Lily Pond Country Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco country house near Garden Route National Park

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Point of interest
Exterior
Sundeck
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nature's Valley Road, Garden Route, The Crags, Western Cape, 6602
  • Place, Elephant Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Birds of Eden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Arch Rock Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Garden Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, Lakeside

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, Garden Area

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (6)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

The Crags

On lake.Stay at this The Crags country house and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Garden Route National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Natures Valley Beach. Robberg Nature Reserve is within 20 miles (32 km) and The Otter Hiking Trail is within 32 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Elephant Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Birds of Eden - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Monkeyland - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Natures Valley Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Arch Rock Beach - 27 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Enrico - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Peppermill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bramon Wine Estate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moss & Maple - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Lily Pond Country Lodge

4-star Art Deco country house near Garden Route National Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Lily Pond Country Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star The Crags country house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lily Pond Country Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers. This The Crags country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services, featuring outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • CD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lily Pond Country Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 900.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 815
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 815 (from 12 to 18 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 900.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Lily Pond Country Lodge Nature's Valley
Lily Pond Country Lodge
Lily Pond Country Nature's Valley
Lily Pond Country
Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags
Lily Pond Country The Crags
Lily Pond Country The Crags
Lily Pond Country Lodge The Crags
Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House
Lily Pond Country Lodge Country House The Crags

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lily Pond Country Lodge to the airport?

Lily Pond Country Lodge is 19.8 mi (31-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lily Pond Country Lodge.

How close is Lily Pond Country Lodge to the beach?

This country house is 5.8 mi (12-min drive) from Natures Valley Beach and 10 mi (29-min drive) from Arch Rock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge offer free breakfast?

Lily Pond Country Lodge offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lily Pond Country Lodge?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have a pool?

Lily Pond Country Lodge features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lily Pond Country Lodge have a spa?

This country house doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Lily Pond Country Lodge to downtown The Crags?

Lily Pond Country Lodge is 5.9 mi away from The Crags.