Lily Pond Country Lodge

A tranquil retreat near Garden Route National Park where travelers can enjoy pool lounging, spa massages, and a welcoming coffee shop

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March 2026

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April 2026

Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - Lily Pond Country Lodge (The Crags)

Beach umbrellas, beach towels - Lily Pond Country Lodge (The Crags)

Lake - Lily Pond Country Lodge (The Crags)

Front of property - Lily Pond Country Lodge (The Crags)

Restaurant - Lily Pond Country Lodge (The Crags)

Lily Pond Country Lodge, near Garden Route National Park, offers a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and rejuvenating spa massages. Enjoy breakfast with local cuisine and relax at the praised coffee shop.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Room options

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Mar 15 - Mar 16

Tomorrow

Mar 16 - Mar 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Garden Room

Highlights

Deck/patio

Yard

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Lake view
38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, Lakeside

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Deck/patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Lake view
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

Highlights

Deck/patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Garden view
60 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6)

Highlights

Deck/patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Park view
60 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in The Crags, Lily Pond Country Lodge is in the mountains and on a lake. The Otter Hiking Trail and Storms River Suspension Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garden Route National Park and Natures Valley Beach. Robberg Nature Reserve and Big Tree are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our The Crags travel guide

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6602, Western Cape, The Crags, Nature's Valley Road, Garden Route

What's nearby

Garden Route National Park
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Natures Valley Beach
9 min drive - 10.4 km
Plettenberg Bay Beach
25 min drive - 29.6 km
Robberg Nature Reserve
34 min drive - 35.3 km
Tsitsikamma National Park
40 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
135 min drive

Restaurants

Ristorante Enrico
18 min drive
Bread & Brew
5 min drive
Bramon Wine Estate
7 min drive
The Peppermill
6 min drive
Blue Rocks
13 min drive

About this property

Lily Pond Country Lodge

Upscale country house near Garden Route National Park

Located close to Natures Valley Beach, Lily Pond Country Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
An area shuttle, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
Outdoor furniture, beach towels, and beach umbrellas

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.

Other amenities include:

Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Spa

￥25,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 24 - Mar 25

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Couples/private dining

Things to do

Library
Outdoor pool
Shopping

Conveniences

Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
On a lake
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

Deep-tissue massages
Outdoor treatment areas
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Treatment room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

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4 buildings
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2002
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

CD player

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Refrigerator

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Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 900.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 10 to 18 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 12 to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 900.0 per day

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

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

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub

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

Lily Pond Country Lodge Nature's Valley

Lily Pond Country Lodge

Lily Pond Country Nature's Valley

Lily Pond Country

Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags

Lily Pond Country The Crags

Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags

Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House

Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House The Crags

Frequently asked questions

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Lily Pond Country Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lily Pond Country Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this country house is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Garden Route National Park and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Natures Valley Beach. Robberg Nature Reserve and The Otter Hiking Trail are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Lily Pond Country Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Annette

Feb 14, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful peaceful, unique grounds and pool. Staff were all super friendly, helpful and gave recommendations for the area. The food and drink in the evening were slightly more expensive than we had paid elsewhere but was definitely worth it and was so convenient to just walk through the gardens to the restaurant each evening. A great base for Nature Valley and the Tsitsikamma Park. The only minor things were that the air con wasn’t working in the room but didn’t bother us as we had cool nights with rain and also the WiFi in the room was slow or dropped out but other than that we had a great time and would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Anthony Micheal

Mar 9, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The hotel amenities are reasonable but be warned there are no TVs and spotty WiFi. There are no nearby restaurants so unless you want to take a 20-30 minute drive for a reasonable restaurant you are obliged to use the hotel restaurant. This gets to my unfortunate experience and low rating for the staff. After our first night being advised it was necessary to place your dinner selection before 12.00 we attempted to do so and were advised the kitchen was closed for the day. The premise had been taken over by an arranged conference and the restaurant leisure area had been converted to facilitate this. I asked why I had not been advised of this prior to arriving and was told that they did not have my contact details. As it was booked through Expedia they could obviously contacted me or certainly advised me in my arrival. When I informed the manager that to close the kitchen and turn the quiet boutique hotel into a conference centerwas unacceptable and I would be checking out her reply was “Good” I definitely would not recommend this hotel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

H

Mar 13, 2023

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

Allez y les yeux fermés !

Je dois manger sans gluten, c'est le seul et unique endroit où le chef cuisinier à eu plein d'intentions pour que je puisse profiter pleinement de mon séjour. Petit muffin sans gluten au petit déjeuner, idem pour les repas du soir, entrée plat dessert sans gluten. Je le remercie vivement pour cela. Accueil chaleureux. Rien à redire, endroit au calme exceptionnel, personnel discret et gentil. Bravo à tous

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malebo

Feb 21, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Magnificent

It amazing, the stuff was very friendly and took great care of us

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alamae

Feb 1, 2021

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

Excellent Property

What a stunning property, and amazing couple who own and run it. We loved our stay and cannot wait to visit once again - 2 nights was just too short. On a side note - the beds were like sleeping on a cloud.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura Ann

Nov 26, 2020

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

This is a winner

I loved my stay at Lily Pond. Beautiful grounds and pond. Incredible bird life, singing frogs and absolutely no traffic noise to disturb the peace and tranquility. My accommodation was well appointed, comfortable, spacious and modern - I loved it. Niels and Margaret (owners/managers) were attentive, gracious and genuinely friendly hosts. I chose to have dinners at Lily Pond too - they were mouth-wateringly delicious! This place is a winner and I will be back very soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

WORLD

Jan 25, 2020

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

Amazing little gem...

Amazing little hidden gem with excellent staff. Very friendly...and tranquil....will definitely visit again..thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mirian

Jan 7, 2020

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

Muito agradável nossa estadia . Tudo feito para agradar o hóspede, principalmente as refeições. Com certeza recomendarei este hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Dec 9, 2019

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

Spammers

I am being spammed by this company

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 6, 2019

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

Super Architektur, fantastischer Garten mit großem Teich und Pool, die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll und mit liebevollen Details ausgestattet, die Besitzerin ist sehr freundlich und hat eine angenehme Art zu kommunizieren, Frühstück und Dinner sind superb ( das Beste auf unserer gesamten Reise) Rundum perfekt.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jasleen

May 4, 2019

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

Beautiful!

Such a beautiful lodge! Service is great and staff is polite and amazing.. Really great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 23, 2019

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

Die Lodge ist sehr schön, vor allem der Blick vom Zimmer auf den Lilienteich ist fantastisch. Die Lodge wird von einem sehr kommunikativen, freundlichen und diskussionsfreudigem holländischen Päarchen geführt. Beide sind um ihre Gäste sehr bemüht und hilfsbereit. Zum dinner hat man abends die Wahl zwischen einem vegetarischen Menü oder Fleisch/Fischmenü (3 Gänge). Das dinner ist sehr gut organisiert und lecker. Von der Lodge sind es ca. 6 km bis zum Strand von Nature Valley.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 20, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My wife and I found the staff and our hosts to be very welcoming and extremely helpful. It was a real pleasure to stay at the Lily Pond Country Lodge. The Baboons wandering around the extremities of the grounds took us by surprise at first but on being assured that they were safe we enjoyed the experience. The rooms were large, high quality and very comfortable although the open plan nature of the bedroom and bathroom was not what we would have chosen..

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 16, 2019

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

It is not difficult to see why Lily Pond gets consistently good reviews. Such consistent reviews don’t just happen - they are testament to the professionalism and efforts of the owners, Niels and Margaret. Refreshing to see such hands on owners who have also trained their staff to their own high standards. Everything runs smoothly and apparently effortlessly but that only comes with excellent ownership/management. Spotlessly clean, very stylish with great attention to detail, excellent food and staff - could have taken Faith home with me for her smile and personality. Niels and Margaret you deserve your success - thank you. To anyone reading this I can highly recommend Lily Pond and would definitely stay again if in the area. Car wash was a nice extra touch!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Mar 7, 2018

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

Well worth a visit.

Amazing relaxing place to stay. Attentive staff and food was absolutely fantastic. Our suite was lovely but be wary of the ordinary garden rooms as the toilet has no door or privacy. May not concern you but our friends who stayed in one found it very disconcerting.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

D, MD

Jul 4, 2017

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

A very nice lodge in the Natures Valley

We loved the service and the friendliness of the staff. A nice little lodge to feel good. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Mar 6, 2017

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

Luxury at it's very best.

We had a marvellous stay, not long enough but would recommend to anyone visiting that part of South Africa.

10/10 Excellent

Ofri

Oct 16, 2016

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

Not to be missed! This place is heaven on earth!!

This is by far THE BEST PLACE we've been to in SA and in general. The level of service is so high you won't believe it. The room is beautiful with gorgeous view to the pond. It was top clean with premium bedding. The in house restaurant is amazing. Food was delicious and service was perfect. The owners spend time with each guest every day asking them how was their day and what are their plans for the next days. Breakfast at tge garden was also delicious and made for order. Our car has been washed every day! To sum up: GO THERE! Great value for money and you'll have the best stay for sure! We spent 2 nights there and we were very sad to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Pelle, Malmö

Mar 17, 2016

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

Trivdes

Ett fantastiskt mysigt ställe med en verkligt fina fyrarättersmeny. Trevligt på alla sätt.

10/10 Excellent

A, M

Jan 19, 2016

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

NATUR PUR

Kleine liebevoll gestaltete Anlage direkt in der Natur mit super Personal und fantastischem Essen!

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Jan 4, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 10, 2019

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

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Outdoors

Spa

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Room amenities

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Entertainment

Food and drink

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Check-in

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Special check-in instructions

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Children and extra beds

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Lily Pond Country Lodge Reviews

Wonderful

9.4

9.6

9.4

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8/10 Good

Annette

Annette

2/10 Terrible

Anthony Micheal

Anthony Micheal

10/10 Excellent

H

Allez y les yeux fermés !

H

10/10 Excellent