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Fairy Knowe Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Wilderness hotel

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Sports facility
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Property grounds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Dumbleton Road, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560
  • Wilderness National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wilderness Lagoon
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Victoria Bay Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom

In House Standard Family Room

  • 32 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Double Room, River View | 1 bedroom

Classic Double Room, River View

  • 11 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Family Rondavel

  • 33 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Lake view

In House Standard Double Room

  • 22 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Rondavel | 1 bedroom

Double Rondavel

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Riverside Twin | 1 bedroom

Riverside Twin

  • 21 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Riverside Double | 1 bedroom

Riverside Double

  • 31 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Wilderness

In Wilderness .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Wilderness National Park. Half Collared Kingfisher Trail and Garden Route National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Garden Route Trail - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Map of Africa View Point - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Fairy Knowe Hotel

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Wilderness hotel
Fairy Knowe Hotel offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Fairy Knowe Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Wilderness hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Fairy Knowe Hotel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 75 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Fairy Knowe Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 75 for adults and ZAR 45 for children

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairy Knowe Hotel to the airport?

Fairy Knowe Hotel is 16.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the George (GRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fairy Knowe Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairy Knowe Hotel.

How close is Fairy Knowe Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (19-min drive) from Victoria Bay Beach and 12.6 mi (21-min drive) from Sedgefield Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fairy Knowe Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Fairy Knowe Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 75 for adults and ZAR 45 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fairy Knowe Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fairy Knowe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Fairy Knowe Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fairy Knowe Hotel have a pool?

Fairy Knowe Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Fairy Knowe Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Fairy Knowe Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fairy Knowe Hotel to downtown Wilderness?

Fairy Knowe Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Wilderness.

Fairy Knowe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Reshen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

disappointing stay

Place is more of a lodge than a hotel. Needs some maintenance... especially the bathrooms, did not feel comfortable! However nice garden setting. Also, I made a booking for 4 rooms to sleep a total of 9 adults and 3 kids two months prior which was paid for already. On the day of my check in I get called so say that I still have to pay for the kids!!! Felt like i was being held to ransom!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Craig

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

My room was much more "basic" than I expected from the pictures, and definitely not worth 3-stars as advertised. The hotel had no hot water during my stay, and I wasn't told that at check-in, they waited for me to discover it myself. Breakfast was good, but I won't be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Mr L R

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average hotel stay

Very run down but huge potential
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Happy at Fairy Knowe

Enjoy my stay at Fairy Knowe. Lovely atmosphere and conveniently situated for my purposes. Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Pam

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

Inpressed

We enjoyed our overnight stay on the way home. Very impressed with the breakfast, overall good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good budget hotel with nice breakfast. WIFI is poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a quick stay!

Beautiful location, rooms a bit dated, could have been cleaner, also they were very cold at night. Breakfast was a bit lacking in terms of quality, but was sufficient. The guy who checked us in could have been more welcoming, but the lady who did the checkout was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If the manager on duty the evening I booked in, could smile, I felt so unwelcome. At morning breakfast, I got the same cold reception from the lady doing the breakfast. Never again will you see me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Worth a Visit.

Staff were very pleasant and accommodating. The building is a bit aged as are some of the rooms, but it is a known historical hotel in the area so this was expected. The Rooms are clean and serviced daily though which was more important to us. Breakfast was great. Area is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all very nice accommodation! Especially the free use of the canoes is unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget hotel with potential.

This hotel is good for a budget traveller, very basic and value. We were in family room in main building which was tired and a bit drab. Restaurant was excellent value and the wait staff were lovely. Place needs some investment, location fantastic.

6/10 Okay

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location but dated room

The room was spacious with a balcony looking over the river. The hotel also had canoes free of charge to rent. Sadly the room was dated and smelt very musty though...really in need of a revamp. There was also no heater so we were a little chilly at night.

6/10 Okay

Danial Ronald, Windhoek, Namibia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A tired old lady

First stay at the Fairy Knowe Hotel after 38 years. Lovely to be back in Wilderness the place of my birth 61 years ago in 1955. So the visit was a walk down memory lane in the presence of my oldest brother. Also had an opportunity to visit a project at a primary school in an impoverished part of Hoekwil that is being supported by the Rotary Club of George. Wonderful community service by local Rotarians. Back to Fairy Knowe Hotel. The hotel is a tired old lady and in need of a make-over or an upgrade. Informed a refurbishment exercise has started and saw evidence thereof. Generally the stay was pleasant although the breakfast was a let down. For example other than bland watermelon and peeled citrus no fresh fruit.