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Located alongside a lake, Old Mac Daddy offers quirky accommodations in a variety of holiday homes and refurbished vintage trailers. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a guest lounge and a restaurant and bar. Free WiFi access is available. The trailers each feature a unique, themed interior designed by a local artist. They also come with air conditioning, heating and a seating area. The holiday homes are decorated with soft, muted furnishings and an open-plan lounge and dining area. They include a well-equipped kitchen. The restaurant, Brinny Breezes, offers home-made meals for breakfast and lunch, as well as a seasonal dinner menu. Guests can relax by the pool or go fishing at the lake. Bikes are available for rent, and a children's playground can also be found on site. Activities such as aqua zorbing, archery and team building events can also be arranged. Old Mac Daddy is located Elgin, 9.3 mi from the town of Grabouw. Gordon's Bay is 35 minutes' drive away and Cape Town International Airport can be reached in 1 hour by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Living room:
5 sofa beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 full beds
and
2 bunk beds
4 twin beds
and
2 full beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Botrivier
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yaron
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location in the mountains surrounded by apple orchards. Very basic but tasteful accommodation with magnificent views. All the food was decent but don't expect gourmet or anything amazing. Overall we really loved this place and would...
  • Claire
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were exceptional. Unfortunately we were very sick when we were there, "they were very concerned about us. Drove us to a doctor & the next day drove us to the hospital. They went above & beyond in their care of us. A special thanks to...
  • Blows
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved that the Hideaway was private, had no cell reception and was just a great space to just relax and not be disturbed. Facilities are clean, minibar available, tent experience was great!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Brinny Breezes
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Old Mac Daddy
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Old Mac Daddy takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 250 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 250 per child, per night
    16+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 350 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Old Mac Daddy accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that requests for specifically themed trailers are not guaranteed and subject to availability.

    Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    FAQs about Old Mac Daddy

    • Yes, Old Mac Daddy is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Old Mac Daddy is 4.3 miles from the center of Botrivier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Old Mac Daddy include:

      • Villa
      • Double
      • Tent

    • Old Mac Daddy has 1 restaurant:

      • Brinny Breezes

    • The prices at Old Mac Daddy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Old Mac Daddy is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Old Mac Daddy offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Ping-pong
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Kids' club
      • Beach
      • Private beach area
      • Happy hour
      • Spa facilities
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Archery
      • Bike tours