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The lodge provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with river views. The natural beauty of the area, the wildlife and the aesthetics of the cabins made this a truly memorable experience.

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9.4
Superb
1,060 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Situated at the base of the wild Tsitsikamma Mountains, The Fernery overlooks an impressive 30-metre waterfall in the Sanddrift River gorge. The deck area boasts a cocktail bar and free WiFi is available throughout.

The spacious rooms and suites are individually decorated and filled with light. Some rooms have fireplaces and offer scenic views. The elegant bathrooms have floor heating and heated towel rails. Magical location in a forest right on top of the ocean. Cabin are luxurious , with fire place, bbq and comfortable bed and furniture.

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9.2
Superb
1,449 reviews
Price from
US$241
per night

Each room and chalet at Garden Route Game Lodge offers either views of the mountains or the valley. They are elegantly decorated with thatched roofs and wooden furniture. All of them have TVs with digital channels and a safe. This was our first safari, we are a family of 4 with two kids aged 2 and 5. The game lodge is extremely family friendly and amazing for kids. They thought of everything from the colouring pen to the couch next to the restaurant with the TV to allow the parents to have a peaceful dinner. The pool is heated and wonderful. The staff is great, you have a dedicated waiter fine you and a dedicated ranger, it feels like a butler service. The most amazing part of course is the game reserve, it's quite big, and during our two night stay and 4 safaris we got to see all the animals. Cherry on the cake was to encounter the cheetah who just hunted his meal for the night. The elephants for some particular reason like a specific space in the reserve, which happens to be not far from the restaurant, so you end up having breakfast every morning with the view in the 2 magnificent elephants. Our ranger, Janel, was amazing, extremely knowledgeable, super friendly and tried her best to make every safari unforgettable. Overall, 1 night is not enough, 2 nights is the minimum to enjoy the stay properly, otherwise if you want a more relaxed time you can go up to 3 nights and do a road trip on the garden route and visit the wonderful beaches around. Thank you to the garden route game lodge team for making our stay with you guys exceptional.

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9.3
Superb
1,290 reviews
Price from
US$383
per night

With mountain views, Crags Country Lodge is located in The Crags and has a restaurant, luggage storage space, bar, garden, outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. The location is stunning with a 280 degré view towards nature. Breakfast offers big choices with several tasteful dishes. Staff is friendly and attentive. I particularly enjoyed the outdoor shower that was part of room number 1.

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9.9
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$216
per night

Set 700 metres from Hartenbos Beach, Treklaer Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. Beautiful interior. Well equipped kitchen. Clean and neat. Close to the beach. Had a lovely stay 🤗

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9.3
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

With Goose Valley Golf Club reachable in 14 km, Knysna Elephant Park Lodge provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. Amazing setting and perfect rooms that were so comfortable

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9.2
Superb
776 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Providing garden views, Stanley Island in Plettenberg Bay provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a private beach area, a restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi is provided.

The lodge offers a barbecue. Amazing location, peaceful. Glorious views from your couch and bed. Perfect for sunrise. Tranquil surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. Staff was friendly and helpful. Zebra's , birds and bush buck were amazing to see.

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9.1
Superb
561 reviews
Price from
US$176
per night

Located in Knysna in the Western Cape region and Knysna Heads reachable within 6.4 km, Big Tree House Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A balcony with mountain views is offered in all units. Wonderful lodge set in beautiful gardens with great attention to detail, lacking nothing. Fabulous cooker and fridge freezer. Lovely bedroom and most stunning views to wake up to up to . Of 6 accommodations, by far our favourite.

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9.2
Superb
379 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

Set in a forest and nestled among the trees, Moonshine on Whiskey Creek offers self-catering accommodation in wooden cabins, just toff the N2 national road and 15 km away from Plettenberg Bay.

The units are equipped with kitchen facilities, fireplace and seating area. Some of the bathrooms are fitted with a mosaic shower. Barbecue facilities are available. Comfortable bed , cosy , nature setting , lovely pool , good shower

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9.5
Exceptional
193 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Located in Keurboomstrand, Singing Kettle Beach Lodge features panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and has an à la carte restaurant, terrace and free WiFi.

At Singing Kettle Beach Lodge the restaurant, Enrico’s serves authentic Italian food with South African flavours. Guests can relax on the terrace whilst watching the sunset. The staff were exceptional (thank you, Dee and Michelle), and the rooms were top-class, with comfortable beds and fresh, clean linen. Kitchen appliances were a helpful convenience, and small touches like beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, etc... made our trip most memorable. The views from the rooms are absolutely amazing, and the restaurant below adds a great holiday vibe!

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9.4
Superb
287 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

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