This charming lodge, located just a stone’s throw from the beach, is in the heart of Hout Bay and welcomes guests to experience traditional Cape hospitality. Brightwater Lodge offers a number of comfortably furnished guest rooms as well as a self catering apartment. Relax in the comfort of the spacious guest lounge or marvel at the surrounding mountains from the balcony of the apartment. After a long day of travelling, you can treat yourself to a Hydro Ozone Spa therapy treatment. Breakfast is served in the sunny breakfast corner of the lodge or can be prepared in the fully equipped kitchen of the apartment. Read a book in front of the fireplace in the guest lounge or unwind after a day of sightseeing. If you wish, you can make use of the barbecue facilities in the garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Du
    South Africa South Africa
    I absolutely loved the comfort of my room and the beautiful breakfast. The host was amazing, welcoming and super friendly.
  • Jeff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and breakfast excellent. Very quiet and comfortable. All staff brilliant and Alex is as friendly as they come. In other circumstances, it would be a privilege to have him in my friend circles. He loves his present location and livelihood...
  • Barend
    South Africa South Africa
    Alex was a great and welcoming host. He had lots of valuable tips on the trails in the area. I liked the comfortable bed and spacious room. Having breakfast next to the indoor fireplace with excellent food, was great. Next time I'm bringing my...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brightwater Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules
Brightwater Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Brightwater Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Brightwater Lodge

  • Room options at Brightwater Lodge include:

    • Apartment
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Brightwater Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Game drives
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Brightwater Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Brightwater Lodge is 400 yards from the centre of Hout Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Brightwater Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Brightwater Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Brightwater Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.