The 30 Best Hotels in Garden Route

Ranked 1 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 24 for hotels in Knysna.

• “Excelente”
• “Matthias was a fantastic host.”
• “Just lovely.”
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Ranked 2 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 16 for hotels in Mossel Bay.

• “Calm and intimate camp offering a rare and private safari experience”
• “perfect location for outdoor adventure”
• “Incredibly welcoming and accommodating family running the...”
• See more reviews of Garden Route Safari Camp

Ranked 3 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “The most peaceful and relaxing stay.”
• “Serene wonderful stay”
• “Lovely hosts and memorable stay.”
• See more reviews of Tamodi Lodge

Ranked 4 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 7 for hotels in The Crags.

• “Attention to detail.”
• “Never seen before mountain views, amazing food, very kind staff and designer like comfy rooms”
• “Everything about the Crags is exceptional, from the welcome...”
• See more reviews of Crags Country Lodge

Ranked 5 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 2 of 24 for hotels in Knysna.

• “Exceptional hotel on the waterfront”
• “Lovely little luxury hotel on the lakeside, wonderful place to relax and enjoy Kynsna”
• “We visited out of season when the hotel was quiet but they...”
• See more reviews of St. James of Knysna

Ranked 6 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 5 for hotels in Gouritzmond.

• “We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay at one of the tents. The bed was very cosy and we really enjoyed chilling in”
• “Kuierbos was absolutely superb!”
• “Just magnificent, could have stayed another 5-days”
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Ranked 7 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 2 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “Everything was perfect in this hotel.”
• “Excellent stay”
• “Fantastic view and location.”
• See more reviews of The Plettenberg Hotel

Ranked 8 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 3 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “Service was the best I ever seen.”
• “Most incredible stay. Absolutely incredible, super friendly staff. Would go there again in a second.”
• “Treetop dream come true - enchanted forest stay close to all the region has to offer.”
• See more reviews of Tsala Treetop Lodge

Ranked 9 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 4 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “Beautiful, quiet getaway, but only 10min from Plettenberg...”
• “A hidden gem on the Garden Route.”
• “Will come again”
• See more reviews of Hunter's Country House

Ranked 10 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 3 of 24 for hotels in Knysna.

• “Exceeded my expectation”
• “Beautiful location.”
• “Very enjoyable, relaxing and easy on the pocket.”
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Ranked 11 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 19 for hotels in George.

• “Was very efficient and perfect for us just in and out for...”
• “Everything was perfect.”
• “Fantastic little place with great facilities and great...”
• See more reviews of Out of Bounds Self-Catering Lodge

Ranked 12 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in The Crags.

• “Excellent, highly recommended”
• “Excellent. Comfy. Great service. Reccomended by friends and every bit as good as led to expect”
• “Great stay. Special thanks to all the staff.”
• See more reviews of Lily Pond Country Lodge

Ranked 13 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 2 of 19 for hotels in George.

• “Everything was amazing, from the dark, to the pods.”
• “Perfect for a mini break and so close to the airport.”
• “It was truly one of the best holiday locations I have ever been to! I would definitely recommend!”
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Ranked 14 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 5 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “Most beautiful place in Plett”
• “An absolute treasure.”
• “Our favourite place along the garden route! Wonderful”
• See more reviews of Emily Moon River Lodge

Ranked 15 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 4 of 24 for hotels in Knysna.

• “A very peaceful and tranquil spot on the edge of the forest.”
• “1. Extreme attention to small details from the hosts.”
• “Everything.”
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Ranked 16 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 6 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “A getaway to clear the mind and leave behind the world.”
• “Outstanding breakfast and very friendly and welcoming hosts.”
• “I liked the location and the pool very much.”
• See more reviews of Bella Manga Country Escape

Ranked 17 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 5 of 24 for hotels in Knysna.

• “Didn’t expect this from booking .com we have wasted our money for one night and leaved in stress on our holiday”
• “The Location and the view.”
• “The quality of the unit exceeded my expectations! I shall stay there again - next time for a holiday”
• See more reviews of Big Tree House Lodge

Ranked 18 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 17 for hotels in Wilderness.

• “Everything was perfect”
• “The views, staff, food and overall stay was fantastic.”
• “Very good”
• See more reviews of Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

Ranked 19 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 6 of 24 for hotels in Knysna.

• “Excellent location and facility”
• “Lovely staff, we fantastic local knowledge. Have amazing recommendations on activities and restaurants. The accommodatio”
• “Well run establishment”
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Ranked 20 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 7 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “Good location to see sights and peaceful retreat at end of the day”
• “A hidden gem!”
• “great stay!!”
• See more reviews of Fynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages

Ranked 21 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 2 of 15 for hotels in Keurboomstrand.

• “Very relaxing and enjoyable.”
• “Great place if you want to be out of the city. It felt very safe.”
• “Spectacular waves on the doostep but this is neither a hotel nor self-catering”
• See more reviews of Singing Kettle Beach Lodge

Ranked 22 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 8 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “Enjoyable stay in a nice guesthouse with close proximity to elephants which was awesome.”
• “A majestic stay with a majestic animal!”
• “Lovely to sleep so close to the elephants and to be able to get so close to them”
• See more reviews of Knysna Elephant Park Lodge

Ranked 23 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Kleinberg.

• “Great family safari-lite experience”
• “A lovely stay everyone very helpful”
• “Not enough animals”
• See more reviews of Gondwana Game Reserve

Ranked 24 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 9 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “Hotel’s interior design”
• “Best place in town hands down”
• “no more than ok .”
• See more reviews of The Old Rectory

Ranked 25 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 1 of 9 for hotels in Sedgefield.

• “Extremely comfortable and beautiful units.”
• “What an amazing location, with great staff and exceptional...”
• “An unmatched retreat for nature lovers.”
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Ranked 26 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 3 of 19 for hotels in George.

• “Beautiful gardens and friendly staff”
• “Super comfortable, welcoming and accommodating staff. Clean and accommodates for everything. The location was fabulous.”
• “Warm and friendly staff; a very stylish interior and old world charm make one feel spoilt.”
• See more reviews of The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel

Ranked 27 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 10 of 34 for hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

• “You will feel welcome and at home! Great location and the restaurant is amazing.”
• “Delicious breakfast, lovely room with easy access to parking...”
• “Very enjoyable with a brewery tasting and a complementary night cap!”
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Ranked 28 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 2 of 17 for hotels in Wilderness.

• “The best stay in Wilderness. Wished I could’ve stayed longer.”
• “Amazing views. Comfortable and well equipped room. Be ready for those steps up - not for the unfit.”
• “Lovely Views of Wilderness!”
• See more reviews of Boardwalk Lodge – Self-Catering

Ranked 29 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 2 of 22 for hotels in Hartenbos.

• “Probably the best stop on our three week tour.”
• “Beautiful location, luxurious comfortable tent.”
• “Game Drives with Wayne”
• See more reviews of Hartenbos Private Game Lodge

Ranked 30 out of 170 in the region, as well as being 5 of 8 for hotels in Reebok.

• “Amazing, relaxing, exceptional experience, the privacy is so...”
• “Incredible location for a night or two with some excellent food with a feeling of quiet isolation”
• “Exceptional”
• See more reviews of Botlierskop Private Game Reserve