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Houw Hoek Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Elgin

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Property entrance
Garden
Double Open Plan Room | Garden view
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Off N2 Between Grabouw & Botriver, Grabouw, Western Cape, 7160
  • Place, Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lebanon Nature Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Grotto Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Open Plan Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Double Open Plan Room

Double Open Plan Room

  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room

Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room

Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • Mountain view
  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room

Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room

  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room

Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room

  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Grabouw

In Grabouw .Stay at this Grabouw hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Elgin and 9 miles (15 km) of Paul Cluver Wines. Oak Valley Estate is within 12 miles (20 km) and Green Mountain Trail is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lebanon Nature Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arabella Golf Course - 20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - 31 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Grotto Beach - 59 min drive - 53.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Houw Hoek Farm Stall - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hickory Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Houwhoek Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manny's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Houw Hoek Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Elgin
Houw Hoek Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Houw Hoek Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Grabouw hotel.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1776
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Houw Hoek Hotel offers 99 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor padel courts
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wine tasting room
  • Ziplining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 250 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

There is no charge for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Houw Hoek Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Houw Hoek Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at Houw Hoek Hotel?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Houw Hoek Hotel on Jun 19, 2026 start from CA $159, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Houw Hoek Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 16.6 mi (21-min drive) from Kleinmond Beach.

Does Houw Hoek Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Houw Hoek Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 250 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Houw Hoek Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Caledon Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Houw Hoek Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Houw Hoek Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Houw Hoek Hotel have a pool?

Houw Hoek Hotel features 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.

Does Houw Hoek Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like garden views and light fare.

Does Houw Hoek Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, body wraps, and massages.

How close is Houw Hoek Hotel to downtown Grabouw?

Houw Hoek Hotel is 8.7 mi away from Grabouw.

Houw Hoek Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable, clean, good food, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mousin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a very good place neat and clean good food good stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best outing for a family. Something to do for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Johan Robins

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

Overnight stay

Quick overnight stay. Was comfortable and service was good. Restaurant served good food. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fathima

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Themba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff friendly, helpful and professional but two chairs are uncomfortable. The mat infront of the door is slippery and dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

6/10 Okay

JJH

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Weedaad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room & bathroom were spotless & spacious. Bed linens were luxurious with top/flat sheet too which is so necessary during these hot months. Rooms only have ceiling fans , no air-conditioning. Room is well thought out with full length mirror as well as dressing table with mirror and 2- & 3 point plug fittings. Seating area and balcony are comfortable. Spacious shower with strong water pressure. No shower caps or any of the usual little vanity packs provided. Only small bottles of shampoo, shower gel & lotion and hand soap provided. Spa was luxurious and therapists were professional and friendly. Highly recommended. Again, no air conditioning, so fans which are noisy, blocking out the relaxing spa music. Restaurant staff are friendly . Food is not always great...Burgers were good but cheese on pizzas were below standard. However, breakfast croissants were good and there was a great variety of warm breakfast goodies on offer. Overall, a good 3 star establishment. Wonderful for families or groups of friends, but not really a spoil for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Owen

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

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

J

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noncedo

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaku B.

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

Great for families!!!

We always have an awesome time with my family time, staff is always so kind, professional and doing great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Clinton

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely day....even extended it by 2days. However I would recommend settling your tab daily as we experienced difficulties.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Love the breakfasts

Always a fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018