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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

5-star property
R62 between Montagu and Barrydale, Barrydale, Western Cape 1-855-201-7819

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Hotel Description

Luxurious 5-star lodge with 2 restaurants

Barrydale retreat

You'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and 25 miles (40 km) of Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. Marloth Nature Reserve and South Africa's Peace Pagoda are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Multiple dining options

This lodge features 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like full breakfast and free self parking.

Soaking tubs

Boasting deep soaking bathtubs, the 15 guestrooms also offer balconies or patios and minibars. Premium bedding, separate bathtubs and showers, and rainfall showerheads are also available.

Tilney Manor 1

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$653 per night

Dwyka Tented Lodge 1

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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About the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Location R62 between Montagu and Barrydale, Barrydale, Western Cape 6720

All-inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property Features

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. There are 2 restaurants on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Barrydale lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2001
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Airport: Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) (245.3 km / 152.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve offers 15 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.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Tilney Manor Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the pool and garden. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Dwyka Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

Spa Services

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property at least 48 hours in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 are 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.

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 are 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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National Rating

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