The Garden Route


The famous and scenically stunning Garden Route stretches between the towns of Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth. Bordered on one side by the sea and on the other, by mountains. Taking a few days to drive along this route, stopping at some of the pretty little towns, is an opportunity to absorb some of the amazing beauty of South Africa. Take the time to visit a private game reserve or one of the marine and forest reserves. 

Hotel selection

  • Standard Room

    The Beach

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    Situated opposite the popular Hobie Beach and Shark Rock Pier.

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  • KNYSNA LOG

    Knysna Log Inn

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    This impressive timber log-style hotel is ideally located in the heart of Knysna, only a short walk from the centre of town and the waterfront.

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  • FAR HILLS BEDROOM

    Far Hills Country Hotel

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    Far Hills Country Hotel is perfectly located in the centre of the famous Garden Route between George and Wilderness.

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  • Hacklewood Hill Country House

    Best price: From £
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    Built in 1898, this is an elegant residence set in the peaceful surroundings of the leafy suburb of Walmer.

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  • Protea King George

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Silver

    Situated overlooking a scenic golf course, yet minutes from the centre of George and the start of the Garden Route.

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  • Auberge Burgundy exterior

    Auberge Burgundy

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    Set above the picturesque Old Harbour, in the historic heart of Hermanus.

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  • FANCOURT HOTEL CLUB HOUSE

    Fancourt Hotel & Country Club

    Best price: From £
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    Fancourt, South Africa’s leading golfing and leisure resort, lies at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains.

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  • KURLAND EXTERIOR

    Kurland

    Best price: From £
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    The most desirable address on the Garden Route, Kurland is situated 19km east of Plettenberg Bay.

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  • WINDSOR HOTEL EXTERIOR

    Windsor

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Three Star

    Ideally situated in the heart of the charming fishing village of Hermanus.

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  • PH KNYSNA QUAYS

    PH Knysna Quays

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    Situated 5 minutes from the town of Knysna, on the Knysna Quays Waterfront.

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  • GROOTBOS FOREST LODGE BISTRO DECK

    Grootbos

    Best price: From £
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    Hidden high above Walker Bay is one of South Africa’s premier marine and floral destinations – Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.

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  • QUEENS ENTRANCE

    Queens

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    Situated next to the Ostrich Museum.

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  • POINT HOTEL EXTERIOR

    The Point

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    Located in the seaside town of Mossel Bay.

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  • LA PLUME BEDROOM

    La Plume

    Best price: From £
    Hotel Grade: Four Star

    This luxury guest house is situated on a working ostrich, alfalfa and vineyard farm just outside Oudtshoorn.

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  • ROSENHOF EXTERIOR

    Rosenhof Country House

    Best price: From £
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    Rosenhof Country House lies on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, en route to the Cango Caves.

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  • De Opstal Exterior

    De Opstal - Oudtshoorn

    Best price: From £26
    Hotel Grade: Silver
    Situated only 10 minutes from Oudtshoorn in the picturesque Schoemanschoek Valley, De Opstal is a beautifully restored 1830's homestead.

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  • KNYSNA HOLLOW POOL

    Knysna Hollow

    Best price: From £28
    Hotel Grade: Bronze
    Close to Knysna Lagoon on the edge of the town and in the heart of the scenic Garden Route.

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  • 2005 The Marine Exterior

    The Marine

    Best price: From £28
    Hotel Grade: Gold
    The Marine boasts a commanding position atop the scenic cliffs of Hermanus in one of the Cape's most beautiful and natural landscapes.

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  • 2005 Garden Court Kings Beach Exterior

    Garden Court Kings Beach

    Best price: From £30
    Hotel Grade: Bronze
    Perfectly located overlooking the Indian Ocean and close to the city centre.

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  • 2005 NH Plettenberg Pool

    NH Plettenberg Bay

    Best price: From £31
    Hotel Grade: Silver
    Surrounded by breathtaking scenery in the heart of the garden route

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  • Belvidere Manor pool

    Belvidere Manor

    Best price: From £43
    Hotel Grade: Silver Plus
    An historic country estate in the quiet suburb of Belvidere, part of the charming town of Knysna.

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  • 0506 Hunters Country House Forest Suite Pool

    Hunters Country House

    Best price: From £46
    Hotel Grade: Platinum
    Set between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, this homestead is surrounded by beautiful gardens and framed by the majestic mountains of Tsitsikamma.

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  • 2005 The Plettenberg Exterior

    The Plettenberg

    Best price: From £64
    Hotel Grade: Gold
    Built on a rocky headland in scenic Plettenberg Bay with breathtaking views of the sea.

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  • Tsala Treetop Lodge Suite

    Tsala Treetop Lodge

    Best price: From £116
    Hotel Grade: The Prestige Collection - for those who demand the ultimate in luxurious accommodation
    Rising above the majestic indigenous forest of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, between the golden beaches of Plettenburg Bay and the stunning lagoon of Knysna.

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  • Kariega River Lodge Exterior

    Kariega

    Best price: From £124
    Hotel Grade: Gold
    A luxury private game reserve set in the pristine wilderness of the picturesque Kariega River Valley.

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  • 0606 Sanbona Exterior

    Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

    Best price: From £197
    Hotel Grade: Gold Plus
    Neslted at the foot of the towering Warmwaterberg mountain in the heart of the Little Karoo, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve celebrates the spirit of the San people who once roamed this distinctive area

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  • 0606 Shamwari Beyethe

    Shamwari

    Best price: From £200
    Hotel Grade: Gold
    Shamwari offers 20,000 hectares of 'Big Five' game viewing in a Malarial free private game park

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