Hotels with a Swimming Pool in Montagu
Montagu is a town on Route 62 at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, and the three stays with a pool on this page are all small and quiet. Montagu Country Hotel has a pool in lush gardens with a wellness centre, The Vineyard Country House is surrounded by wineries with an outdoor pool and a sun terrace, and Mimosa Lodge is a renovated historic building with an outdoor pool and a croquet lawn. None is a large resort, so the pool is part of a garden stay rather than the main attraction. Below I explain how they differ and who each one suits.
Montagu is a town on Route 62 with historic architecture and a tranquil, rural character. It suits slow stays among gardens, vineyards and mountains, and a pool is part of that rhythm.
Where to stay
Gardens, Vineyards and a Historic Lodge
A pool in Montagu is a garden pool: small hotels, mountain views and a slow pace. I describe what surrounds each pool and what else the stay offers, so that you can choose by atmosphere.
Montagu Country Hotel is the largest of the three and has the most reviews, 949, with a rating of 8.6. Its description speaks of comfortable accommodation among lush green gardens, a refreshing pool, mountain views and a wellness centre that offers beauty treatments. It is described as halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route, which makes it a natural overnight stop on a longer drive. I would choose it for a couple or a family that wants a pool, a garden and a spa treatment in one place, without going out for any of them.
The Vineyard Country House has the highest rating on this page, 9.5 from 546 reviews. It stands at the foot of the Langeberg Mountain Range, surrounded by wineries, with modern rooms in a country-style setting, an outdoor pool, a sun terrace and patios overlooking the garden. The description calls it ideal for honeymoons and for spa and wellness getaways. I would choose it for a quiet stay among the vines, but I would check whether it welcomes children, as its descriptions point in two directions. Ask which rooms have a patio over the garden.
Mimosa Lodge, rated 8.9 from 303 reviews, occupies a renovated historic building in the centre of Montagu. Its non-smoking rooms have Art Deco interiors, and guests find a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a croquet lawn, with free parking. Nature trails and hot springs are nearby, which gives you something to do beyond the pool. It is the one I would pick for travellers who like character and history as much as a swim, and who want to be in the town itself rather than outside it. Ask about the restaurant's hours if you plan to eat in.
Ratings run from 8.6 to 9.5 out of 10, so all three are well regarded. The choice is mostly about setting: gardens and a wellness centre at Montagu Country Hotel, vineyards and mountains at The Vineyard Country House, or a historic building with Art Deco rooms at Mimosa Lodge. None of the descriptions gives the pool season or the size of the pool, so ask before booking, especially if you travel outside the warmer months, and confirm what is included in terms of breakfast and parking. Ask also whether the pool is heated and whether towels are provided.
A traveller's takeI recommend The Vineyard Country House for a couple who want a quiet stay among the vines and a pool with a sun terrace. For a traveller who likes history and character, I would choose Mimosa Lodge, with its Art Deco rooms and croquet lawn. Our advice for a stopover with a spa treatment is Montagu Country Hotel. Confirm the pool season first, because none of the descriptions gives it.
9.5PoolThe Vineyard Country House
A country house surrounded by vineyards with a pool and mountain views
The Vineyard Country House sits at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains in Montagu, surrounded by wineries, and it suits families who want a calm country stay. Modern rooms come in a country-style setting, with patios overlooking the garden. The outdoor pool and the sun terrace are the focal points, and mountain views frame the afternoons. It is relaxing and quiet by design, so it suits families and couples more than guests seeking urban energy.
8.9PoolMimosa Lodge
Historic lodge with Art Deco rooms, a pool, and a croquet lawn
Mimosa Lodge is a renovated historic building in the centre of Montagu, and it suits families who like heritage and space to play. Non-smoking rooms have Art Deco interiors, and the outdoor pool and the croquet lawn give children and parents something to do. The restaurant is on site, parking is free, and nature trails and hot springs are nearby. The mood is peaceful rather than high-energy.
8.6PoolMontagu Country Hotel
Comfortable hotel with a pool, spa, and lush gardens in Montagu
Montagu Country Hotel is a comfortable stop on Route 62, halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route, and it suits families who want a base for exploring Montagu. The swimming pool and the lush gardens give children room to move, and parents can book beauty treatments at the wellness centre. Mountain views come with the setting, and the hotel serves traditional cuisine with a wine selection. It is polished and comfortable rather than rustic.
Local tips
- Ask each hotel which months the pool is open; none of the descriptions gives the season.
- A wellness centre with beauty treatments is listed at Montagu Country Hotel, next to the pool and the gardens.
- The Vineyard Country House is surrounded by wineries, and its patios overlook the garden.
- Mimosa Lodge has free parking, a croquet lawn and Art Deco rooms in a renovated historic building.
- Nature trails and hot springs are listed near Mimosa Lodge, which gives you something to do beyond the pool.
- Halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route, Montagu Country Hotel suits an overnight stop on Route 62.