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Morukuru Beach Lodge
De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa
South Africa / Gansbaai & De Hoop Nature Reserve / Morukuru Beach Lodge
A sleek, tastefully designed off-the-grid getaway overlooking the pristine coastline of De Hoop Nature Reserve
Nestled in the windswept sands of De Hoop Nature Reserve, this stone and glass oceanfront beach lodge inspires a true sense of awe with its full-on Indian Ocean views, sophisticated, bold design, and delightfully remote location. Part of the Morukuru family of hotels, this stylish lodge, only a 3-hour drive from Cape Town, oozes muted luxury, where swanky design and laid-back comfort go hand-in-hand.
And Morukuru is all about location, smack dab in the middle of a pristine, marine-protected reserve offering endless opportunities for nature walks, coastal safaris, beach combing, and fynbos exploration. The ultimate seaside retreat for conscious travelers seeking end-of-the-world luxury.
“We believe sustainability means, firstly consideration for the natural surroundings.”
—Morukuru Family
the look.
Defined by rough-cut stone, white stucco walls, and warm oak paneling, each glass-fronted suite is designed to blur the boundaries between inside and out. With its sexy, sleek Scandi-chic meets Out-of-Africa decor, the lodge embodies understated luxury at its best. Bathed in azure blues and tangy orange leathers, interior spaces blend impeccable aesthetics, design, and comfort, with up-cycled furniture, sculpted driftwood, and woven baskets adding to the boho vibe. Low-lying oversized beds draped in crisp white linens and smothered in pillows look out onto the sparkling ocean below through giant glass panels. And aside from a rogue whale or two, there is no sign of civilization in sight.
the experience.
marine wildlife
Join a coastal fynbos or nature walk (no Big 5, but plenty of eland antelopes, bontebok, zebras, and an endless assortment of birds). Get lost in the fascinating world of tidal pools, anemones, and marine life on guided marine walks. Or brave the cold waters and snorkel in protected rock pools near the lodge (gear is available).
beach picnics
Find that perfect protected dune for an elaborate beach picnic (basket and blanket provided).
design + views
Marvel at the lodge’s sumptuous interior design (thanks to the discerning eye of the Dutch designer Janine Butter). And don’t miss ultra-decadent sundowners on the first-floor rooftop terrace.
Eco-design
Entirely off the grid, with sustainability, eco-design, and environmental sensitivity at its core. Architects took great care to build a structure that blends into the natural surroundings.
Community-centric
Hoteliers source locally and are committed to local job creation in the surrounding area.
Waste, water, and energy management
100% off-grid and built with great sensitivity to the environment. All electricity is generated entirely by solar panels. Pellet burners produce hot water, and the entire lodge has water-based underfloor heating.
the impact.
at a glance.
$$$-$$$$
good to know
Fully inclusive. The 5-bedroom Beach Lodge can accommodate up to 10 people and consists of 4 luxury ocean-view suites and one dune-view Honeymoon suite. The lodge can be booked per suite or on an exclusive basis. Voted “Best Resort in South Africa” by Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 and 2021.
location
De Hoop Nature Reserve (access road is rough, so a 4x4 is ideal).
*Photos courtesy of: Morukuru Lodge and Wetu.
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