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Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

Perched up high and overlooking the surrounding coastline, the intention for Lekkerwater was to create a relaxed and homely environment where guests could choose to either immerse themselves in the surrounding natural environment or cocoon themselves and obverse from a distance. We wanted to bring the environment into the lodge so that each guest feels a part of it, but also not forgo any creature Comforts.

  • Reviews
    5/6
  • Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
    Premier/Luxury Camp
  • Camp Size 14 guests
All about Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

A visit to Lekkerwater is an adventure. With incredible fauna and flora, pristine beaches, abundant sea life and a rich & fascinating history, our focus is on offering a homely andcomfortable beach lodge breakaway.

Perched up high and overlooking the surrounding coastline, the intention for Lekkerwater was to create a relaxed and homely environment where guests could choose to either immerse themselves in the surrounding natural environment or cocoon themselves and obverse from a distance. We wanted to bring the environment into the lodge so that each guest feels a part of it, but also not forgo any creature Comforts.

The lodge is centred around the main building which offers extraordinary views in every direction. The doors can be opened fully and give way to a deck and extensive sea views, which often include dolphins frolicking in the waves and, during whale season, an incredible number of whales. The deck contains a communal fire pit as a place to gather for conversation or a night cap at the end of the day.

About the camp
Activities
  • Guided marine explorations and intertidal zone walks to thriving rock-pools and caves
  • Guided fynbos and nature walks & explorations
  • Dolphin watching year round
  • Whale watching (July to November)
  • One of the planet’s best “hot tubs” with a view!
  • Learn about the fascinating history of the area from 100,000 years ago till today.
  • Beach sundowners
  • Feet-in-sand surprises
  • A place to fully recharge, re-connect and recalibrate
What is included and Excluded Included
  • All accommodation on a sharing basis
  • all meals
  • drinking water
  • lodge activities
  • road transfers between the lodge’s car park and Lekkerwater if required.
Excluded
  • Getting to the Lekkerwater car park from Cape Town / George etc
  • all drinks
  • discretionary gratuities to staff and guides
  • Cape Nature park entrance fees
  • comprehensive travel insurance
    • All extras are payable on check-out by Visa or MasterCard.
  1. Road Travel Two-wheel drive vehicle

    The drive to Lekkerwater Beach Lodge takes around three and a half hours from Cape Town via Caledon & Bredasdorp. Guests enter the De Hoop Reserve via their Potberg Gate in the East. From the Potberg gate it is a 14.6km, 45-minute drive to the Lekkerwater car park, where saloon cars are parked before the 6km transfer to the lodge in the lodge’s 4x4 vehicles. If you have a 4x4 or a SUV with high clearance, you can drive all the way to the lodge. Please make sure that you read our detailed driving directions.

    Our meeting & collection time at the Lekkerwater Car Park is at 2pm (or arrival at the lodge if you have you are travelling in your own 4x4 is no earlier than 2.30pm), so please plan accordingly. Our check-out time is 10am. If you are lost, please call or WhatsApp the lodge at 072 252 2905.

    Please note: There is an additional park entry fee payable to Cape Nature in cash when you enter De Hoop Reserve at Potberg Gate. This is currently R50 per person per night.

  2. Air Travel Helicopters

    It is a fabulous hour & a half scenic flight from Cape Town in a helicopter with the landing spot around 200m to the east of the lodge.

Accomodation

For the lodge interiors, we took our inspiration from the spectacular environment. The emphasis was on handcrafted, natural materials inspired by the landscape and ethnic in culture. They had to be simple and functional yet still organic and earthy. The colour palette is muted and soft, with shades of blue reflecting the ocean and rockpools.

Number of rooms
  • 6 rooms
Room Descriptions
  • each bedroom offers a unique view of the Indian Ocean
  • a private veranda
  • wood burning room heater
  • largecomfortable beds
  • an open plan ensuite bathroom
Food Experience

Meals at Lekkerwater are homely and generous. Our chefs pride themselves on using quality local ingredients. Meals are served either in the main area or, if the weather and tides permit, feet-in-the-sand dining. We can cater for most dietary requests if we receive ample warning remembering that our closest shops are a four to five hour round-trip drive away. Sadly, we cannot accommodate strict Kosher or Halal requirements.

What else do I need to know?

We welcome children aged 6 years and older. Please note that we can’t offer childminding facilities. If you have young children, it is your responsibility to ensure their whereabouts and safety at all times. Lekkerwater has an unfenced swimming pool & high drop-off areas. Wifi is generally available in guest bedrooms (but not in the main area). There is very limited cell phone signal due to our remote location although there is a spot about 200m from the lodge where the signal improves. 220V charging facilities are available in bedrooms

What else to bring?

We’ve got the essentials. Here are some of the not-so essentials (but always useful!) items you might never have thought of… Reef shoes, Crocs or similar for walking on sharp rocks that you don’t mind getting wet! Good walking or running shoes for clambering over the hills and into the ravines. Binoculars, wide brimmed hats, sunblock, a torch / flashlight, sunglasses, wind & rain jacket, long sleeve shirts, shorts, swimming costume, a good book and something warm for the cool mornings & evenings.