Few other reserves offer as complete an outdoor experience as De Hoop Nature Reserve Cottages
Sea, sand dunes, the vlei, a floral sensation of rare fynbos plants, diverse antelope and the Potberg Mountains. Birders observe wading birds on the shores of the vlei while the Potberg Mountains are home to a colony of endangered Cape vultures. Hikers and cyclists have close-up encounters with bontebok, Cape mountain zebra, eland, baboons and ostrich. Activities are diverse and guests choose between various day walks through the rich fynbos plains or along the deserted coastline, or mountain biking along the many gravel roads or scenic game drives. Lazing on the beach and snorkeling in the many turquoise rock pools is simply another way to pass a rewarding day. Day visitors welcome, and restaurant open daily.
The Opstal Manor House is a beautiful original home which has been restored to its former glory. Rooms can be rented out individually, or all 3 rooms within the Manor House can be booked for Exclusive Use. No cooking facilities. En-suite rooms.
Opstal Fig Tree Suite
The newly built Figtree Suite is set in the courtyard with its magnificent Wild Fig Trees. It is an upmarket suite with en-suite bathroom and sleeps 2 guests on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
The Figtree Suite is connected to the larger Opstal area including the Fig Tree Restaurant. No cooking facilities. Bath and Shower.
Opstal Vlei Suite
The Opstal Vlei Suite has a fantastic view of the vlei. The Luxury bedroom, sleeps 2 people has one bedroom with en-suite bathroom, on a dinner,bed and breakfast basis. The Opstal Stables are connected to the larger Opstal area including the Fig Tree Restaurant. No cooking facilities. Shower and Bath.
Opstal Stable Suite
The Opstal Stable Suite is a luxury suite that sleeps 2 people with one bedroom and en-suite bathroom, on a dinner, bed and breakfast rate. The Opstal Stable Suite is connected to the larger Opstal area including the Fig Tree Restaurant. No cooking facilities. Shower and bath.
Opstal Dassie Suite
The New Dassie Suite has a fabulous view of the vlei. This Suite is perfectly positioned to view the birdlife and majestic sunsets your veranda. Wake up to the sound of the birds from the Vlei and the chance of Otter sightings from your room. The Dassie suite consist of luxury accommodation which sleeps 2 people with en suite bathroom. The Suite includes a sitting area and cosy fireplace for winter. Meals are included on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. No cooking facilities. Shower and bath.
Opstal Otter Suites
The 3 newly renovated Otter Suites are positioned close to the serene De Hoop Vlei. Wake up to the sound of the birds and the chance of Otter sightings near your room. The Otter suites consist of well-appointed accommodation which sleep 2 people with en suite bathroom. Meals are included on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. No cooking facilities. Bath only.
Melkkamer Manor House
This beautiful remote, old stone Manor House comprises four magnificently appointed bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Guests have the choice of self catering or the luxury of an onsite chef with fully catered meals. We also offer the option of a guide for birding, vlei and marine walks.
Melkkamer Manor House is the perfect destination for discerning guests who seek the privacy of sole-use villa accommodation. Fully equipped kitchen. Showers and Baths.
Melkkamer Vlei Cottage
The lovely old stone cottage overlooks the stunning De Hoop vlei. It has four beautifully appointed bedrooms with 2 separate bathrooms. There is a separate sitting room, dining area with fully equipped kitchen and a cosy fireplace. Paraffin lamplight and firelight add to the romance of the location, where there is no electricity. Fully equipped kitchen. Showers only.
Melkkamer Foremans Cottage
The Melkkamer Foremans Cottage is charming and tucked away amongst the milkwood trees. It is a short walk from the vlei and the Melkkamer Manor House. It has three bedrooms, open plan sitting room with dining room and fully equipped kitchen and barbecue area. Fully equipped kitchen. Bath only. Outside Shower.
Opstal Houses
These 3-bedroomed houses are set in amongst the Milkwood trees near the opstal area. They have spacious bedrooms, separate sitting room and dining room with a fully equipped kitchen. Bathrooms are equipped with both shower and a bath, with a separate toilet. These houses are well appointed and perfect for families or groups of friends. Catered and self catered options available.
Opstal Vlei Cottages
These beautiful thatched 2 bedroomed cottages have a living area with well-equpped kitchen and cosy fireplace, bathroom serviced with linen and towels. Catered and self catered options available. The 3 cottages are named Hoepoe, Pelican and Fish Eagle. Fully equipped kitchen. Shower only.
Opstal Equipped Cottages
These cottages have fully equipped kitchens, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms supplied with fresh linen and towels. These well-appointed cottages are a stylish and affordable option in the hub of the reserve. Shower only.
De Hoop Village at the Opstal
The cottages are whitewash-walled fisherman-style houses characteristic of the Western Cape Coast. Ideal for a family and friends getaway, the cottages are well appointed and provide guests with a home-from-home setting. Catered and self catered options available. Fully equipped kitchen. Shower only.
Campsite Rondawels at the Opstal
These 5 Campsite Rondawels are thatched cottages with 2 beds with outdoor shared showers and toilets. Perfect for guests looking for simple and affordable accommodation with a braai area, but no other kitchen facility.
Facilities
Property Facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Spa.
Room Facilities
Bath, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Shower, Tea / Coffee.
Available Services
Babysitting Service, Credit Card
Activities on Site (some activities may be seasonal)
Bird Watching, Boules, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Viewing, Massages, Quad Biking, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching.
Every year, some 40% of the world’s southern right whales come to these shores to breed. Females and their calves swim in the clear waters, while males put on spectacular displays. These endangered mammals ensure that the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa, is one of the world’s best land based whale watching areas. As a marine reserve and World Heritage Site, De Hoop guarantees a safe nursery for these pods of visiting cetaceans. They come so close to the shore that visitors can relax on the unspoilt sand dunes, watching in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop.
De Hoop Trail
Conferences & Incentives
Eco Quad Biking
Mountain Biking
Bird Watching
Land Based whale-watching
Day Visitors
Whale Trail
Interpretive Marine Walk
Stargazing & Star Identification
Fly in to De Hoop
Day Trips
Art Workshops
Culinary Experience
Elim Wine Route
Guided Eco Boat Trip
Weddings
Our specialist team will arrange as intimate or grand an occasion as you desire. We will help you plan your theme and flowers, organise you a string quartet, dinner under the stars or a banquet for 150 friends – anything to suit the style of your occasion. We will sensationally deliver your perfect De Hoop wedding and a celebration your guests will never forget.
Taking care of your guests
The De Hoop Collection has a wide range of accommodation from affordable self-catering chalets to upmarket catered lodges & are easily able to accommodate your entire wedding party. The Fig Tree restaurant at The Opstal serves three meals a day as well as teas and coffees. Picnic baskets are available for alfresco meals.
Your Honeymoon
If you are the adventurous type, consider spending a few days of your honeymoon in De Hoop hiking, biking, whale-watching and snorkeling are just a few of the preferred activities. Or simply laze on the beach enjoying the miles of private rockpools and undisturbed shores.
Beach, open wilderness, single track, bird paradise, relaxing and peaceful. Happy family moments and quaint self catering cottages. Staff are helpful and accommodating. Drive down in a good car as dirt road gives car a beating! Highly recommend! – J K
We camped here for 3 nights and the view was stunning! Unfortunately you cannot swim in the dam as it is marine protected but there are two swimming pools to cool down in. We saw eland, bontebok and zebra and tons of birds who visited our campsite daily. Watch out for the baboons and lock everything away! – Lainey0401
One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in South Africa, the beach is so clean and the sand is white. We had the best time and wished we had more days. The cottage was perfect, clean and fully equipped. Sunsets and sunrises are not to be missed. – Pumeza C
The Opstal Manor House is a beautiful original home which has been restored to its former glory. Rooms can be rented out individually, or all 3 rooms within the Manor House can be booked for Exclusive Use. No cooking facilities. En-suite rooms.
Opstal Fig Tree Suite
The newly built Figtree Suite is set in the courtyard with its magnificent Wild Fig Trees. It is an upmarket suite with en-suite bathroom and sleeps 2 guests on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
The Figtree Suite is connected to the larger Opstal area including the Fig Tree Restaurant. No cooking facilities. Bath and Shower.
Opstal Vlei Suite
The Opstal Vlei Suite has a fantastic view of the vlei. The Luxury bedroom, sleeps 2 people has one bedroom with en-suite bathroom, on a dinner,bed and breakfast basis. The Opstal Stables are connected to the larger Opstal area including the Fig Tree Restaurant. No cooking facilities. Shower and Bath.
Opstal Stable Suite
The Opstal Stable Suite is a luxury suite that sleeps 2 people with one bedroom and en-suite bathroom, on a dinner, bed and breakfast rate. The Opstal Stable Suite is connected to the larger Opstal area including the Fig Tree Restaurant. No cooking facilities. Shower and bath.
Opstal Dassie Suite
The New Dassie Suite has a fabulous view of the vlei. This Suite is perfectly positioned to view the birdlife and majestic sunsets your veranda. Wake up to the sound of the birds from the Vlei and the chance of Otter sightings from your room. The Dassie suite consist of luxury accommodation which sleeps 2 people with en suite bathroom. The Suite includes a sitting area and cosy fireplace for winter. Meals are included on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. No cooking facilities. Shower and bath.
Opstal Otter Suites
The 3 newly renovated Otter Suites are positioned close to the serene De Hoop Vlei. Wake up to the sound of the birds and the chance of Otter sightings near your room. The Otter suites consist of well-appointed accommodation which sleep 2 people with en suite bathroom. Meals are included on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. No cooking facilities. Bath only.
Melkkamer Manor House
This beautiful remote, old stone Manor House comprises four magnificently appointed bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Guests have the choice of self catering or the luxury of an onsite chef with fully catered meals. We also offer the option of a guide for birding, vlei and marine walks.
Melkkamer Manor House is the perfect destination for discerning guests who seek the privacy of sole-use villa accommodation. Fully equipped kitchen. Showers and Baths.
Melkkamer Vlei Cottage
The lovely old stone cottage overlooks the stunning De Hoop vlei. It has four beautifully appointed bedrooms with 2 separate bathrooms. There is a separate sitting room, dining area with fully equipped kitchen and a cosy fireplace. Paraffin lamplight and firelight add to the romance of the location, where there is no electricity. Fully equipped kitchen. Showers only.
Melkkamer Foremans Cottage
The Melkkamer Foremans Cottage is charming and tucked away amongst the milkwood trees. It is a short walk from the vlei and the Melkkamer Manor House. It has three bedrooms, open plan sitting room with dining room and fully equipped kitchen and barbecue area. Fully equipped kitchen. Bath only. Outside Shower.
Opstal Houses
These 3-bedroomed houses are set in amongst the Milkwood trees near the opstal area. They have spacious bedrooms, separate sitting room and dining room with a fully equipped kitchen. Bathrooms are equipped with both shower and a bath, with a separate toilet. These houses are well appointed and perfect for families or groups of friends. Catered and self catered options available.
Opstal Vlei Cottages
These beautiful thatched 2 bedroomed cottages have a living area with well-equpped kitchen and cosy fireplace, bathroom serviced with linen and towels. Catered and self catered options available. The 3 cottages are named Hoepoe, Pelican and Fish Eagle. Fully equipped kitchen. Shower only.
Opstal Equipped Cottages
These cottages have fully equipped kitchens, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms supplied with fresh linen and towels. These well-appointed cottages are a stylish and affordable option in the hub of the reserve. Shower only.
De Hoop Village at the Opstal
The cottages are whitewash-walled fisherman-style houses characteristic of the Western Cape Coast. Ideal for a family and friends getaway, the cottages are well appointed and provide guests with a home-from-home setting. Catered and self catered options available. Fully equipped kitchen. Shower only.
Campsite Rondawels at the Opstal
These 5 Campsite Rondawels are thatched cottages with 2 beds with outdoor shared showers and toilets. Perfect for guests looking for simple and affordable accommodation with a braai area, but no other kitchen facility.
Every year, some 40% of the world’s southern right whales come to these shores to breed. Females and their calves swim in the clear waters, while males put on spectacular displays. These endangered mammals ensure that the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa, is one of the world’s best land based whale watching areas. As a marine reserve and World Heritage Site, De Hoop guarantees a safe nursery for these pods of visiting cetaceans. They come so close to the shore that visitors can relax on the unspoilt sand dunes, watching in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop.
Our specialist team will arrange as intimate or grand an occasion as you desire. We will help you plan your theme and flowers, organise you a string quartet, dinner under the stars or a banquet for 150 friends – anything to suit the style of your occasion. We will sensationally deliver your perfect De Hoop wedding and a celebration your guests will never forget.
Taking care of your guests
The De Hoop Collection has a wide range of accommodation from affordable self-catering chalets to upmarket catered lodges & are easily able to accommodate your entire wedding party. The Fig Tree restaurant at The Opstal serves three meals a day as well as teas and coffees. Picnic baskets are available for alfresco meals.
Your Honeymoon
If you are the adventurous type, consider spending a few days of your honeymoon in De Hoop hiking, biking, whale-watching and snorkeling are just a few of the preferred activities. Or simply laze on the beach enjoying the miles of private rockpools and undisturbed shores.
Beach, open wilderness, single track, bird paradise, relaxing and peaceful. Happy family moments and quaint self catering cottages. Staff are helpful and accommodating. Drive down in a good car as dirt road gives car a beating! Highly recommend! – J K
We camped here for 3 nights and the view was stunning! Unfortunately you cannot swim in the dam as it is marine protected but there are two swimming pools to cool down in. We saw eland, bontebok and zebra and tons of birds who visited our campsite daily. Watch out for the baboons and lock everything away! – Lainey0401
One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in South Africa, the beach is so clean and the sand is white. We had the best time and wished we had more days. The cottage was perfect, clean and fully equipped. Sunsets and sunrises are not to be missed. – Pumeza C
