Cape Lodge

Cape Lodge in the Margaret River wine region is an exceptional luxury retreat that combines world-class hospitality with an unbeatable vineyard setting. Nestled on 40 acres of lush gardens and vineyards, Cape Lodge feels like a secluded paradise. From the moment I arrived, the friendly staff made me feel completely at home, offering personal touches that set the tone for a refined stay. My suite was elegant and spacious, with views over the lake and vineyard. I spent the day exploring nearby wineries before returning to the Lodge’s award-winning restaurant, where the chef’s tasting menu was a revelation of flavors, showcasing seasonal ingredients from local farms and the on-site kitchen garden. Paired with renowned Margaret River wines, each course was a journey into the heart of this gourmet region. Cape Lodge is the perfect destination for wine lovers and those seeking a luxurious escape in the Australian countryside.

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.

Realised I hadn't reviewed Cape Lodge after having visited a few years ago for Mrs C's birthday. We had an excellent stay. Great breakfast. Afternoon tea and cake. A delicious dinner in the evening. We even got a wine tour. Highly recommended.

A lovely escape. The resort is nestled in a complex that feel wild but with a homey touch. I love the breakfast dishes they serve here. Simple but flavourful. Dinner is also lovely. The main restaurant allows you to observe the passing of time through the view of a quiet lake.

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.

Upon arrival we asked for any information on any wine tours, we’re told via a man in the back room shouting to the new girl in front desk that it’s probably to late with us staying for only 3 nights, we’re informed reception would let us know but they never did, We then asked where the bar was and were told there wasn’t one, we were asked repeatedly if we would like to book for dinner, the hotel is in the middle of no where, 30 mins drive to nearest village. We did how ever stop at some vineyards on the day we checked out and without the hotels help managed to find more of what we were looking for wouldn’t return here, it’s catered more for the elderly

We stayed at Cape Lodge for 2 nights in a Lake view suite for our 35th wedding anniversary and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Cape Lodge has been on our bucket list for many years and we were not disappointed. All the personalised touches, outstanding customer service from reception and restaurant staff made our stay feel so welcoming and special. Our well appointed and spacious room was extremely private over looking one of the lakes on the property which made for an extremely relaxing stay. The only suggestion we can make is for the Foxtel sport channels to be in HD as it wasn't as sharp as the awesome massive TV could show. |The food at the restaurant was delicious, breakfast , high tea and dinner were top class and the restaurant is beautiful in its outlook and has a classy and intimate feeling inside. Cape Lodge is the perfect place for any special occasion getaway.|We cant wait to go back and hope the next stay isn’t too far away.

Sensational, tranquil setting. Beautifully appointed room! Sensational restaurant! The food and wine were terrific. The service for breakfast and dinner were simply superb! This is so handy to everything. First class luxury. Such a beautiful romantic spot!

Cape Lodge in the Margaret River wine region is an exceptional luxury retreat that combines world-class hospitality with an unbeatable vineyard setting. Nestled on 40 acres of lush gardens and vineyards, Cape Lodge feels like a secluded paradise. From the moment I arrived, the friendly staff made me feel completely at home, offering personal touches that set the tone for a refined stay. My suite was elegant and spacious, with views over the lake and vineyard. I spent the day exploring nearby wineries before returning to the Lodge’s award-winning restaurant, where the chef’s tasting menu was a revelation of flavors, showcasing seasonal ingredients from local farms and the on-site kitchen garden. Paired with renowned Margaret River wines, each course was a journey into the heart of this gourmet region. Cape Lodge is the perfect destination for wine lovers and those seeking a luxurious escape in the Australian countryside.

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.

Realised I hadn't reviewed Cape Lodge after having visited a few years ago for Mrs C's birthday. We had an excellent stay. Great breakfast. Afternoon tea and cake. A delicious dinner in the evening. We even got a wine tour. Highly recommended.

A lovely escape. The resort is nestled in a complex that feel wild but with a homey touch. I love the breakfast dishes they serve here. Simple but flavourful. Dinner is also lovely. The main restaurant allows you to observe the passing of time through the view of a quiet lake.

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.

Upon arrival we asked for any information on any wine tours, we’re told via a man in the back room shouting to the new girl in front desk that it’s probably to late with us staying for only 3 nights, we’re informed reception would let us know but they never did, We then asked where the bar was and were told there wasn’t one, we were asked repeatedly if we would like to book for dinner, the hotel is in the middle of no where, 30 mins drive to nearest village. We did how ever stop at some vineyards on the day we checked out and without the hotels help managed to find more of what we were looking for wouldn’t return here, it’s catered more for the elderly

We stayed at Cape Lodge for 2 nights in a Lake view suite for our 35th wedding anniversary and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Cape Lodge has been on our bucket list for many years and we were not disappointed. All the personalised touches, outstanding customer service from reception and restaurant staff made our stay feel so welcoming and special. Our well appointed and spacious room was extremely private over looking one of the lakes on the property which made for an extremely relaxing stay. The only suggestion we can make is for the Foxtel sport channels to be in HD as it wasn't as sharp as the awesome massive TV could show. |The food at the restaurant was delicious, breakfast , high tea and dinner were top class and the restaurant is beautiful in its outlook and has a classy and intimate feeling inside. Cape Lodge is the perfect place for any special occasion getaway.|We cant wait to go back and hope the next stay isn’t too far away.

Sensational, tranquil setting. Beautifully appointed room! Sensational restaurant! The food and wine were terrific. The service for breakfast and dinner were simply superb! This is so handy to everything. First class luxury. Such a beautiful romantic spot!

I spent the weekend in Cape Lodge during a visit to the Margaret River. ACCOMODATION Accommodation is by no means cheap but I had a very enjoyable stay there. The lodges are small but this gives it a cosy feel. There is minimal reception at the lodge but they provide you with wireless internet. The soaps and shampoos provided are all from the local olive oil factory. These are all natural, organic and chemical free. My only complaint is that the lodges are quite close to each other and the walls quite thin so you can hear when people are walking past and sometimes hear faint noises from neighbouring lodges. FOOD Dinner was headed by Executive Chef, Tony Howell. I had mixed feelings about the dishes served. I tasted 2 entrees, mains and desserts and really enjoyed one but not the other. Winning menu Salmon Sashimi, Roasted Lamb Loin, Quince Frangipanni Losing menu Sous Vide Spatchcock, Catch of the day, Strawberries, chocolate mousee, pistachio nut praline The general consensus at the table was that the mash potato was by far the best dish at dinner. Breakfast is probably my favourite meal when I have the time to sit back, relax and enjoy my breakfast that someone else has prepared. In my opinion the breakfasts at Cape Lodge outdid the dinner. Buffet of cut fruit, muffins, croissants, different breads, preserves and a variety of yogurt and museli. The breakfasts from the kitchen were beautifully presented. My favourite was the Home Made Brioche (truffled scrambled eggs, garlic mushrooms, crispy prosciutto and truffle oil over french toast). Absolutely divine. Loved the classical music playing during breakfast which created a warm relaxing atmosphere. Great start to each morning. OVERALL Cape Lodge is a fantastic place to relax in the middle of a Vineyard. A great place to unwind but definitely not a small price to pay.

Beautiful hotel and restaurant absolutely stunning grounds. Dining in front of a lake and manicured gardens. Dinner and breakfast fantastic. Considering this place is regularly short listed as one of the best 10 places to stay and the chef is apparently renowned, the accomodation and meal prices are not bad.

Our third stay here and I can only suggest that the Forest spa suites are by far the best rooms we have stayed in so far... Big spacious rooms with a sitting area, and a big bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and the most unique feature I have come across - heated floors! Great for all those cold day or night trips to the bathroom... The on-site restaurant is also highly rated and has a wonderful breakfast menu... Great place for a romantic weekend, but definitely not one with the kids!

Absolutely fantastic meals. We've had both breakfast and dinner here, and each meal was terrific. We can't fault anything about either meal or the attentive service. Without a doubt, I would recommend this restaurant to a friend.

but Cape Lodge disappoints too often. No one bothered to come out and greet us as we drove up, so we wandered in to the check-in desk to see if anyone was around. There was a person there. After checking in we were shown to room 25, a so-called "Lake View" room. The lake is a tiny, green-tinged pond. As we walked up to the room's entrance I noticed two-foot tall grass growing out of the rain gutters and fully or partially disassembled swallow nests all over that side of the building. Cheap, hollow-core metal doors, Berber carpeting and very cheap bathroom fixtures greeted us in the room. The room was spacious, but, cheap decor on a larger scale is nothing to wish for. One nice touch was radiant floor heating in the bathroom. On the negative side I never did quite figure out how to control the room's heating/AC. So, sweltering or pretty chilly is what we got. Another positive is the location. Wineries surround the hotel and Margaret River is a short drive south and Dunsborough a short drive north. The staff was fine, but, since there are twenty-two or so rooms they really don't know if you're a registered guest, as non-guests may choose to visit and have a meal, I guess. Consequently, at breakfast you're asked to state your "Name and room number!" Once they got to recognize us the dining staff was very good. The grounds are quiet with some nice plantings here and there, but nothing very special. All-in-all, I would look closely at the competition because there has to be a better value out there.