Located in the picturesque Schoemanshoek Valley, this guesthouse consists of a group of beautifully restored farm buildings all fitted with modern conveniences and set in lush, tranquil garden surroundings. The original terracotta floors, heavy wooden doors and shutters and wide timbers ensure an authentic atmosphere.

Facilities: Excellent facilities including a country-style restaurant, bar and lounge and salt water swimming pool.

The Protea Hotel nestles on the Mossel Bay shoreline with the majestic Outeniqua mountains in the background. The main hotel building is one of the oldest buildings in Mossel Bay and is part of a museum complex. The hotel is located close to shopping, restaurants, museums and the beach.

Facilities: Café Gannet with its Mossel Bay mussels specialities. Other facilities include a swimming pool, Blue Oyster Cocktail Bar, barbeque and Jacuzzi.

This romantic hotel enjoys picturesque surroundings overlooking Knysna’s sparkling lagoon. It offers luxurious and modern comfort in traditional cape style cottages, built using local materials, with the original yellowwood floors and
staircase still in evidence.

Facilities: Restaurant serving local produce and atmospheric bar with excellent pub food. Wedding packages available.

Guestrooms: Situated in lush gardens each cottage offers one, two or three bedrooms, with bathrooms en-suite, lounge with satellite TV, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and wide veranda with beautiful views of the gardens and lagoon.

Distance from George airport: 60 mins

Situated in the centre of town, the Knysna Quays enjoys stunning views. Located on the banks of the famous Knysna Lagoon and facing the sea through the Knysna Heads, the hotel is in the heart of the vibrant Knysna Quays Waterfront. With the vast selection of restaurants, bars and speciality boutiques there is always lots to do, while at the same time you can enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the town.

Facilities: The hotel restaurant serves breakfast only, there are a number of restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner. Other hotel facilities include a bar and swimming pool.

Accommodation: Rooms are decorated in a nautical theme and are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV and ensuite bathroom. Most rooms have magnificent views of the lagoon and yacht jetty.

Distance from Cape Town airport: 6 hours.

Whalesong Coastal Lodge, nestled high on a hilltop above Plettenberg Bay, provides a unique blend of African influence and coastal flair. Set in beautiful surroundings the lodge offers breathtaking views of the ocean, and if you are lucky, a view of the whales as they come to this area to calf during winter and spring. The lodge is only minutes away from Plettenberg Bay’s pristine beaches, golf course, shopping centre and the wide range of other activities which the Garden Route has to offer.

Facilities: Gourmet restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, bar, swimming pool and large sundeck with ocean views, beauty salon and African craft centre.

This luxurious resort combines old world charm and contemporary luxury, in an ideal location in the heart of the Garden Route. The Fancourt is renowned for its 4 golf courses, 3 of which are designed by Gary Player and are consistantly ranked amongst the best in South Africa.

Facilities: Enjoy fine cusine in any of the 4 restaurants and sit back and enjoy a drink in the hotel’s 3 bars. Other facilities include a world class health & beauty spa offering a range of luxurious face and body treatments, 2 swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi, fully equipped gym, business centre, mini-cinema, billard room and kid’s club.

Accommodation: Choose between 35 elegant guestrooms in the historic Manor House or 55 garden suites. All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar and safe.

Distance from airport: 10 minutes.