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Galenia Estate

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Montagu country house

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Outdoor spa tub
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3 Km After Montagu On Route 62, Montagu, Western Cape, 6720
  • Montagu Nature Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hick's Art Gallery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Montagu Hot Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Guest Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Montagu

Montagu retreat .A stay at this country house places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 6 miles (10 km) of Montagu Museum. Montagu Nature Garden and Hick's Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Montagu Museum - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Montagu Nature Garden - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Hick's Art Gallery - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Montagu Village Market - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Die Kloof Padstal Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rambling Rose - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Platform 62 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Barn on 62 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mimosa Lodge - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Galenia Estate

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Montagu country house
Galenia Estate offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Galenia Estate also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2005
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Dining venue
Galenia Estate offers 10 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Montagu country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 26 and August 13.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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

Hauts Lodge
Hauts Lodge Montagu
Hauts Montagu
Hauts Montagu Country House
Hauts Country House
Galenia Estate Country House Montagu
Galenia Estate Montagu
Galenia Estate Montagu
Galenia Estate Country House
Galenia Estate Country House Montagu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Galenia Estate to the airport?

Galenia Estate is 111.8 mi (130-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Galenia Estate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Galenia Estate.

Does Galenia Estate offer free breakfast?

Galenia Estate offers free English breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Galenia Estate?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Galenia Estate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Galenia Estate?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does Galenia Estate have a pool?

Galenia Estate features an outdoor pool.

Does Galenia Estate have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Galenia Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Galenia Estate to downtown Montagu?

Galenia Estate is 2.7 mi away from Montagu.

Galenia Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

Incredible place, view and service

This is an incredibly tranquil and top class place to stay. The people are lovely and the food / service / accommodation are as good as it can be. A very special stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Linton

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

A real find in a stunning location.

An absolute find in this beautiful part of the Karoo. The atmosphere and style is that of a traditional Game Lodge. The food is excellent with a team to match. There are several designated walks within the estate for all levels of ability. The one thing we noticed is how immaculately clean the whole place was, with the pool being the cleanest we've experienced throughout our travels in SA. The only downside is that there is no A/C in the bedrooms (there's a ceiling fan), which can make it a little hot during the night. I guess one could open the windows and allow the air in, but the mosquitos tend to come along too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location yet easy access from the main road. Lovely room. Lovely food. Lovely staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elke

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

Lovely estate with excellent service

A lovely stay in a beautiful estate! Very comfortable accommodation, beautiful surroundings, and excellent food, served with a smile :-) Small gestures, like the self-made Limoncello, were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. I took the early morning guided trail. Very informative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emile

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

A perfect stay

A great stay in this very comfortable hotel. Beautiful location and outlook, with very friendly staff and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great transformation of historic buildings with a well earned 5* rating. The service provided by the well trained staff is exemplary. The restaurant food is of a very high standard. The dining area is located to the rear of the property looking over a part of nature the Hotel Management are diligently caring for. A stay at this property is highly recommended. I fully intend to return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely oasis in the middle of nowhere. Good food. Simple but comfortable rooms with great views. They shouldn’t still be using plastic bottles for water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

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

Our new favorite destination for short trips!

Beautiful olive Estate! Great attention to detail and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful views and great walks on the farm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place has beautiful views of the mountain... I ran some of their trail routes, the tranquility is breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in every way with a lovely family atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great setting. Lovely and friendly staff. Good walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Amazing - would highly recommend

Excellent experience - fabulous food, excellent hospitality and service with amazing staff, wonderful views and experiences with bikes, great pool etc!!! Would highly recommend! Great decor and fit out of the rooms! At one point we had the whole place to ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gosia, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with amazing views! Loved everything about it:) I would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food and the location are exceptional xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

Luxurious 'retreat'

Totally unique place but might not suit everyone. Food fabulous but fixed 4 course quite limiting and no other oprions within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olive oil estate a few miles out of Montagu. Excellent peaceful stay with great staff, facilities, things to do and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Set in a beautiful quiet location just outside Montagu, this olive estate is the perfect place to stay if you want peace and relaxation. Our room had a fantastic view over the countryside. The staff were helpful and food excellent. Wished we’d stayed one more night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Amazing food, relaxed environment in the mountains

We were recommended Galenia and really glad we made the detour to go. Set on a huge estate (that was hit by fires in Feb but already been rebuilt) that’s just outside of Montague in the mountains. Really chilled vibe, they do daily tours of the olive farm, they have the cutest donkey Caesar and some ostriches, you can borrow a bike or chill by the pool. Staff were lovely and what really surprised us was the quality of the food. One of the best dinners we have had to date on our trip and we have been lucky enough to go to some really high end restaurants. Four courses including the nicest lamb I think I’ve ever eaten. Minor downside was we had bad weather when we were there and even though they taught us how to make a fire in our room we still got a little cold in the night. I would definitely recommend though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Eoin

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

Beautiful estate

Galenia is a beautiful estate with beautiful views. It was very quiet when we stayed there, we probably would have preferred a few more people. The town of Montagu could be skipped however, it is not the prettiest of places. There are some very beautiful places to see in South Africa. This is a place to relax in, take in the views and read a good book. The food is excellent also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel on the SA garden route.

Ostriches in the olive groves a nice touch. Staff really good and attentive. Food and drink good really good. Offer of a olive oil tasting experience which was informative
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

sarah, cornwall

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

Perfect stay, beautiful place and great staff

We loved this hotel, the service is perfect. The place is beautiful. The food and wine is really nice. Can't fault it