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Lalapanzi Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star guest house in Helderberg Rural

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Farm 3 - Wedderwill Estate - Sir Lowry's, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7133
  • Waterkloof Wines
    7 min drive
  • Morgenster Wine Farm
    16 min drive
  • Erinvale Golf Club
    18 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    51 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Cottage, Ocean View, Sea Facing (Ezantsi - Self Catering)

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Cottage, Ocean View, Mountainside (Phezulu - Self Catering) | Terrace/patio

Comfort Cottage, Ocean View, Mountainside (Phezulu - Self Catering)

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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B&B Room

B&B Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Helderberg Rural stay.Your stay at this Helderberg Rural guesthouse places you within 9 miles (15 km) of Bikini Beach and Elgin. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Helderberg Nature Reserve and Erinvale Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Waterkloof Wines - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 19 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Bikini Beach - 21 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Strand Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Roasting Company at Lourensford Wine Estate - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Vergelegen Estate - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mary Anne's Natural Emporium - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lalapanzi Lodge

4-star guest house in Helderberg Rural
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this guesthouse measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Lalapanzi Lodge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1995
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lalapanzi Lodge offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments.

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: ZAR 175 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 4 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Lalapanzi Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K

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

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a last minute change of plans to stay at Lalapanzi and so glad we did! Rose and the staff were brilliant and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet, whether relaxing on the terrace outside our room, sitting by the pool or hiking the trails on the property. Breakfast on the upper deck was lovely, stunning views over False Bay. Would definitely recommend if looking for accommodation in this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 7 days in January 2024. The staff and service were great! They made us feel like home the moment we arrived. The breakfast is excellent and we also enjoyed dinner one evening during our stay. Quiet and safe, easy to enjoy a walk around the area. The property manager and Rose deserve 5 star for their outstanding hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an incredible view. The vibe around the lodge is unlike other areas I stayed in the Cape Town area. It has a forest setting with vineyards near by. The staff was great. Plan to have a dinner at the lodge at least one night. The food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge in stunning location
Stayed for two nights as a couple. We both absolutely LOVED our stay here - the room was spacious, spotless and had a stunning view over the countryside and down to the sea. Room was very well equipped and modern. Welcome and service from Rose and team was lovely - we felt looked after and Rose was able to provide advice on what do to during our stay. The estate that the lodge is on is huge and we were able to walk / hike around - there are vineyards, a small reservoir and some hiking trails - it’s all beautiful. We can’t wait come back and spend more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and superb property. The highlight for us was the care, friendliness and willingness to go the extra mile from all the staff from the proprietor down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, beautiful views of false bay. Rose, attended to every need . The lodge was immaculate. The breakfast was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge in Hottentot Holland Mountains
Very pleasant, comfortabele and quiet stay in the mountains near Cape Town. Very friendly and helpful staff. Vineyards and woods. Great restaurant (Idiom) and good birdwatching (Sir Lowry’s Pass) nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Lalapanzi
We had an amazing time at Lalapanzi Lodge. A beautiful, cozy lodge in the mountain, with ocean views. They have a swimming pool in the middle of a pine forest and every luxury you could dream of. We would love again to go if we ever have the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fanstastic location / accommadation
Fantastic location / accommodation with views to die for. Restaurant is a little gem and their own estate wines (Skaap) and excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Dave, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and relaxing stay
We enjoyed a 2 day stay in the suite while visiting the nearby Waterkloof restaurant. The suite was spacious with a separate bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and outside terrace. The lodge is in a lovely peaceful, private estate and the views across False Bay are stunning. Rose and all of the staff were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you. We found the food to be good rather than excellent (with the exception of the gorgeous fillet steak!) and this is the reason for not making our review a 5 star rating overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, cool view, lovely room!
This lodge is a bit out of the way, but it has a spectacular view and the whole team is very friendly and super helpful. We checked in late and hadn't made dinner plans, but discovered that nearly everything was closed. The chef scrambled to put something together for us for dinner, and it was great. The next morning, again having failed to plan ahead, we asked Rose to help us find a driver for the day, so that we could visit local wineries. While we enjoyed our breakfast, she was able to get us all set up! Great service, cool view, lovely rooms. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

DA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Was a lovely stay. Rose was very helpul, and was also clued up on what we could do in our spare time. Very very friendly. Room was always clean and modern on the inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views from our room were incredible! We stayed at Lalapanzi on our last night in Cape Town. It is a short drive from the airport and it offered the perfect seclusion (and views) we needed after a busy week of safari in Kruger. The staff were very helpful and nice!

8/10 Good

Steve, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded lodge in hills above Cape Town
Lalapanzi offers an exclusive, quiet, secluded retreat in the hills. Great for relaxing, and a base for exploring the winelands or the coast.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem in Beautiful South Africa
Spectacular and peaceful surroundings, a honest and warm welcoming, and a clean comfortable living space with breathtaking views from the room balcony. We will be back again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem amidst the pine trees.
Excellent view. Attention to detail by hosts. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Very clean and tidy.

10/10 Excellent

Edmond, Dublin, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location, Great View, Great Food
The lodge is about a 10 minute drive outside Somerset West in a beautiful, secluded and safe area with a stunning view of False bay from most any room. They serve a made-to-order full breakfast in a lovely, open dining room all facing the great view. There is also a balcony that could be used for dining on warmer days. We had dinner there one night - ostrich steak - which was done perfectly to order, nicely presented and very reasonably priced. We used this location for a trip to the Hermanus area and wine tasting in the Helderberg and southern Stellenbosch Areas.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Cape Town
Best part of our trip to Cape Town! Wonderful accommodations, spectacular setting, great dining, perfect staff!

10/10 Excellent

Andrus, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant and comfortable stay. We loved the peronal and their very friendly and professional attitude. The dinner, prepared only for us was something to remember, thank you Rosy.

8/10 Good

f

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice retreat
Lalapanzi est sorte de cabane au Canada mais en afrique du Sud. Le personnel est toujours souriant et aidant. Lalapanzi is a kind of canadian cabin but in South Africa. The personnel is always smili g and helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

f

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019