10 Hotels
Garden Route holidays
Stretching along the coast from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, the Garden Route is deservedly one of South Africa’s most popular journeys. Visit the small fishing town of Hermanus where whale watching is superb from July to November. A few hours further down the road you’ll discover Knysna, a tranquil little town on the shores of a peaceful estuary.
Beyond that is Plettenberg Bay with its buzzing bars and restaurants, and the sweeping arcs of golden sand that make up its four beaches. There are plenty of outdoor activities around Plettenberg including mountain-biking, riding, golf, sky-diving, hot-air ballooning, or simply exploring the Tsitsikamma Forest and pristine beaches. Self-driving is easy with well-kept, clearly signposted roads and left-hand drive.
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
De Hoop Nature Reserve, Garden Route, South Africa
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge is the newest addition to the Natural Selection portfolio. Located in the beautiful De Hoop Nature Reserve, this property offers the perfect opportunity to get away from the crowds and get back to nature.
Mosaic Private Sanctuary
Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
Mosaic Lagoon Lodge is a peaceful retreat set amongst the natural setting of Walker Bay and the Overberg on the Mosaic Private Sanctuary reserve, offering a great introduction to the botanical splendours of the Cape floral kingdom.
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The Old Rectory
Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
The Old Rectory is a beautifully restored Cape Dutch House originally built in 1777. With many original features still in place, this boutique hotel offers plenty of character and charm with a modern and contemporary twist.
Beach
Birkenhead House
Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
Perched on a cliff top in Hermanus, Birkenhead House provides a haven of luxury for those traveling along the Garden Route. Only an hour and a half from Cape Town, this boutique hotel offers 11 beautiful rooms.
Adventure Culture
Emily Moon
Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
Emily Moon has eight luxury rooms, all with fabulous views over the sweeping river valley and wetlands. It is a small, intimate lodge set in a beautiful location and a wonderful place to base yourself to explore the area, just outside Plettenburg Bay.
Adventure Culture Wildlife
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
Just 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos is a superb family-run nature reserve set on the fynbos-clad hills above Walker Bay. 27 luxurious suites are divided between two lodges, set amongst ancient milkwood trees overlooking a majestic sweep of coastline.
Adventure Wildlife Culture Off the beaten track
Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
Hog Hollow Country Lodge is situated in a private nature reserve in close proximity to Plettenberg Bay. The lodge comprises 15 luxurious suites close to the Tsitsikamma Forest and is in a great place to explore the area.
Adventure Culture Off the beaten track Villa
Morukuru Beach Lodge
De Hoop Nature Reserve, Garden Route, South Africa
Morukuru Beach Lodge is the newest member of the Morukuru family. With only five suites this intimate property is a luxury boutique eco lodge based along the pristine coast line of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, ideal for those on a self drive adventure.
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The Plettenberg
Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
Built on a dramatic rocky headland that separates the two main swimming beaches, the Plettenberg is a elegant hotel with just 37 individually furnished rooms, located at the heart of the picturesque 'Garden Route'.
Spa & health
The Thatch House
Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
The Thatch House is a small boutique hotel located close to Hermanus, with rooms boasting beautiful views either over the Klienrivier Lagoon or the Maanschynkop Nature Reserve. The hotel can be taken on an exclusive basis with your own dedicated staff.
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