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Grootbos Nature Reserve

5.0 star property
Family-friendly upscale lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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BBQ/picnic area
2 outdoor pools
Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge
Interior entrance
Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Garden Lodge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
148 Route 43, Gansbaai, Western Cape, 7220
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Danger Point Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gansbaai Harbor
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 2 bedrooms, Garden Lodge

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Garden Lodge

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge

Luxury Suite, 1 bedroom, Forest Lodge

  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Gansbaai

Gansbaai retreat .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this lodge, you'll find Grootbos Nature Reserve and Klipgat Caves. De Kelders Strand and Danger Point Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grootbos Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • De Kelders Strand - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Danger Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Gansbaai Harbor - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hermanus Beach - 35 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Goose - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Pizzeria Cocktail Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪De Seemans Taphuis - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Restaurant and Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosemary's Tea & Coffee Garden Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Grootbos Nature Reserve

Family-friendly upscale lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Grootbos Nature Reserve offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Grootbos Nature Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Gansbaai lodge is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Grootbos Nature Reserve offers 27 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Awards and affiliations

Grootbos Nature Reserve is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
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 Grootbos Nature Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 300 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 3500 per vehicle (one-way)

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • 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

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Grootbos Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peps, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
It was wonderful. From beginning to end the service was impeccable. The accommodation is lovely. The surroundings and settings are amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fynbos Heaven
A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the fynbos. Terrific food and service.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn't have been better
A great place in the middle of a nature reserve. Excellent service, great activities and delicious food made this a very enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

mf23, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great view and great staff
from our warm welcome by Jo- Ann we new this place was special. Make sure not to miss the 4x4 tour. The two guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. we had a great time ans the view is to die for.

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Natur ohne Tiere, sehr bemüht
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katiuscia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just amazing
We stayed 3 nights in the Grootbos and spent an unforgettable time there. Everything was perfect. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The walks and the safari drive with the guide Tiaan were fantastic. Our cottage ( Nr.24 ) was great. The food was delicious. We hope really to come back soon. A big thank to the whole Grootbos Team for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nettes Hotel in schöner Lage
Der letzte Preis den das Hotel gewonnen hat war 2009. Aus unserer Sicht liegt hier ein Sanierungsstau vor und man hält sich für mehr als man ist.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Lutz, 65187 Wiesbaden/Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un concept de tourisme à soutenir.
Merveilleuse localité. Excellente cuisine matin, midi, soir!