Title: Melkboomsdrift Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Melkboomsdrift Lodge Guesthouse in Matzikama with a winery and an outdoor pool ![Double Room - Wynkamer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15749300/15749258/2d81dc6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Twin Room - Meulkamer | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15749300/15749258/d7b58885.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15749300/15749258/18859aa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15749300/15749258/b03ddd24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15749300/15749258/8702c726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Melkboomsdrift Lodge in wine country offers a genuine retreat. Sample wines at the winery, cool off in the outdoor pool, or wander the garden. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatzikama-Hotels-Melkboomsdrift-Lodge.h15749258.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMatzikama-Hotels-Melkboomsdrift-Lodge.h15749258.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-31.60401%2C18.40519&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dsIIcIRHTnsgJw7yZf2mHESiG8w=) R363 between Vredendal and Lutzville, Matzikama, Western Cape, 8160 #### What's nearby - Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church - 20 min drive - 16.8 km - Evangelies Gereformeerde Church - 22 min drive - 17.5 km - Maskam Mall - 22 min drive - 18.9 km - Strandfontein Beach - 51 min drive - 40.7 km - Strandfontein Waterslide - 51 min drive - 40.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Lutzville Vineyards Tastingroom - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### Melkboomsdrift Lodge Upscale guesthouse Take advantage of an attached winery, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Melkboomsdrift Lodge. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance - 1 meeting room and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free secured self parking on site ### Food and drink - Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children - A bar/lounge - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Winery ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Pool loungers ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Pets Pets allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Melkboomsdrift Lodge Vredendal Melkboomsdrift Vredendal Melkboomsdrift Lodge Matzikama Melkboomsdrift Matzikama Melkboomsdrift Lodge Matzikama Melkboomsdrift Lodge Guesthouse Melkboomsdrift Lodge Guesthouse Matzikama ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Melkboomsdrift Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Melkboomsdrift Lodge? > As of Sept 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melkboomsdrift Lodge on Sept 22, 2025 start from CA $188.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Matzikama-Hotels-Melkboomsdrift-Lodge.h15749258.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Melkboomsdrift Lodge pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Melkboomsdrift Lodge? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Melkboomsdrift Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. ### What time is check-out at Melkboomsdrift Lodge? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Melkboomsdrift Lodge located? > Situated in Matzikama, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church, Evangelies Gereformeerde Church, and Maskam Mall. Strandfontein Visitor Center and Strandfontein Waterslide are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Melkboomsdrift Lodge Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Belinda Oct 5, 2016 #### Easy place to stop for a rest Overall it was a good stay. Slight hiccup in terms of payment, room description and inclusions. Poor communication between the booking and the lodge but the hotel staff assisted with ease. ##### Belinda ### 4/10 Poor #### Am Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Holiday Bathroom at 3 bedroom unit bad with open shower next to toilet. ##### Am Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tinus Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Tinus Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Craig Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bazothile Nov 18, 2022 ##### Bazothile Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fortecare Mar 4, 2022 ##### Fortecare Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa Jan 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Vanessa Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas Nov 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Benjamin Jan 18, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Benjamin Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dr. Jochen Nov 22, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort rund herum zufrieden ##### Dr. Jochen Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johann Nov 9, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Johann Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017