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Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar (free items), in-room safe

1. Grootbos Nature Reserve

0.5 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

catherine

AED 6,245

AED 7,345 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Suite | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, hair dryer, towels

Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

2. Whalesong Lodge

4.4 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Jean

AED 839

AED 965 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Deluxe Double Room | 6 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 6 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, desk

3. Romans Villa

6.7 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Jayne

AED 991

AED 991 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Comfort Triple Room (Mako) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Comfort Double Room (Great White) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, electric kettle

Comfort Double Room (Great White) | Interior

4. After8 B&B

9.5 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Christiaan

AED 229

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Superior Double Room, Mountain View | View from room

5. Whale Coast Ocean Villa

18.6 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

John

AED 446

AED 517 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

43-inch LED TV with premium channels, TV

Luxury Suite, Ocean View | View from room

6. Hermanus Beachfront Lodge

19.2 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

John

AED 734

AED 845 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Standard Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

7. Birkenhead House

19.3 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Martin

AED 4,353

AED 4,353 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Superior Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Patio | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

8. Walker Bay Dunes Lodge

4.4 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

AED 1,099

AED 1,264 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Luxury Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | View from room

Luxury Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing | View from room

Luxury Studio Suite, Ocean View | View from room

9. 65onCliff

4.3 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveler

AED 1,010

AED 1,010 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, first-run movies

10. Sea Star Cliff

4 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Christopher

AED 408

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room

Classic Double Room, Ocean View | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

11. Benguela

4.4 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Alexander

AED 448

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living room | Flat-screen TV

12. White Shark Guest House

9.5 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

joseph

AED 367

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, WiFi (free)

Executive Double Room | Living area | TV, DVD player

13. Sea Star Lodge

5 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

David

AED 374

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lagoon View | Balcony

Family Suite, Balcony, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, minibar (free items), in-room safe, desk

14. Mosaic Lagoon Lodge

14.2 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Adrian

AED 2,123

AED 2,441 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | WiFi (surcharge)

Fridge, microwave (on request), electric kettle

15. Tourist Lodge Gansbaai

7.3 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Lisa

AED 162

AED 162 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

16. Aire del Mar Guest House

8.9 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Thomas

AED 279

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Balcony

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Dining room

Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Interior

17. Oom Piet Self Catering Accomodation

7.4 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Kathrin

AED 162

AED 162 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

18. Mosselberg on Grotto Beach

18.3 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Nicola

AED 725

AED 834 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Standard Garden View Room | View from room

Luxury Sea & Mountain View Suite | View from room

Luxury Sea & Mountain View Suite (R7) | Living area | 30-inch TV with satellite channels

19. Lavender Manor Guest Lodge

18.9 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Tracy

AED 640

AED 737 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Comfort House, 5 Bedrooms | View from room

Rots 'n See Self-catering Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV

20. Franskraal Collection

8 km from Grootbos Nature Reserve

Timothy

AED 312

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Grootbos Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grootbos Nature Reserve	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View
Whalesong Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews	View
Romans Villa	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
After8 B&B	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Whale Coast Ocean Villa	9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews	View

Top Grootbos Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Sea Star Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The views are spectacular and the host was very warm and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. I give Sea Star Lodge my highest rating!"

White Shark Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and really helpful staff"

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful apartment in a great location. I wish we stayed longer"

The Marine Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"Estadia perfeita. Não há do que reclamar. Recém renovado, ótima ducha, cama e travesseiros. Restaurante excelente e boa carta de vinhos da região. E a vista para a baía deslumbrante."

Esplanade Hermanus

10/10 Excellent

"We wished we would have stayed here for more than one night. Our room (apartment?) was spacious and comfortable with a great view of the water. The washer and dryer were really convenient for our long trip. The area is quiet with a lot of restaurants close by."

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, rooms, and most of all the staff! Lee-Ann was so kind and helpful. Highly recommended."

After8 B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place , lovely host ."

AfriCamps at Stanford Hills Estate- Glamping

8/10 Good

"The tent is amazing, very clean with everything you need. The Wi-Fi is really poor. Bit disappointed that there is no welcome food hamper, particularly as the shop closes at 5pm and the on site restaurant didn’t open. The hot tub was full of murky water and there wasn’t enough wood for the fire and the hot tub. Felt it was a little expensive. "

Whalesong Lodge

8/10 Good

"Nowhere in the description did it state that there was no A/C. We made due with fans but it wasn’t as comfortable as it could have been. Lovely room, loved the balcony, sunset view was amazing, food and drinks options were plentiful. "

Other attractions near Grootbos Nature Reserve

Danger Point Lighthouse

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gansbaai with a visit to Danger Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the diving spots.

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Strandveld Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Strandveld Museum during your travels in Franskraal. You can seek out the diving spots while in the area.

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Gansbaai Harbor

8.2/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Gansbaai with a trip to Gansbaai Harbor. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the diving spots.

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Kleinbaai Harbour

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Van Dyks Bay with a trip to Kleinbaai Harbour. You can seek out the diving spots while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grootbos Nature Reserve?

Grootbos Nature Reserve is located in an area of Gansbaai that travelers like for its whale watching and diving. You'll find 70 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Grootbos Nature Reserve?

Grootbos Nature Reserve is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grootbos Nature Reserve. Other good choices within a few miles include Sea Star Cliff and Kleinzee Oceanfront Guesthouse.

How many hotels will I find close to Grootbos Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Grootbos Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grootbos Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Grootbos Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Grootbos Nature Reserve?

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Our top choices for Grootbos Nature Reserve hotels

1. Grootbos Nature Reserve

2. Whalesong Lodge

3. Romans Villa

4. After8 B&B

5. Whale Coast Ocean Villa

6. Hermanus Beachfront Lodge

7. Birkenhead House

8. Walker Bay Dunes Lodge

9. 65onCliff

10. Sea Star Cliff

11. Benguela

12. White Shark Guest House

13. Sea Star Lodge

14. Mosaic Lagoon Lodge

15. Tourist Lodge Gansbaai

16. Aire del Mar Guest House

17. Oom Piet Self Catering Accomodation

18. Mosselberg on Grotto Beach

19. Lavender Manor Guest Lodge

20. Franskraal Collection

Compare popular hotels close to Grootbos Nature Reserve

Top Grootbos Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Sea Star Lodge

White Shark Guest House

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel

The Marine Hermanus

Esplanade Hermanus

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

After8 B&B

AfriCamps at Stanford Hills Estate- Glamping

Whalesong Lodge

Other attractions near Grootbos Nature Reserve

Danger Point Lighthouse

Strandveld Museum

Gansbaai Harbor

Kleinbaai Harbour

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