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Set in George, 2 km from George Golf Club, The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel is gorgeous and comfortable and full of artistic and charming touches. I loved watching the peacocks in the stunning gardens. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. Service was top notch, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. I wish we could have stayed longer than one night!

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9.2
Superb
489 reviews

Each individually decorated, air-conditioned suite and room at Hunter's Country House features tea/coffee facilities, a minibar and certain suites feature a fireplace. Some also have their own private terrace with a pool and garden. Best hotel we have ever stayed in..so beautiful..everything you wish for and more. We came with our baby and everything was taking care of..it was an amazing stay. We will continue thinking about it until we will hopefully return. The staff was so so lovely, the different restaurants were great. The children’s area even has such a great and cosy ambiance. Surroundings of the hotel are also wonderful, beautiful garden. Not even to start about the rooms…so luxurious with such a beautiful bathroom and great beds..

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9.6
Exceptional
422 reviews

A private outdoor deck and small private infinity pool feature in all suites and villas at Tsala Treetop Lodge. Each has a living room with a fireplace, a complimentary bottle of port, and a mini-bar. Bathrooms feature chic free-standing baths, and bedrooms have views over the forest canopy. Amazing experience. Daniel gave us some fantastic ideas for hiking trails. There is no plastic visible in the facility ! We appreciate the water glass bottles a lot!

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9.7
Exceptional
223 reviews

This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.

The rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa are elegantly decorated with light fabrics and parquet floors. The suites have a satellite LCD TV and extra long beds. It is the perfect location, a beautiful and clean hotel, and exceptional service from the staff who go above and beyond to ensure the comfort of the guests.

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9
Superb
891 reviews

Located on a 3 acre estate, this property offers luxury rooms with lagoon views, 2 swimming pools and a landscaped garden. It is 15 minutes’ drive from nearest Golf Club.

St. James of Knysna offers rooms and suites fitted with deluxe bedding and furniture. Room amenities include Smart TV with Netflix, minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and international adaptors are provided for all rooms. Great location with a wonderful view of the lagoon. Nice big rooms comfortably fitted out. Friendly, helpful staff. The boat ride included was very enjoyable.

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9.6
Exceptional
451 reviews
Price from
US$233
per night

Nestled between mountains and forests in the heart of the Garden Route, Fancourt Hotel offers luxury accommodation and features 3 Gary Player designed golf courses and a wellness centre. George Airport is 7 km away. Went to play golf for a couple days, amazing resort. We stayed in room 3101 nice living room with fireplace with wood setup, couch 2 chairs and a round table, small terrace off the back looking out over garden. Refrigerator and bar area on back wall of living room, atrium between bedroom and large bathroom. Large bedroom comfort and quiet, peaceful place. Service impeccable from everhone great breakfast buffet or a la carte, nice restaurants, and shops, spa was booked so we couldn’t go. Fabulous garden grounds for walks. Great main bar with terrace. Great golf highly recommend the links. Will go back to play again if in SA again!

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9.3
Superb
403 reviews
Price from
US$231
per night

Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a barbecue, Cinnamon Boutique Guest House offers accommodation at the foot of the Outinqua Mountain Valley in Wilderness. The hotel has a pool terrace and guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. The staff, the spacious room, the breakfast and the location were excellent!

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9
Superb
214 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

The Plettenberg is a 5-star hotel, located on a rocky headland in the heart of The Garden Route. It offers 2 infinity pools and the stylish The Plettenberg Restaurant.

All 37 individually decorated guest rooms are equipped with a spacious en suite bathroom and smart TV. In addition, every room offers a refrigerator, a hairdryer and a telephone. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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9.4
Superb
753 reviews

Set 3.4 km from Outeniqua Pass, The Manor House at Fancourt offers 5-star accommodation in George and has a terrace, a bar and a tennis court. Among the facilities at this property are free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property features an outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden. The best hotel and experience I have ever had. The staff were amazing

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9.5
Exceptional
28 reviews

The rooms at Sky Villa feature contemporary colours and soft furnishing. They include oversized beds, a terrace, air-conditioning, a TV, tea making station and Nespresso coffee machines.

Guests can enjoy stunning views from the Sky Bar, which offers a relaxed finger-food style menu, platters and tapas and specially crafted cocktails. The property looks amazing. Feels very luxurious with how the place is decorated and the displayed artwork. The turn down service with the little koek sisters is another really adorable toch

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8.8
Fabulous
917 reviews
Price from
US$208
per night

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