Best Garden Route Accommodation

Accommodation on the ever-popular Garden Route is both plentiful and varied with something to suit just about anyone. From exclusive guest houses and intimate lodges to charming country cottages and private villas, the Garden Route will welcome you with the warmth and hospitality for which this region is famous.

Combining easily with Cape Town, the Garden Route is a favourite destination for romantics and honeymooners as well as families and self-drive adventurers, so whether you’re looking for a luxury tree house in a forest, an ultra-indulgent castle on a private beach, or a spacious child-friendly guest house with a pool, our tried-and-tested selection of top Garden Route accommodation is sure to tick all the right boxes.

Recommended Garden Route Accommodation

The Plettenberg

From £125 per person sharing
Garden Route, South Africa
Enjoy a drink, light lunch or a coffee break on the open-air patio, framed by beautiful ocean views. Robberg Beach Plettenberg Bay Sunset in Plettenberg Bay The plettenberg dining room The Plettenberg bar area the plettenberg seaside suite decor family suite the plettenberg
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Day tours

Leisure Isle Lodge

From £75 per person sharing
Garden Route, South Africa
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Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Biking Canoeing Fishing Golf Wind-surfing

Lairds Lodge Country Estate

From £75 per person sharing
Garden Route, South Africa
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Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Day tours Fly fishing

Kanonkop House

From £110 per person sharing
Garden Route, South Africa
A luxurious guesthouse situated on Kanonkop Hill above Knysna. The Diamon suite is luxurious, yet homely feel. The Forest Room is a special hideaway with an Italian bathroom. Relax in the outside lounge area under the stylish tent during the heat of the day with a cool refreshing drink and a sparkling pool. The Paradise Suite is a luxurious double room with a spacious en suite bathroom and unsurpassed views of the Knysna Heads and Lagoon. The Sunbird suite has an extensive balcony enjoying uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Beach activities Biking Boat excursions Canoeing Fishing

Hog Hollow Country Lodge

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Garden Route, South Africa
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Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Biking Boat excursions Day tours Horse riding Picnics

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

From £80 per person sharing
Garden Route, South Africa
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Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Boules / Petanque Day tours Hiking

Tsala Treetop Lodge

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Garden Route, South Africa
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Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Guided walks Picnics