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The Wilderness Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a central seating area, ornate chandelier, and beautiful artwork.
Situated in a coastal area, this hotel features traditional architecture with gabled roofs and a prominent entrance, offering parking and ocean views.
Dine al fresco amidst a serene natural setting with a view of the surrounding hills.
Indulge in a spread of sweet and savory delights at our dining area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
George Road, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Wilderness National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Map of Africa View Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Victoria Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Honeymoon Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Family Suite

  • 883 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic King Rooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Classic King Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (King) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Room (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (Classic Twin 13)

Classic Twin Room (Classic Twin 13) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Classic Twin Room (Classic Twin 13)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Deluxe Family Quad Twin Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Deluxe Family Quad King Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Rooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Deluxe King Rooms

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Family Bunk Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Family Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Classic Family Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Family Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Family Suite

Luxury Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Luxury Family Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Wilderness

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of this Wilderness hotel, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Wilderness National Park. Milkwood Village Shopping Centre and Wilderness Lagoon are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Garden Route Trail - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Map of Africa View Point - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Girls - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Wilderness Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel with outdoor pool
The Wilderness Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.

A fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly The Wilderness Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Wilderness hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Wilderness Hotel offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Wilderness Hydro and Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Wilderness Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Facilities fee: ZAR 30 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa; fitness facilities

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Wilderness
Protea Wilderness Hotel
Wilderness Hotel Wilderness
Protea Hotel Wilderness
The Wilderness Hotel Hotel
The Wilderness Hotel Wilderness
The Wilderness Hotel Hotel Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Wilderness Hotel to the airport?

The Wilderness Hotel is 14.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the George (GRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Wilderness Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Wilderness Hotel.

How close is The Wilderness Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.6 mi (10-min drive) from Victoria Bay Beach and 12.2 mi (19-min drive) from Sedgefield Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Wilderness Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Wilderness Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Wilderness Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Wilderness Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Wilderness Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Wilderness Hotel have a pool?

The Wilderness Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does The Wilderness Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Wilderness Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Wilderness Hydro and Spa, where you can enjoy Swedish massages, mud baths, and hydrotherapy.

How close is The Wilderness Hotel to downtown Wilderness?

The Wilderness Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Wilderness.

The Wilderness Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 194 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nozipho

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Traveled with family
The staff couldn’t do enough for us. Hotel looked very tired and past its best.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A lovely hotel with a oul

I was quite often in Wilderness and looked at this wonderful hotel. Now I‘ve stayed here and I really enjoyed it. There is only one little - point. My bed in room no. 166 is a little bit too short for my length, but I slept really good. Friendly staff, good breakfast and a fair price = good value for the money
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinten

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite and pleasant service. Super breakfast. Cleanliness, of course. Location. My 6th visit confirms. Brian Roy
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent value

Great value - thats the strength - could do with a proper refurb
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Akbar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The search and booking I submitted was for Wilderness resort in Wisconsin United States. The “quick” response from this location, still hasn’t hapoened
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The rooms were a bit dated. The key cards stopped working and had to be reprogrammed every day which was annoying. My sister didn’t have hot water for 6 out of the 7 days we stayed and reception promised to resolve it but didn’t. My sister asked for her room not to be cleaned as she didn’t want her stuff being moved around but they cleaned 6 out of the 7 days even though they were reminded every day. Bit of a shame really that the promises made weren’t honoured
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness

Wouldn’t recommend

Avoid if possible. Needs investment also staff training. A positive is that it’s a good location and has a pleasant pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, Portland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Q
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Garth

My business and I use this Hotel at least 2 - 3 nights a month. The Hotel is generally great and staff friendly except this time. It is unreal how one person can make such a difference, and will contribute to your business decisions going forward. I made the mistake of asking for 2 rooms to be processed through one transaction and the utter bad attitude and generally reprehensible behaviour received from Olivia at the front desk was a true reflection of an individual that should not be in Hospitality!!! Unfortunate that one individual can ruin an otherwise great experience and ensure no future business to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Ghulam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent and common spaces are very smart and well-maintained. The room itself was a little tired and in need of some paint. In my aunt's room (103) the shower drain was blocked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023