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Diaz Hotel & Resort

The Garden Route

Day 1: The Garden Route

Diaz Hotel & Resort Location Map

Located only 10 metres from the high-water mark and offering spectacular ocean views from every window and balcony, the Diaz Hotel and Resort welcomes you to the pristine seashore of Mossel Bay's renowned Diaz Beach, offering a thrilling and entertaining experience right in the heart of the picturesque and famous Garden Route.

Discover all of the delights Mossel Bay has to offer. This charming town boasts long and scenic shorelines, pristine beaches and seasonal whale and dolphin watching.

Take in the spectacular views of both the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains as you enjoy a wealth of culinary choices, from scrumptious dinners and cocktails to informal café-style lunches and cool drinks. You'll find a menu to suit every member of the family.

Relax by the exclusive outdoor rim-flow pool under the warm African sun as the waves lazily wash against the beach in the background.

In addition, there is a separate water park next to the hotel which guests can visit, promising a fun and exciting action packed day. For those wishing to just relax, enjoy the Lazy River and drift along without a care in the world.

The Diaz Hotel offers 86 superior sea-facing rooms, each with a private balcony from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mossel Bay.

Example Details For Diaz Hotel & Resort

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Diaz Hotel & Resort Location.

Address

Diaz Hotel & Resort,1 Beach Boulevard East, Diaz Beach, Mossel Bay, Mossel Bay

Directions

From Cape Town on the N2: Take the N2 towards the Garden Route. Take the George / Port Elizabeth off-ramp, and take the first off-ramp R102 to Hartenbos. Turn left towards the Langeberg Mall at the T-junction. At the traffic lights turn right onto the R102 (Louis Fourie Ave).  Continue along this road for 1.1 km, and then turn left onto beach Blvd. Follow this road for 1.3 km and the Diaz Hotel and Resort will be on the left.

From George on the N2: Take the 393 off-ramp into Mossel Bay and turn left at the traffic lights onto the R102. Turn left towards the Langeberg Mall at the T-junction. At the traffic lights, turn right onto the R102 (Louis Fourie Ave) and follow the directions above.

From Oudtshoorn: Take the R328 to Mossel Bay. Pass the first traffic lights on the R102 to Mossel Bay. Continue on the R102, passing the Langeberg Mall on your left and after 1.1 km turn left onto beach Blvd. Continue for 1.3 km and the Diaz Hotel and Resort will be on the left.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All the rooms are en-suite and have a hair dryer, air conditioning, in-room safe, fridge, telephone, TV, a writing desk and tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel has a fully equipped gym with a sauna and sun bed, on-site convenience shopping centre, water park (adjacent to the hotel), ATM, playground, 24 hour front desk, restaurant, bar and lounge area.

There is free Wi-Fi available.

The outdoor rim-flow pool is reserved exclusively for the use of hotel guests.

The hotel offers free parking for all hotel guests.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

All major credit cards are accepted.

The Diaz Hotel was named in honour of the famed Portuguese navigator, Bartolomeu Dias, who landed in Mossel Bay in 1488.

La Plume Guest House

The Klein Karoo

Day 2: The Klein Karoo

La Plume Guest House Location Map

La Plume is a boutique Guest House on a working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm with spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains and the Olifants River Valley. A warm welcome awaits you at this charming 1902 Victorian homestead with its tranquil surroundings where old-world charm has been combined with modern comforts to ensure extraordinary service and personal attention.

Guests can join an informative tour of the farm (on request and additional cost - booking essential) to learn about the day to day activities in the life of a full-time farmer, as well as the giant birds and the trials and tribulations of farming with them from one of the few experts on the ostrich industry.

The English Breakfast buffet is the perfect start to a busy day with fresh fruit platters, a bread and cereal selection, cold meats and cheeses, as well as hot breakfast with special requests made to order. The restaurant also offers a daily lunch menu or picnic baskets for guests exploring the wonders of Klein Karoo. For dinner enjoy exceptional local wine and traditional home-cooked cuisine meticulously prepared by the chef and served in the spacious, candlelit dining room.

La Plume offers stylish luxury with a diverse range of accommodation. The 5 Superior Suites and the Luxury Rooms all have private entrances that open onto sunny verandas overlooking the gardens, and the 2 Honeymoon Suites embody a feeling of romance and cosiness. The Luxury Junior Suite is ideal for 3 adults travelling together or family with an older child wishing sleep in a separate room, as the suite consists of a queen master bedroom with full en-suite bathroom and lounge with single bed for the third person.

The Plume Cottage consists of 2 interconnecting suites each with its own bedroom, full bathroom and lounge sharing a kitchenette.  The Private Farm Villa has 2 bedrooms each with its own full en-suite bathroom, a large open plan living and dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. This typical South African farm house is off the main property nestled among alfalfa fields overlooking ostrich enclosures and a mere 100 meters from the main homestead.

Example Details For La Plume Guest House

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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La Plume Guest House Location.

Address

La Plume Guest House,Off the R62, Oudtshoorn

Directions

Via N2 From Garden Route: Coming into George, the N2 splits into the N2 for Cape Town and N9/N12 for Oudtshoorn.  Take the right lane for the N9/N12, and continue on this road over 3 roundabouts for approx 31 km where you turn left onto N12/R62 signposted Oudtshoorn. 

Continue on this road for approx 34 km, and then in Oudtshoorn you turn left at the first traffic light into Voortrekker Road.  Keep driving on Voortrekker Road.  It will take you out of town (now known as the R62) in the direction of Cape Town.  7 km outside town you will see a sign for Grundheim and La Plume.  Turn left at the Volmoed sign and drive for another 7 km where you will find another sign for La Plume on your left.  Turn left and the Guest House will be on your immediate right.

Via N2 From Cape Town/Cape Winelands/Hermanus: Continue on the N2 past Mossel bay until you reach exit 397 signposted for R102/Hartenbos/R328/Oudtshoorn.  Turn left after 550m to continue on R328, and after a further 1.2 km  turn right onto Louis Fourie Rd/R328.

Continue on this road for 67 km and then 7 km outside Oudtshoorn you will see a sign for La Plume, Highgate and Thylitshia Villa.  Turn left at the Volmoed sign and drive for another 7 km.  The Guest House will be on your left.

From Cape Town / Cape Winelands Via R62: Follow the R62 through Calitzdorp in the direction of Oudtshoorn.  7 km outside Oudtshoorn you will see a sign for Grundheim and La Plume.  Turn right at the Volmoed sign and drive for another 7 km until you find a sign for La Plume on your left.  Turn left and the guest house will be on your immediate right.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

La Plume is situated on a working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm, and guests can join the owner on a pre-arranged tour of the farm - contact La Plume or your Travel Butlers consultant to book before you travel (additional cost).

All rooms have air conditioning, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, a safe, and a satellite/cable TV.

The guest house offers complimentary Wi-Fi and secure parking on site.

There is a restaurant, spa and a swimming pool (salt water).

The restaurant also offers a daily lunch menu or picnic baskets and dinner.

There is a laundry service available at an additional cost.

A babysitting service is also available.

Credit cards are accepted.

The Rex Hotel

The Garden Route

Days 3 - 4: The Garden Route

The Rex Hotel Location Map

Situated right in the heart of the Garden Route and set on the shores of a beautiful lagoon, Knysna (pronounced 'Nysna') is a bustling little holiday town with a lively Waterfront area.

The excellent selection of accommodation and restaurants, coupled with the many activities on offer, makes this a superb holiday destination and a perfect base from which to explore the many attractions of the Garden Route. The annual Knysna Oyster Festival takes place mid-year in Knysna and is one of the area’s annual highlights, boasting amazing food, great music and friendly people.

The Knysna Lagoon is sheltered from the ocean by a coral reef and the Knysna Heads - 2 large cliff formations which form a natural narrow opening into the ocean. Several operators offer relaxing catamaran trips and sunset champagne cruises out to the Heads and into the open sea, which is a great way to escape the busy streets for a while.

The surrounding forests and nature reserves provide ample opportunity for leisurely walks or picnics, short hikes or more strenuous day walks, plus a number of biking trails. Nearby Brenton-on-Sea beach is a magnificent 7 km stretch of uninterrupted white sands around a half heart-shaped bay.

The Rex Hotel promises its guests superior service and exceptional comfort. This impeccably appointed hotel offers guests a gateway to world-class restaurants, lush forests and the shores of the peaceful Knysna Lagoon.

The Rex Hotel offers the choice of Standard Rooms, Luxury Studios and two bedroom Apartments that reflect an urban chic ambiance and mixes contemporary and classic décor with cool colours and rich fabrics. The studios and the apartments have an open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchenette.

The O Bar & Eatery at The Rex offers excellent service, superb cuisine and exciting specialities. The outdoor terrace area is the perfect spot to bask in the sunshine and indulge in coffee or light snacks.

Example Details For The Rex Hotel

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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The Rex Hotel Location.

Address

The Rex Hotel,8 Gray Street, Knysna

Directions

From Cape Town: Take the N2 towards Knysna. At the first set of traffic lights as you enter Knysna, turn right onto Waterfront Drive. Continue to the first set of traffic lights and turn left into Grey Street. Continue to the first stop sign and turn left again, to access the hotel parking.

From Port Elizabeth: Take the N2 to Knysna. As you enter Knysna continue to the 2nd set of traffic lights with ABSA Bank on your left. Turn left into Grey Street. Continue past 3 stop signs. At the 4th stop sign, turn right to access the hotel parking.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms have an electronic safe, hair dryer, a mini bar (stocked on request), iron and ironing board, satellite/cable TV, tea/coffee making facilities and air conditioning.

The O Bar & Eatery offers excellent service, superb cuisine with mouth-watering breakfast options. The outdoor terrace area is a good spot to enjoy the sunshine and enjoy a coffee or a light snack. Breakfast times are 07:00 until 10:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 11:00 Saturday and Sunday as well as Public Holidays

Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

There is free undercover parking and a swimming pool.

All major credit cards are accepted.

There is 24 hour security and a 24 hour reception service.

Tsitsikamma Village Inn

The Garden Route

Day 5: The Garden Route

Tsitsikamma Village Inn Location Map

The historic Tsitsikamma Village Inn, offering scenic accommodation, was established in 1946 and is situated in the Storms River Village, tucked away in the lush Tsitsikamma forest, close to Storms River Mouth, in the Tsitsikamma National Park.

Storms River Village is a hive of activity, mountain biking events, plenty of hikes and walks starting from our doorstep, adventure sports such as black water tubing or kayaking/lilo-ing, nearby beaches, segway forest tours, tree top canopy tour, and more. All activities can be booked at the helpful reception.

This historic South African hotel has served as a stop-over for travellers for more than a century. Most of the rooms are situated around a typical Village green. These buildings reflect many of the different building styles that were to be found in the Cape Colony during the 1800s.

Enjoy delicious meals, fine wine and local beers on tap at one of the 3 dining areas within the Tsitsikamma Village Inn - De Oude Martha Restaurant, the Hunters Pub and Cafe Bacchus, or take a journey back in time with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe at Marilyn’s 60’s Diner. The on-site Micro Brewery is a must for any beer lover.

A typical Cape Village of the past has been re-constructed, where old traditions of warmth and hospitality thrive side-by-side with all the comforts of the modern day.  Visitors can delve into the past and select their accommodation in a typical Cape Village.

You can opt to stay in the imposing Cape Dutch style of the Drostdy House or a Graaff-Reinet house with a deep stoep and sash windows, or you can choose to stay in a quaint Fisherman’s Cottage or a simple Karoo style cottage, or even a cosy barn bedroom, a honeymoon cottage or a rustic Swiss-style Log Room.

Each accommodation type is tastefully decorated in the appropriate style for the period and has its own individual garden that matches the specific style of gardening reminiscent to each individual colonial building style.

Example Details For Tsitsikamma Village Inn

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Village Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Tsitsikamma Village Inn Location.

Address

Tsitsikamma Village Inn,Darnel Street, Storms River, Tsitsikamma

Directions

Note that Port Elizabeth was recently renamed Gqeberha - both names can appear on roadsigns and maps and can be used interchangeably.

 


From Cape Town/Hermanus/The Winelands/Swellendam/Wilderness/Knysna/Plettenberg Bay: Follow the N2 towards Port Elizabeth (now renamed Gqeberha). You will see a signboard to the Storms River Village about 60 km past Plettenberg. Turn right and follow the road, and the Tsitsikamma Village Inn will be signposted from there.

From Port Elizabeth (now renamed Gqeberha): Follow the N2 towards Plettenberg Bay/Knysna. Approximately 180 km from Port Elizabeth, you will see a signboard to the Storms River Village. Turn left and follow the road, and the Tsitsikamma Village Inn will be signposted from there.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms have air conditioning, a safe, hairdryer, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered to all guests.

The main building, which traces its roots back to 1845, has a spacious dining room, incorporating facilities such as the De Oude Martha Restaurant, the Hunter's Pub, Cafe Bacchus and Guest Lounge. There is also a micro-brewery, brewing up uniquely local brews available on tap.

In addition, next door to the hotel, is the Marilyn’s 60s Diner, where you can enjoy a trip down memory lane with the vintage motorcycles, cars, memorabilia and a typical diner menu.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

There is a swimming pool, bar, library and restaurant. Room service is available if required.

Secure parking is offered.

Credit cards are accepted.

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