Houw Hoek Hotel

Mountain hotel with 2 restaurants, near Elgin

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December 2025

16

January 2026

2 restaurants, breakfast served - Houw Hoek Hotel (Grabouw)

Property entrance - Houw Hoek Hotel (Grabouw)

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - Houw Hoek Hotel (Grabouw)

Houw Hoek Hotel, near Elgin, offers an idyllic retreat with a spa featuring relaxing massages and facials. Enjoy family-friendly activities like mini golf, an arcade/game room, and 2 outdoor pools. With free in-room WiFi and a playground for kids to burn off energy.

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar
Pool
Spa
Laundry facilities
Free parking

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
Breakfast available
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Steam room
Room service
Childcare
Conference center
Business center

For families (6)

Children stay free
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Playground on site
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower

$107 nightly

Dec 24 - Dec 25

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 16 - Dec 17

Tomorrow

Dec 17 - Dec 18

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Double Open Plan Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

409 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

344 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

441 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

409 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

2 bedrooms

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

506 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

3 bedrooms

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

505 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower

431 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

431 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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$119 nightly

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Off N2 Between Grabouw & Botriver, Grabouw, Western Cape, 7160

What's nearby

Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lebanon Nature Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Elgin - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
Arabella Golf Course - 14 min drive - 22.6 km
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 24 min drive - 42.1 km

Restaurants

‪Houw Hoek Farm Stall - ‬7 min walk
‪Ou Meul Bakery - ‬8 min drive
‪Honingklip Brewery - ‬13 min drive
‪Cheverells Farm - ‬16 min drive
‪The Hickory Shack - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Houw Hoek Hotel

Located near a train station, Houw Hoek Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Grabouw. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 81 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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 at the property
- 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
- 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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Supervised childcare*

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Mini golf
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Trampoline

What to do

Tennis
Volleyball
Mini golf
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 1776
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
2 outdoor pools
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Wine tasting room
Vegetarian dining options
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch TV
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Turndown service
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Balcony or patio

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.

The Loggia - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

The Stagecoach Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 235 for children

Children & extra beds

Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

This property uses solar energy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.

Also known as

Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw

Houw Hoek Grabouw

Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel

Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw

Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel Grabouw

Frequently asked questions

Does Houw Hoek Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Houw Hoek Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Houw Hoek Hotel and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Houw Hoek Hotel also has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Houw Hoek Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring garden views.

Does Houw Hoek Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Houw Hoek Hotel like?

Houw Hoek Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 17 minutes' walk from Lebanon Nature Reserve.

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Houw Hoek Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Food

Breakfast

Service staff

8/10 Very good

Oct 22, 2025

Overnight stay

Quick overnight stay. Was comfortable and service was good. Restaurant served good food. Beds are comfortable.

Johan Robins, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 26, 2023

The cleanliness of the Hotel was great - the staff are super helpful. great place I will definitely visit again.

Fathima, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 22, 2024

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

2-night trip

6/10 Good

Dec 17, 2023

It was good except food not up to standard

Kevin, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Dec 31, 2023

Friendly and tidy mountain retreat

Nominally clean and tidy. In need of a refurbishment. Staff friendly and helpful but service on the slow side

JJH, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 9, 2018

Stay with toddler over Easter.

Stayed here for three nights over easter. Lovely location, lots of facilities, but could be in better condition (the childrens play room in particular seemed to have been abandoned). Nice walks nearby, good service, but clearly organised around large weekend wedding parties and not really organised for individuals staying during the week. Also, breakfast very expensive (possibly because they provide a massive buffet when there are few guests), netter to go across the road to the farm stop.

8/10 Very good

Mar 17, 2023

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.

J, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dec 8, 2024

Lost its charm

The hotel suffers an identity crisis. It positions itself as holiday resort but is actually mode a conference/events centre. Very noisy and not so classy neighbours disturbed our afternoon rest as well as late night sleep. I pity anyone who thought they could relax there in the evening because there were two noisy disco booming functions till midnight. The old world charm is no longer for this destination.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 3, 2021

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

Norman Antoinette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 18, 2020

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

Noncedo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 3, 2020

Great for families!!!

We always have an awesome time with my family time, staff is always so kind, professional and doing great service.

Shaku B., 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 30, 2019

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.

Clinton, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 2, 2019

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.

KURT, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 8, 2019

Great stay

Great venue. Service and food good, amazing value for money

Alexia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2019

We had the best time Thanks so much, and a great Pool Table :)

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 5, 2019

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

Deirdre, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 23, 2019

Houw Hoek Family Getaway

Location, service and attention to kids making it so easy to take your family there

Christina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 11, 2019

We had a nice stay for one night. The hotel just need to specify that the restaurant closes at 19:30 on a saturday night.

jacques, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 1, 2019

Had a lovely day....even extended it by 2days. However I would recommend settling your tab daily as we experienced difficulties.

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 23, 2018

Love the breakfasts

Always a fantastic stay

Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 19, 2018

Good Hotel Conveniently Located

The hotel is fairly basically appointed but is in a nice position just below the N2 highway. The valley is beautiful and the walk/MTB route behind is really lovely. Staff are friendly and the food is good as is the coffee. I enjoyed my stay in an excellent 3 star establishment. I recommend it.