Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop

CEDARBERG RATING

Luxury

Overview
  • Journey through time in one of the most historic and scenically beautiful locations on the African Continent.
  • Learn about the marine life, fynbos and pristine environment of the unusual reserve.
  • Eat dinner on the beach with the sand between your toes and the region's finest wines on the table. There certainly aren't many places to enjoy this in South Africa.
  • Experience some of the world's best land-based whale watching straight from your bedroom.
  • Enjoy staying in a cosy and intimate lodge. Here, you will arrive as strangers and depart as friends.

Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop is situated in the eastern sector of De Hoop Nature Reserve, just over a three hour drive from Cape Town. The lodge is positioned right beside a six kilometre stretch of private beach. It has a fascinating history. The area’s extraordinary beauty and blissful seclusion led ex-President FW de Klerk to choose the location for his ‘Camp David' for the early peace talks between De Klerk and the ANC.

Lekkerwater (which translates as ‘the place of good water’) has seven rooms, each of which enjoys a glorious outlook across the ocean and beach outside.

Activities at Lekkerwater

Activities include beach walks, sundowners on the dunes, rock pool explorations, walks and bird-watching.

Not only does the coastline outside boast a plethora of rock pools to explore, it also offers some of the planet’s most productive whale watching, with dolphins aplenty too. From July through to November, Southern Right Whales and their calves travel here from Antarctica, providing some heart-stompingly spectacular and unforgettable sightings for guests to take in. As well as southern right whales, you’ll also spot the less common Bryde’s whales and perhaps even humpbacks as well as dolphins cresting the waves.

Walks through the fynbos - Lace up your boots for a walk through the fynbos. As part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, you’ll discover thousands of endemic plant species in the reserve including the national flower of South Africa, the King Protea.

Bird-watching - with over 250 species of birds recorded in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, you’ll definitely be able to tick more from your list.

At A Glance

  • Beach within easy walking distance
  • Off the beaten track
  • Birding hotspot
  • Rural location
  • Sea views
  • Walking Trail
  • Wifi on premises

Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop on the map

Rooms

Double or Twin room

The dream at Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop was for the spectacular vistas to take center stage and room is fronted by floor-to-ceiling glass windows that overlook the Indian Ocean- offering uninterrupted views before you. Inside, the rooms take inspiration from the natural beauty of the reserve and are earthy & comfortable. A wood burning fireplace takes away the evening chill and the open plan ensuite showers allow you a private peak at the ocean.

Family room

The dream at Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop was for the spectacular vistas to take center stage and room is fronted by floor-to-ceiling glass windows that overlook the Indian Ocean- offering uninterrupted views before you. Kids have their own private loft room with 2 three quarter beds. Inside, the rooms take inspiration from the natural beauty of the reserve and are earthy & comfortable. A wood burning fireplace takes away the evening chill and the open plan ensuite showers allow you a private peak at the ocean. Kindly note that there is 1 x bathroom (open plan shower & enclosed toilet) for the parents & children to share.

Lekkerwater Beach Lodge – Kate’s review

Lekkerwater Beach Lodge is on the site of an original holiday homestead which was requisitioned by the Government in the 80s. It is a simply gob-smacking location with views up and down this completely deserted beautiful stretch of beach. Basically this is as good as any beach destination in South Africa. The main lodge is small … Read More

Kate Bergh
Co-founder & Director