Name: The Retreat at Groenfontein - No Self Catering
Address: Groenfontein Road, District Calitzdorp (postal PO Box 240), Calitzdorp, ZA

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests praise the secluded natural setting, comfortable rooms, and hospitable hosts. Communal dinners and breakfast are highlights. Main drawbacks include the rough access road, slightly dated facilities, and lack of air conditioning during hot weather.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.7

Surroundings9.6

Location9.5

Rooms9.4

Cleanliness9.4

Value9.2

Facilities9.2

Wi-Fi8.1

＋ PraisedSerene mountain setting & natural scenery · Abundant nature walks & swimming · Friendly and attentive staff · Delicious dinners & thoughtful tea service

－ ComplaintsDisappointing shower · No in-room kettle for tea/coffee · Food and drinks considered expensive · Host's insistence on shared meals felt intrusive

KEYIdeal for nature seekers. Be prepared for rough roads and heat; avoid if preferring modern amenities.

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Room types · 6

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Family Suite with Mountain View

2 × Twin bed60 ㎡up to 4

This suite has a balcony with mountain view, a fireplace and an additional room with 2 single beds.

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Triple Room with Mountain View

1 × Twin bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 3

This garden room features a balcony with a mountain view. It has an private bathroom with a shower and Victorian bath. It has a King bed and a small alcove with a single bed.

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Double Room with Mountain View

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)27 ㎡up to 2

This garden room features a balcony with a mountain view. It has an private bathroom with a shower.

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Standard Triple Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Sofa bed24 ㎡up to 2

Located just off the main house, this room leads onto a patio. It has a private entrance, a fireplace, a King bed and a sleeper couch.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Queen bed18 ㎡up to 2

Located in the main house, this room has a Queen bed and leads onto a patio.

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed18 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, heating, as well as outdoor furniture. The unit has 2 beds.

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Facilities · 36

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableSwimming poolFamily roomsSafety deposit boxIroning serviceMassage servicesPacked lunchesParkingPets allowedTerracePrivate check-in/check-outShared lounge/TV areaBoard games/puzzlesConcierge serviceKid mealsOutdoor furnitureShallow endFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableInvoice providedInternet accessJapanese gardenFishing nearbyExercise/lap poolOffsite parking discounted rates availablePool sun loungersPrivate picnicsSelf parking (surcharge)Beach umbrellasSwimming nearbyVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurant

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Nearby & map

Sights

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Cape Fold Belt

nature

late Paleozoic fold and thrust belt in southwestern South Africa

19.9km

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Makhonjwa Mountains

nature

mountain range and hills in Mpumalanga, South Africa

19.9km

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Cango Caves

landmark

geographical object

39.7km

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Swartberg

nature

a major mountain range of the Western Cape and Cape Fold Belt, South Africa

52.9km

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Pinnacle Point

nature

small promontory south of Mossel Bay, South Africa

90.1km

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Waboomsberg

nature

mountain peak in Swartberg, Western Cape, South Africa

21.1km

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CP Nel Museum

museum

history museum in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

41.9km

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Groot-Swartberge

nature

35.9km

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.