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Houw Hoek Hotel

3.5 star property
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Off N2 Between Grabouw & Botriver, Grabouw, Western Cape, 7160
  • Elgin
    5 min drive
  • Paul Cluver Wines
    10 min drive
  • Arabella Golf Course
    16 min drive

Room options

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Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room

Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room

Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room

Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room

Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Open Plan Room

Double Open Plan Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Trail's End - Hostel

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (13)
The price is NZ$120
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Trail's End - Hostel

About the area

Grabouw

Located in Grabouw, Houw Hoek Hotel is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Elgin and Paul Cluver Wines. .This family-friendly hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Oak Valley Estate and 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Green Mountain Trail.

What's nearby

  • Elgin - 5 min drive
  • Paul Cluver Wines - 10 min drive
  • Arabella Golf Course - 16 min drive
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 42 min drive
  • Grotto Beach - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honingklip Brewery & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Farmstall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Houwhoek Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hickory Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kolkol - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Houw Hoek Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Houw Hoek Hotel offers 81 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Grabouw hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the Main Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Main Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 215 for adults and ZAR 215 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice.
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions apply at this property until further notice. Guests can expect periodic water supply outages or reduced water pressure during their stay.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 215 for adults and ZAR 215 for children

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
There is no charge for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw
Houw Hoek Grabouw
Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel
Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw
Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel Grabouw

Houw Hoek Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Birthday celebration at Houw Hoek
We had a good stay at the hotel and the food was really tasty. The view of the mountain from our balcony was amazing. The only criticism I have, was that the hot water ran out after one shower on our second day there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelius

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Okey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

JJH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and tidy mountain retreat
Nominally clean and tidy. In need of a refurbishment. Staff friendly and helpful but service on the slow side
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good except food not up to standard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fathima

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cleanliness of the Hotel was great - the staff are super helpful. great place I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Houw Hoek
Hotel itself is lovely. But room 64 which I was given was far from the main hotel - above the service quarters and the garage where motorbikes were stored (and used from 6.30am) this meant that it was quite noisy. Breakfast was nice. WiFi was strong even during load shedding. It would have been lovely to have a map or layout of the premises in the room as I had no idea of all the facilities available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Alida

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marius

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Norman Antoinette

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Pack clothes for just incase.
We looked so forward staying at Houw Hoek Hotel, but my goodness it turned so cold in Elgin and unfortunately I did not pack for that freezing weather. The end result we came back home with the flu. EISH!!! Having breakfast I discovered that the dining room is long overdue for an upgrade. The area where the cook serves eggs is very dirty. Such a pity because it is a lovely place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Bronwyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noncedo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its am awesome place with excellent client service. Rooms are spacious, clean and their food is divine. The area offer tranquility and great connection with nature
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

LR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Clinton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Breakfast
Our stay at the hotel was good. There are certain aspects that can be improved upon, namely; the pools need better upkeep, better play rooms for the children and more board games, the rooms could do with a microwave. The food at the restaurant was good even though we waited a lengthy period for it. The buffet breakfast is good, but it's the same thing everyday which starts to get boring. The area itself is somewhat boring so the hotel should make an effort to entertain the children.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

KURT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service Excellence
My wife and I took a break-away before the Christmas rush started. From the time of our arrival until we checked out, we were very impressed with the facilities, service and all that Houw Hoek Hotel has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great venue. Service and food good, amazing value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the best time Thanks so much, and a great Pool Table :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
We attended a wedding and stayed over for 2 nights. The staff was extremely helpfull. Rooms is spacious and clean. Overall I would definitly stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Houw Hoek Family Getaway
Location, service and attention to kids making it so easy to take your family there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019