When entering the Tankwa Lodge in Calvinia, visitors are still welcomed with true warm country hospitality. Formed in 1851 on the Oorlogskloof River and named after religious reformer Johan Calvin, Calvinia lies at the foot of the dolerite-topped Hantam Moutains. “Hantam” being a Khoi word meaning “where the red bulbs grow”. It is the region’s key growth point and one of the country’s largest wool-producing areas.
The Lodge offers accommodation in 25 comfortable rooms all with en-suite showers and bathrooms. Seven of the rooms are air-conditioned, and the other 18 rooms have fans.
There is a splash pool for guests to cool off in the summer heat. In addition, the lodge has a restaurant and bar which is independently owned and operated, a beer garden and secure parking.
Tankwa Lodge
Calvinia, Hantam Karoo - Accommodation
Tankwa Lodge in Calvinia
Facilities & Activities nearby:
Facilities available at Tankwa Lodge,Calvinia, Hantam Karoo
Facilities
- Braai/Barbecue
- Conference Venues
- Credit Card Facilities
- Indoor Fireplace
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking on Premises
- Restaurant on Premises
- Satellite TV
- Swimming Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Womens Day Weekend
Nearby Towns:
Alternative accommodation near Calvinia, Hantam Karoo
| TOWN, REGION | DURATION | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Calvinia, Hantam Karoo | Current | Current |
| Nieuwoudtville, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 0 mins | 70.1 km |
| Loeriesfontein, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 9 mins | 81.2 km |
| Loeriesfontein, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 11 mins | 82.4 km |
| Williston, Hantam Karoo | 1 hour 40 mins | 116 km |
| Tankwa Karoo National Park, Hantam Karoo | 2 hours 28 mins | 143 km |
| Brandvlei, Hantam Karoo | 2 hours 10 mins | 151 km |
| Sutherland, Hantam Karoo | 2 hours 17 mins | 161 km |
| Carnarvon, Hantam Karoo | 3 hours 29 mins | 245 km |
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+ OPEN FULL MAPGPS Co-Ordinates: 19° 46' 38.4" E / 31° 28' 30" S
By Car / Driving
Driving to Tankwa Lodge in Calvinia, Hantam Karoo
| Departing: Cape Town International Airport | ||
| Address: Airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Cape Town, 7490, South Africa | ||
| Distance: 0.2 km / Duration: 4 hours 39 mins | ||
| 1. | Head south | 0.3 km |
| 2. | Continue straight | 0.3 km |
| 3. | Slight right | 0.4 km |
| 4. | Slight left toward Airport Approach Rd | 48 m |
| 5. | Continue straight | 0.1 km |
| 6. | Slight left onto Airport Approach Rd | 2.1 km |
| 7. | Merge onto Settlers Way/N2 | 2.2 km |
| 8. | Take exit 14 for M7/Vanguard Drive toward Bonteheuwel | 0.7 km |
| 9. | Turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Dr/M7 Continue to follow M7 | 8.1 km |
| 10. | Keep right to continue on N7 | 290 km |
| 11. | Take the R27 exit on the right toward Vredendal/Vanrhynsdorp/Calvinia | 0.3 km |
| 12. | Turn left onto Vanriebeeck St/R27 Continue to follow R27 | 0.6 km |
| 13. | Turn right to stay on R27 | 119 km |
| 14. | Continue straight onto Hoop St Destination will be on the right | 0.2 km |
Nearest Airport & Flights
Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town
+ FIND FLIGHT TO Cape TownCape Town International airport used to be called D.F. Malan Airport and was opened in 1954 replacing the old Wingfield Aerodrome Airport.
This airport is the second busiest and second largest airport in South Africa and third busiest in Africa, by 2015 it is expected to have 14 million passengers pass through the airport. It is within easy driving distance (20 km) from the centre of Cape Town.
Reviews for Tankwa Lodge
"Stay in Calvinia"
We stayed in Calvinia Hotel and experienced great hospitality. The meal at the restaurant - Lamb shank -' was outstanding and would gladly recommend it.
"Closed Lodge -1 star"
We had arrived on calvinia in the afternoon, coming from Oudtshoorn.The Tankwa Lodge was completely closed , no information at the dirty door!!We had checked in the Calvinia Hotel !!
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