on edge of the town on road to Cango Caves. Lovely gardens and accommodation with comfortable bed and large bathroom. Difficult to fault. Breakfasts very good and staff welcoming and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2016

John

Family. Holiday

Stayed two night's should have stayed longer

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2016

tracey

An oasis of calm

Lovely setting just out of town, short walk to a couple of restaurants. Bathroom slightly dated and soap dispensers annoying as fixing to wall stopped plunger working but minor gripe! Wi-fi not strong but adequate.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2015

Jill

Little oasis off the main road.

Staff could not have been nicer. Did everything we needed and recommended a fabulous restaurant in walking distance from the lodge.
My only complaint as a bad back sufferer is the bed. 😞
Otherwise was a great stay

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Comfort stay in Hlangana Lodge

Our wife and I spent one night in Hlangana Lodge. Room is big and tidy. Service from staffs is excellent. The only downside of our stay is that the entire area of the hotel was out of electricity for 2 hours.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2015

Tom

Nice hotel, great gardens and friendly staff.

Great gardens. Also have two very friendly cats. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2015

Gordon

Good overnight stop

Excellent overnight stay. Breakfast wholesome and plenty. Good stay and would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2015

GUY

A quick overnight stay

We only stopped for one night but we were delighted with the accommodation. A slight downside was no restaurant on site, but they have us a few recommendations and then booked us in. Note if you are going to Oudtshoorn try Ostrich meat and/or buy your Ostrich goods. The Mrs bought a feather duster which was very cheap and some friends went to a good shop on the Main Street just a 5 minute walk from the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2014

peter

Nice hotel with pleasant gardens

Had a stop over for 2 nights whilst travelling the garden route. Hotel staff welcomed us on arrival with glass of wine. They did our washing for a reasonable price. Overall enjoyed our stay there.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2014

Keith

Just a very restful place to stay

We only stayed for one night but arrived early and we were able to have a coffee and wander round the grounds until our room was ready. We had a very comfortable stay and there was no rush to leave in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful colonial styled lodge

Stayed at the lodge only one night, and wished we had stayed longer. Beautiful spacious room with a great garden. breakfast was delicious and the hotel staff were very friendly.

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2014

JHAVERI

Excellent staff

Staff was extremely helpful and coordinative. They fulfilled every little need of ours.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2014

charlie

lovely hotel, nothing negative at all

nice room, beautiful grounds including pool, excellent breakfast and very friendly staff. slightly out of town centre but taxis are really cheap. well worth considering

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2012

Verified traveler

Great for anyone

The hotel was simply amazing. The staff is knowledgeable with the area and happy to help. Breakfast and the rooms are nice. The hotel is only a short walk to many of the great restaurants in town.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2012

Oodie

EXCELLENT VALUE

Beautful lodge style hotel, with tastefully decorated, spacious rooms and modern bathroom.
Excellent service, even down to car being washed down overnight for us. Very nice cooked to order breakfast. Amazingly good value for money.

Partner