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Lily Pond Country Lodge

4.0 star property
Lakefront country house with free breakfast and spa services

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Exterior
Sun deck
Point of interest
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nature's Valley Road, Garden Route, The Crags, Western Cape, 6602
  • Place, Elephant Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Birds of Eden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Arch Rock Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Room

Garden Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Lakeside

Luxury Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Garden Area

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6)

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

The Crags

At Lily Pond Country Lodge, you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Garden Route National Park and 9.3 km (5.8 mi) from Natures Valley Beach. Highlights at this Art Deco country house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. At the country house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class The Crags country house include Big Tree and The Otter Hiking Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Elephant Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Birds of Eden - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Monkeyland - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Natures Valley Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Arch Rock Beach - 27 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Enrico - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Peppermill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bramon Wine Estate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moss & Maple - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Lily Pond Country Lodge

Lakefront country house with free breakfast and spa services
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Lily Pond Country Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star The Crags country house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lily Pond Country Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers. This The Crags country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services, featuring outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lily Pond Country Lodge

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 900.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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 organisation.

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 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

Is parking available at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Yep, Lily Pond Country Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lily Pond Country Lodge?

The closest beach to Lily Pond Country Lodge is Arch Rock Beach (7.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have a pool?

Lily Pond Country Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

What makes Lily Pond Country Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lily Pond Country Lodge.

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

No, Lily Pond Country Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.