Houw Hoek Hotel

Houw Hoek Hotel - A family-friendly spa hotel in Kogelberg Nature Reserve with mountain views and historic charm

Set in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve just off the N2, Houw Hoek Hotel offers 99 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, private balconies featuring mountain views, and amenities including underfloor heating, fireplaces, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features two restaurants: a traditional dining room serving à la carte meals and breakfast buffets, and the Loggia with panoramic views offering Sunday lunch buffets. Guests can enjoy two swimming pools, indoor games rooms, putt-putt, volleyball, and padel courts, along with access to hiking and mountain biking trails. The on-site Ginkgo Spa provides treatments, a sauna, and a heated indoor pool. Seven conference rooms with state-of-the-art equipment are available for events, accommodating up to 250 delegates.

Pros

Private balconies in most rooms offer panoramic mountain views.

Two on-site restaurants serve traditional South African cuisine with local wines.

The Ginkgo Spa features a sauna, heated indoor pool, and various treatments.

Seven conference rooms equipped with modern facilities for events.

Located near hiking trails, 4x4 routes, and wine estates like Paul Cluver Wines.

Cons

The nearest major town, Botrivier, is 7 km away.

Some rooms lack air conditioning.