Citrusdal · Olifants River valley

Where to stay in Citrusdal

There are 25 places to stay in and around Citrusdal, from the hot-springs resort at The Baths to guest farms, self-catering cottages and riverside camping. Camping starts around R225 per person a night and self-catering units from about R1 600; the town has no chain hotels.

Citrusdal resorts and lodges

resort

The Baths Natural Hot Springs

Confirmed by the owner

The Baths Road, Citrusdal

Natural hot springs resort on a citrus farm outside Citrusdal, roughly two hours from Cape Town.

Citrusdal

Self-catering cottages, a five-bedroom farmhouse and luxury bell tents in the Olifants River valley, with a shared pool, hot tub, wood-fired pizza oven and private jacuzzis. Pet-friendly.

66 Voortrekker Street, Citrusdal 7340

A family-run three-star hotel on Voortrekker Street in the centre of Citrusdal, with 26 en-suite hotel rooms and 20 self-catering rooms, an a la carte restaurant, a bar, a pool, a gym and a conference hall.

Markuskraal Road, Citrusdal

N7 Piekenierskloof Pass, Citrusdal 7340

A resort at the top of the Piekenierskloof Pass above Citrusdal, with private suites and self-catering chalets, a restaurant and bar, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and conference facilities.

Guest farms, guest houses and B&Bs

guest rooms

Citrusdal Guest Rooms

93 Kerk Street, Citrusdal 7340

Air-conditioned guest rooms with a garden, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen, in Citrusdal itself.

Lange Valleij, Citrusdal

bed and breakfast

Latjeskloof Bed and Breakfast

The Baths Road, Citrusdal

A stand-alone luxury cottage and a bed-and-breakfast farmhouse on a citrus farm 25 km outside Citrusdal, on The Baths Road, with a hot tub and braai area.

farm stay

Rockwood Farm

R303, Citrusdal

Three self-catering houses — Cedar House, Rockwood Cottage and Wild Olive Cottage — on a protea farm of nearly 100 hectares in the southern Cederberg, with private rock pools, river swimming, hiking and birdwatching.

bed and breakfast

Aan d' Oewer Bed & Breakfast

43 Oewer Street, Citrusdal 7340

Three-star graded bed and breakfast on Oewer Street, set in a lush garden overlooking the Citrusdal golf course with the Piekenierskloof mountains behind. Four en-suite rooms, a pool and sun terrace, and d' Oewer Cafe on the property for breakfast and lunch. Under two hours from Cape Town on the N7.

Price: From about R1 860 per room per night, breakfast included (rates vary by season — confirm when booking)

Camping and caravan sites in Citrusdal

camping and cottages

Jamaka Organic Farm & Resort

Rondegat River, Cederberg (postal: PO Box 186, Clanwilliam 8135)

Certified organic citrus, mango and rooibos farm in the Cederberg with ten self-catering cottages and shaded camping along the Rondegat River.

In the Cederberg north-east of Citrusdal, signposted 4 km off the Algeria road — the postal address is Clanwilliam, not Citrusdal. Included because it is a Cederberg destination visitors reach through this valley.

camping and chalets

Blinkwater Camping and Chalets

Blinkwater Camping & Cottages, Citrusdal

Camping and self-catering cottages on the river 10 km from Citrusdal on the R303 towards Ceres, with river pools, a communal pool, braai areas, private ablutions and a children’s play area.

Part of Citrusdal Country Lodge, 10 km from town on the Boontjies River.

camping and chalets

Citrus Creek Chalets & Camping

Oewer Street, Citrusdal

An established chalet and camping resort on the Olifants River inside Citrusdal village, next to the nine-hole golf course, with horses, turkeys and geese on the property and horse riding available.

camping and cottages

Die Vlei Cottages and Camping

Die Vlei Citrusdal, Citrusdal

Riverside cabins, stable rooms, a four-bedroom guest house and a campsite on the Olifants River, with braai areas, electricity and ablutions. Camping equipment can be hired.

Koningskop Campsite, Citrusdal

Fifty grass campsites and two self-catering cottages on a citrus and rooibos farm in the Olifants River mountains, with swimming pools, hiking trails, 4x4 routes, kayaking and a thatched function lapa.

Leopard's Tree Campsite, Citrusdal

camping and self catering

N7 Kardoesie Accommodation and Camping

Kardoesie N7 Caravan Park & Self Catering, Citrusdal

nature reserve

Wolfkop Nature Reserve

Confirmed by the owner

Wolfkop Nature Reserve, Keerom Rd, Citrusdal

A 450-hectare private nature reserve 5 km from Citrusdal at the foot of the Cederberg, with ten self-catering houses on the property and hiking that is free of charge.

Self-catering cottages and chalets

self catering

Cedar Escape

Karnemelksvlei, Citrusdal

On ALG Estates land at Karnemelksvlei - tree-top cabins in the orange orchards.

Petersfield, Citrusdal

Four self-catering cottages — Dassieklip, De Kom, Veepos and Stonehaven — on a working citrus and rooibos farm inside a 2 000-hectare private nature reserve. Fully equipped kitchens and private plunge pools.

self catering

Piekenierskloof Mountain Cottage

Confirmed by the owner

Tierhoek Farm, Piekenierskloof, Citrusdal 7340

Self-catering cottage on Tierhoek, a working wine farm high in the Piekenierskloof north of Citrusdal. Mountain views, vineyards to walk in, and a tasting on the farm by arrangement. It is a quiet, out-of-the-way spot rather than a place to base yourself for the town.

More places

Modderfontein Old Village, Citrusdal

Seven restored heritage cottages on a certified-organic citrus, olive, rooibos and buchu farm outside Citrusdal, with a restaurant and pub in the old post office and trading store, and an art gallery. The oldest building on the property dates from 1725.

glamping

Wolfkop Camping Villages

Confirmed by the owner

Keerom Street, Citrusdal

Glamping villas on a farm outside Citrusdal: canvas-roofed units on raised wooden decks, with the mountains behind them. The owners confirmed on 5 October 2026 that they no longer offer camping or kayaking.

Common questions

Where should you stay in Citrusdal?

Citrusdal has about two dozen places to stay: The Baths hot-springs resort (chalets, flats and camping), guest farms like Suikerbossie and Lange Valleij, self-catering cottages such as Petersfield and Cedar Escape, and riverside camping at Wolfkop, Koningskop and Die Vlei.

Are there hotels in Citrusdal?

One: Citrusdal Country Lodge, at 66 Voortrekker Street in the middle of town, which describes itself as a family-run three-star hotel and has 26 en-suite rooms and 20 self-catering rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a pool and a gym. There are no chain hotels. The rest of the accommodation here is a hot-springs resort, guest farms, self-catering cottages, bed and breakfasts and a good deal of camping.

How many places are there to stay in Citrusdal?

We list 25 places to stay in and around Citrusdal, compiled from each establishment's own website or listing rather than from a single directory. That count covers the valley and the near Cederberg, and it includes camping and self-catering as well as serviced accommodation.

Can you camp in Citrusdal?

Yes — Citrusdal is one of the best camping bases in the Western Cape. Options include Wolfkop Nature Reserve, Koningskop, Die Vlei, Leopard’s Tree, Blinkwater, Citrus Creek, Kardoesie on the N7, Marcuskraal (with 4x4 routes), Jamaka on the Rondegat River in the Cederberg, and The Baths’ 25 shaded caravan and camping sites.

Where can you take a caravan in Citrusdal?

The Baths has 25 shaded caravan and camping sites with ablution facilities and electrical points, according to the resort’s own website. Several of the valley’s other campsites take caravans as well, but not all of them publish what they offer, so check power and site size with the site directly before you tow anything up the N7.

Where can you camp next to a river near Citrusdal?

Several sites sit on water. Citrus Creek is on the Olifants River, Die Vlei and Koningskop are in the valley, and Jamaka’s campsites are along the banks of the Rondegat River in the Cederberg. Summer is the season for swimming; the river runs cold and high after winter rain.

Is there a bed and breakfast in Citrusdal?

Aan d’ Oewer Bed & Breakfast is at 43 Oewer Street in the town, with four room types, en-suite air-conditioned rooms, a pool and a garden overlooking the golf course, and its own cafe. Its published rate starts at about R1 860 per room per night with breakfast included, varying by season — confirm when you book.

How much does accommodation in Citrusdal cost?

The only rates we can publish from a primary source are The Baths’ own 2026/27 tariff: camping and caravan sites from R225 per person per night midweek, flats from R1 600 per unit and chalets from R1 900 per unit, rising at weekends; and Aan d’ Oewer from about R1 860 per room including breakfast. Guest farms, cottages and the other campsites set their own rates and do not all publish them, so confirm directly with each establishment. There are no chain hotels in Citrusdal.

Where do you stay for the hot springs?

The Baths Natural Hot Springs has 16 chalets, 19 flats and 25 camping sites on the property, and the springs are for overnight guests only — the resort takes no day visitors, so booking accommodation is the only way to soak. Latjeskloof B&B is on the same road.

Last updated September 2026 · confirm rates and availability with each establishment