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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Standard Cottage | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Local cuisine
Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview of Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape
  • Popular LocationAquila Safari Animal Rescue Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBokkeriviere Nature Reserve18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMontagu Hot Springs62 min drive

Room options

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Standard Cottage | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 4 Sleeper (5)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Luxury Cottage 8 Sleeper (6)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King (9)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Premier Cottages King and Twin (10)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Lodge Rooms (12)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Lodge Rooms (13)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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$52 total
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About the neighborhood

Touws River

Touws River retreat .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this lodge, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve. Hex Valley Golf Club and Veldskoen Padstal are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center - 5 min walk
  • Bokkeriviere Nature Reserve - 18 min drive
  • Hex Valley Golf Club - 26 min drive
  • Veldskoen Padstal - 28 min drive
  • Montagu Hot Springs - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poolside restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Steers - 8 min drive
  • Patriot Coffee - 7 min drive
  • Loganda Hotel - 7 min drive
  • Komkyk Restaurant & Take Aways - 7 min drive

About this property

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A complimentary children's club, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

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

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Aquila Private Game
Aquila Private Game Reserve Lodge Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve Touws River
Aquila Private Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve &
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Lodge Touws River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa to the airport?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is 109.1 mi (123-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 Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa on May 7, 2024 start from $206.49, 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 Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offer free breakfast?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a pool?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa features 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features mani/pedis, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa to downtown Touws River?

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is 5.7 mi away from Touws River.

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 121 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our time - but food disappointing
Lovely setting and easy access from Cape Town. We very much enjoyed being able to swap out two safaris to go out on horse back and the ATVs. On one day there was a lot of day visitors around the pool but we just retreated to the private pool by the spa. Overall we had a good stay but the one real let down was the food! Every meal was bland and just not good, and one guest got sick from one meal. It is a real shame as the whole set up is very nice so we were quite shocked about the poor quality of the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property had opportunity to see some of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic from beginning to end
Well organised from the beginning when we were relieved of our bags as soon as we got out of the shuttle and offered complimentary wine. We were given a daily activity programme which included 2 game drives a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The drives were excellent as we managed to get up close to lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Rooms are small but well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Amazing experience. Wonderful to be so close to the animals. Electric fencing behind our Karoo Cottage should have warning signs not to touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

FAHAD, SHUHADA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing more
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Aquila Game Reserve, loved the people there, the facility, the food, the rooms, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way too expensive for little value..
For this high price per night, I would expect at least a decent room,amenities, and food.. room was decent, but most furniture was outdated.. doors were a nightmare, bathroom sliding door wouldn’t budge.. and the buffet was just terrible! For the amount paid this is a unbelievable honestly, rice for both lunch and dinner.. a sad salad consisting of lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes.. lets not forget the olives too.. If I knew this I would not stay overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023