Luxury Lodges · Whale Coast, South Africa
Mosaic Lagoon Lodge
Overview
Hidden amongst ancient milkwood trees, discover a place of extraordinary beauty for contemplation and adventure.
Tucked away near the picturesque village of Stanford, Mosaic is the Cape’s answer to the luxury African sanctuary lodge.
One of South Africa’s finest hidden gems on the Cape Whale Coast, Mosaic is on the Hermanus Lagoon, by the pristine Walker Bay Beach on the Atlantic and has magnificent views of the Overberg Mountains. Mosaic is a boutique guest resort where luxury is laced with earthly beauty and heavenly night skies.
As the name suggests, Mosaic offers the most multifaceted experience in the area with 376 hectares of conservation land and over 1 km of frontage on the beautiful Hermanus Lagoon. Activities at Mosaic include being immersed in awesome fynbos flowers and bird-life of the Cape Floral Kingdom, lagoon cruises, stunning beaches, fascinating marine life and some of the world’s most beautiful wine lands. This is topped off with warm smiling staff serving fresh cuisine paired with delicious South African wine. Mosaic is also centrally located to whale watching, marine tours, shark cage diving and exploring the Overberg Wine Region, and the perfect location for nature and activity lovers.
For the ultimate private getaway, LAGOON LODGE captures the essence of tranquillity with just six safari style suites woven into an ancient milkwood grove. A pampered stay here is all-inclusive of meals, adventure activities and house beverages/wine/beer/spirits. Relaxing massage, skin and nail treatments can be indulged in at the Milkwood Spa (either indoor or outdoor), using organic Kalahari Lifestyle products (additional charges apply).
After a touch of bird watching from a secluded veranda, head down the boardwalks under a canopy of trees to the plunge pool overlooking the mountains and lagoon, where favourite water birds can be spotted. Drinks and meals are shared outdoors or in the dining room by a fireplace that will warm one's soul.
The cuisine at Mosaic is fresh, delicious and the creative mastery of our chef, our baker, our gardener, and local producers. Breakfast is a hearty fare with freshly baked muffins, homemade jams, fresh fruit and a hot meal. Lunch is served gourmet outdoors or around blazing fires when there is a chill in the air. Sumptuous dinners are prepared by the chef and built around organic vegetables from the garden and local seasonal ingredients…and best paired with fine local South African wine from the Mosaic cellar!
And as evening falls, exquisite colours of the sun setting over the lagoon and the glorious expanse of the star-filled South African sky are witnessed.
Suites & Rates
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Lagoon Lodge Family Cottage
Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 children. Luxury Suite: King bed or 2 singles, Indoor and outdoor shower, Separate tub, Private deck. Private woodfire hottub and outdoor dining space for the family.2 Bedroom cottage- Main...
Lagoon Lodge Suite - Forest View
Sleeps 2. Luxury Suite: King bed or 2 singles, Indoor and outdoor shower, Separate tub, Private deck. Includes: All-inclusive of all meals, welcome drink, house beverages/wine/beer/spirits, Mosaic activities, free wireless internet. This unit also...
Lagoon Lodge Suite - Mountain & Lagoon View
Sleeps 2. Luxury Suite: King bed or 2 singles, Indoor and outdoor shower, Separate tub, Private deck. Includes: All-inclusive of all meals, welcome drink, house beverages/wine/beer/spirits, Mosaic activities, free wireless internet.
Details
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Accommodation & amenities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Languages spoken
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
Ideal for
Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Watersports, Wine
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Boating, Cycling, Fine Dining, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Kayaking, Massages, Night Drives, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching
Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Room Service
Nearby activities
Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Child Friendly Activities, Deep Sea Fishing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Mountain Biking, River Cruises, Scenic Flights, Sea Kayaking, Shark Cage Diving, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wine Tasting
Property facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, BEE Compliant, Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Licensed, Malaria Free, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Parking, Pool, Power Generator, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Location
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Mosaic Lagoon LodgeActivities
What you can do
4x4 Beach Excursions to adjacent Walker Bay Beach
LOCATION sets Mosaic apart from all others, with Walker Bay next door. From Lagoon Lodge, hop onto an open 4x4 vehicle and discover fynbos, birds and the pristine Walker Bay Beach and Nature Reserve and enjoy beautiful sunsets over the ocean. Canapes and beverages are enjoyed while watching for sights of fascinating marine life. Between June and December, Southern Right Whales migrate from Antarctica to the shelter of Walker Bay to court, mate and calf. Whales can be viewed from the top of sand dunes while sipping a favorite drink. September through November is the height of whale season.
Area Activities - Shark Cage Diving
Learn about the circle of marine life on this boat trip, that takes you to Shark Alley, between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, home to 60,000 Cape Fur Seals. Great Whites are viewed from the boat and in a secure cage just under the surface of the water. The experience of being eye-to-eye with these large creatures is simply thrilling!
Area Activity - Archeological Cave Tour
Just down the coast from Mosaic lies one of the most important archeological heritage sites in the Western Cape, Klipgat Cave. This cave system was formed millions of years ago and it is believed was occupied by humans up to 70,000 years ago. The KhoiKhoi people occupied this cave system and lived on shellfish and animals in the area at that time. The cave can be toured and an 8 km beach walk can be enjoyed along with sundowners on the beach and 4x4 trip back to Mosaic.
Area Activity - Scenic Tour by plane
Flying over Walker Bay gives you one of the world’s most spectacular views of mountains, white sand beaches, dunes and marine life. From the air, you can comprehend the massive size of the Southern Right Whales and hopefully catch a glimpse of a calf learning to lob-tail or breach. Awesome scenic flights are available through out the year.
Area Activity - Whale watching & Marine Ocean Tours
Between June and December, Southern Right Whales migrate from Antarctica to the southern tip of Africa to court, mate and calf. Walker Bay is the best place in the world to view these enormous mammals. This trip takes you by boat in search of the Marine Big 5: Whales, Great White Shark, African penguin, Cape Fur Seal, and dolphin.
Boat Cruise on the Hermanus Lagoon
Board the "Lady Stanford" from the shores of Stanford on the Kleinr River for an excursion among water birds and the towering Overberg Mountains. Drinks and snacks are enjoyed while cruising.
Fantastic Bird Watching on Mosaic - Almost 200 species
Whether bird watching from a private deck or on a guided walk or quad bike trip, the birds at Mosaic delight enthusiasts. Over 140 bird species are home to Mosaic. Water birds along the shoreline are as numerous as the species that are found on fynbos covered limestone ridges. Blue cranes nest in the bird sanctuary at Lagoon Lodge, flamingos traverse the lagoon is mass, pied kingfishers can be watched hunting for food and owls are spotted day and night. Check out our full list of birds.
Kayaking on the Hermanus Lagoon
Glide in a kayak on the lagoon to encounter the stunning blue cranes and water birds in the natural wetland at Mosaic, which is a proclaimed bird sanctuary. Or kayak to the mouth of the lagoon to the beautiful white sand of Grotto Beach.
Milkwood Spa at Mosaic
Mosaic is a place to focus on wellness of mind, body and soul, so we can live our lives to the fullest and savor all that is good. It is a place to be surrounded by awe inspiring creation; discover nature; breath fresh air; engage in healthy activities; strengthen ourselves with healthy food; and be rejuvenated at the MOSAIC Milkwood Spa.We exclusively use high quality, natural spa products from African origins. They are packed with botanical extracts, antioxidants and omega oils that nourish our skin and stimulate our sense of smell. Facials are done with the premium Elemis products and the Elemis BIOTEC machine for the smoothest skin results.Spa treatments can be indoors our outdoors under a private lush canopy of milkwood leaves overlooking the lagoon, where you can also enjoy a hot invigorating outdoor shower. Soft music and sounds of birds ease you into relaxation as our excellent therapist pampers you. Indulge in the MOSAIC Milkwood Spa experience where you will be nurtured into a wellness state of mind.
Quad Biking on Mosaic
Guided quad-bike tours will take you exploring through fynbos clad hills, lagoon wetlands and spotting fantastic birds. Ride along the edge of the lagoon or up to high points on Mosaic with 360-degree views of the ocean, lagoon, and mountains. Mosaic's professional guides make the intricacies of creation come alive.
Spectacular Flora on Mosaic
The Cape Floral Kingdom is a true wonder of the world, having the richest density of plant species on earth ∙ 8,600 with almost 6,000 occurring nowhere else on earth. Fynbos, Afrikaans for “fine bush”, is the unique type of vegetation that formed millions of years ago from ashes of drought-stressed forests. You will be guided along the lagoon edge and wetlands to discover intricate plant-animal relationships and the importance of conserving this unique floral kingdom.
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