Lekkerwater Beach Lodge occupies a 6km-long private beach on South Africa's Western Cape, from where it overlooks the Indian Ocean. Part of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, Lekkerwater enjoys this wild stretch of coastline largely to itself, surrounded by the unique fynbos vegetation of the Cape.
Lekkerwater will have special appeal to wildife enthusiasts. One of the highlights here is whale watching between July and November, when the southern right whales arrive from Antarctica. Bryde’s whales and occasionally humpbacked whales can also be seen amidst the waves, as can pods of dolphin and other marine mammals. De Hoop Reserve is also a great area for walking, beachcombing, caving and birdwatching. A visit to the Potberg Mountains to observe the colony of Cape vultures is well worth the time.
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge is a 3-hour drive east of Cape Town or 1 hour by charter flight, and can be included as part of a self-drive itinerary along the Garden Route.
Accommodation
Lekkerwater offers seven rooms, all of them positioned so as to enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and beach. Each room has floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a small private verandah, ensuite bathroom, and a wood burner for those chilly mornings and evening. One of the rooms has a second bedroom making it ideal for families.
Facilities
Dining room with wrap around deck and open kitchen
Outdoor dining (weather permitting)
Limited wi-fi in rooms
NB. there is very limited phone signal
Activities
Whale watching
Visit to nearby colony of Cape vultures
Walking excursions to explore the flora and fauna
Birdwatching
Child Policy
Lekkerwater accommodates children aged 6 and over.
Environmental Policy
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge aims to minimise its ecological impact. Electricity is wind and sun generated, and single-use plastic is banned.
