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Garden Route Game Lodge

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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N2, Albertinia, Western Cape, 6695
  • Garden Route Game Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • House of Aloes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The NG Church
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Family Suite with Pool | Private pool

Luxury Family Suite with Pool

  • 77.5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Lodge Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 53.53 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About this property

Garden Route Game Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
This lodge features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 3 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Garden Route Game Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including an indoor tennis court. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at Garden Route Game Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Garden Route Game Reserve. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 3 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with manicures and pedicures, massages or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes an indoor tennis court, a steam room and a sauna
  • 10 minutes on foot from Garden Route Game Reserve and a 3-minute drive from House of Aloes
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Garden Route Game Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor tennis court, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Garden Route Game Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Albertinia lodge.

Garden Route Game Lodge has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Garden Route Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 3000.00 per person (return)

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Garden Route Game Lodge 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. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • 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

Game Garden Route
Game Lodge Garden Route
Garden Route Game
Garden Route Game Lodge
Garden Route Lodge
Lodge Garden Route
Garden Route Game Hotel Albertina
Garden Route Game Lodge Lodge
Garden Route Game Lodge Albertinia
Garden Route Game Lodge Lodge Albertinia

Garden Route Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 200 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant Safari guide calked Loaan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great experience

Great facility. Looks exactly like the photos. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. The 2 safaris that we went on were exceptionally good. The jeep driver/guide was knowledgeable & explained everything that he was asked & more. Couldn’t fault him. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great family vacation. I would recommend it if your little ones are at least 4 years old (or older) and can be occupied without screens on the drives. The drives range from 1.5-3ish hours. We did 2 nights, which meant 4 drives -- and that was the perfect amount of time for us. Easy drive over from Cape Town. Sune, our driver, was great! Our young kiddo was the only kid in our group, and she did a great job of interacting with him and teaching him (and us!) lots of facts about the animals
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Safari lodge. Guide was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding game reserve with a variety of excellent accommodation. Food excellent new bar outstanding.Pool area luxurious. Game game drives are breathtaking a must for any bucket list
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good but on the videos they make it seem alot bigger and as if you will see more animals
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience from start to finish - everything was fabulous, including the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antti

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrone

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

Lovely.

Room and main lodge were lovely. Game viewing was slightly disappointing. Reserve is effectively broken into fenced sections with the lions in their own enclosure. Guide appeared a bit rushed at times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at this gaming lodge, stay included 2 safaries a day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience here. We saw 10 different wild animals species. Great service, great staff. Luan, our game guide was terrific !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzanne

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

If you're looking for a TRUE safari...

If you want luxury combined with the beauty of Africa, a safari with knowledgeable guides, 5 star food and beautiful, clean and tastefully decorated rooms with breathtaking views, THIS is the place to go. Have I mentioned the awesome staff!?! We saw all the animals on an organic safari surrounded by beautiful nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities and game drives here are incredible. We stayed in the luxury family suite with pool room and it was so picturesque with everything that you need. The game drives are great and the drivers are extremely knowledgeable. The food choices at breakfast and dinner are also great, with a wide variety of options and the evening menus change daily. I honestly could not recommend this stay enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Feras

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Garden Route Game Lodge offers an excellent, affordable, comfortable and relaxing stay with 2 daily games drives through their expansive game reserve where you get an up close and personal viewing of the various game animals. Your knowledgeable driver will tailor your drives to your preferences where possible. The entire staff are friendly and go above the usual standard of service to ensure you have a great stay. Tip - book Spa services early if you want to partake. Food & beverage is excellent. I recommend a minimum 2 nights, but preferably 3 nights to fully enjoy the facilities and 6 drives and appreciate the amazing animals more than once.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yee Hur William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented two of chalets for two nights, and was assigned one small (meant for up to 2 adults) and one slightly bigger chalet (for 2 adults and 1 child). Strongly recommended if you are travelling light (minimal space for full size luggage for tjr small chalet) as you will need to navigate short flights of stairs. The package also comes with two daily safari runs and dinner included. Food and services was great. Cape and warm water bags were also provided for the (cold) Sunrise Game Runs. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice surprise on the way to Garden Rt

We were passing through Albertinia and decided to spend the night at this lodge and it was such an unexpected pleasure. Dinner was tasty, cozy room and a really fun game drive in the morning. It’s a different concept from safari in a big NP, once you understand that you’re in for a great ride.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and comfortable rooms, great pool area and restaurant. Game drives were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Edward, Decatur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Non-South Africans should realize that facilities like this are a far cry from a “proper” game lodge experience. The developers of the facility have done a good job in cobbling together land and stocking it with wildlife, but it really is more of a glorified zoo than a proper game reserve. The facilities are nice and the staff are lovely, so it's certainly worth a visit. But I wouldn't recommend staying more than a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Great visit to GRGL!

Second time to Garden Route Game Lodge and it was just as good the second time! All in all an excellent visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022