Where to stay in the Garden Route

From sleeping in cosy log cabins surrounded by nothing but the sounds of nature, to having the Indian Ocean waves break right in front of your balcony and five-star modern luxury on a golf course, there’s accommodation to suit every budget and traveller’s interest along the Garden Route.

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in the Garden Route:

The Lofts Boutique Hotel, Knysna

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel, Plettenberg Bay

Protea Hotel by Marriott George King George

The Wilderness Hotel, Wilderness

The Russel Hotel, Knysna

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in the Garden Route:

Aquamarine Guest House, Mossel Bay

Waves of Grace – Seafront Villa, Herolds Bay

Amour Guest House, George

Haus am Strand – on the Beach, Wilderness

Sandstone Manor Guest House, Mossel Bay

Mandalay Guest House, Plettenberg Bay

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in in the Garden Route:

Oppiesee Selfcatering Apartments, Herolds Bay

Infinity Blue Villa, Wilderness

Makarios On Sea, Herolds Bay

Alkantmooi Private Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay

Footprints of Knysna

Jamaed Court Self-Catering Apartments, George

Backpacking

If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in the Garden Route: 

Tsitsikamma Backpackers, Stormsrivier

Bayvista, Mossel Bay

Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation, Plettenberg Bay

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in the Garden Route:

Firefly Falls, Plettenberg Bay

Tsitsikamma Sunrise

Storms River Mouth Rest Camp

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