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A pool with a view of a sunset over a body of water and distant mountains.
A dining area with tables set for two, potted plants, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.
A room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a book.

1. The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
Lookout Beach Precinct
Germany
Heike
SAR 1,362
SAR 1,582 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Plettenberg Hotel
A modern outdoor deck with wicker chairs and a glass balustrade overlooking a scenic landscape.
A hanging chair with cushions in a room with large windows overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and a view of the sea.
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the sunset, a mosaic wall, and seating areas.

2. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wilderness Beach
United States
Alison
SAR 1,090
SAR 1,284 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
A coastal property with a large house, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean and town at dusk.
A coastal property with a large building, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A pathway with steps leading through a garden with palm trees and shrubs.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a central seating area, and a view through the glass doors.

3. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plettenberg Bay
United Kingdom
Peter
SAR 724
SAR 833 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.
A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.
A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

4. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
Thesen Island
United States
Gregory
SAR 688
SAR 799 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Turbine Hotel and Spa
A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with ocean views.
A spacious living room with a view of the ocean, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a white sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

5. Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Robberg Beach
United Kingdom
D
SAR 476
SAR 547 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
A spacious lounge area with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a central tree, and a bar with shelves of bottles.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a landscaped front yard with potted plants.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror. There is a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view, a bed with a brown blanket, a desk with a chair, and a modern wall design.

6. The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
George
United States
Gordon
SAR 675
SAR 776 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reflective black floor, seating areas with sofas and chairs, artwork on the walls, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A large house with a swimming pool, a garden, and a pergola.
A room with a view of a lake, a wooden table with a decanter and two glasses of red wine, and a bed with a teal bedspread.

7. St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
Knysna
United States
Lillian
SAR 1,015
SAR 1,168 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
St James of Knysna
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a desk, and a view of the garden through a glass door.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a collection of bookshelves.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A spacious room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with a tray of items, and a view of a swimming pool through large windows.

8. Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Germany
Kerem
SAR 811
SAR 957 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hunter's Country House
A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A beach with footprints, a white umbrella, and a chair.
An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, white chairs, a wooden table, and large umbrellas providing shade.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, and two large hanging light fixtures.

9. The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory
Central Beach Area
United Kingdom
LOUISE
SAR 1,705
SAR 1,961 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Old Rectory
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with a white cabinet and a small table, a large window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.
A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.

10. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United Kingdom
Andrew
SAR 668
SAR 777 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Exterior
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a small table with books.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden stool, a vase with flowers, and a view of greenery outside.
A breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks, a painting on the wall, and a chef in motion.

11. Tamodi Lodge and Stables

Tamodi Lodge and Stables
Keurboomstrand
United Kingdom
Adrian Chi Meng
Tamodi Lodge and Stables
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a table, and an umbrella.
A beachside view with a sunset, a wooden deck with white lounge chairs, and a rocky shoreline.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, furnished with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a beach at sunset.

12. Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
Wilderness Beach
United Kingdom
michael
SAR 736
SAR 850 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Beach Villa Wilderness
A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.
A modern outdoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, lounge chairs, and a patio with a railing.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

13. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United States
William
SAR 863
SAR 992 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.
An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.
A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

14. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Knysna
United States
Ibrahima
SAR 892
SAR 1,026 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
A resort with a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and thatched-roof huts.
A thatched-roof building with a welcoming entrance, surrounded by natural vegetation.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a view, and a dining area with a bottle of champagne.
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic landscape.

15. Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
Mossel Bay
United Kingdom
Jordan
SAR 4,749
SAR 5,711 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Gondwana Game Reserve
A wooden bridge leading to a house with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a pond.
A large indoor swimming pool with a central staircase, large windows, and a balcony.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a chandelier, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools. There are several chairs and a table with a glass top.

16. The Manor House at Fancourt

The Manor House at Fancourt
George
Germany
Anja
SAR 2,082
SAR 2,394 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Manor House at Fancourt
A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs.
A log cabin with a pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a chessboard, and a bed with a view of trees.

17. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay
United States
Saeeda
SAR 3,853
SAR 4,488 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Tsala Treetop Lodge
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a desk lamp, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.
A golf course with a pond, trees, and a building in the background.
A modern building with a white facade, large windows, and a landscaped garden with various plants and trees.

18. Fancourt

Fancourt
George
United States
Petro
SAR 1,175
SAR 1,365 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Fancourt
An outdoor wooden deck with seating and a glass door leading to a modern interior.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, built-in shelving, a central blue chest of drawers, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

19. Crags Country Lodge

Crags Country Lodge
The Crags
United Kingdom
Peter
Crags Country Lodge
A dining table with two plates of food and drinks, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas.
A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror. There is a window with curtains, a plant, and a view of the outdoors.
A large, multi-story house with a spacious roof deck and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

20. Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
Wilderness
United States
Milanka
SAR 863
SAR 992 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Cinnamon Boutique
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Top Garden Route Hotel Reviews

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The experience and the views were wonderful. The rooms were spotless. The staff friendly and excellent"
Olav 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay!"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."
Gregory 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Turbine Hotel and Spa
The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location, decor and service. Highly recommend staying here."
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
The Plettenberg Hotel

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What are the best 5-star hotels in Garden Route?
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