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Reviews of Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge

R45, 7680 Franschhoek, South Africa

#21 of 59 B&Bs and Inns in Franschhoek

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Review score

Based on 246 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the lodge was very cute and comfortable and perfectly located to explore the area. the staff was so nice and helpfull, they made our stay very special!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    Amazing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved eve

    The breakfast was great and meeting our expectations. Our requests were met.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Very nice accommodation with excellent customer service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sound of traffic from the room.

    Customer service was excellent, Ezna and her team are very accommodating. Great accommodation in a beautiful setting. Afternoons sun by the pool, fire place at night and very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    10
    Beautiful place & amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ezna & Bridgit are so kind and sweet! They gave us many tips of places to visit/restaurants/wineries, and made a huge effort to help us whenever we needed. The food is delicious and the rooms are very neat and clean! Besides, the view is incredible!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    9.0
    A delightful place with friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tiny thing, but just the mechanism of the shower door seemed to be a bit broken. Everything else was wonderful.

    Beautiful setting. Spacious, comfortable room. Helpful, friendly and attentive staff who made us feel very welcome. It was nice to be slightly out of town away from the hustle and bustle.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wonderful friendly staff, delicious breakfast and well appointed room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    I enjoyed my stay at Klein Waterval and am happy to recommend it to anybody. Will definitely stay there again.
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views, lovely, helpful staff, and comfortable, clean and inviting rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great breakfast and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    A cosy and great value stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The staff were all really attentive and so helpful. And the honesty bar was well-stocked and always available!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Wish we could have more days and that that our stay would be longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ezna, the property manager who welcomed us, was a fantastic host, giving priceless info on what to do and visit on the days of our stay. Take her advises, you won't regret it The room was fantastic, bed super comfortable. Breakfast is amazing and the property is beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Relaxing place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    Beautiful and quiet location outside of Franschhoek. Extremely comfortable and relaxing. We extended for 1 extra night it was so good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Loved it!! Will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints. All good.

    The setting in absolutely amazing, nestled in amongst the vineyards. The location in also great is that you have easy access to Paarl, Frranschoek and Stellenbosch. The service was outstanding and Ezna went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and happy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Etna and the team were incredibly welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Great advise and recommendations for places t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All perfect

    Very friendly staff, clean, nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful setting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Perfect, cosy, clean place with lots of character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the whole place.

    The setting...beautiful. The staff...Bridgit is a gem. Trevor, the owner, was also an interesting and friendly character. The breakfast was excellent. The honesty bar is a rare and welcome feature. The pool was clean and refreshing. The room was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    What an amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I travelled with my 21 year old daughter. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome, relaxed and well-informed. The room was perfect and offered everything we needed; airco, generator back up, wifi and tea facilities in the room and the terrace outside overlooking the vineyards. The bed and linnen were wonderful so we slept really well (twin bed). We especially loved the location between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch and around the corner from all the great wineries and the honesty bar. It is so nice to be able to pour yourself a drink by the pool. But best of all was the personal touch and the very warm welcome by Ezna. This was by far our best stay during this holiday

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Excellent: service, stunning view & lovely pool with very comfortable bedrooms. Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady on reception who also served breakfast was exceptional. She couldn’t have been more helpful: we needed to extend our stay at short notice due to flight cancellations, and we loved it here so much we wanted to stay an extra night. Not only did she help sort this with no stress, we kept the same room, she helped us contact the car hire company & we had a delightful extra day by the gorgeous pool. Also loved the honesty bar which worked really well. A beautiful property

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Super Stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Welcome exceptional! Lovely pool and bar, and other guests. great breakfast. very comfortable room. tremendous views over the vineyards.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Great hosts! Wonderful place in the middle of the wineyard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin/King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hosts! Wonderful place! We felt very welcome and we will come back as soon as possible!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Recommend for a few days of relaxation and to explore the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    small minus - very close to the street so can be loud, also at night.

    The farmhouse turned guesthouse is really lovely for a couple of day's stay. Beautiful view into the vinyards and a lovely pool area to relax by. The guesthouse is just 10 mins drive to Franschhoek town and all the neighbouring wine estates. Communication was super easy, also via WhatsApp, with recommendations for activities, dinners and wine tastings.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Quaint and peaceful escape in Franschhoek.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We loved everything about it!

    Our stay here was exceptional. Not only is the property lovely, and in a great location but the host, Esna, went above and beyond to assist us with recommendations and reservations. The rooms are spacious and clean, the pool is beautiful and the riverside breakfast is fantastic. We loved it so much we extended a night! Would recommend to anyone.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location, beautiful view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Our Hostess was great, she already booked us a restaurant and gave us all great tips for the environment. Pool and breakfast nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great staff who created a good atmosphere..Breakfast and room were excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful, attentive, personal experience at a very small boutique guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were absolutely lovely, it is such a personal service and they all go above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. No problem or question was too much and they were very proactive when we had any enquiries

    Stayed in February 2024

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