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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxurious boutique lodge with 3 restaurants

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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

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Exterior
Game drive
Aerial view
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Free daily full breakfast

Overview of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
R62 between Montagu and Barrydale, Barrydale, Western Cape, 6720
  • Popular LocationSanbona Wildlife Reserve2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDrostdy Museum65 min drive
  • Popular LocationBontebok National Park96 min drive

Room options

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Gondwana Lodge 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Gondwana Lodge 1

  • 614 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Tilney Manor

  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Dwyka Tented Lodge 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Dwyka Tented Lodge 1

  • 700 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Barrydale

Barrydale retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and 9 miles (15 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Wilderbraam Berry Estate is within 20 miles (32 km) and South Africa's Peace Pagoda is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve - 2 min walk
  • Drostdy Museum - 65 min drive
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 69 min drive
  • Marloth Nature Reserve - 72 min drive
  • Bontebok National Park - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Joubert-Tradauw - 21 min drive
  • Karoo Saloon - 18 min drive

About this property

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Luxurious boutique lodge with 3 restaurants
Some rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Barrydale lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2001
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee (May 01 - April 30): ZAR 175 per person, per night

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

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open September 01 and close March 31.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
bona Wildlife Reserve Barryda
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Barrydale
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Lodge Barrydale

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve to the airport?

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is 143 mi (198-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

As of Apr 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on May 23, 2024 start from $697.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.

Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offer free breakfast?

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve have a pool?

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve features an outdoor pool.

Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like African cuisine and pool views.

Does Sanbona Wildlife Reserve have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features massages, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.

How close is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve to downtown Barrydale?

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is 11.2 mi away from Barrydale.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highlight of our trip
This was without doubt the best part of our two week stay in the Cape Area. We stayed in the Tilney Manor part of the reserve in one of the best rooms we have ever stayed in. There were only 6 couples in the Tilney Manor so it was very personalised service. The staff including the guides were excellent as was the food. We were only there two nights but packed in so much. We did four drives in the Game reserve and got very close to a host of animals. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Food not 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here....you won't be disappointed!!
An absolute amazing stay from beginning to end!! We stayed in one of the tents and it was absolutely gorgeous!! The service was top notch and a big thank you to Julio who took such good care of us in the dining room! The Safari's were incredible with Josh as our guide. He had such passion and was so interesting and knowledgeable. My only regret was that we were only there for one night. This was definitely one of the main highlights on our 3 week vacation in south Africa!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Saroj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience from start to finish, every aspect of the stay was special and the attention detail was superb. In addition, the safari itself was wonderful, Josh our guide/ranger was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. This will be an experience that we will always remember. Mike and Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Accommodation was fabulous and the whole experience great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An exceptional safari experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023