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Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

4.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Family Apartment | Private kitchen
Garden view
In the heart of Schoemanshoek, Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn offers a warm welcome with free breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Enjoy hiking/biking trails or try your hand at archery and ziplining for an unforgettable adventure. With two on-site restaurants serving African cuisine and kids' meals plus 2 coffee shops/cafes to relax in later.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Garden view

Basic Tent

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 36 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 54 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Tent, Bathtub, River View

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Luxury Waterfront Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 54 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Family Room, Lakeside

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 54 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Romantic Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Family Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 36 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

River & Mountain View Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 54 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Honeymoon Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 54 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Tent, Mountain View

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 54 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Tent

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 71 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden view

River & Mountain View Room D3

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden view

Luxury Tent, River View

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 54 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Family Room (D6)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 54 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Apartment

Honeymoon Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Balcony

Honeymoon Cottage, Lakeside

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Schoemanshoek, a neighborhood in Oudtshoorn, Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Karusa Vineyards and Rust en Vrede Waterfall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Schoemanshoek Valley, R328, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Karusa Vineyards - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Cango Caves - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 21 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cango Caves - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Serval Olive Farm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Signature Divine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Kombuys - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪De Kombuys Estate - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn

Upscale family-friendly bed & breakfast located in Schoemanshoek
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and 2 coffee shops/cafes at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking, archery, and ziplining at this bed & breakfast. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and African cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like rock climbing, spelunking, and fishing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • De Oude Meul Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Lazy river
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 for adults and ZAR 100 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Old Mill Country Lodge
Old Mill Country Lodge Oudtshoorn
Old Mill Country Oudtshoorn
Old Mill Country Lodge Restaurant
Old Mill Country Lodge Restaurant
Old Mill Lodge Working Ostrich Farm Restaurant Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn on Sept 6, 2025 start from CA $105.49, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn located?

This family-friendly Oudtshoorn bed & breakfast is located on the riverwalk, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Karusa Vineyards, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Cango Caves and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in friendly traditional hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Great family location.

Lovely place with relaxed vibe. Very friendly staff. Kids loved the animals and open spaces. Close to Cango caves and multiple activities within 10km. Great place for family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing quiet place...

An island of peacefulness...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

WM

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

Great place to stay

We loved our room overlooking the dam. The decor was modern and the room attractive and clean. The restaurant was also excellent and the site convenient to all the attractions we wished to visit including Cango caves. We would definitely choose to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Louise

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

Surprise gem

The location and grounds were stunning and incredibly well kept. The children had lots of green space to play and explore and be up close with the animals. Our deck was expansive which made for lovely evenings watching the sun go down behind the hills and the sky change colour. The beds were incredibly comfortable which was a pleasant surprise as we have bad backs and often struggle to sleep while travelling. While the decor was an older fashioned style, everything was in pristine condition and the cleaning staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is very nice and clean. The breakfast is not really worth taking it. Youth hostel quality. Far away from 4 stars hotel. For the second day we decided to go to Buffelsdrift nearby and pay for it, even when it was already in our package.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Andi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with lots of wildlife to see, and good food in the main restaurant. Expedia listing is inaccurate however, as many amenities listed were not available. Missing amenities: Game Room, Kids Club, Coffee Shop, Arcade, Lazy River, Mountain Biking, Supervized Children's Activities, Soundproofed Rooms, and the Zipline was broken. Additionally, spelunking and rock climbing are available in the area, but not at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Working.Ostrich Farm glamping

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at old Mill. We were in one of the tents which have air conditioning, which was nice since it was a little warm and it was on the river driving by the other places I think we made the right choice. Dinner was fantastic My only complaint is they say it’s working ostrich farm so I was really looking forward to seeing and interacting with ostriches. They had four that you could feed mind you. They bite a little lol and 20 or so as you leave. Besides that great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff and grounds. Need new beds.

Loved the convenience of pulling our car right to our room. The staff and the grounds are wonderful. The bed was probably the worst ever. We put anything we could underneath us for some padding. It was like cardboard. The restaurant is lovely. Our room was a luxury waterfront room. It was perfectly adequate I’d call it rustic, not luxury.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Perfect venue to unwind

Old Mill Lodge was perfect for our purpose, serene, relaxing in a beautiful setting perfectly maintained by passionate and friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and ambience of the venue. Felt very and slept like baby every, which I seldom do.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie hatten ein super "Zelt" mit super Bad/WC. Cool mit toller Ausstattung

10/10 Excellent

Arwen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Polina

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

Amazing short getaway on the farm !

We had an amazing stay at Old Mill! Very clean, well looked after, great for stay with kids. Bunnies, trampolines, playground for kids to keep them busy .. Great location for ostrich farm visit and caves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, perfectly placed for exploring the caves and town, including the cango ranch and ostrich farms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking to relax with the kids, this is the place. Plenty to keep young children busy and safe, they especially enjoyed the bunnies and zip line. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Rusten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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

Gem outside Oudtshoorn

Fantastic service all-round. Dinner was magnificent and service from Coke and Ruben was outstanding. Breakfast was delicious (even with load-shedding). Our chalet was very comfortable and the bed was outstanding. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Unterkunft fuer die Familien. Restaurant mit zur Zeit abgespeckten Version. Fruestueck ist gut.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020