Garden Route Holidays
Heralded as one of the best drives in the world, a Garden Route holiday links up the trendy city of Cape Town with the Big Five safari in the Eastern Cape. Stunning and diverse scenery is promised at every curve of your Garden Route holiday and each quaint town offers something very different from the next. Elegant, personal guesthouse accommodation creates a perfect honeymoon atmosphere and is a perfect self-drive destination for anyone looking for that 'holiday of a lifetime'.
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Our Favourite Hotels in Garden Route
This boutique resort offers individual Cape-style cottages in the upmarket suburb of Belvidere, with magnificent views over Knysna Lagoon. Grounds brimming with fragrant flowers, a delightful pub and...
- Situated just outside Knysna
- Best for: Couples and romantics
- Quiet and peaceful location
- Stunning views over Knysna Lagoon
- Spacious, classic cottage accommodation
Spread through tropical gardens, this restored lodge provides a unique stay in the heart of South Africa's ostrich country. The original farm buildings, dating from 1830, have been lovingly...
- Location: Close to Oudtshoorn
- Small, friendly lodge
- Built in original farm buildings
- Swimming pool
- Home-from-home comforts
Set in a private nature reserve on the edge of an indigenous forest, Hog Hollow Country Lodge has breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Each of the 16 rooms are...
- Location: Plettenberg Bay
- Intimate boutique property
- Breathaking views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains
- Traditional African style suites
- Range of activities including nature walks and horse riding
The Montagu Country House was originally built in 1875 but has been updated with art-deco touches from the 1930's. Situated on the legendary R62, the hotel is the perfect first stop between Cape Town...
- Location: Montagu
- Best for: First stop along the Garden Route
- Great location
- Small, boutique hotel
- Historic, agricultural area of the Western Cape
Nestled on a private estate embraced by the Indian Ocean, the Keurbooms River and the rolling fairways of the Goose Valley Golf Course, this contemporary African hotel offers luxury accommodation in...
- Location: Plettenberg Bay
- Transfer: (approx) 2 hours
- Number of Rooms: 43
- Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
In arguably one of the best locations in South Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays has a spectacular outlook of the coastal town of Knysna. Located on the bustling Knysna Quays Waterfront, the...
- Location: Knysna Quays
- Great waterfront location
- Spacious rooms with views of the lagoon, historic train station or waterfront
- Choice of 6 waterfront restaurants for guests to eat in
- Heated outdoor pool and sun deck
Rosenhof Country House is situated on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn en-route to the Cango Caves and Ostrich Farms. Built in 1852, this carefully renovated homestead features yellowwood beams and...
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Wellness centre
The Plettenberg is a five-star Relais & Chateaux Hotel built on the rocky headland of Plettenberg Bay with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles of golden sand in one of the most...
- Plettenberg Bay
- Best for: Location
- Exclusive accommodation overlooking Plettenberg Bay
- Luxurious rooms and suites
