Stay at Baywater Village

Enjoy coffee, lunch or a refreshing drink at our Café and Bar overlooking Swartvlei Lake. Meals and drinks are charged separately.

Baywater Cafe operating hours:

• Sat–Mon: 08:00–17:00
• Tue–Fri: 08:00–19:00
• Sun: 08:00-17:00

Make the most of lakeside living with canoeing and paddle boats included in your stay.

Enjoy tennis, volleyball or a relaxed picnic in the resort grounds.
Motorboats, speedboats, cruises, tubing, fishing rod hire and stand-up paddleboards are available at an additional cost.

Boathouse hours: Daily, 08:00 to 17:00.

Location

Set on the shores of Swartvlei Lake near Sedgefield, Baywater Village is your base for exploring the Western Cape’s Garden Route, including Wilderness and Knysna.

Nearby attractions:

• Browse Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market and Mosaic Village for local food, crafts and gifts.
• Visit Timberlake for family activities, explore the trails at Goukamma Nature Reserve or enjoy a round at Sedge Links Golf Course.
• Take a day trip to Knysna for waterfront dining and sightseeing.

No Noise & Conduct Policy

Please respect the peaceful surroundings and fellow guests. Loud music, excessive noise and disruptive behaviour are not permitted. Guests who fail to comply may be required to leave the property.

Check-in Procedures

For safety and security, only confirmed guests may access the resort. Please present your reservation confirmation or guest certificate and your ID at check-in. You will also need to complete an indemnity form.

Unit Inventories

Please check and sign the inventory list provided in your unit on arrival. Report any missing or damaged items to Reception.

Unit Changes During Your Stay

To accommodate specific unit requests from returning guests, we may occasionally need to split a booking between two units, requiring a move during your stay. We make every effort to avoid this, but it may be necessary in rare cases.

Final Payments

All outstanding amounts for accommodation and prebooked services must be settled prior to arrival.