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Hotel Description

Family-friendly upscale lodge with 2 outdoor pools

Gansbaai retreat

Within 6 miles (10 km) of this lodge, you'll find Grootbos Nature Reserve and Klipgat Caves. De Kelders Strand and Walker Bay Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Award-winning

This smoke-free lodge features 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. There's fun for all ages with a playground and an arcade/game room, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy a meal in one of the 2 restaurants and perks like free cooked-to-order breakfast and free self parking.

Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$1,146* Per night/room Mar 30 - Mar 31

Luxury Suite, 2 bedrooms, Garden Lodge

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Garden Lodge

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Property Features

Grootbos Nature Reserve offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a 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 center 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.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Grootbos Nature Reserve offers 27 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Fireplace
  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Grootbos Nature Reserve has 2 restaurants on site.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Playground on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

Grootbos Nature Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 250 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.

Hotel Names

  • Grootbos Nature Reserve Lodge Gansbaai
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve Lodge
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve Gansbaai
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve Lodge
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve Gansbaai
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve Lodge Gansbaai

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

  • EarthCheck

National Rating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.