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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.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a drink, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.

1. The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
Lookout Beach Precinct
Germany
Heike
￥56,615
￥65,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Plettenberg Hotel
A coastal property with a large house, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean and town at dusk.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a central seating area, and a view through the glass doors.
A pathway with steps leading through a garden with palm trees and shrubs.
A coastal property with a large building, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

2. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plettenberg Bay
United Kingdom
Peter
￥30,096
￥34,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
A modern outdoor deck with wicker chairs and a glass balustrade overlooking a scenic landscape.
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the sunset, a mosaic wall, and seating areas.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a view of the ocean, a kitchen with marble countertops, and a chandelier.

3. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wilderness Beach
United States
Alison
￥61,631
￥71,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.
An outdoor patio with wooden benches and umbrellas, a brick building with a chimney, and a view of a bridge and river in the background.
A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.
A restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed ductwork, and a dining area with tables set for two.

4. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
Thesen Island
United States
Gregory
￥31,000
￥36,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Turbine Hotel and Spa
A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with ocean views.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and hanging plants. Tables are set with white tablecloths and surrounded by wicker chairs.
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.

5. Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Robberg Beach
United Kingdom
D
￥29,650
￥34,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
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.
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.

6. St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
Knysna
United States
Lillian
￥42,198
￥48,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
St James of Knysna
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 modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a swimming pool.

7. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United Kingdom
Tina
￥28,830
￥33,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Exterior
A breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks, a painting on the wall, and a chef in motion.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden stool, a vase with flowers, and a view of greenery outside.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a small table with books.

8. Tamodi Lodge and Stables

Tamodi Lodge and Stables
Keurboomstrand
United Kingdom
Ayeshah
Tamodi Lodge and Stables
A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A buffet with various cheeses, fruits, and breads.
A beach with footprints, a white umbrella, and a chair.
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
￥64,111
￥73,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Old Rectory
A spacious lounge area with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a central tree, and a bar with shelves of bottles.
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.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror. There is a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A glass door leading to an outdoor area with a metal fence and trees.

10. The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
George
United States
Gordon
￥30,754
￥35,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
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 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.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a collection of bookshelves.
An outdoor garden setting with tables and chairs arranged for dining, surrounded by lush greenery and a building in the background.

11. Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Germany
Kerem
￥34,258
￥40,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hunter's Country House
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a table, and an umbrella.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A beachside view with a sunset, a wooden deck with white lounge chairs, and a rocky shoreline.
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a beach at sunset.

12. Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
Wilderness Beach
United Kingdom
michael
￥30,440
￥35,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Beach Villa Wilderness
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.
A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

13. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Knysna
United States
Ibrahima
￥37,088
￥42,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
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 golf course with a pond, trees, and a building in the background.
A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.
A modern building with a white facade, large windows, and a landscaped garden with various plants and trees.

14. Fancourt

Fancourt
George
United States
Petro
￥44,186
￥51,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Fancourt
A wooden deck with a glass wall overlooking a lush garden.
A modern building with a water feature and a view of the surrounding hills.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a stone wall, and a view of a river and hills.

15. Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Klein Brak River
United States
Maya
￥150,719
￥179,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
An outdoor wooden deck with seating and a glass door leading to a modern interior.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and shelves with plants.
A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a large umbrella.
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.

16. 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 large, multi-story house with a spacious roof deck and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
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 poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

17. Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
Wilderness
United States
Milanka
￥24,218
￥27,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Cinnamon Boutique
A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a fireplace, 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 white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.

18. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United States
William
￥35,856
￥41,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A resort with a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and thatched-roof huts.
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic landscape.
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.

19. Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
Mossel Bay
United Kingdom
Jordan
￥197,352
￥237,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Gondwana Game Reserve
A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
A wooden deck with a patterned rug, a sofa, and a coffee table.
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.

20. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay
United States
Saeeda
￥150,456
￥176,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Tsala Treetop Lodge
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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 1 month ago
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay!"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted 2 months 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 4 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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