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Lily Pond Country Lodge

4.0 star property
A tranquil retreat near Garden Route National Park where travelers can enjoy pool lounging, spa massages, and a welcoming coffee shop

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Lily Pond Country Lodge, near Garden Route National Park, offers a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and rejuvenating spa massages. Enjoy breakfast with local cuisine and relax at the praised coffee shop.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Garden Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Garden Room

  • Lake view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6)

  • Park view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in The Crags, Lily Pond Country Lodge is in the mountains and on a lake. The Otter Hiking Trail and Storms River Suspension Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden Route National Park and Natures Valley Beach. Robberg Nature Reserve and Big Tree are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our The Crags travel guide
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Nature's Valley Road, Garden Route, The Crags, Western Cape, 6602

What's nearby

  • Garden Route National Park
    Garden Route National Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Natures Valley Beach
    Natures Valley Beach
    9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach
    Plettenberg Bay Beach
    25 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Robberg Nature Reserve
    Robberg Nature Reserve
    34 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Tsitsikamma National Park
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    40 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    135 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Enrico
    18 min drive
  • Bread & Brew
    5 min drive
  • Bramon Wine Estate
    7 min drive
  • The Peppermill
    6 min drive
  • Blue Rocks
    13 min drive

About this property

Lily Pond Country Lodge

Upscale country house near Garden Route National Park
Located close to Natures Valley Beach, Lily Pond Country Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a corner/local shop and a terrace. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. In addition to shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A local area shuttle, a nature reserve and smoke-free property
  • Outdoor furniture, beach towels and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • CD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 900.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 12 to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 900.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Lily Pond Country Lodge Nature's Valley
Lily Pond Country Lodge
Lily Pond Country Nature's Valley
Lily Pond Country
Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags
Lily Pond Country The Crags
Lily Pond Country The Crags
Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags
Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House
Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House The Crags

Frequently asked questions

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Lily Pond Country Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lily Pond Country Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this country house is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Garden Route National Park and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Natures Valley Beach. Robberg Nature Reserve and The Otter Hiking Trail are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Lily Pond Country Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful peaceful, unique grounds and pool. Staff were all super friendly, helpful and gave recommendations for the area. The food and drink in the evening were slightly more expensive than we had paid elsewhere but was definitely worth it and was so convenient to just walk through the gardens to the restaurant each evening. A great base for Nature Valley and the Tsitsikamma Park. The only minor things were that the air con wasn’t working in the room but didn’t bother us as we had cool nights with rain and also the WiFi in the room was slow or dropped out but other than that we had a great time and would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anthony Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel amenities are reasonable but be warned there are no TVs and spotty WiFi. There are no nearby restaurants so unless you want to take a 20-30 minute drive for a reasonable restaurant you are obliged to use the hotel restaurant. This gets to my unfortunate experience and low rating for the staff. After our first night being advised it was necessary to place your dinner selection before 12.00 we attempted to do so and were advised the kitchen was closed for the day. The premise had been taken over by an arranged conference and the restaurant leisure area had been converted to facilitate this. I asked why I had not been advised of this prior to arriving and was told that they did not have my contact details. As it was booked through Expedia they could obviously contacted me or certainly advised me in my arrival. When I informed the manager that to close the kitchen and turn the quiet boutique hotel into a conference centerwas unacceptable and I would be checking out her reply was “Good” I definitely would not recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Allez y les yeux fermés !

Je dois manger sans gluten, c'est le seul et unique endroit où le chef cuisinier à eu plein d'intentions pour que je puisse profiter pleinement de mon séjour. Petit muffin sans gluten au petit déjeuner, idem pour les repas du soir, entrée plat dessert sans gluten. Je le remercie vivement pour cela. Accueil chaleureux. Rien à redire, endroit au calme exceptionnel, personnel discret et gentil. Bravo à tous
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Magnificent

It amazing, the stuff was very friendly and took great care of us
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alamae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Property

What a stunning property, and amazing couple who own and run it. We loved our stay and cannot wait to visit once again - 2 nights was just too short. On a side note - the beds were like sleeping on a cloud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a winner

I loved my stay at Lily Pond. Beautiful grounds and pond. Incredible bird life, singing frogs and absolutely no traffic noise to disturb the peace and tranquility. My accommodation was well appointed, comfortable, spacious and modern - I loved it. Niels and Margaret (owners/managers) were attentive, gracious and genuinely friendly hosts. I chose to have dinners at Lily Pond too - they were mouth-wateringly delicious! This place is a winner and I will be back very soon.
View from my room 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WORLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing little gem...

Amazing little hidden gem with excellent staff. Very friendly...and tranquil....will definitely visit again..thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito agradável nossa estadia . Tudo feito para agradar o hóspede, principalmente as refeições. Com certeza recomendarei este hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spammers

I am being spammed by this company
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Architektur, fantastischer Garten mit großem Teich und Pool, die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll und mit liebevollen Details ausgestattet, die Besitzerin ist sehr freundlich und hat eine angenehme Art zu kommunizieren, Frühstück und Dinner sind superb ( das Beste auf unserer gesamten Reise) Rundum perfekt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful!

Such a beautiful lodge! Service is great and staff is polite and amazing.. Really great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Lodge ist sehr schön, vor allem der Blick vom Zimmer auf den Lilienteich ist fantastisch. Die Lodge wird von einem sehr kommunikativen, freundlichen und diskussionsfreudigem holländischen Päarchen geführt. Beide sind um ihre Gäste sehr bemüht und hilfsbereit. Zum dinner hat man abends die Wahl zwischen einem vegetarischen Menü oder Fleisch/Fischmenü (3 Gänge). Das dinner ist sehr gut organisiert und lecker. Von der Lodge sind es ca. 6 km bis zum Strand von Nature Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I found the staff and our hosts to be very welcoming and extremely helpful. It was a real pleasure to stay at the Lily Pond Country Lodge. The Baboons wandering around the extremities of the grounds took us by surprise at first but on being assured that they were safe we enjoyed the experience. The rooms were large, high quality and very comfortable although the open plan nature of the bedroom and bathroom was not what we would have chosen..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is not difficult to see why Lily Pond gets consistently good reviews. Such consistent reviews don’t just happen - they are testament to the professionalism and efforts of the owners, Niels and Margaret. Refreshing to see such hands on owners who have also trained their staff to their own high standards. Everything runs smoothly and apparently effortlessly but that only comes with excellent ownership/management. Spotlessly clean, very stylish with great attention to detail, excellent food and staff - could have taken Faith home with me for her smile and personality. Niels and Margaret you deserve your success - thank you. To anyone reading this I can highly recommend Lily Pond and would definitely stay again if in the area. Car wash was a nice extra touch!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth a visit.

Amazing relaxing place to stay. Attentive staff and food was absolutely fantastic. Our suite was lovely but be wary of the ordinary garden rooms as the toilet has no door or privacy. May not concern you but our friends who stayed in one found it very disconcerting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very nice lodge in the Natures Valley

We loved the service and the friendliness of the staff. A nice little lodge to feel good. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury at it's very best.

We had a marvellous stay, not long enough but would recommend to anyone visiting that part of South Africa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not to be missed! This place is heaven on earth!!

This is by far THE BEST PLACE we've been to in SA and in general. The level of service is so high you won't believe it. The room is beautiful with gorgeous view to the pond. It was top clean with premium bedding. The in house restaurant is amazing. Food was delicious and service was perfect. The owners spend time with each guest every day asking them how was their day and what are their plans for the next days. Breakfast at tge garden was also delicious and made for order. Our car has been washed every day! To sum up: GO THERE! Great value for money and you'll have the best stay for sure! We spent 2 nights there and we were very sad to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trivdes

Ett fantastiskt mysigt ställe med en verkligt fina fyrarättersmeny. Trevligt på alla sätt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NATUR PUR

Kleine liebevoll gestaltete Anlage direkt in der Natur mit super Personal und fantastischem Essen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019