Hôtels près de Joubert House, Montagu

My husband and I did a bike trip up to Barrydale for the long weekend in September. Coming home on the Monday, we got caught in the worst storm to hit the Western Cape in the last 100 years! We made it into Montague and made the decision to rather stay over that night, as it was just too dangerous to continue on the bike. We were lucky enough to find accommodation at the Mimosa Lodge. Our entire experience there, from my initial call, to the warm personal welcome we got on arrival (despite leaving a pool of water behind in reception because we were so wet!), to the hospitality shown in the restaurant that evening and again the next morning at breakfast was amazing. The employees were working under extremely difficult conditions. It was the end of a long weekend, so people were on their way home, but because of the storm, there were so many people who ended up stranded, literally sleeping in their cars because all the churches and school halls were full. I watched the staff show compassion and kindness to so many people who came in begging to be allowed to get something to eat for their families, as most of the places in town were closed. Their staff did an outstanding job in trying to accommodate everyone as best as they could and ensure we all had a good evening. In fact, their receptionist wasn't able to get home, so they put her up in a room for the night and, in return, she worked another late shift helping out her colleagues, which shows you the kind of dedication their staff have to making your stay the best one it can possibly be. Our steaks were divine and the service was too. Our room had a carafe of complimentary sherry and fruit waiting to warm us up, the bed was big enough for a family and the views are beautiful. The next morning I was greeted with a huge smile and a hug from the very same Manager who had been on duty the night before and he went out of his way to keep everyone updated as to when roads out of Montague were being re-opened and the safest way to travel back to Cape Town. What could have been an extremely unpleasant situation turned out to be absolutely wonderful, mostly because of the staff - they truly represent the warmth and hospitality of the South African people. I would love to go back there again!