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A pool with a view of a sunset over a body of water and distant mountains.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a drink, and a view of the sea.
A dining area with tables set for two, potted plants, 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
AED 1,329
AED 1,543 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Plettenberg 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 hanging chair with cushions in a room with large windows overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A modern living room with a view of the ocean, a kitchen with marble countertops, and a chandelier.

2. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wilderness Beach
United States
Alison
AED 1,113
AED 1,303 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
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.
An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring and tables set for a meal, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and mountains.
A pathway with steps leading through a garden with palm trees and shrubs.

3. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Plettenberg Bay
United Kingdom
Peter
AED 657
AED 756 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.
A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.
A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

4. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
Thesen Island
United States
Gregory
AED 655
AED 761 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Turbine Hotel and Spa
A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with ocean views.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.
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
AED 474
AED 545 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
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 glass door leading to an outdoor area with a metal fence and trees.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror. There is a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

6. The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
George
United States
Gordon
AED 660
AED 759 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
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.
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.

7. St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
Knysna
United States
Lillian
AED 990
AED 1,139 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
St James of Knysna
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 living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a collection of bookshelves.
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.

8. Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
Plettenberg Bay
Germany
Kerem
AED 826
AED 967 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hunter's Country House
A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A beach with footprints, a white umbrella, and a chair.
An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, white chairs, a wooden table, and large umbrellas providing shade.
A buffet with various cheeses, fruits, and breads.

9. The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory
Central Beach Area
United Kingdom
LOUISE
AED 1,497
AED 1,722 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Old Rectory
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.
A modern interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large glass door leading to an outdoor space.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a swimming pool.

10. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United Kingdom
Andrew
AED 709
AED 815 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Exterior
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a small table with books.
Lounge
A breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks, a painting on the wall, and a chef in motion.

11. Tamodi Lodge and Stables

Tamodi Lodge and Stables
Keurboomstrand
United Kingdom
Ayeshah
Tamodi Lodge and Stables
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a table, and an umbrella.
A beachside view with a sunset, a wooden deck with white lounge chairs, and a rocky shoreline.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, furnished with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a beach at sunset.

12. Beach Villa Wilderness

Beach Villa Wilderness
Wilderness Beach
United Kingdom
michael
AED 683
AED 794 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Beach Villa Wilderness
A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.

13. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
United States
William
AED 841
AED 968 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.
A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.
An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

14. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Knysna
United States
Ibrahima
AED 870
AED 1,001 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
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 spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a view, and a dining area with a bottle of champagne.
A spacious living area with a view of mountains, a wooden coffee table, and two white lamps.

15. Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
Mossel Bay
United Kingdom
Jordan
AED 4,632
AED 5,570 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Gondwana Game Reserve
A wooden bridge leading to a house with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a pond.
A large indoor swimming pool with a central staircase, large windows, and a balcony.
An outdoor covered patio with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and a central table with chairs.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a chandelier, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.

16. The Manor House at Fancourt

The Manor House at Fancourt
George
Germany
Anja
AED 2,030
AED 2,335 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Manor House at Fancourt
A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a chessboard, and a bed with a view of trees.
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.

17. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay
United States
Saeeda
AED 3,799
AED 4,419 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Tsala Treetop Lodge
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 spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.
A golf course with a pond, trees, and a building in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

18. Fancourt

Fancourt
George
United States
Petro
AED 916
AED 1,064 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Fancourt
An outdoor wooden deck with seating and a glass door leading to a modern interior.
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.
A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a large umbrella.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

19. 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 spacious dining area with a large wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a sink in the background.

20. Cinnamon Boutique

Cinnamon Boutique
Wilderness
United States
Milanka
Cinnamon Boutique
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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 2 weeks ago
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay!"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted 1 month 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 3 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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