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Grootbos Nature Reserve

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BBQ/picnic Area
Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Garden Lodge | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Interior entrance
2 outdoor pools
Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
148 Route 43, Gansbaai, Western Cape, 7220
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • De Kelders Strand
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Walker Bay Nature Reserve
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 2 bedrooms, Garden Lodge

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Garden Lodge

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge

  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Grootbos Nature Reserve

Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
This smoke-free lodge features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, massage/treatment rooms and a business centre.
Grootbos Nature Reserve offers 27 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at Grootbos Nature Reserve, you'll be close to Grootbos Nature Reserve. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 2 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals, bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Grootbos Nature Reserve and 11 minutes from De Kelders Strand
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Grootbos Nature Reserve offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Grootbos Nature Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Gansbaai lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Grootbos Nature Reserve has 2 restaurants on site.

Awards and affiliations

Grootbos Nature Reserve is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Grootbos Nature Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR300 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3500 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Grootbos Nature Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Grootbos Nature Reserve Lodge Gansbaai
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Grootbos Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peps, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
It was wonderful. From beginning to end the service was impeccable. The accommodation is lovely. The surroundings and settings are amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fynbos Heaven
A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the fynbos. Terrific food and service.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn't have been better
A great place in the middle of a nature reserve. Excellent service, great activities and delicious food made this a very enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

mf23, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great view and great staff
from our warm welcome by Jo- Ann we new this place was special. Make sure not to miss the 4x4 tour. The two guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. we had a great time ans the view is to die for.

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Natur ohne Tiere, sehr bemüht
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katiuscia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just amazing
We stayed 3 nights in the Grootbos and spent an unforgettable time there. Everything was perfect. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The walks and the safari drive with the guide Tiaan were fantastic. Our cottage ( Nr.24 ) was great. The food was delicious. We hope really to come back soon. A big thank to the whole Grootbos Team for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nettes Hotel in schöner Lage
Der letzte Preis den das Hotel gewonnen hat war 2009. Aus unserer Sicht liegt hier ein Sanierungsstau vor und man hält sich für mehr als man ist.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lutz, 65187 Wiesbaden/Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un concept de tourisme à soutenir.
Merveilleuse localité. Excellente cuisine matin, midi, soir!