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Garden Route Game Lodge

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

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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N2, Albertinia, Western Cape, 6695
  • Garden Route Game Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • House of Aloes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The NG Church
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Family Suite with Pool | Private pool

Luxury Family Suite with Pool

  • 834 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 52 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • 280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Lodge Room

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 576 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Albertinia

In Albertinia .At this Albertinia lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Garden Route Game Reserve and 3 miles (5 km) of House of Aloes. The NG Church is within 6 miles (10 km) and Gourits River Bridge is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Garden Route Game Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • House of Aloes - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • The NG Church - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 37 min drive - 36.2 miles
  • Stilbaai Golf Club - 46 min drive - 46.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Serengeti's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garden Route Game Lodge - Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alcare Aloe's Fan Page - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aloe factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tuinplaas - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Garden Route Game Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Garden Route Game Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor tennis court, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Garden Route Game Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 floor
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Garden Route Game Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Garden Route Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3000.00 per person (roundtrip)

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, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Game Garden Route
Game Lodge Garden Route
Garden Route Game
Garden Route Game Lodge
Garden Route Lodge
Lodge Garden Route
Garden Route Game Hotel Albertina
Garden Route Game Lodge Lodge
Garden Route Game Lodge Albertinia
Garden Route Game Lodge Lodge Albertinia

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Route Game Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Garden Route Game Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 3000.00. per person, roundtrip.

Does Garden Route Game Lodge offer free breakfast?

Garden Route Game Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Garden Route Game Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Garden Route Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Garden Route Game Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Garden Route Game Lodge have a pool?

Garden Route Game Lodge features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Garden Route Game Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Garden Route Game Lodge have a spa?

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

How close is Garden Route Game Lodge to downtown Albertinia?

Garden Route Game Lodge is 2.8 mi away from Albertinia.

Garden Route Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 200 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant Safari guide calked Loaan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great experience

Great facility. Looks exactly like the photos. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. The 2 safaris that we went on were exceptionally good. The jeep driver/guide was knowledgeable & explained everything that he was asked & more. Couldn’t fault him. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great family vacation. I would recommend it if your little ones are at least 4 years old (or older) and can be occupied without screens on the drives. The drives range from 1.5-3ish hours. We did 2 nights, which meant 4 drives -- and that was the perfect amount of time for us. Easy drive over from Cape Town. Sune, our driver, was great! Our young kiddo was the only kid in our group, and she did a great job of interacting with him and teaching him (and us!) lots of facts about the animals
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Safari lodge. Guide was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding game reserve with a variety of excellent accommodation. Food excellent new bar outstanding.Pool area luxurious. Game game drives are breathtaking a must for any bucket list
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good but on the videos they make it seem alot bigger and as if you will see more animals
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience from start to finish - everything was fabulous, including the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antti

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrone

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

Lovely.

Room and main lodge were lovely. Game viewing was slightly disappointing. Reserve is effectively broken into fenced sections with the lions in their own enclosure. Guide appeared a bit rushed at times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at this gaming lodge, stay included 2 safaries a day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience here. We saw 10 different wild animals species. Great service, great staff. Luan, our game guide was terrific !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzanne

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

If you're looking for a TRUE safari...

If you want luxury combined with the beauty of Africa, a safari with knowledgeable guides, 5 star food and beautiful, clean and tastefully decorated rooms with breathtaking views, THIS is the place to go. Have I mentioned the awesome staff!?! We saw all the animals on an organic safari surrounded by beautiful nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities and game drives here are incredible. We stayed in the luxury family suite with pool room and it was so picturesque with everything that you need. The game drives are great and the drivers are extremely knowledgeable. The food choices at breakfast and dinner are also great, with a wide variety of options and the evening menus change daily. I honestly could not recommend this stay enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Feras

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Garden Route Game Lodge offers an excellent, affordable, comfortable and relaxing stay with 2 daily games drives through their expansive game reserve where you get an up close and personal viewing of the various game animals. Your knowledgeable driver will tailor your drives to your preferences where possible. The entire staff are friendly and go above the usual standard of service to ensure you have a great stay. Tip - book Spa services early if you want to partake. Food & beverage is excellent. I recommend a minimum 2 nights, but preferably 3 nights to fully enjoy the facilities and 6 drives and appreciate the amazing animals more than once.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yee Hur William

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented two of chalets for two nights, and was assigned one small (meant for up to 2 adults) and one slightly bigger chalet (for 2 adults and 1 child). Strongly recommended if you are travelling light (minimal space for full size luggage for tjr small chalet) as you will need to navigate short flights of stairs. The package also comes with two daily safari runs and dinner included. Food and services was great. Cape and warm water bags were also provided for the (cold) Sunrise Game Runs. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice surprise on the way to Garden Rt

We were passing through Albertinia and decided to spend the night at this lodge and it was such an unexpected pleasure. Dinner was tasty, cozy room and a really fun game drive in the morning. It’s a different concept from safari in a big NP, once you understand that you’re in for a great ride.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and comfortable rooms, great pool area and restaurant. Game drives were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Edward, Decatur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Non-South Africans should realize that facilities like this are a far cry from a “proper” game lodge experience. The developers of the facility have done a good job in cobbling together land and stocking it with wildlife, but it really is more of a glorified zoo than a proper game reserve. The facilities are nice and the staff are lovely, so it's certainly worth a visit. But I wouldn't recommend staying more than a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Great visit to GRGL!

Second time to Garden Route Game Lodge and it was just as good the second time! All in all an excellent visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022