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Top Garden Route 5 Star hotels
The Plettenberg Hotel
40 Church Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$366 nightly
The price is $421 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$421 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury hotel features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. Enjoy a day at the beach surfing, or relax with beach umbrellas. Enjoy the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"Amazing location, decor and service. Highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
South Street, Wilderness Wilderness Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$305 nightly
The price is $360 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$360 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy the indoor pool and free perks like English breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
27 Baron's View Estate Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$193 nightly
The price is $222 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$222 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"The experience and the views were wonderful. The rooms were spotless. The staff friendly and excellent"
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026
Turbine Hotel and Spa
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane Knysna Western Cape
$181 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$208 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury hotel features a full-service spa, a marina, and 3 restaurants. Families will appreciate the playground, onsite laundry facilities, and babysitting. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
89 Beachyhead Drive Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$136 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
This guesthouse's 2 outdoor pools and a rooftop terrace are among the featured amenities. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free self ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (290 reviews)
"The guest house was lovely, really friendly staff and good location. However, overall I was quite disappointed, I had expected a proper hotel and a much more luxurious experience given we paid over $500 per night. I wonder and hope this was a holiday price and other guests aren’t charged as much"
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel
23 Morning Glory Ln George Western Cape
$175 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$205 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
"Employees were helpful and polite. My room was very clean. Food was delicious. Love the theme of the place I will go back again.💚"
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
St James of Knysna
The Point, Eastford Knysna Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$231 nightly
The price is $265 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$265 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
This country house's 2 outdoor pools and gym are among the featured amenities. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy free perks like buffet breakfast ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
"This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!"
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Hunter's Country House
Off N2, 10km West of Plettenberg Bay Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$216 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$255 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
This country house features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, playground, and kid-friendly dining. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Fantastic country house, staff cannot do enough for you and the location and grounds are so good. It is blessed with 3 wonderful restaurants. We will definitely return"
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
The Old Rectory
Cnr Bull and Meeding Street. Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$409 nightly
The price is $470 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$470 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy the steam room and perks like free self parking. There's a ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"A perfect place to unwind and enjoy the amazing weather and beautiful surroundings. Excellent clean and well designed accommodation, professional friendly staff that go out of their way to assist you and ensure you enjoy your stay. Delicious food for breakfast and at the 1777 restaurant. ..."
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
10 Watsonia Drive Paradise Knysna Western Cape
$180 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$209 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Amazing property run by amazing people in beautiful condition in a beautiful location with spectacular views of knysna. Loved our stay there."
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026
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Garden Route Resorts & 5 Star Hotels
Looking for your own little slice of heaven during your next trip? Check out all the best 5-star hotels in Garden Route to make sure your trip is as extravagantly comfortable as you expect.
Whether you plan on staying in your room the whole time or getting out and enjoying the city, you’ll be living the life while staying at your luxury accommodation. With so many amenities at your beck and call, you might try to turn your stay into a staycation!
Many of the 5-star hotels have award-winning restaurants you can dine at, as well as plush bedding and a concierge service to take care of your every need. Most also offer pools and modern fitness centers, not to mention high-speed Wi-Fi.
For your next trip, book a hotel that can be your own little hideaway, whether you’re in town for business or leisure. Garden Route 5-star hotels provide you with all the comforts and amenities you expect from a sophisticated hotel, with a staff that’s happy to ensure you have everything you need to feel at home.
Whether you’re a first-time guest, or you’ve stayed in 5-star hotels in Garden Route before, you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from on your next trip when you book with Travelocity. Browse our vast selection and find great deals on luxury lodging.
Recent Garden Route hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay
5 out of 5
Posted 13 days ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"The staff made such a fuss of us it was our 50th wedding anniversary and they could not of done more to make it special for us The lovely young man on reception upgraded our room and gave us a great gin and tonic and the customer relations lady was lovely and Abby our waitress in the gannet restaurant all looked after us fantastically they are à credit to the hotel When we got to our lovely heritage room there was a bottle of bubbly waiting for us And when we went to dinner in the gannet restaurant there was a card signed by all staff members and a wedding photo they had put in a frame which my sister had sent Thank you to Jessica for doing that my sister commented on our lovely you were also If you want to go to an hotel and be made to feel very special go to Protea in Mossel bay thanks again to all you lovely people xxxx"
A verified traveler stayed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay
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