Coot Club Hotel - Stanford

4-star eco-friendly lagoon resort in Stanford with on-site spa and wildlife excursions

Accommodations

Coot Club offers Boathouse lodges with lagoon views and private hot tubs, plus self-catering cottages set under milkwood trees. Each Boathouse includes a wood burner and a kitchenette stocked with logs for the fire. The Three-Bedroom House provides two bathrooms, a terrace, and garden access for larger groups.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner under age-old milkwood trees, with a fixed menu that changes daily using fresh, local ingredients. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and à la carte, all included in the rate. The coffee house on site offers a relaxing atmosphere for afternoon drinks.

Activities & Wellness

Guests can canoe, paddleboard, and kayak on the lagoon using free equipment, or join guided hiking and cycling trails around the property. The on-site spa provides back massages, full body massages, and foot massages, along with a pool view from the outdoor swimming pool. Sunrise yoga sessions with instructor Yanna are offered daily, and the Land Rover trip to Walker Bay includes sundowners on the beach.

Location & Surroundings

Coot Club sits on a private lagoon 100 km from Cape Town International Airport, with direct access to whale watching tours and marine excursions. Nearby attractions include Hermanus Golf Club, Walker Bay Nature Reserve, and Grotto Beach, all within a 20-minute drive. The property includes a picnic area, sun terrace, and outdoor fireplace with views of the lagoon and mountains.

Family & Kids

The hotel provides a dedicated play room, a cinema room, and board games for children, plus babysitting services upon request. Kids can use the slip and slide, treehouse, and participate in sandboarding and quad biking excursions organized by the activities team. The main clubhouse has a games room with pool and ball games, and the property offers family-sized accommodation in the Three-Bedroom Houses.

• Location: Private lagoon in Stanford, 10 min from Hermanus whale-watching spots
• Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sandboarding, and quad biking included
• Wellness: On-site spa with 8 types of massage and sunrise yoga
• Dining: Fixed-menu dinners under milkwood trees, with gluten-free options available
• Family: Play room, cinema room, babysitting, and kid-friendly excursions
• Rooms: Boathouse lodges with hot tubs and wood burners, plus self-catering cottages