Melkboomsdrift Guest House & Conference Centre - Vredendal

Farm-style guest house overlooking the Olifants River valley in Vredendal

Accommodations & Rooms

Melkboomsdrift Guest House & Conference Centre provides rooms with private entrances that open to spacious patios with views of the river valley. Each room at this farm-style lodge has a flat-screen TV and a minibar, with some units offering a fully equipped kitchenette for self-catering. Air conditioning is available in selected rooms, and all accommodations include a secure room safe for valuables.

Dining & Food

The Kitchen serves farm-style cooking and light lunches, with dinner options such as chicken pot pie and beef brisket prepared using local produce. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the restaurant overlooking the valley, choosing between continental and full English options. A bar and snack bar are on site, and special diet menus are available upon request.

Grounds & Leisure

The property has a swimming pool sunken into manicured gardens, surrounded by sun loungers and an outdoor BBQ area with a fireplace. Guests can walk the grounds or go fishing and hiking in the surrounding area. Guided tours of the organic citrus farm are available, and picnic baskets can be arranged for outdoor meals.

Business & Groups

Melkboomsdrift functions as a conference centre with a multi-purpose meeting space that can host up to 24 delegates for executive retreats. The property is B-BBEEE compliant, making it suitable for corporate bookings that require this certification. Group activities include customized 1- to 3-day trips along the West Coast, and private check-in/check-out is available for conference guests.

Family & Pet Policy

Family rooms are available, and the safe outdoor farm environment offers children space to explore the gardens and citrus farm. Pets are welcome at Melkboomsdrift Lodge, with the outdoor grounds and BBQ area providing space for traveling with animals. The property has CCTV outside the property and fire extinguishers for added safety.

• Accommodation: Rooms with private entrance and patio overlooking the river valley
• Dining: Farm-style cooking at The Kitchen with homemade dinners
• Grounds: Swimming pool, BBQ area, organic citrus farm tours
• Business: Multi-purpose conference centre for up to 24 delegates, B-BBEEE certified
• Location: 9 miles from Vredendal, 22 miles from Strandfontein beaches
• Family & Pets: Family rooms and pet-friendly policy