Grootvlei Guest Farm in Lambert's Bay
About the Hotel
Rooms with Ocean Views
Accommodation ranges from the 4-star Grootvlei Guest House to the rustic Oppiduin and eco-friendly units. Rooms include private bathrooms, heating, tea/coffee makers, and some have partial or full sea views. Unique 'Bird Nests' offer a shell-like design with ocean views, while the family suite has two en-suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a braai room. Budget rooms are smaller with shared bathrooms. All units feature key access, safety deposit boxes, and daily housekeeping.
Dining Options Onsite
Breakfast is served in the main guest house - ample and delicious with homemade bread and great coffee. For lunch and dinner, guests can order packed lunches or use the shared kitchen and BBQ facilities (outdoor fireplace and picnic area). Catering is available for weddings and events, including a spit braai. Nearby, the Muisbosskerm seafood buffet is a 10-minute drive. Special diet menus and wine/champagne can be arranged.
Leisure and Activities
The property has 1 km of private beachfront with outdoor BBQ facilities. Guests can fish, cycle, hike, or watch dolphins and sunsets from the beach. Bird Island Nature Reserve is a 5-minute drive for birdwatching. On-site amenities include a garden, shared lounge/TV area, and a large braai area with glass windows for windy days. During flower season (August-September), the Sandveld transforms into a wildflower display.
Location and Access
Grootvlei Guest Farm is 6 km from Lambert's Bay fishing village and a 3-hour drive from Cape Town. The beach is accessible via a footpath across a road and dunes - best reached by car for a short drive. Free parking is available. Nearby attractions include Bird Island Nature Reserve, Muisbosskerm, and local restaurants like Isabella's. Public transport is not available from the property.
Services and Facilities
The hotel offers daily housekeeping, ironing, laundry, and packed lunch service. Private check-in/check-out and a safety deposit box are available. Meeting/banquet facilities can host up to 500 guests - a beachfront wedding chapel and two dedicated event venues are on-site. A shared kitchen, BBQ area, and outdoor fireplace are provided. The staff can arrange catering for events and assist with local information.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Private beach
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
