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Gaikou Lodge

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 25 reviews for Gaikou Lodge
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Candice T - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Candice T
With partner

It was fabulous. Loved how warm and welcoming the front of the house was. Beautiful stay.

Everything was perfect. Would definitely go back in a heartbeat. Keep it up, guys.

Cornelius B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornelius B
With partner

Verskriklik aangenaam verras en pragtige ligging.

Lekker gekuier, nie veel wat kan verbeter nie!

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Terribly pleasantly surprised and beautiful location.

Had a great time, not much that could improve!

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Rudolf T - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudolf T
With partner

'n Fantastiese wegbreek uit die besige stad.

Die perfekte plek om te bly vir die verkenning van 'n nuwe dorp.

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A great break from the busy city.

The perfect place to stay for exploring a new town.

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Johan R - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan R
On business

Baie mooi natuur by Gaikou Lodge.

Lekker gebly. Daar is net 'n misverstand oor bespreking, beskrywing wys 2 enkelkamers, maar dit is net een kamer met 2 enkelbedden.

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Very beautiful nature at Gaikou Lodge.

Nice stay. There is just a misunderstanding about booking, description shows 2 single rooms, but it is only one room with 2 single beds.

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Gaikou Lodge 's response

Goeie more Johan

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer, ons waardeer dit baie.

Ek sal gaan kyk na ons beskrywing om seker te maak dit gebeur nie weer nie.

Mooi dag vir u

Estelle

Gaikou Lodge
Dean Y - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dean Y
Family with young children

Stunning location, excellent staff.

Absolutely beautiful location and management and staff went out of their way to make our stay incredible - thanks so much for helping me with the braai!

Gaikou Lodge 's response

Dear Dean

Thank you for your review. I will share your feedback with my team.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Gaikou Lodge in the near future.

Kind regards,
Estelle

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Charl L - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Charl L
With partner

Rip-off.

Unit was unacceptable: the bath was used and not cleaned. There were spiders and webs everywhere. Worst of all, there was a foul smell in the unit. Breakfast and views were very nice.

Gaikou Lodge 's response

Dear Charl

I trust you are well.

Charl, I would like to sincerely apologise for the poor condition in which you received the room you and your wife stayed in.

I know this email should have been answered immediately upon receiving and for that I am truly sorry.

I have been appointed as the new General Manager of Gaikou Lodge and given strict instructions to up the service quality and standards of the lodge. I started yesterday and can assure you I will make work of your complaints to avoid any other guests from experiencing the same things you did.

Should you ever be in the area again, please come and have a cup of coffee with me so that I can show you what improvements we have made.

Once again, I do apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards
General Manager

Gaikou Lodge
Marinda R - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinda R
Individual traveller

Baie aangenaam.

Ek het een nag oorgeslaap. Baie netjies en vriendelike ontvangs. Die noodlig vir load shedding het baie gehelp. Pragtige buite-area met braaifasiliteite. Die internet was wisselvallig.

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Very pleasant.

I overslept one night. Very neat and friendly reception. The emergency light for load shedding helped a lot. Beautiful outdoor area with barbecue facilities. The internet was erratic.

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Dina V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Dina V
Family with teenagers

Baie kort.

Ons het lekker gebly. Die eenheid was skoon en netjies. Mooi ligging.

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Very short.

We had a nice stay. The unit was clean and tidy. Nice location.

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Estie R - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Estie R
Individual traveller

Het die kort verblyf geniet.

Lekker rustige omgewing as jy wil ontspan. Pragtige natuurskoon. Akkommodasie is baie gerieflik en ontbyt was heerlik.

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Enjoyed the short stay.

Nice peaceful environment if you want to relax. Beautiful scenery. Accommodation is very comfortable and breakfast was delicious.

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Hennie P - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hennie P
Individual traveller

Goeie verblyf.

Als was lekker en skoon.

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Good stay.

Als was nice and clean.

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Michelle R - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle R
With partner

Beautiful accommodation, beautiful setting.

Had a lovely relaxing weekend at Gaikou, had fun on the bikes, breakfast was great! Staff were all very helpful and accommodating. Definitely be back!

Suzaan S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Suzaan S
Family with young children

Ons het heerlik gebly.

Daar was net nie genoegsame warm water nie. Verder het ons lekker gebly en die ontbyt was heerlik.

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We had a wonderful stay.

There just wasn't enough hot water. Furthermore, we had a nice stay and the breakfast was delicious.

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Monique V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique V
With partner

Onvergeetlik, gasvry, asemrowende landskap.

Die personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Kamers is netjies en skoon en die omgewing rondom die lodge word goed onderhou. Daar is baie om te doen soos visvang, stap (die river walk is baie rustig), gholf, swem en meer. Definitief die moeite werd om te besoek.

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Unforgettable, hospitable, breathtaking landscape.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are neat and clean and the environment around the lodge is well maintained. There is a lot to do such as fishing, walking (the river walk is very peaceful), golf, swimming and more. Definitely worth visiting.

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Nathan V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nathan V
With partner

Absolutely extraordinary location! Loved it.

Awesome and great value for money. The breakfast was to die for and great.

Kobus C - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus C
With partner

Pragtige ligging, fantastiese kamers,

Sien sterre.

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Beautiful location, fantastic rooms,

See stars.

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Tiaan M - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tiaan M
With partner

Great place to relax with a view!

We really enjoyed the weekend away at the Gaikou Lodge. It has a great view and reception was friendly. I wish we could stay another night to experience some more hiking trails into the forest!

Elsabe P - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsabe P
With partner

Aangenaam.

Professionele diens, netjiese en vars beddegoed, heerlike ontbyt.

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Pleasant.

Professional service, neat and fresh bedding, delicious breakfast.

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Hennie H - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie H
With partner

Pragtige omgewing, kos vir die siel.

Heerlike naweek geniet, diens was puik, kon selfs vroeër inboek. Eenheid was perfek en keurig dekoreer.

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Beautiful surroundings, food for the soul.

Enjoyed a wonderful weekend, service was great, could even check in earlier. Unit was perfect and nicely decorated.

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Elmare O - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmare O
With partner

Rustige atmosfeer. Fantastiese uitsig.

Het die kuier baie geniet. Uit die dorp maar tog loopafstand na die naaste eetplekke.

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Calm atmosphere. Fantastic view.

Enjoyed the visit very much. Out of town but still walking distance to the nearest eateries.

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Daniel M - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel M
With partner

Peaceful, friendly staff and excellent service.

So we wanted an ideal place to break away to. This was definitely it. We walked for hours in the mountains. Any questions were answered immediately and the staff went that extra mile to service our needs. I would recommend this gem and I will certainly book again.

Gaikou Lodge 's response

Thank you very much for visiting us, and the awesome review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again!!
Kind regards
Management

Gaikou Lodge
Marieta S - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marieta S
With partner

Mooi, vriendelik en skoon.

Die omgewing is pragtig. Die kamers is mooi, goed toegerus en baie skoon. Die personeel is baie vriendelik.

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Nice, friendly and clean.

The setting is beautiful. The rooms are nice, well equipped and very clean. The staff are very friendly.

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Gaikou Lodge 's response

Dankie dat u ons by Gaikou Lodge besoek het, ons hoop om u binnekort weer te sien.
Vriendelike groete
Lidia-kamers
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Hennie G - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hennie G
With partner

Salig weens die rustigheid van die omgewing en ruim verblyf.

Vir die prys het ons meer aandag aan die fyner besonderhede verwag. Die koffie en tee was basies en beperk, net genoeg koffiemoer en bruinsuiker vir twee koppies koffie. Daar was ook geen melk in die kamer nie.

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Blissful because of the tranquility of the surroundings and spacious accommodation.

For the price, we expected more attention to the finer details. The coffee and tea were basic and limited, just enough coffee grounds and brown sugar for two cups of coffee. There was no milk in the room either.

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Letsie C - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Letsie C
With friends

Absoluut awesome location!!

Ons was mal oor die ruim kamers en badkamer. Tuine is pragtig, puik ligging, goeie linne en beddens. Die personeel moet net meer aandag aan detail gee, my filterkoffie is nooit tydens ons 4 dae-verblyf hervul nie, en daar was geen funksionele elektriese aansluiting vir haardroërs nie. Maar ons het heerlik gebly en sal graag weer wil kom.

Ja-Pe v - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Ja-Pe v
With partner

Beautiful, but is not self catering as advertised!

I loved the stay, it is beautiful, but on the site it said that it is self catering. We love to make our own food if we go to a beautiful place that we pay for and enjoy the area, but there is only a kettle to make tea and coffee. There was a braai area, so braai your meat and veggies. Thank goodness the weather allowed us to braai or we would have to order takeaway. On the website it also said there is a restaurant on site, but that is not true. The breakfast in the morning was very nice. Would not go back, unless I do not have to cook.

Gaikou Lodge 's response

Thank you very much for your feedback, it is much appreciated. We do have a dining room, which is not a restaurant as such, but we offer to arrange lunch and dinner for guests if we have some advanced notice. Our Family Villas are self-catering with everything that is needed. The only thing our rooms don’t offer is an oven or hob. We provide braais or Webers as an alternative instead. I will amend our listing to reflect this and thank you for taking the time to let us know your requirements in more detail.

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Jurgen M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jurgen M
Large group

Heerlik, netjies, fantastiese omgewing!

'n Verblyfplek wat ek sal aanbeveel! As daar iets is wat ek moontlik as verbetering kan voorstel is dit dat die groep bymekaar behoort gehuisves te word!

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Lovely, tidy, fantastic environment!

A place to stay that I would recommend! If there is something that I can possibly suggest as improvement it is that the group should be housed together!

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Gaikou Lodge 's response

Hi
Thank you very much for your message. All our villas are private but not very far apart, just enough for privacy but we do have 2 Family Villas that sleep 4 to 6 people and Villas that are joined together but private rooms.
The ideal situation is to please book as much in advance as you can so that we have availability and can, therefore, book you into adjoining rooms, otherwise you might be separated by a few meters but all our villas are quite close to each other.
Kind regards,
Lidia,
Lodge Manager,
Gaikou Lodge.

Gaikou Lodge
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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 24 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: 69 Berg Street, Swellendam, 6740, Western Cape
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