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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. Beautiful setting. Excellent staff

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9.2
Wonderful
489 reviews
Price from
$185
per night

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. location & Staff Excellent 👍 the best for relax and you will be away from the noises

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9.6
Exceptional
422 reviews
Price from
$606
per night

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. It is a must in south africa A very beautiful place with great staff

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9.7
Exceptional
221 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. What an incredible decoration. The property is so pretty with all the turbines from the days the hotel was a power station, mixed with modern paintings and what not. Really adds to the atmosphere. It's connected to a gastropub which was very convenient in the evening because we were tired and didn't even have to leave the property to have a nice burger and beers(plus live music). The breakfast is amazing, I got myself a delicious eggs benedict with smoked salmon. There was loadshedding but the hotel honors its past and has a generator so we were not left in the dark. Finally, loved the vibe in Thesen Island, the canals, the calm streets, etc.

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9
Wonderful
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. Perfect location , clean hotel , very friendly and helpful staff , delicious breakfast, even the light options for dinner are delicious and they would cook anything we wanted just to make us happy , i love this hotel it's so cozy and beautiful.

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9.6
Exceptional
450 reviews

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. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our exceptional stay at The Manor House..so much so that we intend returning during winter this year. Every staff member was welcoming and thoroughly professional and our luxurious suite was one of the most enjoyable experiences that we have ever experienced in the Western Cape. Thank you for considering our request for a quietly located suite..

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9.3
Wonderful
403 reviews
Price from
$230
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. The location is spectacular and the hotel exceeded our expectations, I would definitely stay there again again. The service we received from the stuff is amazing, we actually wanted to extend our stay.

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9.4
Wonderful
750 reviews
Price from
$2,204
per night

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
Price from
$616
per night

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 swimming pool, the staff, the breakfast, the views - all incredible!

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8.8
Excellent
918 reviews
Price from
$207
per night

Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, Views Hotel offers luxury suites with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. It features indoor and outdoor pools, and free Wi-Fi access.

The guest rooms at Views have ceiling-to-floor windows and are furnished in a modern, eclectic style. All rooms have a balcony, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a private bathroom with under-floor heating. Invariably helpful and friendly staff, delicious food, and great location 😍

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8.7
Excellent
381 reviews
Price from
$412
per night

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