Otters Bend Lodge

Franschhoek · South Africa

Otters Bend Lodge

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74% NOT TOO BAD
Low confidence 19 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden
Other facilities (16)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Internet Access Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Ceiling Fan Common Room Social Balcony Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Panoramic Views Fire Extinguishers

Prices

Privates $55 / night

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Recent reviews

South Africa MALE Dec 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely rustic spot. Quiet just right place to recharge.

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Portugal FEMALE Nov 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Just the perfect little spot .value for money never expect glitz glass and ttravatine . It’s a family friendly , natural , simple spot , we loved it . Two fab nights . Clean sheet and and hot showers , greet bird life

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South Africa MALE Nov 3, 2025 Atm 40%

Absolutely shocking. This accommodation is simply outdated & extremely basic. No air-con, so 30°C indoors in November is normal. The bathroom ceiling has signs of mold growth / spores above the shower. I experienced no water pressure in the shower on one morning, so it was not possible to shower at all. Late guest arrivals one evening at around 23h45 caused an abrupt awakening, and ongoing clatter & noise through the walls & creaking wooden floorboards. It's therefore totally overpriced . ...

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USA MALE Apr 20, 2025 Atm 80%

SUPER comfortable bed. Very rustic and mellow. Finding wifi is hit & miss, if it is something you 'have to have'

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New Zealand COUPLE 25-30 Jan 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely place to stay, great location near the winery’s and heart of everything

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Switzerland MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Oct 21, 2024 Atm 100%

Sehr schöne Location zwischen Bäumen mit vielen gemütlichen Sitzgelegenheiten im weitläufigen Garten! Wunderbarer Gemeinschaftsraum.

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South Africa MALE 18-24 Sep 2, 2024 Atm 100%

Great hostel, Lovely location by the river and very close to the centre of the town yet still feels isolated. This is not to mention the lovely staff members, the only problem was the Hot water lasted about 3 minutes, but besides that cannot fault it.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Jul 27, 2024 Atm 60%

We stayed in the winter (late July) and it was extremely cold in the rooms and there are no heaters. The shower was only cold (after running for ~5 mins). The bed was two singles pushed together and fell apart from one another so not ideal for a couple. We also had dirt marks on the sheets, not sure if these were stains or fresh dirt marks but not super comforting.

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 25-30 May 14, 2024 Atm 100%

It’s a magical place embedded in beautiful scenery - please check it out if you consider staying in Franschhoek 😍✨ we extended our stay once we arrived!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2024 Atm 100%

really loved this stay, peaceful and friendly, felt very safe

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Feb 18, 2024 Atm 100%

The best hostel I have been to! Great crafted rooms, nice shared spaces, super nice family vibe. They have been helpful and caring all the way through. Totally recommended.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Jan 26, 2024 Atm 60%

Lovely place to stay, beautiful location and staff were friendly - definitely a place you’d need a car for and there’s a lot of car parking spots up front. Walkable to the wine tram which was great, not super social but I think it depends on who’s staying there at the time.

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South Africa FEMALE Dec 27, 2023 Atm 100%

Wonderful location thoroughly enjoyed our stay 🙏🏻

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South Africa MALE Aug 15, 2023 Atm 100%

Great place to stay

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France MIXEDGROUP Jan 30, 2023 Atm 100%

The room was too small and the fourniture to put clothes was in the bathroom

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Germany COUPLE 31-40 Dec 27, 2022 Atm 100%

Megaaaa Location für alle die Natur lieben! Ruhig gelegen und trotzdem fussläufig erreichbar

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Germany MALE 18-24 Dec 21, 2022 Atm 80%

no pool unfortunately but the rest was fine

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South Africa MALE 31-40 Oct 29, 2022 Atm 100%

I was happy from the time i entered and left the Sunday. Even my friends that braaid with us was impressed. next booking will be for them. Thanx Mary Regards Sergio

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England MALE Oct 25, 2022 Atm 100%

Friendly and helpful staff. Funky communal kitchen and dinning area. Peaceful setting. Provided Lanterns for loadshedding. Bit tricky to find. Groceries and Lots of resturants within a 5 minute drive. Recomennd for exploring the Franschoek area.

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