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Double & 2 Single Beds Interleading Room
Room with view
41 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double & 2 Single Beds Open Plan Room
Room with view
38 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double & 3 Single Beds Interleading Room
Room with view
47 square metres
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double & 4 Single Beds Interleading Room
Room with view
47 square metres
1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Double Room
Room with view
40 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Open Plan Room
Room with view
38 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double with Single Bed Open Plan Room
Room with view
32 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable spa hotel near Elgin

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

Located in Grabouw, Houw Hoek Hotel is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Elgin and Paul Cluver Wines. This family-friendly hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Oak Valley Estate and 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Green Mountain Trail.

Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.

Grab a bite to eat at the Main Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 81
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1776
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Conference centre
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Trampoline
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Houw Hoek Hotel offers 81 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. This Grabouw hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Balcony or patio
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Main Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Playground on site
  • Volleyball on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 14
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

There is no charge for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - solar

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 215 for adults and ZAR 215 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw
  • Houw Hoek Grabouw
  • Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel
  • Houw Hoek Hotel Grabouw
  • Houw Hoek Hotel Hotel Grabouw

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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