Cape Lodge

Second time back, place is well maintained though the age of the property can be seen. Enjoyed the serenity beautiful landscapes. Restaurant is good but lacked a wow factor we recalled from our first trip. Still, it was an enjoyable stay.

Hubby and I just stayed in the lakeside "suite" and were thoroughly disappointed in what we'd paid for and had major regrets choosing this place to stay for our special celebration. It was a tired old room in a depressing dark grey colour that is in desperate need of a makeover. There were several deep rips and stains in the carpet. The curtains were broken. There's an extensive amount of chips out of the paintwork/ walls everywhere. The furniture was all scratched, old and worn. Making everything feel unclean, tired and sad in there. With the amount you pay per night there is some basic maintenance that is not being done and should be. I am told managers are all very aware of these same issues and yet nothing is done which is disgraceful. Outdoor paved areas are all over the place and require cleaning, the garden outside the room is all full of leaves and has no nice plants. The outdoor furniture is uncomfortable and dirty. Outside screens are rusted, outdoor walls are dirty and chipped and guttering is full of leaves. Patching and painting of walls and screens are basic maintenance items that can be done with little effort or money. A floor rug to cover the carpet issues and brighten the room. More provisions of water, larger TV, ceiling fan, coffee machine, kitchenette, modern bathroom and automated blinds should all be included in the upgrades for increased guest comfort. The restaurant used to be "the" place to eat and now the food is average at best. Staff were polite and empathetic. Nice grounds including "lake" with wonderful birdlife and Koi fish. Great location in the SW and it could be just beautiful, so come on Twiggy inject some much needed life into your Cape lodge property and get it right! Until then, reduce the prices to better reflect value for money for your patrons, and be upfront about the condition of the rooms so people can make informed decisions about staying there and ultimately better manage the expectations of your guests.

We arrived late and the check in to our room was easy. Woke up in the morning and came out to breakfast. The beautiful smell of ferns just hits you. Cape lodge is set in beautiful surroundings on a lake and is so peaceful. The food is fantastic. Both at breakfast and dinner. On one occasion we had had a large lunch and only my husband ate and they were fine with that. Anything to accommodate. All the staff were lovely with one lovely lady giving me a fantastic home recipe If I am in that neck of the woods again. I would 100% return to cape lodge. I left my jumper in the room they even posted it back to me. Thank you cape lodge. The little things. Xoxo

What should be a stunning luxury retreat feels more like a dated assisted living facility from the 1990s. Cape Lodge has incredible potential to be fabulous. The grounds are gorgeous. The staff is incredibly warm and helpful. And the structure is there. The place just needs a serious renovation. You cannot charge 5 star prices and deliver a 3 star experience. The Margaret River deserves what Cape Lodge could potentially be. Please renovate.

Stayed at Cape Lodge after 6 days in an AirB&B. Beautiful grounds and location. Booked a Lakeside Suite on first floor however found stairs difficult with my wonky knee. Large well furnished suite with great bed. Booked through Luxury Escapes so had a number of freebies include afternoon tea and wine tasting. Breakfast excellent. Dinner perfect but not cheap. Wouldn’t want to pay $250 every night. Although it’s a lovely hotel it could do with a makeover repaint etc. Staff wonderful.

The location was beautiful, and all the staff interactions were very pleasant. Our room was well appointed but showing its age, definitely needed a refresher. The hardscape was also in need of some TLC. We had dinner at the restaurant one night and were happy with the service and ambiance. Food was okay.