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The Fernery Lodge & Spa 4 stars

Stormsrivier

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. Gorgeous views and grounds. Clean luxurious room.

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9.1
Superb
1,135 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

Buff & Fellow Eco Cabins

George

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. An oven, a microwave and minibar are also offered, as well as a kettle. Beautiful cabins, the atmosphere, very organised establishment from when you collect the keys until yo get to your cabin, clear instructions.

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9.3
Superb
955 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Knysna Elephant Park Lodge 4 stars

Plettenberg Bay

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. Be sure to schedule the elephant experience, it is amazing.

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9.2
Superb
711 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Stanley Island

Plettenberg Bay

With garden views, Stanley Island is located in Plettenberg Bay and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and children's playground. Free WiFi is provided.

The lodge offers a barbecue. Really beautiful location, very friendly staff and lovely rooms. Would highly recommend!

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9
Superb
395 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Big Tree House Lodge

Knysna

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 every unit. We were surprised by Knysna and this accommodation. The room is bigger then the pictures depict and super well equipped. The sight is stunning, you'll feel welcome and will be amazed by Knysna.

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9.2
Superb
339 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Singing Kettle Beach Lodge 4 stars

Keurboomstrand

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. Location, location, what a spot! If you are looking to be away from the city, on the water and having access to a restaurant on site, this is the place to go. There are several other restaurants near by but will need to drive. Service is top notch, they have though of every details.

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9.2
Superb
272 reviews

Hartenbos Private Game Lodge 4 stars

Hartenbos

Situated on a game farm with a variety of wildlife, Hartenbos Private Game Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and games room with billiards, table tennis and darts facilities.

Hartenbos Game Lodge is located along the Garden Route, 18 km from Hartenbos Beach and Langeberg Mall. Mossel Bay is 15 minutes’ drive away and George Airport is a 40-minute drive from the lodge. very personalized! Family who run it are sooo committed. great facility and game

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9.2
Superb
184 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Emily Moon River Lodge 4 stars

Plettenberg Bay

The Emily Moon River Lodge is made up of secluded lodges which are all individually decorated. The property is 7 km from the lush green areas of the Roberg Nature Reserve.

The accommodation at the Emily Moon River Lodge all features private bathrooms and large balconies, with full views of the surrounding area. The units also include a fireplace, seating area, satellite TV and a minibar. Free WiFi is available in the public areas of the Lodge. Close to Plettenberg Bay but feels like Bali!!

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9.3
Superb
382 reviews
Price from
£137
per night

Gondwana Game Reserve 5 stars

Kleinberg

The game reserve is home to different accommodation types ranging from safari rooms at the lodge to private villas. All rooms offer panoramic views of the surrounding bush and its wildlife.

• Lehele Lodge is the only child friendly lodge on the Reserve catering to families with a focus on creating an enchanting safari experience for children. Truly an exceptional experience - the lodges are beautiful with incredible views, the landscape is vast and stunning, and getting so respectfully close to the animals was unforgettable: we saw the Big 5 within the first two of our game drives thanks to our great guide Felix, a total pro. Best choice among all the many reserves!

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9.2
Superb
767 reviews
Price from
£583
per night

Tamodi Lodge 4 stars

Plettenberg Bay

Overlooking green hills and the Langkloof Mountains, Tamodi Lodge offers spacious living areas with fireplaces.. It has free W-Fi and is 2.5 km from the beaches of the Indian Ocean.

The main lodge villa is a self-catering exclusive use unit Beautiful and quiet place to spend a few days surrounded by nature. Very welcoming hosts too. A place definitely to recommend.

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9.8
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

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