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De Hoop Opstal
De Hoop Opstal
De Hoop Opstal
De Hoop Opstal
De Hoop Opstal
De Hoop Opstal
De Hoop Opstal

The Opstal: Information from the owner

General information

Type
Other
Check-in time
14:00
Check-out time
10:00

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on The Opstal, which contains our own observations and views.


Last updated by Owner
6 Jun 2025
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Facilities at The Opstal

Property facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Baby Sitting, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Children Friendly, Children Play Area, Conference Centre, Credit Card Facilities, Exhibition Area , Guided Tours, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Licensed, Malaria Free, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Parking, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room facilities
Bath Towels, Bath, Cooking Equipment, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe
Activities on site
Bird Watching, Boules, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Gourmet Picnic, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching
Nearby activities
Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cycling, Fishing, Game Drives, Hiking, Marine Adventures, Mountain Biking, River Cruises, Shark Cage Diving, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wine Tasting
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Room types at The Opstal

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De Mond Villa

The De Mond Villa is at the mouth of the De Hoop Vlei, giving it specatular views of the Ramsar Site with its prolific birdlife. The unit has 5 en-suite bedrooms with 3 inside the house and 2 with outside access. There is a living room and dining area. The villa is off-the-grid and powered by a combination of gas and solar. There is wifi available and a private outside area with bbq and swimming pool.
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Melkkamer Manor House

Melkkamer Manor House is a majestic, old sand stone manor house overlooking the vlei. It has been beautifully restored to its former grandeur. This beautiful building has 4 en-suite bedrooms (bath and shower), a gorgeous large fully equipped kitchen (can seat up to 20 people) with open fire place, dining room and living room. There is wifi availabile and it also has an outside bbq area. The house has no electricity, is equipped with gas appliances and powered by a generator at pre-determined times.
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Opstal Cloete Cottage

The air-conditioned Opstal Cloete Cottage is a suite situated between the Fig Tree and Cloete Suites. It is a lovely private suite and is only a short walk from the Fig Tree Restaurant. This suite sleeps 2 people and has one bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower & bath. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Serviced daily.
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Opstal Cloete Suites

The Cloete Suites are next to the courtyard, within close proximity to the Fig Tree Restaurant. Two of the suites (1 & 2) have a view of the grasslands where bontebok, eland and mountain zebra amongst others can be seen grazing, while Cloete Suites 3 & 4 have a spectacular view of the old majestic fig trees in the courtyard. Each suite is beautifully decorated and has a seating area and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Cloete Suite 1 has a lovely fireplace for those chilly winter nights. All 4 suites have air-conditioners, bar fridges,mosquito nets and coffee & tea trays. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate. Cloete Suites 1 & 2 have a communal entrance for those wishing to share but have their own space. And Cloete Suites 3 & 4 also has a communal entrance. All suites can be accessed privately too, for those that prefer not the use the communal entrance. Each suite sleeps 2 pax. Serviced daily.
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Opstal Dassie Suite

The Dassie Suite has a fabulous view of the vlei. This Suite is perfectly positioned to view the birdlife and majestic sunsets from your veranda. The suite is air-conditioned, sleeps 2 guests and has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is a sitting area and cosy fireplace for winter. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is easy accessible. The suite is also close to the infinity swimming pool. Serviced daily.
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Opstal Figtree Suite

The air-conditioned Figtree Suite is set in the courtyard with its magnificent Wild Fig Trees. It is between the Cloete Cottage and the Opstal Manor House. It has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and sleeps 2 guests. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is only a short walk away. Serviced daily.
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Opstal Manor House

The Opstal Manor House is a beautiful original home which has been restored to its former glory. the House is next to the Fig Tree Suite in the courtyard, close to the restaurant. Rooms are booked individually and include dinner and breakfast. There are no cooking facilities. The old kitchen is a feature of the house and has a fridge and coffee-and-tea-making facilities. There are 2 large suites and 1 small room. The small room is suitable for children only and is en-suite with a shower and toilet. The 2 large suites are also en-suite with bath and shower. The house also has a shared lounge with a lovely fireplace. Each rooms sleeps 2 pax. Serviced daily.
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Opstal Otter Suites

The 3 Otter Suites are positioned close to the serene De Hoop Vlei. Otter Suite 1 has a view of the vlei from inside the unit. Each suite sleeps 2 guests and has air-conditioning. They have en-suite bathrooms with bath only and outside showers. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is a comfortable walk away. Serviced daily.
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Opstal Stable Suite

The Opstal Stable Suite is smaller in size compared to the other suites. It is air-conditioned and sleeps 2 guests. The room has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and it is only a short walk to the restaurant. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. The suite is set in the courtyard next to the Vlei Suite. Serviced daily.
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Opstal Vlei Suite

The Opstal Vlei Suite is air-conditioned and has a fantastic view of the vlei. The Luxury bedroom, sleeps 2 people and has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Dinner and breakfast is included in the rate and the restaurant is only a short walk away. The bed has a mosquito net and there is a bar fridge and coffee & tea tray available. This suite is next to the Stable Suite. Serviced daily.

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