Suggested Holidays on The Garden Route

Belvidere Manor Hotel, situated on the west shore of the Knysna Lagoon, offers exclusive comfort in relaxed surroundings.  Guests are accommodated in 28 individual cottages situated in 10 hectares of gardens. Offering single or double storey options, the cottages have either lagoon or garden views.

Children of any age are welcome.

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.

Children of any age are welcome.

Located on the banks of the famous Knysna Lagoon and facing the sea through the Knysna Heads, the Knysna Quays Hotel is also an integral part of the vibrant Knysna Waterfront with its vast selection of restaurants, bars and speciality boutiques.

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Children of any age are welcome.

Accommodation at Storms River Mouth Rest Camp varies - visitors can stay in forest cabins, chalets, oceannettes or cottages. There is a swimming pool for guests enjoyment, or swimming at the nearby small beach is safe.

Children of any age are welcome.

Knysna Hollow is set on a secluded country estate and is just a 5 minute drive to the town centre and Knysna Lagoon. Given its location, this makes it an ideal base from which to explore a variety of attractions the region has to offer.

Children of any age are welcome.

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg mountain range, the Garden Route Game Lodge offers family friendly safari experience only 3.5 hours drive from Cape Town. Children of all ages are welcome to join the morning and evening drives when accompanied by an adult.

Children of any age are welcome.

The Turbine Hotel and Spa is a boutique 5* hotel in Knysna which offers guests luxurious accommodation options, exceptional cuisine, stunning panoramas, and a range of world-class facilities. The Amani Spa is one of the finest on the Garden Route, offering guests a wide variety of relaxing treatments.

Children of any age are welcome.

Fancourt Hotel and Country Club is Africa's leading golf resort, boasting 3 Gary Player-designed championship courses, including the world renowned Fancourt Links.

Children of any age are welcome.

The Plettenberg is a 5* Relais & Chateaux Hotel built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles of golden sand. The luxury rooms and suites offer a truly idyllic and indulgent experience.

Children of any age are welcome.

Hog Hollow Country Lodge is situated in a private nature reserve, only 18 km east of Plettenberg Bay, and provides guests with an ideal base to explore the Garden Route, and its myriad of attractions.  Each room has a private wooden deck.

Children of any age are welcome.

Tsala Treetop Lodge is a beautiful blend of stone, wood, glass and water high above the floor of the magnificent indigenous forests of the Garden Route, only 10 km west from Plettenberg Bay.  Each suit has a private deck with sun loungers and infinity pool, as well as a sitting room with a wood fire.

Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.

Hunters Country House is located 10km outside of Plettenberg Bay and is part of the the Relais & Chateaux group of exclusive properties. This family owned retreat is surrounded by beautiful gardens and framed by the majestic Tsitsikamma mountains.

Children of any age are welcome.

Situated in its own private nature reserve and nestling on a cliff's edge, Plettenberg Park is a small intimate destination that prides itself on exceptional individual service and superb personalised cuisine. All the luxurious rooms have extra long sleigh beds and TV, and the larger rooms have fireplaces.

Children aged 12 years and older are welcome.

On the shores of the tranquil lagoon on the Garden Route is The St James of Knysna. The luxuriously appointed suites and rooms offer spectacular views across the peaceful lagoon to the dramatic Knysna Heads or over the magnificent 3 acre gardens.

Children aged 5 years and older are welcome.

Set on a plateau between the emerald green Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Kurland Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel near Plettenberg Bay, just a short distance from the beach and the town centre. The tastefully decorated and spacious rooms are designed to cater for the guests every comfort.

Children of any age are welcome.

Surrounded by a lush paradise of indigenous forests, mountains, lakes and pristine beaches, Pezula Nature Hotel & Spa offers unsurpassed luxury on South Africa's iconic Garden Route.

Children of any age are welcome.

The Lofts is a Boutique Hotel set within the remodelled timber frame of the old Knysna boatbuilding shed. The luxury loft rooms and lagoon suites offer the discerning guest a combination of luxurious accommodation and breathtaking views over the scenic Knysna lagoon.

Children of any age are welcome.

At the base of the awe inspiring Tsitsikamma Mountains, alongside ancient rivers that make their way towards the Indian Ocean, lies the beautiful Forest Ferns Estate. The B&B and self-catering chalets each have a private deck overlooking the Sandrift River Gorge and Forest Plantations.

Children of any age are welcome.

Situated on the edge of a freshwater lake and adjacent to the Goukamma Nature & Marine Reserve, Lake Pleasant Living offers the discerning traveller superb facilities in tranquil surroundings. The spacious villas all have breathtaking views of the lake and landscaped garden from private patios and balconies.

Children of any age are welcome.

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa has 26 exquisitely furnished suites designed for absolute comfort. Natural light floods through frameless glass windows, bringing the outdoors in - offering spectacular Indian Ocean views to the south and the Outeniqua Mountains to the north.

Children of any age are welcome.

Join the southern most elephants in the world at the Knysna Elephant Park where the resident family of African elephants and world-class guides will unravel the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants. The lodge comprises 6 rooms which have been built within a large boma.

Children of any age are welcome.

Simola Hotel, Country Club and Spa is one of the premier golfing and leisure destinations on the Garden Route.  Set above the beautiful town of Knysna, the hotel boasts awe inspiring views across the Knysna estuary, over emerald hills and the Knysna River, all the way to the famous Heads in the distance.

Children of any age are welcome.

The Old Rectory is a lovely boutique hotel located in Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa’s most loved coastal towns. The 18 luxurious and stylish suites offer beautiful views of the lovely seaside town of Plettenberg and the pristine hotel pool.

Children of any age are welcome.

Kanonkop Guest House overlooks the iconic Knysna Lagoon with breathtaking views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean. Each of the 7 suites are individually furnished and decorated,  with private balconies offering estuary or pool/garden views.

Children aged 8 years and older are welcome.